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CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
4 in custody after robbery at Massachusetts jewelry store; 2 remain at large, police say
4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run 4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run 4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run Four suspects are in police custody and two remain at large after authorities said they robbed a jewelry store in North Andover, Massachusetts on Thursday morning. According to police, the robbery happened at around 10:30 a.m. inside Milos Joyeria, a jewelry store at the Chickering Plaza. Witnesses saw armed men WBZ-TV spoke to business owners in the area who described seeing multiple men enter the jewelry store with large guns, rob the store, and then escape. Heather Thifault owns a business just two door away from where it all happened. She didn't actually witness the crime, but described the aftermath as "terrifying." "We had no idea what was going on. I want to say there was at least two unmarked SUVs, there was North Andover Police and then there were a bunch of what looked like personal vehicles," said Thifault. North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said officers responded to the scene immediately and when one of them spotted the suspects in a getaway car, "The officer did and the vehicle refused to stop and went behind a building on 125 where three occupants exited the vehicle and got into another vehicle." Suspects caught after chase A statement released by North Andover Police Thursday afternoon said the suspects led them on a pursuit along Route 125 and onto Sutton Street, where it merged onto Route 495. The vehicle exited on Marston Street, where it crashed. Police said the suspects then fled into the woods. With assistance from the Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, Methuen Police Department, and the FBI, the North Andover Police were able to take four suspects into custody. They said two remain at large. This is an ongoing investigation at this time.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Female cop is shot in wild encounter with fellow officers who turned up at her home to serve restraining order
A female police officer was shot by a fellow officer during a dramatic confrontation inside her own home while being served with a restraining order filed by her fiancé over safety concerns for their four-month-old baby. Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, an off-duty officer with the North Andover Police Department, was shot once on Monday evening after three fellow officers, including a supervisor, arrived at her home to serve a court-approved protection order. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker confirmed on Tuesday that as Fitzsimmons was being 'escorted' in the home and being served the order, an 'armed confrontation' erupted. 'As a result of that armed confrontation, one of the responding officers discharged their weapon, which struck Ms. Fitzsimmons once,' Tucker told reporters. The wounded officer had to be airlifted by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital, where she remains in stable condition. The district attorney would not comment on where she had been shot nor confirm details about her mental health. Fitzsimmons, who had been with the department about 18 months, was already on administrative leave and had filed to have her service weapon returned during her leave, according to police. Her leave will now be extended. Court documents obtained by WBZ-TV shed light on why officers had arrived to serve the restraining order. Fitzsimmons, who has been with the department about 18 months, was already on administrative leave and had filed to have her service weapon returned during her leave Fitzsimmons' fiancé told authorities she allegedly struck him, threatened to take their baby away, and that he feared for their child's safety. In March, police and emergency medical responders were called to Fitzsimmons's home for what was described as a 'female having a mental health episode,' records show. She was hospitalized for 12 hours and diagnosed with postpartum depression. At that time, she turned in her service weapon. After being medically cleared in June, Fitzsimmons was reinstated to active duty, along with her license to carry a firearm. But on Monday, things took a grim turn. The fiancé obtained a restraining order and a bid for sole custody of their infant. The confrontation that followed inside Fitzsimmons's own home then turned violent. Officers had arrived to serve the standard '209A' abuse prevention order, which includes retrieval of any firearms as a routine safety measure. 'Pursuant to the court order, one of the standard boxes to check is retrieval of any firearms in the home,' Tucker explained, adding that the restraining order process can be 'some of the most dangerous duties that police officers can cover, no matter who the object of that order is.' A note in the court paperwork had warned officers that serving Fitzsimmons could carry additional risk. 'Defendant is an officer with a license to carry. Plaintiff expressed concerns regarding Defendant's reaction to being served.' When asked if Fitzsimmons was armed during the encounter, Tucker said investigators were still gathering statements from the officers involved. 'The very granular details, we're waiting to speak on until we get the interviews back from our state police detectives,' he told reporters. North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray, appearing visibly shaken, declined to comment on whether the restraining order was linked directly to her service weapon, calling it a 'personnel matter.' He added, 'We're concerned for all the officers, on-duty and off-duty, and we're just going to monitor and hopefully get some results.' The officer who fired the shot, whose name has not yet been released, is a veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Tucker confirmed. Mental health clinician Jeff Zeizel, who works with first responders, told CBS Boston that resources for officers in crisis are critical. 'The more people process their feelings and deal with the trauma, the healthier they become,' Zeizel said. The department does not use body cameras, so there is no video of the shooting, according to Chief Gray. District Attorney Tucker acknowledged the many unanswered questions surrounding the incident. 'There are lots of interviews to be done. There are lots of pieces to be put together. There is lots of things that remain unanswered,' he said. The incident is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to Tucker's office, while Fitzsimmons recovers in the hospital. 'We want to make sure that the people of North Andover and across the Commonwealth know as much as we can give out at this time, being as transparent as we can,' Tucker said.
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
North Andover police officer shot while being served restraining order identified as Kelsey Fitzsimmons
North Andover, Massachusetts police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was in stable condition Tuesday, a day after she was shot by a fellow officer as she was served with a restraining order. At a news conference Tuesday, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker revealed more details about the shooting Monday night. Three North Andover police officers, one of them a supervisor, went to Fitzsimmons's home on Phillips Brooks Road just after 6 p.m. to "serve a court appointed restraining order," Tucker said. "Armed confrontation" "When one of the officers was escorting Ms. Fitzsimmons during the service of the court order, an armed confrontation took place. As a result of that armed conformation, one of the responding officers discharged their weapon, which struck Ms. Fitzsimmons," Tucker told reporters Tuesday. Fitzsimmons was shot once and was rushed to a hospital in Boston on a medical rescue helicopter. She was in stable condition as of Tuesday morning, the district attorney said. "We don't know how long she'll be treated," Tucker said. He added that Fitzsimmons was on administrative leave and that the leave will now be extended. She's been with the North Andover police department for about a year and a half. The officer who fired the shot has not been identified, but the district attorney said he's been with the department for more than 20 years. "We're concerned for all the officers, on-duty and off-duty and we're just going to monitor and hopefully get some results," said North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray. "Lots of things remain unanswered" "There are lots of interviews to be done. There are lots of pieces to be put together. There is lots of things that remain unanswered," Tucker said. "But for now, we want to make sure that the people of North Andover and across the Commonwealth know as much as we can give out at this time, being as transparent as we can. We also know that serving restraining orders, court-approved restraining orders are sometimes some of the most dangerous duties that police officers can cover, no matter who the object of that order is." When asked if officers were going to take her service weapon during the incident, Tucker said, "The restraining order was a standard 209A filed by the plaintiff and served by the North Andover officers." "Pursuant to the court order, one of the standard boxes to check is retrieval of any firearms in the home. That's standard operating," the district attorney said.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Lasting impact': North Andover police mourn loss of community resource dog Scarlett
The North Andover police department is mourning the sudden loss of their community resource dog Scarlett. Scarlett, 23-month-old, English Cream Golden Retriever, was home with her handler and partner, Officer Mark Wilson, when it is believed that she suffered a sudden seizure, police said. She joined the department in September 2023 and despite her short time with North Andover, she made a tremendous and lasting impact. Scarlett supported the North Andover community in all aspects, including attending town events, visiting North Andover Public Schools, the Prescott House Nursing Home, Benchmark Assisted Living Facility, Ashland Farms, and connected with community members of all ages. Scarlett often visited the Lahey Clinic, providing comfort to those going through medical treatment. She assisted with fundraisers for the Special Olympics and helped with donations for the Magic Barn. She also deployed to other communities to support residents and school children during times of need. Scarlett's favorite activities were hanging out with her family, including her sisters in the Wilson family, Molly their St. Bernard, and Gracie a Shih Tzu mix, and making new friends in the residents of North Andover. She was instantly recognizable by her wagging tail and her 'Free Hugs' vest, inviting everyone to say hello. 'Scarlett touched so many lives, and she was happy everyday,' Officer Wilson said. 'As long as she was meeting someone new she was happy.' 'Scarlett was the embodiment of what we set out to do as police officers: connecting and engaging with our community at the deepest levels,' Chief Gray said. 'She provided a sense of comfort, happiness and laughter to those she met here in North Andover and throughout the region.' Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
