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Business owners interested in applying for the grant funding can find more information here: https://www.andoverks.com/595/Andover-Road-Business-Improvement-Grant, Copyright 2023 KWCH. Procopio said the mans condition was not immediately available. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Andover police Sgt. Sabella said police eventually started to clear the highway, having all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. I was just more concerned is this going to be a shootout, and if it is, theres no place for me to go.. 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. News helicopter footage showed police with guns drawn and aimed at the car. She estimates sitting in her car for approximately two hours. When troopers attempted to stop the car after it pulled away from the bank, the driver fled onto 495, pulled into the grass median, and he barricaded himself in the vehicle for about two hours before turning his gun on himself, state police said. Armed suspect shoots himself after hours-long standoff with police on I-495 The standoff took place in Andover near the Andover-Lawrence line. An armed suspect barricaded himself inside his car on I-495 in Andover Tuesday evening. MassDOT By Susannah Sudborough July 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Email Email 6 Check back for updates as more information becomes available. A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said. It was a somber final ride for an Andover K9 diagnosed with aggressive, terminal cancer. "Miele killed himself while state police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully," according to the statement. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight. State troopers confirmed Miele was the only person in the vehicle and said no officers were injured in the incident. 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The response has been incredibly positive, this is the first year that we are expanding the program beyond just Andover Road. 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. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2020 standoff, assault on Wichita police. 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. He ultimately shot himself around 9:10 p.m. and was rushed toLawrence General Hospital. Troopers pulled up the car and saw Miele holding a gun to his head. ANDOVER, Mass. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. "All you see is k-9s and big guns its like watching the movie the town," Evelio Cruz wrote on Facebook. An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on This is a developing story. Shortly after 7 p.m., the suspect pulled the vehicle into a median, near Interstate 93, and barricaded himself inside. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Learn more about Andover News and what we're trying to do: Read our Mission Statement and Policies. The suspect, identified by police as Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, killed himself while state police negotiators were attempting to get him to surrender. The standoff took place in Andover near the Andover-Lawrence line. Skip to Main Content OpenCloseMenu Home News COVID Local National Politics Crime Traffic Jobs Sports Red Sox The Anoka County Now, after seven years, its expanding. 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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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Police said the incident began around 7 p.m. when a state police sergeant observed a BMW driven by Miele parked outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Route 28 in Methuen. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. Saugus, Jeep Flees After Pedestrian Gets Struck Twice, Dies In Brockton, Person Trapped, 400 Without Power After 7 Stoneham Utility Pole, 'Can We Talk:' Revere Man Charged With Hoarding Child Porn, Aut, Beverly Tests The Waters Of New Restaurant With Ocean Views, St Patrick's Day In Boston: Festivities To Book Before Your Luc, A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location I. When officers tried to stop the car, police say the driver took off onto Route 28 and then to I-495. Police: Man in Andover highway standoff killed himself, By Jill Harmacinski Some MassDOT camera views of the recent standoff on I-495 in Andover pic.twitter.com/TF3eHQig4N. 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. Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter @EagleTribJill. William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Gloucester, When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. State Police tweeted around 8:20 p.m. that an armed suspect had barricaded himself alone inside his vehicle on I-495 in Andover near Route 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. An hours-long standoff between Massachusetts State Police and an armed suspect who barricaded himself inside his vehicle on I-495 ended Tuesday evening with the suspect apparently shooting himself. They said that his condition is unknown at this time. Anthony Miele, 49 of Quincy, shot himself Tuesday night while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully. ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to state police. ANDOVER - A bank robbery suspect who barricaded and shot himself in his car on Interstate 495 Tuesday night has died, according to Massachusetts State Police. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene shortly after the highway was closed. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. A short time later, the sergeant and a trooper, who responded in a cruiser to assist, attempted to stop the BMW. Follow Aaron Curtis on Twitter @aselahcurtis. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. Several commuters said on social media they had been stuck in bumper to bumper traffic for over an hour. Thanks for catching my mistake (again), Kevin. Follow Aaron Curtis on Twitter @aselahcurtis. Sports. 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