Man Found Dead Inside Crashed Car In Topsfield Man Found Dead Inside Crashed Car In Topsfield
Man Found Dead Inside Crashed Car In Topsfield A man was found dead inside a wrecked car in Essex County Thursday morning, Aug. 17, authorities said.  Investigators believe the man was driving north on Boston Street (Route 1) in Topsfield when he crossed into the southbound lane. A bus driver found the wrecked car around 7:30 a.m. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, authorities said.  Paramedics said the man suffered severe traumatic injuries and was dead before responders made it to the scene.  Topsfield firefighters stayed to help recover the man's body and to keep fuel from leaking before the car was re…
Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son
Community Rallies For Family Of Lynn Mother Who Died Saving Her Son An Essex County family was devastated when its mother died in an act of "unmatched courage," but hundreds of supporters are doling out support in spades.  Melissa Bagley, a 44-year-old woman married to Everett police lieutenant Sean Bagley, died on Tuesday, Aug. 15, after she jumped into a fast-moving body of water at Franconia Falls in Lincoln, New Hampshire, to save her son, as reported by Daily Voice.  Her children survived, but despite her husband's attempts to save her using CPR, Bagley perished in the tragic event. Read more here: New Details: Lynn Woman Dies Trying To Save Son On…
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death A family friend was searching for a missing Essex County hiker when he came across the man's body, officials said.  A 65-year-old Saugus man was found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus around 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 16, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department.  The man went to Breakheart Reservation around 8 a.m. on Wednesday to find a missing piece of property. He was reported missing around 5:45 p.m. by a family member who had not heard from him since late afternoon.  Family and friends began looking for the missing man in the reservation. About h…
Child Hospitalized After Bee Attack At Topsfield Summer Camp; Many Others Stung Child Hospitalized After Bee Attack At Topsfield Summer Camp; Many Others Stung
Child Hospitalized After Bee Attack At Topsfield Summer Camp; Many Others Stung A swarm of bees stung upwards of twenty children in Essex County, with one needing to be hospitalized after having a severe allergic reaction, officials say.  A group of campers at Tritown Council Leg Morning Workshop Summer Camp held at Trinity Church in Topsfield were stung by bees on Monday, Aug. 14, sending first responders to the rescue and one child to the hospital, according to the Topsfield Police and Fire Departments.  A 911 caller reported the incident, saying that most of the children were stung multiple times and that one child was showing signs of anaph…
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…
Man Hospitalized After Single-Car Crash In Georgetown Man Hospitalized After Single-Car Crash In Georgetown
Man Hospitalized After Single-Car Crash In Georgetown First responders attempted to save the life of a man who was seriously injured in an Essex County crash until paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, officials say. A 74-year-old man was injured in a crash that occurred just before 9:40 a.m. on Monday, Aug 14 on East Main Street (Route 133) in Georgetown, according to the Georgetown Police and Fire Departments.  The man was driving west on East Main Street when his vehicle drove off the road and smashed into a tree, according to witnesses. First responders pulled the man out of the car and tried to save his life. Paramedics took hi…
Man Drowns After Having Medical Emergency At Eastern Mass Marina: Police Man Drowns After Having Medical Emergency At Eastern Mass Marina: Police
Man Drowns After Having Medical Emergency At Eastern Mass Marina: Police A man drowned in Essex County Sunday morning, Aug. 13, at a marina in Haverhille after he fell from a boat, authorities said. Police received a 911 call just after 11:45 a.m. to Marianna’s Marina at 72 Coffin Avenue. The caller said a man suffered a medical emergency before he collapsed and fell off of a boat and into the water, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected, but detectives are investigating the death.  The man's name will not be released until authorities notify his friends and fami…
Haverhill Man, 28, Dies In Methuen Crash, Police Investigate Haverhill Man, 28, Dies In Methuen Crash, Police Investigate
Haverhill Man, 28, Dies In Methuen Crash, Police Investigate A young man who was severely injured in an Essex County crash between a Jeep and a motorcycle was pronounced dead soon after, officials say. A 28-year-old Haverhill man died on Wednesday, August 9 when his motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler crashed at the intersection of Lowell and Arnold streets in Methuen, according to the Methuen Police Department who were notified of the crash around 8:25 p.m. that night. The Haverhill man was heading east on Lowell Street on a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle when he collided with a 2021 black Jeep Wrangler as the Jeep attempted to turn off Lowell Street onto Arnold…
Peabody Man Tries To Kill Girlfriend, Nabbed For Arson, Kidnapping, Police Say Peabody Man Tries To Kill Girlfriend, Nabbed For Arson, Kidnapping, Police Say
Peabody Man Tries To Kill Girlfriend, Nabbed For Arson, Kidnapping, Police Say An Essex County man scorched his apartment in an attempt to murder his girlfriend who was still inside, officials say.  Edi Diazabakana, of Lowell, was arrested around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 after he kidnapped his girlfriend and tried to kill her, a plot that was only foiled because police arrived at his apartment because a fire alarm was reported to be going off, according to the Peabody Police Department.  Diazabakana's girlfriend was yelling for help when police arrived at the apartment at 85 Lowell Street, telling the police that her boyfriend was trying to kill her. Fir…
Methuen Cop Busted On Child Porn Charges: Police Methuen Cop Busted On Child Porn Charges: Police
Methuen Cop Busted On Child Porn Charges: Police An Essex County cop was arrested and placed on leave after he was caught with disturbing images of child pornography, officials say.  Matthew Bistany, a Methuen police officer, was arrested at his Methuen home on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and charged with child pornography, according to the Massachusetts State Police. State troopers and Methuen police searched his home after an investigation found that the 51-year-old cop had uploaded child porn from a computer at his home, authorities said.   The investigation began after the Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against C…
Seen Her? Police Seek Haverhill Vandal, Ask For Public's Help Seen Her? Police Seek Haverhill Vandal, Ask For Public's Help
Seen Her? Police Seek Haverhill Vandal, Ask For Public's Help Police are recruiting the public to help identify a woman who vandalized a building in Essex County.  An unknown woman was caught on tape vandalizing a parking garage on Granite Street in downtown Haverhill on July 9, 2023, according to a post made by the Haverhill police department on Wednesday, August 2.  Police ask anyone who can identify the woman, who was seen wearing what appears to be orange shorts and a grey sweatshirt, to contact Detective Kaylee Sarfde at 978-373-1212, extension 1552.
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly An Essex County man and devoted father with the "most loving, gentle soul on earth" is being memorialized by his son, with help from their community.  Philip Randazzo, age 50, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 19 after a sudden illness, according to his obituary.  Randazzo was a talented carpenter known for his humor and dedication to his family. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and going on bike rides with his son. His 20-year-old son, also named Philip Randazzo, made a request for help paying for the costs associated with his father's death via a GoFundMe fundraiser.…