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*Photos* Stoneham Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect

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Stoneham Police Department
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Photos* Stoneham Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred this afternoon.

At approximately 12:23 p.m., police responded to the GameStop located in the Redstone Shopping Center at 69 Main St. for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, police learned that a male entered the store and walked to the register where he allegedly demanded money from the store clerk. A small knife was allegedly shown.

The unknown male left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. He fled on foot east toward the adjacent Five Guys and then north toward Dunkin’ Donuts and the area of Westwood Ave. and Governor Rd.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as male, wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, white sneakers, an old man’s mask and black gloves.

The Stoneham Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Stoneham Police at 781-438-1215.

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Stoneham Police Investigating Hit and Run That Injured Four Children

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Stoneham Police Department
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Police Investigating Hit and Run That Injured Four Children

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department is investigating a hit and run crash that injured four children this evening.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., Stoneham Police received multiple 911 calls about a hit and run accident that involved several children who were struck by a dark-colored vehicle near the intersection of Elm St. and MacArthur Rd.

The initial on-scene investigation found that a dark-colored Subaru Legacy was traveling westbound on Elm St. and struck four children that were standing with their bikes in front of a residence at the corner of MacArthur Rd. The vehicle then struck a parked vehicle in the driveway. Witnesses reported that the suspect vehicle backed out of the driveway and fled the scene while one of the children’s bicycles was lodged underneath the fleeing vehicle.

All four juveniles were treated on-scene by Action EMS and two were transported by ambulance from the scene to a local hospital with minor injuries. All four children were 12 or 13 years of age.

The intersection was closed off while police investigated.

Anyone with information on the suspect vehicle or driver is encouraged to call the department at 781-438-1215.

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Stoneham Police Arrest Man on Multiple Drug Charges

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Stoneham Police Department
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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

Stoneham Police Arrest Man on Multiple Drug Charges

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested a man on multiple drug charges over the weekend.

ANTHONY GAMBARDELLA, AGE 29, OF STONEHAM was arrested and charged with:

  • Selling Drug Paraphernalia to a Minor
  • Distribution of a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Attempt to Commit a Crime (Two Counts)
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana)

On Saturday, June 29, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Stoneham Police officer and sergeant were conducting underage alcohol and drug enforcement in the area of Fallon Road in Stoneham. The officers observed a black pickup truck with multiple youths inside park their vehicle at the Mave apartment complex, 225 Fallon Road. An individual, later determined to be a minor, exited the truck and walked toward a second individual, GAMBARDELLA, who had exited an apartment building carrying a black backpack.

GAMBARDELLA was known to one of the officers conducting the surveillance as he had witnessed alleged hand-to-hand transactions multiple times in the same apartment complex involving GAMBARDELLA.

Due to the suspicious nature of the meetup, the officers believed they were witnessing a drug transaction. The officers approached the individuals and after talking with each, it was determined the minor was allegedly attempting to buy drugs from GAMBARDELLA.

When officers were speaking with GAMBARDELLA and asked him to remove his backpack, he attempted to walk away from the officers and enter the apartment building. He refused to comply with the officers’ request. GAMBARDELLA resisted and became combative until officers were eventually able to place him under arrest and remove his backpack.

While searching GAMBARDELLA’s backpack, officers found THC vaporizer cartridges containing THC oil concentrate, two bags of marijuana, a bag of marijuana joints packed in a way consistent with narcotics distribution and $320.45.

GAMBARDELLA was arrested and booked by the Stoneham Police Department. GAMBARDELLA was arraigned in Woburn District Court on Monday. The minor involved was issued a Civil Disposition Violation and released to family.

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

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Stoneham Police Arrest Man on Multiple Firearms Charges Following Traffic Stop

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Stoneham Police Department
Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 31, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Police Arrests Man on Multiple Firearms Charges Following Traffic Stop

STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested a man on firearms charges following a traffic stop yesterday.

JOSHUA MCGANN, AGE 30, OF STONEHAM was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun
  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License (Two Counts)
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (Two Counts)

On Thursday, May 30, at approximately 5:40 p.m. a Stoneham Police officer was stopped at the intersection of Main Street and Montvale Avenue when he observed MCGANN, who was known to the officer, driving a black Ford F150 pickup truck.

The officer was aware that MCGANN had an active warrant for his arrest out of Lynn District Court for shoplifting and subsequently stopped MCGANN’S vehicle. After positively identifying MCGANN, the officer requested that he exit the vehicle. MCGANN ignored the officer’s request, forcing the officer to open the door himself, after which MCGANN stepped out of the truck.

MCGANN began reaching toward his waist line and behaving suspiciously upon exiting the car. The officer subsequently searched him for weapons and located a fixed blade knife in a holster, a smaller collapsible knife clipped to his waist and finally a loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun in his front pocket. Officers also found a loaded magazine in another of MCGANN’S pockets.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded sawed-off shotgun inside a backpack.

“The officers involved in this arrest did an excellent job of identifying a wanted suspect and keeping a potentially dangerous situation under control,” Chief McIntyre said. “Thanks to their professionalism, two illegal firearms were removed from our streets.”

MCGANN was arrested and held overnight by the Stoneham Police Department. He was scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Woburn District Court.

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

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