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6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA 6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced.  The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.  The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…
Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass
Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass Icy roads make driving hard during winter, but a new study revealed the safest places to drive in Mass, with Marblehead taking the top spot. The study by Boston-based Jason Stone Injury Lawyers looked at 218 locations from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and found places that had at least 500 crashes between 2019 and 2023. Marblehead landed in first place with 1,117 crashes with only one being fatal. Williamstown took the second spot with 603 crashes and 83 of them having non-fatal injuries. The town also has the lowest number of people injured in a crash at 171, according t…
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Essex County” report: No. 1 - Saugus: Pioneer Charter School of Science II No. 2 - Andover: Andover High School No. 3 - Marblehead: Marblehead High School No. 4 - Lynnfield: Lynnfield High School No. 5 - Manchester: Manchester Essex Regional High School All five Essex County schools …
Woman Admits To Killing Owner Of Eastern Mass Greenhouse, Leading To Its Closure: DA Woman Admits To Killing Owner Of Eastern Mass Greenhouse, Leading To Its Closure: DA
Woman Admits To Killing Owner Of Eastern Mass Greenhouse, Leading To Its Closure: DA A 71-year-old woman pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 15, to driving into and killing one of the family members who owned the Byfield Greenhouse and Garden Center last year, authorities said.  Janet Bach, of Marblehead, was given an 18-month suspended sentence and three years probation after pleading guilty to motor vehicle homicide, the Essex County District Attorney said. She will also lose her license for 15 years and must pay $8,700 for the funeral expenses of the woman she killed: Susan Sforza Nico, 47, of Seabrook, New Hampshire.  Sforza Nico, a manager of the…
Drunk, High USPS Employee Crashes Truck Into Lynn Common: Police Drunk, High USPS Employee Crashes Truck Into Lynn Common: Police
Drunk, High USPS Employee Crashes Truck Into Lynn Common: Police A woman got behind the wheel of a USPS truck while under the influence, resulting in "significant damage" to the truck, officials say.  Meghan Rae Scanlon, of Marblehead, was arrested on multiple OUI-related charges after crashing a United States Postal Service truck on Thursday, June 8, according to the Lynn Police Department.  Police responded to reports of a car crash at the Lynn Common, opposite Hanover Street, at approximately 6:20 p.m.  They found that a USPS vehicle had received significant damage when its driver, later identified as Scanlon, crashed it…
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others'
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…
Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer
Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Funeral services have been scheduled for a mother from the North Shore and longtime Boston Celtics employee who lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer last month. A memorial service for Heather Walker will be held at the Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead between 12-3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, her obituary reads. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the #Move4Heather campaign or to the education of her daughters Sammy and Taylor. "Heather will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues at the Celtics and the entire Marblehead community," her obituary…
Massachusetts Bicyclist Killed While Competing In Race In Vermont: Police Massachusetts Bicyclist Killed While Competing In Race In Vermont: Police
Massachusetts Bicyclist Killed While Competing In Race In Vermont: Police A bicyclist from Massachusetts has died after he was hit by a truck while competing in a race in Vermont last weekend, according to authorities.  Police responded to a crash between a pick-up truck and bicyclist near the intersection of Brook and Carter roads in Burke, VT, around 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, Vermont State Police report.  Initial investigation determined that the bicyclist, later identified as 54-year-old Richard Wanstall, of Marblehead, MA, was participating in a local race when he was hit by a Dodge truck.  Wanstall collided with the truck, which was being driven by …
Marblehead Mom, Celtics VP Loses Battle With Aggressive Form Of Brain Cancer Marblehead Mom, Celtics VP Loses Battle With Aggressive Form Of Brain Cancer
Marblehead Mom, Celtics VP Loses Battle With Aggressive Form Of Brain Cancer A mother from the North Shore who worked with the Boston Celtics for over a decade unfortunately lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer this week. Heather Walker died early Wednesday morning, April 26, according to a Facebook post from her campaign. The Marblehead mother of two worked with the Celtics as the vice president of public relations for 16 years.  "She isn't fighting anymore and can finally rest. She is with so many who have gone before her that I'm sure she was welcomed with open arms," the post read. "There is so much to say, but I just can't right now.…
Support Surges For Marblehead Artist, Mother Diagnosed With Cancer Support Surges For Marblehead Artist, Mother Diagnosed With Cancer
Support Surges For Marblehead Artist, Mother Diagnosed With Cancer A Marblehead artist and photographer wanted her 40th year of life to be "vibrant," but was instead delivered a breast cancer diagnosis.  Danielle Wehunt, a single mother of two, received her diagnosis, an experience she called "traumatic," on February 22, 2023, according to her website and a GoFundMe created by her friend.  "I did not expect to be in this situation I am in," Wehunt wrote on her photography and art website. "I did mostly everything and as much as I could the right way. I don’t really drink. I don’t smoke... I’ve been a good girl. And now…. well, now I have breast cancer."  …
Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring
Iconic Blues Musician Bringing Kick-Ass Shows To Massachusetts This Spring A New England Music Hall of Fame inductee is bringing his signature sound to several shows in Massachusetts later this year, and you better have the stamina to keep up with the 73-year-old James Montgomery has been performing and making blues music for several decades, and the New England musician is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.  "People should know that they're going to see an energetic show played by some of the best musicians on the planet," the Detroit, MI, native said in an interview with Daily Voice. "Everybody I have with my band has played with some of the biggest…
Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List
Two Massachusetts Communities Rank High In 'Best Coastal Small Towns' List A pair of Massachusetts towns nestled by the Atlantic coast were recognized for their "tranquility and charm" on USA Today's list of 10 best coastal small towns in the US. Marblehead, in Essex County, scored the number three spot on USA Today's list, ranking just below Sandusky, Ohio, and Stuart, Florida, which held the number one and number two spot, respectively. The town, home to 19,808 residents, is known for its "quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th-century buildings," according to the town website. View this post on Instagram …
Missing Man, 31, Found In Marblehead Died In 'Innocent' Cold Plunging Accident Missing Man, 31, Found In Marblehead Died In 'Innocent' Cold Plunging Accident
Missing Man, 31, Found In Marblehead Died In 'Innocent' Cold Plunging Accident The family of a missing man who was a "dive in head first kind of guy" got closure after authorities found his body seven weeks after he was last seen.  31-year old Mike Gray, of Peabody, waded into frosty water at Juniper Beach in Salem on December 10, 2022 to clear his mind with his hobby of cold plunging, according to a Facebook post made by Gray's widow, Julie LoRusso. In an "innocent but reckless mistake," Gray cold plunged alone at night in temperatures of 23 degrees Fahrenheit with water temperatures even lower, LoRusso said.  Gray's car and clothing was found on the beach, but his …
Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man
Washed-Up Marblehead Body ID'd As Missing Peabody Man The body that was recently discovered washed up on a beach in Marblehead has been identified as a man who went missing over a month before his body was found, officials say.  The body, which appeared to have been in the water for a long time, was found on the beach at the end of Edgemere Road in Marblehead on Thursday, Jan 26, as reported by Daily Voice. The body's identity was announced to be Michael Gray, of Peabody, by the Essex District Attorney's Office on Saturday, Jan. 28.  It’s our sad duty to report that the body found on shore in Marblehead on Thursday has been identified as t…
Body That Washed Up On Marblehead Beach Was Decomposed, But Intact: Report Body That Washed Up On Marblehead Beach Was Decomposed, But Intact: Report
Body That Washed Up On Marblehead Beach Was Decomposed, But Intact: Report An investigation is underway after a body was discovered on a beach in Salem Harbor this week, authorities said. Marblehead Police to a report of a body lying on the beach at the end of Edgemere Road in Marblehead around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, the department said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, officers confirmed the body to be a deceased individual that appeared to be in the water for a long time. The identity was not released. Posted by Marblehead Police Department on Thursday, January 26, 2023 Resident Ellie Tomlinson discovered the body while walking her dog near the entrance of …
No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials
No Injuries Reported After 2-Alarm Fire Damages Swampscott Home: Officials No injuries were reported after a home on the North Shore was severely damaged by a two-alarm fire over the weekend, fire officials confirm to Daily Voice.  The fire broke out at a two-story home at 137 Elmwood Road in Swampscott in the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 5, Swampscott's local fire union said on Facebook. The house was located one street away from Governor Charlie Baker's house, the union told Daily Voice in an email.  Posted by Swampscott Fire Fighters Union Local 1459 on Sunday, December 4, 2022 The fire started outside of the home and spread to a detached garage, the union sa…
Marblehead 'Monk,' Lawyer Scammed $3.6M In COVID Relief Money To Buy Luxury Items: Feds Marblehead 'Monk,' Lawyer Scammed $3.6M In COVID Relief Money To Buy Luxury Items: Feds
Marblehead 'Monk,' Lawyer Scammed $3.6M In COVID Relief Money To Buy Luxury Items: Feds A monk and an attorney apply for COVID-19 relief loans. It sounds like the start of a joke, but the FBI isn't laughing.  Agents arrested a Marblehead man who claimed to be an Orthodox Christian monk and a woman who served as his attorney this week and charged them with a "brazen" scheme to steal more than $3.6 million from federal programs.  Brian Andrew Bushell, 47, and Tracey M.A. Stockton, 64, were arrested on Thursday, Oct. 13, after the FBI said it uncovered their efforts to swindle aid money meant for businesses struggling during the pandemic. They used that cash t…
Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work
Contractor Busted For Stealing Thousands From MA Clients For Uncompleted Work A contractor from New Hampshire who stole thousands of dollars from clients for work he never completed was arrested in Massachusetts this week after a year-long search, authorities said. Several agencies were looking for Robert Merrill, of Seabrook NH, since 2021 for allegedly accepting large deposits of money for home improvement work that he never started.  As the owner of RJM Construction, Merrill was facing larceny charges in Amesbury, Haverhill, Newburyport and West Newbury, The Daily News reports.  He even failed to appear in court after someone filed a small claims&n…
Dunkin' Donuts Manager Tied Up, Robbed By Armed Male In Salem: Police Dunkin' Donuts Manager Tied Up, Robbed By Armed Male In Salem: Police
Dunkin' Donuts Manager Tied Up, Robbed By Armed Male In Salem: Police Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with robbing a Dunkin' Donuts manager in Salem while she was leaving work, authorities said.  Police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the area of Linden Street by Forest Avenue in Salem around 1 p.m. on Sept. 6, Salem Police said on Facebook.  The manager told responding officers that a man wearing dark clothes and a blue surgical mask pointed a gun at her and forced his way into her driver's seat while walking to her car with money to deposit.  Armed Carjacking & Robbery in Salem: Surveillance video shows the suspect…