23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police 23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police
23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police A 23-year-old woman from Lowell has died in a multi-car crash on New Year's Day in Chelmsford, authorities said. State Troopers along with Chelmsford Police and Fire responded to the two-car crash on I-495 South in Chelmsford around 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, Massachusetts State Police report. Initial investigation suggests that a 2018 Subaru Impreza, driven by the 23-year-old woman, was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by a 29-year-old man from Manchester, NH. Further investigation found that the Chevrolet had lost control while traveling north and hit the guardrail, p…
Lowell Man Shot, Killed His Wife On Christmas Before Killing Himself: DA Lowell Man Shot, Killed His Wife On Christmas Before Killing Himself: DA
Lowell Man Shot, Killed His Wife On Christmas Before Killing Himself: DA A 60-year-old Lowell man killed his wife and then himself on Christmas, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 27.  Jose Santiago, 60, is believed to have shot his wife, Rosa Santiago, 55, at their home on Beacon Street just after 1:30 p.m., the Middlesex District Attorney said.  The Chief Medical Examiner performed autopsies on both bodies and determined how and the order in which they died.  Lowell police and the District Attorney's Office are investigating the case. 
Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire
Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire Even Christmas presents were not safe from a blaze that likely started when a Lowell family cat knocked over a Christmas tree, sending the tree into the fireplace and the home up in flames. Desirea Jackman was at their home in Lowell with 3-year-old daughter Nevia when the fire broke out on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Jackman requested help from her community, creating a GoFundMe fundraiser to help recover from the damage.  "Thankfully both of us are safe, unfortunately our little kitten passed and we lost everything," Jackman wrote in the GoFundMe. "Even her Christmas presents I just bought that …
Lowell Police Add More Busts In Operation That Took On 'Cocaine Cowboys' Lowell Police Add More Busts In Operation That Took On 'Cocaine Cowboys'
Lowell Police Add More Busts In Operation That Took On 'Cocaine Cowboys' Lowell police and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan revealed new charges and more arrests as part of their three-year investigation to break up one of the area's most prolific drug gangs called Cocaine Cowboys. Officials arrested 21 people in connection with several simultaneous raids police carried out last week. On Thursday, Dec. 15, authorities announced several more arrests.  Those included: Garrett McCann 23 of Lowell, has been charged with possession of a large capacity firearm, trafficking in cocaine more than 100 grams, possession of a firearm without a license, and pos…
No Students Hurt After Car Hits Pedestrian In Front Of Lowell Elementary School No Students Hurt After Car Hits Pedestrian In Front Of Lowell Elementary School
No Students Hurt After Car Hits Pedestrian In Front Of Lowell Elementary School Police shut traffic down in front of Lincoln Elementary School to after an adult male was hit by a car, MassLive reports. Chelmsford Street, from Lincoln Street to Nottingham Street, was closed to traffic while police investigated the crash that took place in the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to the Lowell Police Department.  Traffic Advisory: The LPD is actively investigating a pedestrian accident in front of the Lincoln Elementary School. Chelmsford Street is shut down from Lincoln Street to Nottingham Street. Please avoid the area, all traffic will be redirected. Thank you…
Lowell Police Bust Up 'Cocaine Cowboys' Drug Gang, 21 Nabbed In Massive Operation: DA Lowell Police Bust Up 'Cocaine Cowboys' Drug Gang, 21 Nabbed In Massive Operation: DA
Lowell Police Bust Up 'Cocaine Cowboys' Drug Gang, 21 Nabbed In Massive Operation: DA Police agencies throughout Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire took part in a three-year-long operation that ended with dozens of raids on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and more than 20 people arrested.  Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced the busts during a press conference where she announced that police had also seized 11 guns, hundreds of grams of cocaine, large amounts of methamphetamines, fentanyl, and Xanax, and more than $100,000 in cash in 32 raids.  Lowell police began surveilling a group that called themselves the "Cocaine Cowboys" in 2019, but the scope of the op…
Family IDs 37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Lowell Basement Freezer: Report Family IDs 37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Lowell Basement Freezer: Report
Family IDs 37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Lowell Basement Freezer: Report A 37-year-old man who was found dead in a basement freezer at a Lowell home has been identified by his family as John Wayne Potter, NBC10 Boston reports. While not officially identified, Potter's body was found in a chest freezer at a home on Coburn Street in Lowell on Friday, Dec. 2, the outlet reports. This was one day after he was reported missing by Lowell Police. MISSING PERSON: John Wayne Potter, 36, is a white male, green eyes, brown hair, 5’7” and approximately 150lbs. Mr.... Posted by Lowell Police Department (Official) on Thursday, December 1, 2022 Michael Burke and Samantha …
Victim's Body In Lowell Kidnapping Case Kept In Freezer For Week: Report Victim's Body In Lowell Kidnapping Case Kept In Freezer For Week: Report
Victim's Body In Lowell Kidnapping Case Kept In Freezer For Week: Report The two Lowell residents charged with kidnapping a 37-year-old man found dead last week kept their victim's body in a chest freezer for a week, according to Boston25.   Michael Burke and Samantha Perry, both 38 and of Lowell, were charged with kidnapping after the man's body was found inside their home on Coburn Street, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Lowell Police performed a well-being check at the house on Friday, Dec. 2, which led to the acquisition of a search warrant and the subsequent discovery of the body.  Cause of death has not been released. Neither has the identity …
Lowell Police Gift $5,000 Check To Retired Officer's Son Battling Cancer Lowell Police Gift $5,000 Check To Retired Officer's Son Battling Cancer
Lowell Police Gift $5,000 Check To Retired Officer's Son Battling Cancer A 17-year-old with an aggressive form of brain cancer received a helping hand from the nonprofit group Cops for Kids with Cancer in the form of a $5,000 check. Sal Mirabella, a board member from Cops for Kids with Cancer, presented the check to the recipient, the son of a former Lowell police officer Lowell Police announced on Friday, Dec. 2.  Money from the Massachusetts-based charity can go towards any expenses the family may have, from medical bills to groceries.  The charity operates through sponsorships from New England police departments, giving checks to New England famil…
2 Injured, 12 Displaced After Multi-Family Home In Lowell Catches Fire: Report 2 Injured, 12 Displaced After Multi-Family Home In Lowell Catches Fire: Report
2 Injured, 12 Displaced After Multi-Family Home In Lowell Catches Fire: Report Two people were injured and twelve were displaced in an early morning two-alarm fire over the weekend in Lowell, WCVB reported.  The fire started at 63-65 St. James Street around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, the outlet reports. All 12 survivors exited the building before fire department personnel arrived on the scene.  The fire was able to be contained within an hour and no nearby buildings were impacted. Both people taken to the hospital were said to have minor injuries, the outlet said. Jessica Mendes, one of the affected residents, created a GoFundMe fundraiser. Me…
Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell
Duo Facing Charges For Alleged Kidnapping Death Of 37-Year-Old Man In Lowell Two people have been charged in connection with the kidnapping death of a 37-year-old man in the Merrimack Valley, authorities said. Michael Burke and Samantha Perry, both of Lowell, were charged for allegedly holding the man against his will at their Coburn Street home, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office reports. The man's body was found after police were called the home for a well-being check on Friday, Dec. 2, the office reports. Investigation suggests the man was restrained at some point. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident, which is being investigated as a suspicio…
Repeat Sex Offender Charged With Exposing Himself To Woman Inside Tyngsborough Store: Police Repeat Sex Offender Charged With Exposing Himself To Woman Inside Tyngsborough Store: Police
Repeat Sex Offender Charged With Exposing Himself To Woman Inside Tyngsborough Store: Police Police arrested a 37-year-old man this week and charged him with exposing his genitals to a woman who was shopping at a strip mall in Tyngsborough, authorities said.  Alfredo Sorrondeguy faces charges of open and gross lewdness following the alleged incident at 440 Middlesex Road Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1, Tyngsborough police said.  The woman told investigators she was shopping at a store when Sorrondeguy walked up and took it out in a public area with several other shoppers nearby. Police arrested him in the parking lot a few minutes following the alleged incident…