'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid 'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid
'Beautiful' Haverhill Children Survive Fatal Crash, Community Sends Much-Needed Aid A nine-month-old child was left wearing a full body and neck brace 24 hours a day because of a single-car crash that sent his sister flying 50 feet from the vehicle, critically injured his mother, and led to the death of the car's driver.  The children's father, Joshua Burney of Haverhill, created a GoFundMe to raise funds for hospital bills and days out of work and was met with a flood of support. The fundraiser has garnered over $7,000 in only three days.  Burney's children, Lively and Lorenzo, and their mother were injured in the accident that occurred in East Kingston, New Hampshire on…
'Sweetest' Melrose Native Dies From New Hampshire Car Crash At 27 Years Old 'Sweetest' Melrose Native Dies From New Hampshire Car Crash At 27 Years Old
'Sweetest' Melrose Native Dies From New Hampshire Car Crash At 27 Years Old If one thing can be said about Paul DiChiara, it is that he was a lifeline for others. The 27-year-old construction worker was described as "one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met," according to his friend Lexi Greenwood on Facebook. "I’ve known you since I was a little girl and you were always there for me during my hard times," Greenwood wrote. "I am going to miss you so much."  Rest in peace to the one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Paul DiChiara, I’ve known you since I was a little girl and you were always there for me during my hard times. I am going to miss you so much.…
'Prolific Pill Pusher': Gang Member Who Tricked People Into Buying Fentanyl, Meth Gets 10 Years 'Prolific Pill Pusher': Gang Member Who Tricked People Into Buying Fentanyl, Meth Gets 10 Years
'Prolific Pill Pusher': Gang Member Who Tricked People Into Buying Fentanyl, Meth Gets 10 Years A Middlesex County member of a violent street gang that police say is responsible for several drug overdoses was sentenced to 10 years behind bars, authorities said.  Vando Gvozdarevic, 30, of Chelmsford, pleaded guilty last year to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl and was sentenced on Wednesday, March 15, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Gvozdarevic, a member of the gang Gangster Disciples, was arrested in 2021 with 12 others as part of a larger drug conspiracy that funneled narcotics into …
$1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars $1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars
$1.5M In Stolen Vehicles: Haverhill Man Admits Running Ring That Used Stolen IDs To Buy Cars A 39-year-old Essex County man admitted to a wide-ranging scheme that involved buying cars and opening credit cards using stolen identities of US citizens living in Puerto Rico, federal authorities said. He potentially faces decades in prison.  Alvin Rivera, of Haverhill, pleaded guilty Monday, March 13, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and false representation of a Social Security number, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge is set to sentence him in June.  Investigators said Rivera orchestrated the scheme with multiple pe…
Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police
Haverhill Man Wanted For West Newbury House Break Arrested: Police A man identified through a police request for assistance from the public has been taken into custody on charges relating to a Valentine's Day break-in and burglary, officials say.  Eric Cuppernell, of Haverhill, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Lowell through the cooperation of multiple public organizations on criminal charges and an active parole violation, according to the Topsfield Police Department.  The burglar was identified after West Newbury Police made images of the man public following a break-in at a West Newbury home on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Read more: West Newbury Burglar Cau…
West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police
West Newbury Burglar Caught On Film Steals Jewelry, Silverware: Police Police have identified the man who was caught on surveillance before breaking into a West Newbury home, officials say.  Police received tips from the public to identify the suspect as 34-year-old Eric Cuppernell, age 34, who was last known to live in Haverhill. Police have an active arrest warrant out for Cuppernell. A man rejected commonplace Valentine's Day norms and stole jewelry instead of giving it, officials say.  Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the man who broke into a home on Ash Street around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.14, according to West Newbury Police. P…
UPDATE: Man Dies After Crashing Car Into Haverhill Carpet Store: Police UPDATE: Man Dies After Crashing Car Into Haverhill Carpet Store: Police
Update: Man Dies After Crashing Car Into Haverhill Carpet Store: Police A man drove his car into a carpet business's building, sending him to the hospital where he would later die, officials say.  The car was heading down Broadway around 2:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 when he crashed into the KC Carpets building at 35 Lafayette Square, according to Massachusetts State Police and Essex County District Attorney's office.  Police later identified the man as 23-year-old Kevin Casado, of Haverhill. A GoFundMe created to provide donations for Casado's memorial has reached over $10,000. Significant damage inflicted upon the building, according to a Tweet from @OscarJ…
Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials
Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials One person and a pet have died following a weekend fire at a multi-family home in Haverhill, officials said. Haverhill Fire responded to multiple calls about a fire at 36 9th Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 28, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports. Pictures from the fatal house fire haverhill ma 36 9th ave shortly after 4:45 pm haverhill fire received a telephone... Posted by MASS FIRE BUFFS on Saturday, January 28, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home. Firefighters made entry into the building where they found one person…
Woburn Teachers Set To Strike After 'Exhausting All Other Options' Woburn Teachers Set To Strike After 'Exhausting All Other Options'
Woburn Teachers Set To Strike After 'Exhausting All Other Options' After over a year of contract negotiations, Woburn teachers have turned to more drastic measures to reach an agreement with the school committee and Mayor Scott Galvin.  The Woburn Teachers' Association announced on Friday, Jan. 27 that the organization had voted to authorize a strike starting Monday, Jan. 30, unless a tentative agreement was reached between the organization and the school committee and mayor, according to the union's Facebook page.  The association has demanded smaller class sizes, that students take physical education classes twice a week, and that teachers be compensated…
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…
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Smokers may think nothing of emptying an ash tray, but the simple act resulted in the complete destruction of a Haverhill home, according to authorities.  Firefighters arrived at a Coffin Avenue house on Monday, Dec. 27 around 7:45 a.m. to heavy smoke and flames exuding from the building, according to the State Department of Fire Services.  The two-alarm fire was determined to be sparked by an ashtray being emptied into a trash can in a screened-in room containing a hot tub.  Haverhill firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.Joey Morse Mass Fire Buffs Fire spread throughout the ho…
Haverhill High School Football Coaches, Player Facing Hazing Charges: DA Haverhill High School Football Coaches, Player Facing Hazing Charges: DA
Haverhill High School Football Coaches, Player Facing Hazing Charges: DA The City of Haverhill took a staunch stance on hazing, charging multiple members of a high school football team with criminal charges relating to hazing, according to authorities.  Two coaches and one player from the Haverhill High School football team were charged in connection with a hazing incident on Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.  An investigation conducted by the Haverhill Police Department and the DA's Office found that the trio was allegedly part of an incident that targeted three different individuals between Aug.18 and Oct. 12…