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Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019

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

Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department arrested and charged a man with shooting another man outside of a Highland Street home early Saturday morning.

ASA COOPER, AGE 28, OF DORCHESTER, was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Injury
  • Assault to Murder with a Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling
  • Possession of a Firearm without a License
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition

COOPER will be held pending his arraignment on Tuesday at Woburn District Court.

At approximately midnight Saturday morning, Woburn Police responded to Highland Street for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old Woburn man who was suffering from two gunshot wounds to his legs. The man was transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers spoke to witnesses who said that a group of people was standing outside of a home when they were approached by another group of people, including COOPER, inside of a minivan. The van had a logo with the business name One Call on the side and had a “school bus” sign on the roof.

An argument ensued over a $10 debt and the victim was shot multiple times. The group in the minivan subsequently fled the scene.

A description of the van was given out to other area police departments and a short time later the van was located by Stoneham Police and Massachusetts State Police on the on-ramp to I-93 south in Woburn.

There were four people inside the van, including COOPER, who was a passenger. Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that COOPER was allegedly involved in the shooting and he was placed under arrest without further incident. The other three people in the van were not arrested, but the van was seized as evidence and towed from the scene.

No weapons have been recovered and the incident remains under active investigation. The victim and suspect are known to each other and the incident was not random.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Northeast Metro Tech Van Sideswiped in Revere, Other Driver Arrested

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Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri
100 Hemlock Road
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

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

Northeast Metro Tech Van Sideswiped in Revere, Other Driver Arrested

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri reports a van owned and operated by Northeast Metro Tech was sideswiped in Revere this afternoon.

At approximately 1 p.m., a passenger van returning from a vocational work site in Winthrop was sideswiped when another motorist, traveling in the same direction, drifted into the van’s lane on Elliot Circle. The crash resulted in minor, repairable damage to the van.

Two students were evaluated by emergency medical personnel and transported to the hospital as a precaution, but no life-threatening injuries were reported. A total of 10 students and one instructor were on board the van at the time, with the instructor driving the van.

The other motorist, a 45-year-old Revere woman, was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, according to police. Superintendent David DiBarri and Northeast Metro Tech officials have been in contact with the families of the students as well as the Massachusetts State Police, which is investigating the crash.

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Methuen Police Arrest Boy, 12, After School Threat

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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

Methuen Police Arrest Boy, 12, After School Threat

METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon, Methuen Public Schools Superintendent Brandi Kwong and Methuen Mayor James P. Jajuga report that a student at the Tenney Grammar School has been arrested and charged with making a threat against the school and one of its employees.

A JUVENILE BOY, AGE 12, OF METHUEN has been arrested and charged with:

  • Making Threats to a School (269/14)
  • Threatening to Commit Murder (275/2)

On Monday, Feb. 11, the principal of the Tenney School informed the Methuen Police Department School Resource Officer of a threat posted as a reply to a post on the school’s official Instagram social media account.

The post threatened to “shoot up” the school and also referenced a specific employee at the school as a target.

Police were able to track down the owner of the account.

The juvenile suspect was arrested and booked before being released into the custody of his mother. He will be arraigned tomorrow in Lawrence Juvenile Court.

Methuen K-9 Rumi and Officer Michael Havey Jr. were among those officers who conducted a search of the juvenile’s home on Monday. No weapons were found.

Chief Solomon, Mayor Jajuga and Superintendent Kwong wish to praise the many students and parents who saw something and said something.

“Our community is the eyes and ears of law enforcement, and the partnerships developed between our police officers and community members are strong, as indicated by the actions tonight that brought a swift and safe end to this disturbing incident,” Mayor Jajuga said.

Superintendent Kwong said, “We are deeply grateful for the students and parents who came forward with the information and contacted school administration as we take these matters very seriously. Our school staff in conjunction with the Methuen Police Department reacted swiftly to the situation for the safety of our staff and students.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Groveland Police Arrest Haverhill Men for Possession of Heroin

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

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

Groveland Police Arrest Haverhill Men for Possession of Heroin

Groveland Police recovered seven grams of heroin and prescription drugs following a motor vehicle stop over the weekend. (Courtesy Photo Groveland Police)

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department arrested two men over the weekend for possession of seven grams of heroin.

NICHOLAS LEO, AGE 31, OF HAVERHILL is charged with:

  • Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin)
  • Possession of a Class E Drug Without a Prescription (Alprazolam and Adderall)

ANDRE BERGERON, AGE 34, OF HAVERHILL is charged with:

  • Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin) (Subsequent Offense)
  • Possession of a Class E Drug Without a Prescription (Alprazolam and Adderall)

On Saturday, Feb. 9, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Groveland Police observed a vehicle traveling on School Street cross over the double yellow line on three occasions.

A Groveland officer then conducted a motor vehicle stop and noticed that the driver, identified as LEO, had a small blue container attached to his keys. Through training and experience, the officer recognized the container as one that is normally used to transport drugs.

LEO and his passenger, BERGERON, were asked to exit the vehicle. Following an on-scene investigation, police located seven grams of heroin inside the vehicle and on BERGERON’S person.

Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Groveland Police Department, where they were held without bail pending their arraignment at Haverhill District Court.

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