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‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old MA Shooting Victim ‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old MA Shooting Victim
‘Emptiness In Our Hearts’: Support Rising For Family Of 21-Year-Old MA Shooting Victim Support is on the rise for the family of a 21-year-old Massachusetts man who was shot to death. Essex County resident Jaeby Ortiz Ruiz, of Haverhill, was found dead early Sunday, March 10, in the area of Riverview Street in North Andover, according to police. On Monday, March 11, 22-year-old Derick Moncion, of Haverhill, was arrested and charged with Ruiz’ murder. He was arraigned the following day in Lawrence District Court. Earlier Report: Haverhill Man Busted In North Andover Killing Police did not say whether the two men knew one another or speculate on a possible motive for t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence
Candlelight Memorial Set For Mom Of 2 Killed On Christmas Day In Lawrence A 21-year-old mother of two who was killed in Lawrence on Christmas Day will be remembered in a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Jan. 4. Diomaris Mejia was found dead at her Lawrence apartment on Salem Street after family members asked officers to perform a welfare check around 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 26. The candlelight vigil to honor her will be held at 5 p.m. at 243 Salem St. in Lawrence. Related: Man Accused Of Killing Diosmary Mejia Arrested In Texas: DA Santana Guerrero Temporo was arrested on Friday, Dec. 29, as a fugitive in connection with Mejia’s death, authorities said.&nbs…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
Silver Alert: Lawrence Man With Health Issues Goes Missing Still Wearing Slippers Silver Alert: Lawrence Man With Health Issues Goes Missing Still Wearing Slippers
Silver Alert: Lawrence Man With Health Issues Goes Missing Still Wearing Slippers Police are seeking the public's help to find a missing Essex County man who may be driving a vehicle in the Quincy area, officials say.  Philippe Aoun, 85, went missing from Lawrence after last being seen around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 17, according to the Lawrence Police Department.  Aoun suffers from health concerns. He may be driving a silver Nissan Rouge with a Massachusetts license plate 2YLY64. The Rouge was last seen in Quincy around 9:30 p.m. on Monday.  Aoun was last seen wearing a blue shirt, gray cargo shorts, and black slippers. He stands 5 feet 5 inche…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA 6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA
6 Shot, 1 Dead In Lawrence House Party Turned Shooting: DA Two people were arrested on gun charges relating to the house party turned shooting that resulted in an 18-year-old's death, officials say. Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a house party at 5 Royal Street, Apartment 3 around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, and found six gunshot victims, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. All six of the gunshot victims were transported to Lawrence General Hospital. Desiderio Arias, 18, of Boxford Street, Lawrence, was pronounced dead at the hospital.  Arias was the son of Eddy Chavez, the former trustee of the…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA A Lawrence man who was sharing a cell with another man is accused of supplying drugs that would eventually claim the 25-year-old's life while still in police custody, officials said.  Javier Garcia, age 49, was sharing a cell with Christian Marte-Martinez at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters after he was arrested last weekend for disorderly conduct, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. About 5 a.m. Saturday, police discovered Marte-Martinez unresponsive, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before he w…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA
25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Found Dead While In Police Custody: DA Authorities are investigating after a 25-year-old Lawrence mad died while in police custody over the weekend. Christian Marte-Martinez was placed into a cell at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. Police later found Marte-Martinez unresponsive around 5 a.m., the DA's Office said. Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before taking Marte-Martinez to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other information was released and the investigation is ongoing. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Father ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Lawrence Shooting: DA 24-Year-Old Father ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Lawrence Shooting: DA
24-Year-Old Father ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Lawrence Shooting: DA A man with two children, one two-year-old and one four-month-old, died from a gunshot wound to the stomach, officials say.  Police received reports of gunshots just before midnight on Friday, March 17 and arrived at the scene to find 24-year-old Christopher Garcia suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker.  Garcia was transported from the area of the shooting, at 216 Walnut Street in Lawrence, to Lawrence General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  According to a GoFundMe created by Christopher's sister, Coralis …

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Investigation Lands Lawrence Police Chief On Administrative Leave Investigation Lands Lawrence Police Chief On Administrative Leave
Investigation Lands Lawrence Police Chief On Administrative Leave The City of Lawrence has placed its police chief on administrative leave because of an ongoing investigation. The announcement of Chief Roy Vasque's leave came on the city's Twitter just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.  PRESS RELEASE:The City of Lawrence has placed Chief Roy Vasque on paid administrative leave while an ongoing investigation involving the police department is conducted. In the interim, Captain Michael McCarthy has been appointed as Deputy Chief. pic.twitter.com/SKI9DSwKB3 — Lawrence, MA. (@COL1853) January 25, 2023 Captain Michael McCarthy has been appointed Deputy …

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by David Cifarelli
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Massachusetts Husband Charged With Murdering Wife While Kids Were Home Massachusetts Husband Charged With Murdering Wife While Kids Were Home
Massachusetts Husband Charged With Murdering Wife While Kids Were Home A police officer in the Dominican Republic is being held without bail after he was charged with murdering his wife in their Massachusetts apartment while their four children were home, the Eagle Tribune reports. Junior Solis Garcia, age 39, was charged in connection with the stabbing death of his wife, Mariel Ramos De Los Santos, age 30, on Thursday, June 23, Lawrence Police said on Facebook.  Police responded to a 911 call for medical assistance at an apartment located at 12 Diamond Street in Lawrence in the early morning hours of Monday, June 20, police said. Upon arrival, officers found…

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by David Cifarelli