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An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on I-495 near Andover and Lawrence has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, said State Police. 2 Player of the Year, Lowell boys basketball team tops Malden in Division 1 prelim, DCL swimming: WA's Quinn Schwab named Thorpe Division Swimmer of Year, Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment. Norton Police Lt. Todd Jackson revealed on Wednesday that Miele is believed to be the same person who attempted to rob a Bluestone Bank on West Main Street in Norton the day before the standoff on I-495. Alexander Newman, Boston 25 News Staff and Lindsey Thorpe, Boston 25 News Staff, Boston 25 News facebook feed(Opens a new window), Boston 25 News twitter feed(Opens a new window), Boston 25 News youtube feed(Opens a new window), School administrators: Create a closings account, 25 Investigates: International fugitives wanted for murder found hiding in Massachusetts, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip, DA: Missing 19-year-old from Hopkinton found dead in wooded area in Milford, 25 Investigates: Woburn court worker charged with witness intimidation, retired, collecting pension, Five good sleep habits that add years to peoples lives, a new study found. We cannot afford the increases in our real estate taxes. News helicopter footage showed police with guns drawn and aimed at the car. Procopio said police patrols and tactical units responded to the scene. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. He then was booked into the Crawford County Correctional Facility in Saegertown at 5:10 p.m. 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. 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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. They drove across the median and they all lined up across the highway, so all the drivers had to stop.. She estimates sitting in her car for approximately two hours. 1 min read Feb. 25CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP A Conneautville area man is accused by Pennsylvania State Police with Applications will be accepted from March 1-April 30. 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. A full report will appear online and in Thursday's print edition of The Eagle-Tribune. Police called in a crisis negotiator and were forced to close down both the northbound and southbound sides of I-495. Low 34F. North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Aerial footage of the scene shows police vehicles blocking traffic near exit 40. "Sergeant Michael Mickey Connor unfortunately had to make the toughest decision that any K9 handler will ever have to make," the police said. If you want local businesses to participate in all the functions of Andover, its a great reciprocation, said Smith. Low 34F. Police said negotiators attempted to talk to Miele for nearly two hours in an effort to get him to surrender. Peabody resident Gina Sabella said she witnessed the alarming situation as police arrived on the scene. The Essex County District Attorney's Office will investigate the shooting. 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. 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. William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. The dark-color sedan was parked on the median near exit 40, which is near Interstate 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. A 12-hour standoff remained ongoing Wednesday morning after multiple officers were shot in Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday night.The There were so many police officers and so many FBI agents, that I wasnt concerned for my safety, Sabella said. 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. 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. Maria Lopez said. Something needs to be cut. 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. 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 ANDOVER, Mass. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to state police. As far as we know at this time the suspect is the only occupant of the vehicle.. The name of the suspect was not revealed by police. 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. 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. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. It was a somber final ride for an Andover K9 diagnosed with aggressive, terminal cancer. Detectives believe Miele was the same individual involved in bank robberies in Easton and Lincoln, Rhode Island, in June. At 10:09 p.m., State Police tweeted that the suspect had apparently shot himself, and that he was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. 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 Weather. 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. 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. An investigation into this incident is ongoing, State Police said. Miele was pronounced dead at 11:28 p.m., according to police. Police have also not said whether the man was wanted for a crime or given any other details on what lead to the standoff. 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. "All you see is k-9s and big guns its like watching the movie the town," Evelio Cruz wrote on Facebook. In their 10 years in Andover, Connor and Grimm were at the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Watertown Standoff among many other police actions. According to Jackson, detectives believe Miele was also involved in bank robberies in Easton, as well as Lincoln, R.I., in June. 2023 Cox Media Group. Winds light and variable. According to Procopio, the car was the subject of a be on the lookout, or BOLO, alert related to multiple bank robberies. ANDOVER, MA Andover police dog Grimm took a final ride through downtown Andover Wednesday ahead of being put down due to terminal lung cancer, the police department said. 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. Andover police Sgt. Lawrence, "The Andover Police Department and Chief Patrick Keefe would like to thank NEMLEC, all of the neighboring police departments, and Andover Fire and Rescue for their support throughout this difficult time with K9 Grimms terminal illness and his final ride," the department said after the final ride. Follow Aaron Curtis on Twitter @aselahcurtis. A suspect is missing following a failed police stop in Andover Tuesday, March 23. Andover, Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. There were no updates on his condition early Wednesday morning. State Police spokesman David Procopio said late Tuesday that the man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and had been transported to Lawrence General Hospital. Police then approached the car, confirmed that he had indeed shot himself, and allowed emergency medical responders to approach. News. 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 Lynn, Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Methuen suspects who stole car with toddler inside arraigned, Woman convicted in dognapping case sues Lady Gaga over $500,000 reward, Missing toddler brought to hospital, police arrest suspect who stole Honda with her inside. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. 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. ANDOVER - A bank robbery suspect Police: Man in Andover highway standoff killed himself, By Jill Harmacinski Peabody resident Gina Sabella said she witnessed the alarming situation right as it unfolded. A Be On The Look Out (BOLO) alert was issued for Miele as a result. Procopio said the suspect allegedly refused to pull over and fled through several side streets before heading south on Route 28. They came out of everywhere, including the opposite side of the highway, she said. An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on 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. When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. 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. Shortly after 7 p.m., the suspect pulled the vehicle into a median, near Interstate 93, and barricaded himself inside. According to reports, police had a two-hour-long standoff with Anthony who ended up shooting himself after the long Really, the whole community benefits when our primary commercial corridor looks good, feels good, said Constantino. We dont spam! Jackson said witnesses provided a description of the suspect, and Norton Police detectives, State Police and FBI were able to retrieve video footage from Bluestone Bank and nearby residences to identify the suspects vehicle: a dark colored BMW, that displayed a stolen Connecticut registration plate. Police had attempted to stop Miele, who was wanted for multiple bank robberies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, on I-495 southbound. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com, Andover offering grants to improve businesses curb appeal. 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. Justin Constantino, Assistant Director of Community Development, said the grant was initially limited to businesses on Andover Road. Read our privacy policy for more info. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Suspect Shoots Self, Ending Andover Standoff, Andover Police Look For Suspect In Pfizer Bomb Threat, Andover Woman Accused Of Driving Wrong Way On I-93, Andover Man Arrested After Driving 107 MPH With Child In Car In NH, MBTA Rules Could Create 2,301 Affordable Units In Andover: Select Board Notebook, New HS Design Raises Accessibility Concerns, Andover Town Manager Proposes $234.8M Budget, AHS Community Member Diagnosed With Tuberculosis, Andover Considers Columbus Day Name Change. The man was the vehicles only occupant. ANDOVER, MA A Quincy man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night after barricading himself in a vehicle in a standoff along I-495 near Andover, Massachusetts State Police confirmed Wednesday morning. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. 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 Police said Miele later died at Lawrence General Hospital. Thanks for catching my mistake (again), Kevin. The goal is to improve curb appeal as visitors drive through town. Police then established a perimeter and called in additional state police resources, including a crisis negotiation unit. A standoff between an armed suspect and state police Tuesday night ended with the suspect suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before midnight. About 30 minutes later State Police tweeted that they had crisis negotiators on scene, and that they were trying to resolve the situation peacefully. Some MassDOT camera views of the recent standoff on I-495 in Andover pic.twitter.com/TF3eHQig4N. They then tried to stop Miele but he refused and kept fleeing, police said. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. 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. A person with a gun kept police in a standoff that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover for hours Tuesday evening, Massachusetts State Police said. 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. High 41F. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. At just after 5 p.m. Monday, Sgt. ANDOVER, Mass. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. No other information was released. This information led to an areawide broadcast to look out for the vehicle and suspect, Jackson said. The Trooper began following Miele as he drove away. The car continued to flee south into Lawrence before entering I-495 south with the two state police cruisers still in pursuit. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Peabody, Anthony Miele, 49, shot himself while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully, officers said. No troopers fired their weapons, state police confirmed. Glad to see the presentation about the Andover Pollinator Pathway;;;signs will start to be seen around town this spring. Traffic backed up for miles in both directions on I-495 while police tried to resolve a standoff peacefully. At one point, police said Miele threw a ballistic vest and two ammunition magazines out of the car, but remained inside the car with the gun. Anthony Miele, 49 of Quincy, shot himself Tuesday night while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully. At about 7:10 p.m., shortly after crossing into Andover, Procopio said the suspect pulled into the grass median, reversed direction of his car, and stopped. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The alleged robberies occurred earlier in the day Video shows suspect walking away from Bluestone Bank in Norton. Around 7:10 p.m., shortly after crossing into Andover on I-495, police said Miele pulled into the grass median, reversed the direction of his car and stopped. Gloucester, WebStandoff With Armed Suspect Shuts Down I-495 in Andover NBC Boston. State police described the situation as "dynamic," and said patrols and tactical units were on the scene. 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