Winds light and variable. William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. Glad to see the presentation about the Andover Pollinator Pathway;;;signs will start to be seen around town this spring. As Sabella sat in her car, she learned from police on scene that there was an armed man locked inside his vehicle in the median. Occasional snow showers. They said there were tactical units on scene, and that theyd shut down I-495 northbound north of Route 93 and I-495 southbound south of Route 28. Stay up to date with everything Boston. Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. This is a developing story. By Dave Copeland Jul 20, 2022 A man shot himself after barricading himself in a car on Interstate 495 in Andover, forcing Massachusetts State Police to close the Law enforcement officials could be seen with guns drawn, focused on a dark-colored sedan that had pulled off in the median, near Interstate 93 and the Lawrence/Andover line. 1 min read Feb. 25CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP A Conneautville area man is accused by Pennsylvania State Police with State Police Bearcat now on scene at standoff on 495 in Andover suspect armed and wanted according to sources for multiple recent bank robberies in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island #7News pic.twitter.com/2Gk56x6G1t. WebOn Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at approximately 10:30am-10:45am Grimm will take his last ride from the Andover Police Station heading through the downtown area. Police then approached the car, confirmed that he had indeed shot himself, and allowed emergency medical responders to approach. NBC 10 reported that crisis negotiators were brought in to try to resolve the situation. This information led to an areawide broadcast to look out for the vehicle and suspect, Jackson said. Sabella watched as police exited their vehicles and stood behind their doors with guns drawn, facing the suspects vehicle. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene shortly after the highway was closed. About 9:10 p.m., Procopio said Miele discharged a single round and inflicted massive injury to himself. Miele was taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11:30 p.m. State Police detectives, Crime Scene Services and Ballistics Unit personnel responded to conduct a death investigation, which Procopio said clearly establishes that the suspect committed suicide by gunshot.. The name of the suspect was not revealed by police. Sabella watched as police exited their vehicles and stood behind their doors with guns drawn, facing the suspects vehicle. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. He was taken by ambulance to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Lady of the Dunes World Cup Ftbol y Soccer Patriots Sandy Hook: 10 Years Later COVID Q&A WATCH: Climate 2022 VOTE: '20 Under 25' Boston Athletes All Inclusive Boston. Residents were encouraged to send letters or cards to the police station. Aaron Curtis is designated as the nighttime emergency response reporter throughout Greater Lowell. Miele began to drive away, and the sergeant, who was in an unmarked cruiser, followed him. Police reported in an emergency radio broadcast that they had attempted to stop an armed man as he drove on I-495. Skip to content. According to Sabella, she was driving on I-495, when all the sudden, police cruisers and unmarked cars swarmed the highway. She captured video of the incident with her phone. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Police have also not said whether the man was wanted for a crime or given any other details on what lead to the standoff. The man, who name has not been released, was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. Andover, Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. WebA person with a gun kept police in a standoff that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover for hours Tuesday evening, Massachusetts State Police said. ANDOVER - The man who shot and killed himself in a standoff that shut down Route 495 in Andover Tuesday evening was a suspect in a string of bank A Massachusetts man who shot himself after an hourslong standoff with police that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night has died, state police say. He ultimately shot himself around 9:10 p.m. and was rushed toLawrence General Hospital. (WHDH) - An armed suspect who barricaded himself in a vehicle on I-495 Tuesday has suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to State Police. July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lynn, To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. The standoff began after a state police sergeant saw a BMW that was sought in connection with a series of bank robberies outside Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. A man shot himself after barricading himself in a car on Interstate 495 in Andover, forcing Massachusetts State Police to close the highway for nearly two hours Tuesday evening. Follow Aaron Curtis on Twitter @aselahcurtis. They're spirits of loved ones, Lowell Catholic boys basketball team blows out Belchertown, Toddler safe, car theft suspects apprehended, No end in sight for case involving Dracut doc charged with patient's death, MVC girls basketball: Dracut's Ashlee Talbot named Div. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight. ANDOVER A suspected bank robber who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on Interstate 495 near the Andover/Lawrence line died from a self-inflicted Police were forced to close down both the northbound and southbound sides of I-495, near Interstate 93, as the incident unfolded. Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2020 standoff, assault on Wichita police. Efforts from several departments to peacefully negotiate with Miele were unsuccessful. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Story has been corrected with a link to the story about the building, Note that the Select Board only approved the proposed schedule through May, up to May 2023 Town Meeting. jharmacinski@eagletribune.com, By Michaelle Bond Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com. 2023 Cox Media Group. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, Surveillance footage captured this suspected robber who attempted to gain access to a bank in Norton on Monday, July 18, 2022. As Sabella sat in her car, she learned from police on scene that there was an armed man locked inside his car in the median. A short time later, the sergeant and a trooper, who responded in a cruiser to assist, attempted to stop the BMW. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. No injuries were reported. The void left by the unexpected passing of Grimm will be a difficult time for us to deal with but your support has made this a little easier.". The alleged robberies occurred earlier in the day Thanks for catching my mistake (again), Kevin. Norton Police believe that the suspect is the Quincy man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a standoff with police on Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night. After retrieving video footage from Bluestone Bank it was determined that the suspects vehicle was the same make and model as Mieles vehicle that was located Tuesday night on I-495. Follow Aaron Curtis on Twitter @aselahcurtis. Procopio said STOP operators established a strategic position, while department negotiators attempted to engage Miele in conversation for nearly two hours with the goal to persuade him to peacefully surrender. Video shows suspect walking away from Bluestone Bank in Norton. No troopers fired their weapons, state police confirmed. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. A standoff between an armed suspect and state police Tuesday night ended with the suspect suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. North Andover and Andover police, arrest a man after a two-hour stand-off that started late Thursday night. According to Sabella, she was driving on I-495 shortly after 7 p.m., when all the sudden, police cruisers and unmarked cars swarmed the highway. Low 34F. ANDOVER, Mass. Police say that a standoff in Andover is over, with officers finding the barricaded suspect dead shortly after a single gunshot was heard. Miele barricaded himself in a car on the median strip around 7 p.m. As troopers, police and SWAT team members converged, the highway was shut down to traffic for several hours. High 41F. The dark-color sedan was parked on the median near exit 40, which is near Interstate 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. You have permission to edit this article. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. 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He added the follow-up investigation into the shooting will be led by the Essex County District Attorneys Office. According to reports, police had a two-hour-long standoff with Anthony who ended up shooting himself after the long Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "All you see is k-9s and big guns its like watching the movie the town," Evelio Cruz wrote on Facebook. Now, after seven years, its expanding. All rights reserved. Around 7:10 p.m., the BMW pulled into the highway median and the driver - later identified as Miele, then barricaded himself in the car for almost two hours before shooting himself, state troopers said. No troopers fired their weapons and Miele was the only person inside the vehicle, according to police. State Police spokesman David Procopio said that 49-year-old Anthony Miele, of Quincy, was pronounced dead at Lawrence General Hospital despite efforts by police negotiators to bring the situation to a peaceful conclusion. They came out of everywhere, including the opposite side of the highway, she said. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. ANDOVER A bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in his car on Interstate 495 killed himself while troopers were negotiating with him Tuesday night, Anthony Miele, 49, shot himself while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully, officers said. Some lanes on I-495 have reopened. ANDOVER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities are investigating after a standoff ended with the suspect taking his own life in Andover, Minnesota. He then was booked into the Crawford County Correctional Facility in Saegertown at 5:10 p.m. Police said Miele later died at Lawrence General Hospital. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Procopio said police patrols and tactical units responded to the scene. Methuen, "However, Mickey and Grimm were probably most famous for being the stars of, Wheres Grimm Wednesday.". There were so many police officers and so many FBI agents, that I wasnt concerned for my safety, Sabella said. Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight at Lawrence General Hospital, state police announced late Wednesday morning. Procopio said the suspect continued to flee south on Route 28 into Lawrence and then got on I-495 South with the two State Police cruisers in pursuit. July 19, 2022 - Police point guns at a suspect in multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during a standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., police said Miele discharged a single round from the gun, shooting himself. Weather. According to Procopio, troopers established a perimeter around the vehicle and additional State Police assets responded to the scene, including the departments Special Tactical Operations Team, the Crisis Negotiation Unit, the Bomb Squad, Air Wing and Troop A commanders. (Hockley County Sheriff's Office) Three other officers were wounded and transported to a hospital A driver apparently shot himself inside his vehicle after an hours-long standoff with State Police Tuesday evening on Interstate 495 near the Lawrence-Andover Beverly, Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Sabella estimated that she was in her car for about two hours before police had all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Justin Constantino, Assistant Director of Community Development, said the grant was initially limited to businesses on Andover Road. Procopio said the suspect drove away from the Digital Federal Credit Union and the sergeant, who was in an unmarked cruiser, followed him. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, July 19, 2022 - Police point their guns at the suspect of multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during an armed standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. Maria Lopez said. The Trooper began following Miele as he drove away. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Lawrence, Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Medical helicopter called for 2-vehicle crash in Dracut, Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with police shoots himself inside vehicle on I-495, Less stress and more golf: Chelmsford Police chief announces retirement after 33 years of service, Maura Healeys first budget themes: Spending increases, tax relief, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Seeing orbs in photos? CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Employees reported that an individual dressed in all-black clothing, wearing a black face mask and bulletproof vest attempted to aggressively open the front door of the bank, but the door was locked. When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. Grants of up to $28,000 are available through the Andover Business Improvement Program. Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter @EagleTribJill. Aaron Curtis is designated as the nighttime emergency response reporter throughout Greater Lowell. Miele was pronounced dead at 11:28 p.m., according to police. Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Jackson said the suspect, dressed in a black ballistic vest, a black mask and a helmet, attempted to enter the Bluestone Bank after it had closed at about 4:50 p.m. Monday. It's always local, always useful and free! July 19, 2022 - Police point guns at a suspect in multiple bank robberies in Lawrence during a standoff on Interstate 495, near the Andover and Lawrence line on Tuesday night. Shortly after 7 p.m., the suspect pulled the vehicle into a median, near Interstate 93, and barricaded himself inside. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to state police. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital where he died, police said. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Police: Suspect dies after shooting, killing manager in Oklahoma City, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. According to Jackson, employees of the bank who were still inside watched as the suspected robber aggressively pulled on the door before giving up and fleeing the scene. According to Jackson, detectives believe Miele was also involved in bank robberies in Easton, as well as Lincoln, R.I., in June. I was just more concerned is this going to be a shootout, and if it is, theres no place for me to go.. Andover High School Building Project Community Survey Goes Live, How We Protect You From Misleading Advertising And Communications, Andover Public Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Anticipated Storm, MA Mobile Sports Betting Start Time Set Ahead Of March Madness, Free MA Community College Outlined In Gov's Budget. Investigators officially determined Miele died by suicide. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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