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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…
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers
Peabody Man Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Tree In Danvers A 34-year-old Peabody man was taken to a trauma center after crashing his SUV into a tree in Danvers.  The man, whose name was not released, went off the road about a half mile from the Route 62 exit of Route 1.  He was the only person in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Paramedics rushed him to Beverly Hospital and later to Lahey Hospital in Burlington.  A lane on Route 1 was closed for more than an hour as police cleaned, cleared, and investigated the crash.  It's unclear what caused the man to go off the road. 
Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds Man Accused Of Killing Wife Ana Walshe, Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud: Feds
Brian Walshe Gets 3 Years For Art Fraud, Murder Trial Looms A Lynn, Massachusetts, man who will soon stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife found himself in another courtroom Tuesday when he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for an elaborate art fraud scheme, authorities said.  Brian Walshe, 49, was given 37 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to selling fake Andy Warhol paintings on eBay labeled as authentic, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The fraud began in 2011 when a friend gave Walshe three Andy Warhol paintings to sell on his behalf. Walshe kept the paintings and the profits, prosecutors said.&nb…
'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub 'Many Fun Nights': Live Country Music Bar In Peabody Closes, Will Be Replaced By New Pub
Stanzy’s Country Ranch In Peabody Closes After 4 Years If you haven’t had a chance to visit Stanzy’s Country Ranch in Peabody, the restaurant has closed down and will be replaced by a new pub. The "first and only live country music bar” in Peabody, according to Stanzy's Facebook page, closed up shop after the owners’ landlord told them that he wanted to open his own pub. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stanzy’s Country Ranch (@stanzysranch) “The perfect and only place he could imagine doing it in was his own building at 1 Main St. in Stanzy’s space,” they said. “We were blown away an…
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune
Peabody's Paul Riley, His Dog Raven Claim $4M Lottery Prize A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.  Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game. Related: Danvers Lottery Winner Shows Up In Style To Collect His Payday He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescu…
Peabody Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA Peabody Man Charged With Fatally Pushing His Sister Down Steps On New Year’s Day: DA
Peabody Man Charged With New Year’s Day Attack On His Sister A Peabody man has been charged with fatally assaulting his sister on New Year’s Day, according to officials. Alban Dobra, 39, is charged with manslaughter stemming from an assault that happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Peabody police responded to a medical emergency at a home on Esquire Drive in Peabody, where they found Mimosa Sawtelle, 54, with serious head trauma outside of the single-family home. Dobra tried to get his two sisters to leave his house, while grabbing Sawtelle and pushing her off the front steps onto…
Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty Teen Accused Of Giving Gun To Suspect In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
18-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty In Lynn Pizza Hut Shooting An 18-year-old who was charged in connection with a shooting that left three people with serious injures at a Pizza Hut in Lynn pleaded not guilty. Delvin Sanchez, 18, was arrested at a home in Peabody for the Dec. 26 shooting and charged with armed assault to murder, accessory before the fact, and accessory after the fact, according to Lynn police. Sanchez is accused of giving the gun to the shooter shortly after 8:30 p.m. Related: 2 Shootings Over 24 Hours Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Lynn He picked up the shooter in his mother’s car and drove out of the area, WCVB reported. Ass…
Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers
Lottery Jackpot: Saugus Woman Wins $25K A Year With Special Set Of Numbers A Saugus woman said she already has plans for the money she won in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky For Life game.  Amanda Goffermann earned the prize of $25,000 a year for life after she matched the first five numbers of her ticket in the Dec. 15 drawing. She's played those same numbers for two years.  $1M Lottery Win: Billerica Man Decides To Treat Himself For Christmas, Walks Away A Millionaire Goffermann decided to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to use the cash to travel and buy property.  …
$2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings $2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings
$2.4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Planning For Kid's Future With Winnings A Peabody man said he has big plans for the windfall he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Ronald Kocur won $20,000 a month for 10 years as part of the "Decades of Dollars" $10 scratch-off game. That equals out to $2.4 million over the decade.  Kocur chose to take the lump sum of $1.56 million (before taxes) rather than the monthly stipends.  He told lottery officials that he wants to buy a new car with the cash and fund his child's college tuition.  Kocur bought the ticket at 5:30 a.m. while getting coffee at Gulf Express at 160 Andover Street in Danvers. T…
$2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday $2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday
$2M Lottery Win: Peabody Man Has Modest Plan For His Major Payday While most everyone has a wild-eyed fantasy of what they would do if they won the lottery: buy a Ferrari, go on a luxurious vacation, or maybe even make some investments. One Peabody man who recently won a massive payday has a low-key goal.  Michael Dodge collected his $2 million check on Friday, Oct. 6, after he won the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch card game.  Dodge took the $1.3 million lump sum payment before taxes rather than the annuity.  And how does he plan to spend that seven-figure sum? He wants to use some of the money to pay off his truck.  Dodge bo…
61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA 61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA
61-Year-Old Killed Crossing Street In Peabody After Car Crashes Into Him: DA A 61-year-old Peabody man was struck and killed by a car Sunday night, Oct. 8, authorities announced on Monday.  Robert King was rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital just after 7:30 p.m. when he was hit by a car on Summit Street near Christina Drive, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Doctors could not save his life.  The prosecutor is withholding the driver's name until the investigation is complete. Peabody police and Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section will handle the probe.  No charges have been filed in the…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune
Newly Minted Millionaire: Lynn Man Wins $1M Lottery Fortune A Lynn man says he plans to turn his $1 million windfall into a new home after he won the seven-figure prize in the lottery.  Fernando Duran Ramos won the money playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off tickets, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Duran Ramos elected to take the $650,000 lump sum before taxes rather than the annuity. He wants to buy a house with the cash, lottery officials said.  He bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 100 Lynn St. in Peabody. The store will collect a $10,000 check for selling the winner. 
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops
Ret. Lynn Fire Chief Lends Hand In Peabody Police Chase After Officer Hurt: Cops "Different family. Same brotherhood." That's what Peabody police are saying after a former Lynn fire chief saw an officer in need and risked his life to jump in to lend a hand. Peabody police posted a photo of the retired firefighter Stephen Archer this week to thank him for what he did last month.  Posted by Peabody Police Department on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The post reads that a Peabody officer was "injured in a foot pursuit that turned physical" on County Street. Archer saw the chase and turned his car into the path of the suspect, which allowed police to make an arrest.  Arche…
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police A dog attacked and severely injured its owners in Essex County, officials said.  A police officer shot a dog attacking its owners, who were trying to escape its jaws by standing on top of a car at 22 Endicott Street in Peabody around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The man was bleeding heavily as he and the woman stood on the car while the dog continually tried to attack them, police said.  When the police officer arrived, the man and woman tried to get down from the car, but the dog began the attack again, latching onto the woma…
Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury
Estranged Husband Killed Wife As She Sat In Her Car In Everett Driveway: Jury A 58-year-old Peabody man was convicted Tuesday, Aug. 8, of gunning down his estranged wife a month after she requested a divorce in 2018, authorities announced.  Emilio Matarazzo was found guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo following a 16-day trial in Middlesex County, the Middlesex District Attorney said. A judge will sentence him on Thursday.  Ersilia was sitting in her car in her parents' driveway in Everett on the morning of Dec. 19, 2018, when her soon-to-be ex-husband ambushed her and shot her in the chest with a Beretta .12-gauge…
Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support
Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support A community showed up in the hundreds to show emotional and financial support for the family of an adored police officer and further a cause that meant so much to him.  Peabody Officer Henry Breckenridge died unexpectedly last month from complications from surgery, his family said.  More than 1,000 people, some of whom waited three hours in the rain, turned out to the funeral of the man who was so popular he earned the nickname the "Mayor of Peabody," according to the Peabody Police Department.  Hundreds of community members also donated over $40,000 to two GoFundMe campaigns honoring Bre…
L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You? L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You?
L.L. Bean Adding More Massachusetts Stores; Will One Open Near You? Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer L.L. Bean announced that it plans to expand its offerings in Massachusetts with two new stores.  The company said in a recent news alert it would open stores at Hanover Crossing in Hanover on Sept. 8 and in Peabody's Northshore Mall on Oct. 6.   “As a 110-year-old company, we have taken great care in ensuring we deliver exemplary customer service to everyone who visits an L.L.Bean store, shops with us online, orders through our famed catalog, or via any other touchpoint," said Greg Elder, L.L.Bean chief retail officer in a news release.…
(UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (UPDATE) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA
(Update) Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Child In Shower In Peabody: DA (Update at bottom of story) A Peabody chiropractor accused of filming his patients secretly in the bathroom of his clinic is now charged with recording an underage girl in the shower without her knowledge, authorities said.  Scott Kline, age 44, of Middleton in Essex County, who runs Back on Track, was charged with two counts of possession of child porn on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Investigators said Kline installed the camera in the shower of a home and captured video of a girl known to him. Authorities did not say if it was at his home or h…
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call
Peabody Officer Hit By Car While Responding To Domestic Assault Call A Peabody police officer was taken to the hospital after a person ran into the officer with a car, officials say.  A police officer was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in a motor vehicle at 700 Lowell Street in Peabody in the evening of Thursday, June 20 when the car's driver accidentally hit the officer, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The officer received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.  The car's driver was arrested for domestic assault and battery.  The incident occurred just aft…
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation 'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation
'Bad Rumors': Peabody Chiropractor Accused Of Filming Patient In Bathroom Denies Accusation Several patients of a Peabody chiropractor accused of secretly planting a hidden camera in his practice's bathroom reported receiving a text message from him Wednesday night, July 19, claiming he was the victim of a misunderstanding.  In the message that several people posted to social media, Scott Kline called the charges against him "(very) bad rumors and theories" and said his Back on Track office on Chestnut Street could remain open.  Hope you are doing well. I wanted to mention that recently there were false accusations made against me and there are some v bad rumors and theo…
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many'
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' The family of an Essex County man so beloved he was nicknamed the "Mayor of Peabody" is receiving an outpouring of support after his unexpected death.  Henry Breckenridge, a Peabody police officer, died from complications that arose during a non-emergency surgery at Salem Hospital, the Peabody Police Department announced on Thursday, July 20.  Hospital staff worked "heroically" to try and save him, but to no avail.  Breckenridge believed in community policing and was an "outstanding" officer, said Police Chief Tom Griffin. He was particularly loved by young people, who shared support and…
Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA
Chiropractor Secretly Filmed Patients In Bathroom Of Peabody Office: DA A Middlesex County chiropractor is accused of filming at least one person naked in the bathroom of his Peabody business, authorities said.  Scott Kline, 44, of Middleton, is charged with photographing an unsuspecting nude person and was being held on a $10,000 bail, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Several of his former patients have taken to social media to share their disgust as news of his arrest broke. Kline ran the Back On Track chiropractic clinic at 20 Chestnut Street in Peabody. A man who visited the clinic on Friday, July 14, noticed a small black plastic coat hook on the wal…
Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage
Person Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall In Peabody Parking Garage A medical helicopter was called to transport a person to the hospital after a serious fall, officials say.  The person fell about 15 feet in a parking garage for the Harvard Vanguard building, located at 2 Essex Center Drive in Peabody, on Thursday, July 13, according to the Peabody Police Department.  Police received a call reporting the incident around 8:45 in the morning. Atlantic Ambulance, Peabody Police, Peabody Fire, and OSHA responded to the scene of the incident.  Atlantic Ambulance transported the person to a landing zone at 75 Central Street. A medical helico…
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report
Sweetgreen To Feature Robot Chefs At Eastern Mass Locations In 5 Years: Report A restaurant focused on bringing healthy, fast options to its customers may soon be employing robots to assemble its salads and bowls, reports say.  Sweetgreen, a California-headquartered restaurant chain with eateries in 19 states, plans to use robots to assemble meals at all of its locations within five years, as reported by Restaurant Business.  The brand opened its first restaurant powered by automation, called the sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen, in Naperville, Illinois on May 10, 2023, according to a press release.  The brand acquired Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company powered by …
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody
Update: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody A man was transported to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on Route 1, officials say.  A 39-year-old pedestrian, from Mashpee, received serious injuries when he was hit by a 2021 Toyota Highlander on Route 1 in Peabody around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department. The pedestrian was reportedly trying to cross all lanes of traffic right before he was hit by the SUV.  He was conscious and alert when officials responded to the scene, according to the Peabody Police Department. He was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medica…
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say
Fentanyl Bust: Deported Man Busted Selling 5 Kilos Of Drug To Cops, Feds Say A Chelsea man who'd previously been deported after being convicted of a drug charge in 2020 was arrested and charged with selling more than 11 pounds of fentanyl to an undercover officer, federal officials said.  Luis Alberto German-Peguero, aka “Alberto Chirry,” 32, was indicted this week on charges of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, illegal reentry of a deported alien, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He has been held in federa…
Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause
Peabody Cafe Closes After Fire, Putting Its Good Works On Pause A coffee shop that gives back to its community is now asking for a helping hand of its own. Breaking Grounds, a coffee shop located on 67 Main Street in Peabody, brews up opportunities for people with disabilities and autism, but a fire that broke out on Wednesday, May 10 will keep the cafe closed for up to six weeks, according to the Breaking Grounds site.  Operated by Northeast Arc, Breaking Grounds provides jobs and career training for people, and has successfully placed more than 30 people in jobs throughout the North Shore.  Its job training program, called Project Perk, is …
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats
Peabody Cafe Books 3 Months In Advance For An Hour With Adoptable Cats A married couple created what has quickly become a beloved space to relax for an hour and lend rescue pets a helping paw. Uri Harel and Cora Ducolon opened Kitty Cat Cafe and Adoption Lounge, located at 108 Newbury Street in Peabody, in November 2022 and have been booked solid ever since. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitty Cat Cafe (@kittycatcafema) Guests book online to reserve a one-hour time slot in the cat room where 11 adoptable cats from two rescue organizations, PAWS Wakefield and PALS Animal Lifesavers, roam freely.…
Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize
Lottery Ticket Bought For Greek Easter Lands Peabody Woman $1 Million Prize A woman from Peabody won more than just good luck for a whole year at her Greek Easter celebration, she also won $1 million from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Despina Nirgianakis won her prize after purchasing a ticket in the lottery's “$10,000,000 Bonus Wins” instant ticket game, the organization reports. Nirgianakis said that she and her family bought tickets for holidays and that she bought hers in celebration of Greek Easter. The lucky winner claimed her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). Nirgianakis purchased her winning ticket at Convenience Plus, …
'Scream'-Masked Armed Robber In Peabody Ordered Held Without Bail: DA 'Scream'-Masked Armed Robber In Peabody Ordered Held Without Bail: DA
'Scream'-Masked Armed Robber In Peabody Ordered Held Without Bail: DA A man accused of robbing a Northshore Mall jewelry store while wearing the mask from the  "Scream" franchise was ordered held on Tuesday, April 18, without bail pending a dangerousness hearing, authorities said.  Starlin Batista, 21, of Peabody, is accused of one count of armed and masked robbery, the Essex County District Attorney said. He will return to court next week for a hearing to determine if he is too dangerous to be allowed bail before his trial.  Police said Batista walked into Kay's Jewelers around 1 p.m. on Monday in the Ghostface mask with a gun and demande…
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA
Drugs, Cash, Cars, Pablo Escobar Art: Massive Raid Seizes $1M, Busts 13 Across State: DA Police carried out 19 raids across the state Thursday morning, April 13, and hauled in an amount of drugs and cash that would have made Pablo Escobar proud, authorities said. That's probably why officers found a painting of the former drug kingpin in one of the searches, authorities said.  Though, like their hero Escobar, 13 people involved in the drug trade found themselves in jail,  authorities said.  During the searches, investigators found —  40 pounds of amphetamine 15 pounds of methamphetamine 6 kilograms of fentanyl  2 kilograms of cocaine,  15,000 pre…