[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn1-AoYWido&feature=youtu.be&h=380&w=280] By: Tom Duggan, Aug. 15, 2018 It was a tense hour and a half Wednesday morning at the corner of Bunker Hill and Lawrence Street as police responded to a man running into a building with a gun believed to be a stabbing suspect from yesterday. Lawrence Police called in the swat team, the fire department, […]
TICKETS HERE By: Tom Duggan – August, 2018 The Queen of Comedy Christine Hurley is making a rare stop in Lawrence this month at Salvatore’s restaurant in Lawrence on Friday August 24th. The Valley Patriot caught up with our old friend Christine for a quick interview about her local appearance. Tell people who Christine Hurley […]
The City of Methuen is in a financial mess that has resulted in the mayor and city council having to borrow $4M from the state. That $4M loan comes at a heavy price. That price is state control over the city’s finances in the form of either a fiscal overseer or a financial control board. […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ThMrcGn-8o&feature=youtu.be&H=380&w=280] 8-9-18 BREAKING…. A 20 year old man was shot three times in the chest on East Haverhill and Berkeley St. in Lawrence late Thursday afternoon. He is identified as Emel Duran and goes by Alpo Traplord on the streets. The man was initially expected to live when he was transported to Lawrence General and sent […]
STATE POLICE ARRESTED A SUSPECT IN THIS CASE – CLICK HERE FOR FOLLOW UP STORY August, 8, 2018 Lawrence Police responded to a call for “shots fired” on Kingston St. in South Lawrence around 2:30pm Wednesday afternoon. The Valley Patriot was on the scene minutes later as police talked to witnesses, scoured the area, and […]
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BOSTON – A Haverhill man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in an opioid trafficking conspiracy involving the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone across Massachusetts and Florida. Jesus Gonzalez, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 100 months in prison and four years of […]
Fleming received commissions on training gear sold to Police Academy Northern Essex Community College Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming has paid a $5,000 civil penalty after admitting he violated two sections of the conflict of interest law by recommending the college purchase training gear for the Academy from his private employer, a sporting goods company, […]
LAWRENCE – Today Thursday, August 2nd at approximately 12 PM, Lawrence Police Officers Carlos De Los Santos and Jose Gonzalez of Patrol Division responded to Wendy’s 55 Hampshire St, which is located directly behind the police station, for a report that a male had just brandished a firearm. Upon arrival, the Officers were met by a […]
Anti-Abuse Bill Moves to Governor Baker’s Desk Boston- Legislation intended to enhance humane treatment of animals, and punish those who engage in animal cruelty, has received final legislative support following approval by the House and Senate today on Senate Bill 2646, Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety. The legislation furthers anti-abuse measures first secured in the 2014 Protecting […]
By: John Cuddy – July, 2018 Lawrence’s Robert Crowley, a graduate of Central Catholic’s Class of 1944, had a unique role during and after World War II. Upon joining the U.S. Army, he was trained in Military Intelligence, with additional training in the Japanese language at Fort Holabird, outside of Baltimore, Maryland. He was then […]
ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man yesterday on drug-related charges and for using a stolen identity. EUDIS AMAURIS PEREZ PIMENTAL, AGE 34, OF LAWRENCE, is charged with: Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) Trafficking a Class B Substance (Cocaine) Giving a False Name During Booking False Application […]
(BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women gathered alongside legislators in the Great Hall to honor women from various municipalities across the state as members of the Unsung Heroines Class of 2018. Unsung Heroines are nominated and honored by state legislators annually for their dedication to making a difference in their communities. […]
HELP THE HOMELESS Every Wednesday night a volunteer group called “The Movement Family” serves a family style meal for the homeless at the Buckley Garage on Common Street in Lawrence. In the last five weeks The Valley Patriot has put out a call on Facebook looking for local business in the community to help with […]
Methuen police are investigating a shooting on Tenney St. near the park. The shooting took place at approximately 5:14pm Tuesday. A caller described a white Honda Civic with Massachusetts Registration 1MGB31 pull up in front of the park. The driver and passenger got out of the vehicle and fired unknown type firearms towards the park. […]