Methuen Police Searching for Bank Robber

Methuen Police Searching for Bank Robber

Methuen Police search for criminal who robbed Santander Bank today.  (Dec 28) Methuen Police are actively searching for a criminal who robbed the Santander Bank on Merrimack St. Tuesday  afternoon. At 12:10 p.m., Methuen Police say they responded to Santander Bank, 125 Merrimack St., on a report that the bank had been robbed. Upon arrival, officers learned that the […]

Former Lawrence Councilor Arrested Again, Says Lawrence Police Show Too Much “Disrespect”

Former Lawrence Councilor Arrested Again, Says Lawrence Police Show Too Much “Disrespect”

Dec. 19, 2106|10PM Former Lawrence City Councilor Sandy Almonte has been arrested again, this time in Lawrence after police learned she had a warrant for her arrest out of North Andover for driving without insurance.  The former District “A” (Prospect Hill) councilor resigned back in August of this year after being arrested in Nashua, NH, […]

Lawrence Council Approves Police Use of NARCAN

Lawrence Council Approves Police Use of NARCAN

DEC. 20, 2016| 8:30pm The Lawrence City Council approved the use of NARCAN Tuesday night, allowing Lawrence Police to carry the medication that literally revives people who die from heroin overdoses if they are caught in time.  The measure passed unanimously.  Vice Chairman of the Lawrence City Council Marc Laplante said that his first inclination […]

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ Randy Carter USAF, US ARMY

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ Randy Carter USAF, US ARMY

By: Beth D’Amato – December, 2016 HAVERHILL, MA – On any given day, you will find Randy Carter of the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNOC) out buying groceries for local veterans, counseling a newly discharged vet about health care, or meeting with local politicians to try and get more resources dedicated to helping local veterans […]

Lawrence Mayor Failed to Ease People’s Fears ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (Dec. 2016)

Lawrence Mayor Failed to Ease People’s Fears ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (Dec. 2016)

Earlier this month, when the public learned about a beheading in Lawrence, rumors began to swirl and the public was left with a lot of unanswered questions. Was it terrorism? Al Quaida? ISIS? The violent, illegal alien drug gang MS-13? Were the people of that neighborhood safe? What about the neighborhood where the victims lived? […]

Haverhill Woman Charged with Criminal Obstruction, Harassing a Witness

Haverhill Woman Charged with Criminal Obstruction, Harassing a Witness

AG’s Office Originally Charged Woman with Larceny, Medicaid False Claims for Billing MassHealth for Services Not Provided BOSTON – A Haverhill woman who served as the personal care attendant (PCA) surrogate for her disabled son has been charged with criminal obstruction in connection with harassing a potential trial witness, Attorney General Maura Healey announced this […]

Audit Finds Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Falling Short of Transparency Requirements

Audit Finds Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Falling Short of Transparency Requirements

FULL AUDIT HERE BOSTON, MA — An audit of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA), released today by Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, found that the Association was not meeting statutorily required transparency and reporting requirements. The audit found that MSA did not post to its website required monthly reports on inmate population data, nor share recidivism […]

Lawrence Police Officer William Green Wants to Resign, Tried to Meet with Mayor with Press and is Denied

Lawrence Police Officer William Green Wants to Resign, Tried to Meet with Mayor with Press and is Denied

Sources in the Lawrence Mayor’s office say that controversial Lawrence Police Officer William Green was not denied his resignation from the department by the mayor as has been claimed.   Sources tell the Valley Patriot that Green called the mayor’s office last week asking for a meeting with the mayor to resign and was told […]

Son of Cuban Immigrants, Baker Appoints Andover Attorney Sal Tabit Superior Court Judge

Son of Cuban Immigrants, Baker Appoints Andover Attorney Sal Tabit Superior Court Judge

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has nominated  Andover attorney Salim Tabit to serve as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Attorney Tabit is a Founding Partner at Broadhurst Tabit LLP, a general practice law firm in Methuen specializing in civil litigation, real estate conveyance work, small business representation, immigration and criminal defense work. “I am […]

North Andover Resident Receives 35 Years Service Award From Northast Independent Living Program in Lawrence-

North Andover Resident Receives 35 Years Service Award From Northast Independent Living Program in Lawrence-

June Sauvageau, Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Independent Living Program (NILP) of Lawrence, James Lyons, of North Andover, Community Development Director at the NILP for the past 35 years, and local Leader, Richard Consoli (ESQ.) dedicated member of the NILP Board of Directors. Mr. Consoli has adroitly served as an active Board member of […]

(VIDEO AND STORY) LAWRENCE BEHEADING – Mayor Pummeled by Reporters for Holding Press Conference with Nothing to Say

(VIDEO AND STORY) LAWRENCE BEHEADING – Mayor Pummeled by Reporters for Holding Press Conference with Nothing to Say

UPDATE: 3PM-12-2-16 The District Attorney released the name of the decapitated victim as Viloria Paulino the 16 year old who has been missing since Friday.  VIDEO OF PRESS CONFERENCE (12-2-16|12PM) Lawrence Police Chief Fitzpatrick and Mayor Dan Rivera held a press conference today regarding the brutal beheading of a man in his late teens, early […]