Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club
Update: ID Released For Ipswich Man Who Drowned At Yacht Club Despite first responders' efforts to revive him, a man died in the water off of an Essex County island, officials say.  Richard P. Collins, a 72-year-old man from the Great Neck area of Ipswich, drowned on Wednesday, July 26 in the area of the Ipswich Bay Yacht Club's mooring area, located at 124 N. Ridge Road, according to the Ipswich Police Department.  Workers at the yacht club spotted a person in the Plum Island Sound and police were notified around 3 p.m. Police launched their marine unit and found the man, quickly bringing him back to shore. First responders performed …
Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says
Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says An Essex County community was highlighted as a stellar destination for visitors, according to a new report.  The coastal city of Gloucester was ranked one of the best small towns and cities in the US in a list published by CNN on Friday, July 21. The city boasts America’s oldest seaport is home to 29,836 people, according to Census data, but is also a prime spot for visitors.  The CNN list recommended the city for visitors, who can enjoy the city's rich maritime history, fresh seafood and delicious dining, and some of the "world's most beautiful beaches," according…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Crash Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Gloucester Crash Update: Essex County officials identified the 64-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Gloucester on Tuesday, July 25, as Bradley Moroni of Rockport.  Original: A motorcyclist died Tuesday, July 25, after crashing their bike in Gloucester, authorities said.  The wreck happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Andrews Street, the Essex County District Attorney said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and it's unclear what led to the incident.  Paramedics rushed the rider to Addison Gilbert Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.  Authorities…
Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues
Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues Police said on Facebook that the missing man had been found, and thanked everyone who helped find him.  Original story: Police are seeking the public's help to find a missing Essex County man who was last seen boarding a bus, officials say.  William D. Murphy, age 62, has not been heard from since Thursday, July 20, according to the Haverhill Police Department. He was last seen boarding a bus from Haverhill to Methuen/Lawrence. The last time he spoke to a family member he said he was on Broadway (Route 28) in Methuen. Murphy has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has heal…
Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support
Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support An Essex County man is being remembered as a "ray of light to all who met him" as his community rallies to provide support to his wife. Philip Joseph Newcomb Jr., of Beverly, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, at age 35, according to his obituary.  "Phil, who had a larger-than-life personality, made everyone smile and feel so loved," the obituary reads.  Phil was born in Weymouth and graduated from Randolph High School in 2006.  He was an avid fan of baseball, soccer, basketball, and hockey, and his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. Phil was also a passiona…
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye 'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye The loved ones of a 37-year-old Lynn man killed in a freak accident in Essex County on Monday, July 17, said he was a hard-working businessman and caring friend.  Chris Perry died while cleaning a malfunctioning rock crusher suspended above a quarry at the Aggregate Industries facility at 30 Danvers Road in Swampscott, the Essex County District Attorney said. Another worker also working in the machine escaped without injury.  Chris was the owner and operator of C.G.P. Landscaping and loved the outdoors, according to his obituary.  Chris loved snowboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, je…
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…
Salisbury Man Airlifted To Hospital After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Rowley Salisbury Man Airlifted To Hospital After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Rowley
Salisbury Man Airlifted To Hospital After Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Rowley Police are investigating a serious crash in Essex County that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital, officials say.  A tractor-trailer crashed into a motorcycle in Rowley near the intersection of Route 1 and Route 133 on Thursday, July 20 around 5:51 a.m., resulting in injuries for the Salisbury motorcyclist, according to the Rowley Police Department. The motorcycle and the tractor-trailer were both heading south on Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1) when the tractor-trailer attempted to turn left onto Haverhill Street (Route 133) and crashed into the motorcycle, inflicting "significant damage."…
ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident
ID Released For Lynn Man Killed In Swampscott Rock Crusher Accident A man killed in a quarry accident was identified as the owner of an Essex County construction company, officials and reports say.  Christopher Perry, 37, of Lynn, died on Monday, July 17 while cleaning a malfunctioning rock crusher suspended above a quarry located at 30 Danvers Road in Swampscott, according to the Essex County District Attorney.  Another worker was also in the rock crusher with Perry but was uninjured.  Perry was the owner of CGP Landscaping, based in Swampscott, according to Itemlive.  Perry began mowing lawns for neighbors and friends …
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…
(Update) Boxford Man Charged With Drunk Driving Fatal Crash In Newbury: DA (Update) Boxford Man Charged With Drunk Driving Fatal Crash In Newbury: DA
(Update) Boxford Man Charged With Drunk Driving Fatal Crash In Newbury: DA An Essex County man with an outstanding warrant was arrested for driving drunk in a crash that led to a man's death, officials say.  James Turcotte, 63, of Danvers, died after his motorcycle and another motorcycle collided on Route 1 in Newbury on Thursday, July 13, according to the Newbury Police Department.  The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m., after which police responded and found Turcotte suffering from serious injuries, but alive.  Turcotte was taken to Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport where he eventually died.  The other involved motorcyclist, Scott Dam…
Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying
Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying Police have renewed their call for information on the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in Essex County 50 years ago this week.  Judith (Merenda) Cadorette, age 19, was found in Andover near the ramp from Route 93 South to Route 133 West on July 6, 1973, Massachusetts State police said. She was last seen at a Holiday Inn in Tewksbury four days earlier.  The road near where she was found runs directly through Tewksbury.  Despite the time, police haven't given up hope. Investigators renewed their call for tips and information on Thursday, July 6, on the gr…