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Wanted Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Georgetown, Lands In Jail: Police Wanted Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Georgetown, Lands In Jail: Police
Wanted Teen Crashes Stolen Car In Georgetown, Lands In Jail: Police The Pine Tree State will have to wait their turn, as a 16-year-old boy who is wanted on charges in Maine is now accused of crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, authorities said.  The boy was not identified because of his age.  The black SUV crashed in along Central Street around 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30.  The Biddeford, Maine, teenager had lost control and wrecked in a wooded area. Massachusetts State Police said he didn't have a license, and the car wasn't his.  The boy is wanted on an outstanding warrant from South Portland, Maine, for something that happened at…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Investigators ID Appliance That Sparked Fatal Fire In Georgetown, Destroyed Home Investigators ID Appliance That Sparked Fatal Fire In Georgetown, Destroyed Home
80-year-old Nancy Holbrook Was Killed In The Blaze A malfunctioning refrigerator is to blame for a four-alarm fire that killed an 80-year-old woman and destroyed a home in Georgetown over the weekend, investigators said.  Firefighters were called to the 238 East Main St. home just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Three people escaped the flames, but Nancy Holbrook was trapped inside, the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Fire crews pulled her from the house through a second-story window and rushed her to an area hospital, where she died the next morning.  Investigators traced the start of the fire to a small refrigerator …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Amazon Delivery Van Crashes Through Georgetown Apartment Building Amazon Delivery Van Crashes Through Georgetown Apartment Building
Amazon Delivery Van Crashes Through Georgetown Apartment Building You don't need to worry about porch pirates stealing your package if the delivery driver crashes through your porch.  An Amazon delivery van smashed through the front wall of a leasing office at an apartment building in Georgetown on Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, authorities said.  Police and firefighters were called to the Longview apartments at 9 Patriot Way just before 12:30 p.m. when the van careened through the front of the building.  The driver was able to climb out of the van before rescuers arrived. They are cooperating with police.  A building inspector was se…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
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…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
'An Inspiration To Many': Georgetown Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Mentor 'An Inspiration To Many': Georgetown Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Mentor
'An Inspiration To Many': Georgetown Coach Killed In Shooting Remembered As Mentor A loved family member and high school assistant football coach died tragically, leaving his family and community bereft.  Nelson Curet, an assistant football coach at Georgetown Highschool, died on Saturday, July 1, in a "tragic" incident, according to Georgetown Public Schools. “Nelson was an integral member of the Georgetown football family," said Georgetown High School Football Coach Mike Hill. "His commitment to the support and development of the young men in the Georgetown community was bar none."  Hill said Curet's impact on students was "immeasurable."  Curet was shot and killed o…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation A three-alarm fire claimed the life of a man who became the sixth older adult to die in a house fire in the past three weeks, officials say.  A passerby spotted smoke emanating from a home at 2 Railroad Avenue around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, according to the Rowley Fire Department.  Firefighters responded and saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home. They entered and found a single person inside, an older man.  The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  While everyone was sleeping, Rowley Fire Department received a report of a structure f…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 An "aggressive" attack was needed to extinguish the fire that led to serious injuries and the death of a pet cat, officials say.  The fire broke out at a one-story ranch house in Georgetown shortly after noon on Wednesday, April 19, according to the Georgetown Fire Department. Two residents had already suffered injuries by the time firefighters got to the scene.  Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack to extinguish the blaze.Georgetown Fire Department A second alarm brought additional firefighters to the scene of the blaze.  Firefighters could see smoke billowing from the house, and…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass 'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass A newly-minted lottery winner credited his windfall to a higher power and plans to use his new chunk of change to install a swimming pool.  Edward Richards won $1 million in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game and said he was inspired to buy the ticket after being blessed with holy water at Easter Mass on Saturday, April 8, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Richards bought the ticket at Richdale Convenience, located on West Main Street in Georgetown. He said he would not have gone to that specific store had he not gone to the Easter service…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials 80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials
80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials The identify of the man who was killed in a fire along with a pet dog has been released, along with the cause of the fire, according to officials.  Multiple 911 calls brought firefighters to a multi-family home on 9th Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 28, according to the Haverhill Fire Department. Smoke was emanating from the second floor where firefighters found the bodies of a man, who was later identified as Richard Wallace, and a dog, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more: Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials Pictures from the fatal house fire haverhill…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG
Mass Healthcare Professional Abused Power For Personal Financial Gains: AG A healthcare professional and his accomplice are accused of collecting larges sums of money for providing fake services for a client that was not actually receiving care, officials said.   Donald Martel, 67, of Georgetown and Jessica Parisella, 42, of Danvers were both indicted for counts of medicaid false claims and larceny over $1,200 on Monday, Dec. 5, Attorney General Maura Healy reports.  The two allegedly submitted false timesheets and claims suggesting that Martel, a board certified behavior analyst and licensed mental health counselor, was providing services to Parise…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS) Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (PHOTOS)
Breakheart Reservation In Saugus Still Closed As Crews Battle Massive Brush Fire (Photos) Breakheart Reservation in Saugus has been closed for several days because of a multi-acre brush fire that has shown no signs of stopping.  The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) originally closed the park on Wednesday, Aug. 17 but has since extended the closure until Wednesday, Aug. 24.  UPDATE: @MassDCR has issued the following recreational advisory for Breakheart Reservation in Saugus: pic.twitter.com/J6B6jjuRN9 — MassDCR (@MassDCR) August 21, 2022 While the cause of the fire is under investigation, A DCR official told NBC Boston that these fires are "suspi…

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by David Cifarelli