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Andover Police Department Welcomes Family to Receive Donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Department Welcomes Family to Receive Donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe and nearly two dozen members of the Andover Police Department welcomed an Andover teenager and his family to the police station yesterday, where they were presented with a donation to help in his fight against cancer.

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Andover High School freshman Kevin Kang, 15, and his family visited the station to be presented with a donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer. The check is meant to help defray the costs the family has incurred during Kevin’s ongoing battle with leukemia, which he’s been fighting since his initial diagnosis last November.

Massachusetts State Police Capt. Michael Drummy presented the Kang family with a $5,000 check from Cops For Kids With Cancer, as well as a variety of gifts for Kevin, including a special quilt, a hat and a teddy bear. Chief Keefe also presented Kevin with some Andover Police gear, including a department hat and mug.

Several Andover Police officers, dispatchers and support staff were on hand for Wednesday’s presentation. A group of officers then led the Kang family on a tour of department vehicles, including two cruisers and a motorcycle.

Kevin, who also lives with autism, was nominated for the award by a social worker at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, where he’s become well known for his smile. He’s been undergoing treatment at Tufts since last fall, and will continue to for approximately the next two years.

“The feeling of support is beyond what words can describe,” Kevin’s father, Jingfeng Kang said. “[His diagnosis] was very overwhelming at first, but this gives a sense of support from the community and it makes it so much easier to deal with.”

Cops For Kids With Cancer has donated over $3.3 million to families of children battling cancer since its founding in 2002.

“We are all so glad to welcome Kevin and his family and provide whatever support we can to make this journey easier for them,” Chief Keefe said. “No family should ever have to deal with this sort of thing alone, so we’re proud to partner with Cops for Kids With Cancer and we’re so grateful for their continued support of kids and families in need.”

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Andover Police Arrest Two Following Car Break-Ins

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 15, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Arrest Two Following Car Break-Ins

Officers Were Conducting Increased Patrols When the Arrests Occurred

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested two individuals this morning in connection with multiple motor vehicle break-ins overnight.

ANTHONY J. MATKIVICH, AGE 29, and NATASHA DIAZ, AGE 29, BOTH OF LAWRENCE were arrested and charged with two counts each of Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony.

At 1:38 a.m., an Andover Police officer en route to fulfill enhanced patrols in the Shawsheen Heights area was approached by a resident and made aware of two suspicious individuals in the neighborhood.

A short time later, the officer located MATKIVICH and DIAZ and initiated an on-scene investigation, through which he determined that three separate unlocked vehicles had been entered and rummaged through.

As a result of the investigation, MATKIVICH and DIAZ were arrested in connection with this morning’s break-ins, which remain under investigation.

Andover Police had recently increased patrols in the area following reports of 10 similar motor vehicle break-ins over the last week.

“I’d like to commend the resident who noticed these two individuals and reported them to an officer, as well as our patrol division for taking action to put a stop to these crimes,” Chief Keefe said. “I also want to remind residents of the importance of securing their vehicles and removing any valuables from inside when parking their cars and leaving them unattended.”

MATKIVICH and DIAZ were scheduled to be arraigned earlier today in Lawrence District Court.

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UPDATE #87 (3:50 p.m.) Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday. Dec. 10, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-993-0003

 Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

ANDOVER — The Town of Andover continuously seeks to provide residents and business owners with key updates regarding the ongoing recovery and restoration efforts following the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency.

Restoration Timeline and Claims

Columbia Gas has a target date of Dec. 16 for the restoration of gas service to all homes and businesses.

As of today, a total of 96 percent of Andover residential customers who lost gas service have had their service restored as of Sunday.

A total of 69 Andover homes remain without gas service at this time, with approximately 212 total residential customers remaining without gas in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence. Of the Andover homes without service, 66 are completing the self-mitigation process.

Columbia Gas releases a daily briefing with updates on the progress of the restoration effort. Click here to read the briefing for Dec. 10.

Hot water heaters, stoves and dryers will be replaced and boilers and furnaces will be safely repaired or replaced with those being repaired eventually being replaced beginning in the spring.

Columbia Gas has received nearly 5,000 claims from Andover residents and business owners and has paid out over $22.4 million to Andover gas customers as of Wednesday.

If any resident or business owner in the affected area experiences frozen pipes, they are urged to call the Columbia Gas emergency hotline at 800-525-8222.

Free Parking Downtown

The Town of Andover will not collect parking fees at municipal parking lots through Dec. 30. The Town encourages downtown visitors to park in the municipal parking lots. This includes Lot 1 (between Andover Village Square and Caffé Nero), Lot 2 (behind Old Town Hall) and Lot 3 (Park Street Village).

Appliance Disposal

The disposal of condemned or replaced appliances is part of the recovery and restoration process. Your appliances will be removed and picked up by Columbia Gas or its contractors. Residents and business owners should not endure any cost for disposing of appliances.

Information for Landlords and Tenants

Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has released information for landlords and tenants affected by the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency, which can be viewed in full here.

Alternative Housing 

Andover residents still have the option to seek free alternative housing while their gas service remains offline. Housing options include apartments, hotels and temporary trailers, and are completely paid for by Columbia Gas.

As of Sunday, 15 Andover residents are being lodged in alternate housing arrangements, including apartments and hotels.

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Andover Police Arrest Man on Drugs and Weapons Charges

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Arrest Man on Drugs and Weapons Charges

Andover Police seized a semi-automatic handgun, fentanyl and cash following the execution of a search warrant. (Courtesy Photo)

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man yesterday on drugs and weapons charges.

RADHAMES ANTONIO DIAZ-JIMENEZ, AGE 25, OF ANDOVER was arrested and charged with:

  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Firearm Without a License
  • Identity Theft
  • Distribution of a Class A Substance (fentanyl)

On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Andover Police Department Substance Abuse Unit and Detective Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment at 800 Bullfinch Drive. The search was conducted as part of an extensive ongoing investigation by Andover Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration Cross Border initiative.

As a result of the search, Andover Police seized approximately 150 grams of suspected fentanyl, items commonly associated with manufacturing, packaging and distributing fentanyl, a semi-automatic handgun and $7,791 in cash.

“This was a significant arrest and seizure that results in the removal of a significant amount of a deadly opioid from potentially reaching members of our community or surrounding communities,” Chief Keefe said. “I’m proud of the cooperative effort that went into this successful investigation.”

DIAZ-JIMENEZ was held on $100,000 bail pending his arraignment in Lawrence District Court, which was scheduled for earlier today.

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