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Lawrence Man Pleads Not Guilty in Connection with Murder of Woman Left in Haverhill

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The Lawrence man, alleged to have killed his neighbor and dumped her body in Haverhill, was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence District Court. Thirty-five-year-old Cristian Montero pled not guilty and was ordered held without bail after being formally charged with the murder of Carol Flaz-Burgos, age 37, of Lawrence. Flaz-Burgos was first reported missing Saturday, Aug. 31, and found dead Sept. 3 at a wooded area near Kenoza Lake in Haverhill.

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Haverhill Police Seek Driver Who Struck Four Cars Downtown

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Haverhill police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who crashed into a car on the opposite side of the street and then went on to hit three parked cars Monday night in downtown Haverhill. Haverhill Deputy Police Chief Stephen J. Doherty Jr. told WHAV the driver of a Chevrolet truck was driving west around 8 p.m., on Essex Street, passed a car turning left onto Granite Street and struck a Chevy Malibu traveling in the opposite direction. The truck went on to hit three parked vehicles. “The operator of truck fled the scene on foot,” said Doherty. Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Patrolman David Steed by emailing [email protected] or calling 978 373-1212, ext.

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Following Autopsy, Police Upgrade Charge Against Lawrence Man to Murder

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A 35-year-old Lawrence man, already being held for allegedly misleading an investigation, now faces a charge of murder in connection with the death of a woman, whose body was found in Haverhill. Cristian Montero is schedule to be arraigned Wednesday in Lawrence District Court for the alleged murder of Carol Flaz-Burgos, his neighbor The murder charge follows a medical examiner’s autopsy of the body of the 37-year-old woman. Flaz-Burgos was found last Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Kenoza Lake conservation area in Haverhill. At a press conference that night, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker suggested additional charges against Montero could follow the autopsy.

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Plaistow, N.H., Police Arrest Three Minors After Investigation of Attempted Convenience Store Break

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Plaistow, N.H., Police have arrested three minors in connection with an attempted convenience store break in last month. Starting with shift officers and continuing with Plaistow detectives, police investigated the Wednesday, Aug. 14, early morning attempted break at Quick Mart, 18 Plaistow Road. Police Chief John J. Santoro said in a release Monday, investigators were able to identify a vehicle and suspects after following several leads, viewing video surveillance and processing evidence. The investigation led to several other New Hampshire and Massachusetts communities where similar break-ins occurred.

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Methuen Police Charge Two 14-Year-Old Students After Second Bomb Threat Hoax

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Two 14-year-olds were charged Sunday by Methuen Police for making bomb threats against Methuen High School—a day after a similar threat, deemed “not credible” was made Saturday against a city elementary school. Police Chief Scott J. McNamara revealed the latest incident Monday, saying police identified three suspects and charged two juveniles in connection with multiple threats made against the Methuen schools over the weekend. Students and parents reported the latest threat Sunday, Sept. 8, at 8:30 p.m., to Methuen Public Schools. Officials notified police of the “second, more specific bomb threat,” made on social media against Methuen High School.

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Methuen Police Conclude School Bomb Threat Made by Grammar School Student Not Credible

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A bomb threat, allegedly made on social media Saturday by a grammar school student, against Methuen’s Donald P. Timony Grammar School was quickly ruled “not credible.”

Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara reported Sunday that Methuen Police Department learned of the threat from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Field Office. Officers immediately notified Methuen Public Schools officials and began an investigation into the threat. McNamara said “Threats made online, whether intended as a joke or a serious act, are not only alarming but are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement. Any threat directed at schools, students, staff or the public will be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible will face significant legal consequences. Beyond that, these threats cause undue fear and anxiety, disrupt education and drain valuable law enforcement resources.

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Haverhill Police Allege 25-Year-Old Spray Painted and Marked 38 Sites with Graffiti

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A 25-year-old man, accused of spraying and marking graffiti at 38 private and public sites Sunday, was ordered Tuesday to return to Haverhill District Court next month to answer to the charges. Alexander M. Jarboe of Locke Street was arrested by Haverhill Police Monday and arraigned Tuesday before Judge Cesar A. Archilla on 38 counts of defacing property, also known as “tagging.” He was released on $1,500 cash bail and must return to court Friday, Oct. 18. According to Haverhill police reports, Jarboe allegedly used spray paint and paint markers to deface buildings such as Historic New England, fences, mail boxes, city-owned signs, trash bins, a MeVa bus shelter, electrical boxes and donation bins beginning early Sunday morning. He allegedly struck targets along River, Winter, Locke, Emerson, Walnut, Essex and Merrimack Streets; Lafayette Square; Hilldale Avenue; and the Rep. Brian S. Dempsey Boardwalk.

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Police Find Missing Lawrence Woman, 37, Dead in Haverhill; Lawrence Man Under Arrest

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A Lawrence woman, missing since Saturday, was found dead in Haverhill Tuesday night following a search and a 35-year-old man is under arrest. Thirty-seven-year-old Carol Flaz-Burgos was last seen leaving her Lawrence Broadway home Saturday morning at 9. During a press conference Tuesday night, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said police searched her apartment and building and were later joined by Massachusetts State Police detectives. “Unfortunately, we have a sad ending to report. The body of Carol Flaz was discovered this evening, early this evening, in Haverhill.