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See
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*"Fire-setting teenagers face 10 arson charges," ''Andover Townsman'', December 4, 1997, p. 1.
*"Fire-setting teenagers face 10 arson charges," ''Andover Townsman'', December 4, 1997, p. 1.
 
*"Police investigate possible bus arson," ''Eagle Tribune'', July 5, 2005.
 
*"Students arrested in school arson: High-schoolers charged with fire in Collins Center," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 24, 2008.




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== Assault ==
== Assault ==
See
See
*"Sheriff to town: Monitor inmates," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 4, 2002, p. 1.
*"Andover man admits to coffee assault, fined $1,300," ''Eagle Tribune'', July 19, 2005, p. 1.
*"Andover mother charged with attempted murder of daughter," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 24, 2008, p. 1.
*"Andover mother charged with attempted murder of daughter," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 24, 2008, p. 1.
*"Woman tried to use Stapinski ATM card," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 8, 2010.
*"Woman tried to use Stapinski ATM card," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 8, 2010.




== Criminal Cases ==
See
*"Teen found in pond made early morning call," ''Andover Townsman'', February 19, 2009, p. 1.
*"Drinking party death a suicide," ''Eagle Tribune'', August 21, 2009 p. 1.
*"Teen charged in party case: Alcohol 'not contributory factor' in girl's death," ''Eagle Tribune'', August 27, 2009, p. 1.




== Destruction of Property ==
== Destruction of Property ==
"Rages" or parties that get out of hand, happen all too often.
See
See
*"The price of rage," ''Andover Townsman'', May 22, 2003.
*"The price of rage," ''Andover Townsman'', May 22, 2003.
 
*"Vandalism leads to water loss at pond: Crews fix hole in dam blamed on 5 teenagers," ''Boston Globe'', August 8, 2004, p. 1.
*"Vandalism multiplies like weeds," ''Andover Townsman'', September 2, 2004, p. 1.




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See
*"Mother, daughter hurt in domestic dispute," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 21, 2008, p. A 1.
*"Mother, daughter hurt in domestic dispute," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 21, 2008, p. A 1.
*"Domestic calls increase for police during holiday weeks," ''Andover Townsman'', January 10, 2008, p. 5.




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== Drugs ==
== Drugs ==
See
See
*"'They wanted name,' Cops nab alleged AHS dealers," ''Andover Townsman'', April 20, 2000, p. 1.
*"Police: They sold laxatives as 'heroin'," ''Andover Townsman'', March 10, 2005, p. 1.
*"Fake prescriptions lead to downfall of Andover doctor: Man addicted to painkillers," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 28, 2006, p. 1.
*"Shootout at hotel on River Road: Police say drug deal went bad," ''Andover Townsman'', October 5, 2006.
*"Police seize $500K in pot, arrest two," ''Andover Townsman'', November 25, 2006.
*"Andover doctor in rehab, not court," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 25, 2007.
*"Police: Marijuana found on AVIS land," ''Andover Townsman'', September 27, 2007, p. 5.
*"Police: Marijuana found on AVIS land," ''Andover Townsman'', September 27, 2007, p. 5.
*"'Ambien'vehicular manslaughter trial starts: Methuen man was hit killed on Interstate 93," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 8, 2007.
*"Andover issues first pot tickets," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 8, 2009, p. 1.
*"AHS grads charged in dorm room drug lab," ''Andover Townsman'', October 28, 2010, p.1.




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Undercover Andover police arrested 3 people for a drug deal in which crushed laxatives were substituted for heroin.


== Drunk Driving ==
See
See
*"Police: They sold laxatives as 'heroin'," ''Andover Townsman'', March 10, 2005, p. 1.
*"Andover third in OUI arrests across state," ''Andover Townsman'', December 27, 2007, p. 1.
*"Arrests for drunken driving rise: Andover stands out, location called factor," ''Boston Globe'', February 8, 2009, p. 1.
*"Officer facing charges: Robitaille on paid leave since March incident," ''Andover Townsman'', September 5, 2013, p. 1.




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== Fraud ==
== Fraud ==
See
See
*"Ex-Andover welfare cheat can keep her Mercedes: Stevanovich can't get out of car lease, must repay state $100 a month," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 3, 2006, p. 5.
*"Suspect indicted on fraud charges: Baldo faces 20 years in jail, $3 million fine," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 22, 2007.
*"State says local company handled elders' mortgages illegally," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 29, 2008, p. 5.
*"State says local company handled elders' mortgages illegally," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 29, 2008, p. 5.
*"Jeweler back in jail, court on probation violation," ''Andover Townsman'', November 6, 2008.
*"Jeweler back in jail, court on probation violation," ''Andover Townsman'', November 6, 2008.
 
*"Woman admits bogus real estate appraisals," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 8, 2009.
 




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*"Two accused of online harassment: Police: Neighbors had land dispute," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 18, 2008, p. 1.
*"Two accused of online harassment: Police: Neighbors had land dispute," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 18, 2008, p. 1.
*"Feud in the Vale: Couple allegedly targeted family that opposed development," ''Andover Townsman'', October 23, 2008, p. 1.
*"Feud in the Vale: Couple allegedly targeted family that opposed development," ''Andover Townsman'', October 23, 2008, p. 1.
 
*"Andover couple headed to jail for harassing Lyons," ''Eagle Tribune'', December 3, 2011, p. 1.






== Identity Theft ==
== Identity Theft ==
See
See
*"Stealing your identity: Andover Police see three cases a month," ''Andover Townsman'', February 22, 2007, p. 1.
*"Stealing your identity: Andover Police see three cases a month," ''Andover Townsman'', February 22, 2007, p. 1.






== Murder ==
== Murder ==
Burned body Found
See
See
*"Local man among hit man's victims," ''Andover Townsman'', September 16, 1999.
*"Police seek ID for murdered, burned woman: Rings may identify her," ''Andover Townsman'', May 2, 2002.
*"Police seek ID for murdered, burned woman: Rings may identify her," ''Andover Townsman'', May 2, 2002.
*"Woman's body dumped, burned," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 13, 2002.
*"Woman's body dumped, burned," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 13, 2002.
*"Murder victim's identity remains a mystery," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 14, 2002.
*"Murder victim's identity remains a mystery," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 14, 2002.
Murder of Jorge Martinez of Andover by George Arroyo of Lawrence
See
*"Andover teen shot to death," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 22, 2004.
*"Andover teen shot to death," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 22, 2004.
*"Victim's family: Killer was a friend of our son," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 23, 2004.
*"Victim's family: Killer was a friend of our son," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 23, 2004.
*"Andover teen killed by bullet in Lawrence," ''Andover Townsman?'', June 24, 2004.
*"Andover teen killed by bullet in Lawrence," ''Andover Townsman'', June 24, 2004.
*"Similarities seen in two murders: Woman's body also burned in 2002 killing," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 1, 2007, p.1.
*"'Murder' at Pole Hill grips nation in 1900," ''Andover Townsman'', September 8, 2011, p.8.
*"Andover woman killed in school where she taught(Colleen Ritzer)," ''Andover Townsman'', October 24, 2013, p.1.






Nurse Bessie Mae Skeels accused of murdering Florence W. Gay
Nurse Bessie Mae Skeels accused of murdering Florence W. Gay
See
See
*"Cries of murder, poisoning in quiet 1919 Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 1, 2007.
*"Cries of murder, poisoning in quiet 1919 Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 1, 2007.
*"A look into the life of an accused killer," ''Andover Townsman'', November 8, 2007.
*"A look into the life of an accused killer," ''Andover Townsman'', November 8, 2007.
*"Murder trial ends with Independence Day: Bessie Mae ruled not guilty," ''Andover Townsman'', November 15, 2007.
*"Murder trial ends with Independence Day: Bessie Mae ruled not guilty," ''Andover Townsman'', November 15, 2007.






== Pornography ==
== Pornography ==
A former Merrimack College dean, Edward Popper, was charged with possessing child pornography. 
See
See
*"Police charge former dean in porn case: Seize children's images from computer of ex-Merrimack College professor," ''Eagle Tribune'', August 16, 2008, p. 1.
*"Police charge former dean in porn case: Seize children's images from computer of ex-Merrimack College professor," ''Eagle Tribune'', August 16, 2008, p. 1.
*"Local man charged in child-porn," ''Andover Townsman'', August 21, 2008, p. 1.
*"Popper indicted on 37 counts of child porno," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 30, 2008.
*"Edward Popper," ''Eagle Tribune'', December 28, 2008, p. A2.
*"Edward Popper," ''Eagle Tribune'', December 28, 2008, p. A2.




== Prostitution ==
See
*"Hotels magnets for crime," ''Andover Townsman'', July 13, 2006.
*"Oldest profession prompting new arrests in Andover," ''Eagle Tribune'', July 23, 2006, p. C1.
*"Teen prostitute: I wanted to feel wanted and beautiful," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 8, 2009, p. 1.




== Sexual Assault ==
== Sexual Assault ==
The Sex Offender Registry Board tracks sex offenders.  Juveniles are frequently involved in sexual assault cases.
See
See
*"Complex employed inmates for years," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 29, 2002, p. 1.
*"New rules for inmates working in towns," ''Andover Townsman'', May 2, 2002, p. 1.
*"Friends: Sheriff, town to blame," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 2, 2002, p 1.
*"Housing officials: We're not guards: Andover Housing Authority officials say it was not their responsibility to guard inmates working at local housing complexes," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 3, 2002, p. 1.
*"Inmate supervisors fault town: Civilians who supervised inmates in other communities said they knew they couldn't let prisoners out of their site," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 5, 2002, p. A1.
*"Hajj: Sheriff trying to protect 'gluteus maximus': Housing Authority chairman says he was misled about type of inmate allowed to work," ''Andover Townsman'', May 9, 2002, p. 11.
*"No inmates wanted," ''Andover Townsman'', May 23, 2002.
*"Inmate indicted for attempted rape of blind Andover woman," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 23, 2002.
*"Sex-based crimes by youth have attention of police, schools: Education credited with 4-year reduction in assault reports," ''Andover Townsman'', September 9, 2004, p. 1.
*"Sex-based crimes by youth have attention of police, schools: Education credited with 4-year reduction in assault reports," ''Andover Townsman'', September 9, 2004, p. 1.
*"Urologist pleads not guilty: Police: More women accuse doctor," ''Andover Townsman'', December 16, 2004, p. 2.
*"Andover man, librarian, arrested," ''Andover Townsman'', January 13, 2005.
*"2nd unregistered sex offender caught," ''Andover Townsman'', March 24, 2005.
*"Case raises questions on scope of sex offender registry," ''Andover Townsman'', December 15, 2005, p. 2.
*"Police charge man with child rape: Alleged attack on 6-year-old," ''Andover Townsman'', February 9, 2006.
*"State revokes license of Andover urologist," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 21, 2008, p. 4.
*"Coach charged in rapes had worked at local Y," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 4, 2009.
*"Coach charged in rapes had worked at local Y," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 4, 2009.




== Statistics ==
*"Crime in Andover up in 1989," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 19, 1990, p. 13.
*"Juvenile arrests up/down in Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', May 27, 1993, p. 49.




== Theft ==
== Theft ==
Thefts, particularly from cars, occur from time to time.
See:
See:
*"Thieves steal $25,000 in gems," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 21, 1998, p. 1.
*"Sovereign Bank hit again by robber: Second time in 2001 for Main Street Bank," ''Andover Townsman'', September 6, 2001, p. 19.
*"Police nab woman in store thefts," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 3, 2005, p. 1.
*"Police nab woman in store thefts," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 3, 2005, p. 1.
*"Smash-and-grab robbers grip lots: 18 incidents in restaurant parking lots," ''Andover Townsman'', July 28, 2005.
*"$15K in laptops stolen from Shawsheen," ''Eagle Tribune'', August 4, 2006.
*"Man accused of stealing $423K from league," ''Andover Townsman'', December 14, 2006.
*"Sticky fingers?  With money coming in and going out, local youth sports leaders have installed safeguards," ''Andover Townsman'', December 21, 2006, p. 1.
*"Likable crook pleads guilty: Stolen $2M goes for gambling, strippers, cars," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 25, 2007, p. 1.
*"Local Indian families targeted by thieves," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 21, 2007, p. 1.
*"Local Indian families targeted by thieves," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 21, 2007, p. 1.
*"Panty thief's loot to hit Web after all," ''Andover Townsman'', May 24, 2007.
*"Panty thief's loot to hit Web after all," ''Andover Townsman'', May 24, 2007.
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*"Spate of housebreaks hits Andover," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 14, 2007, p. 1.
*"Spate of housebreaks hits Andover," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 14, 2007, p. 1.
*"No leads at all as break-ins continue in Andover homes," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 21, 2007.
*"No leads at all as break-ins continue in Andover homes," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 21, 2007.
*"Police dog helps nab pair: Two charged in housebreak, may be responsible for others," ''Eagle Tribune'', July 31, 2007.
*"Two local men arrested in second-floor burglary: Police investigate whether local duo tied to similar break-ins," ''Andover Townsman'', August 2, 2007.
*"Police target group breaking into cars," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 12, 2007, p. 1.
*"Youth league's money was used for gambling, guns: Former youth baseball president pleads guilty to stealing $423,000," ''Andover Townsman'', January 3, 2008, p. 1.
*"Found: Suspected GPS thief may have stolen over 50 units," ''Eagle Tribune'', February 26, 2008, p. 1.
*"Police respond to rash of car-breaks," ''Andover Townsman'', February 28, 2008, p. 1.
*"Copper theft renders train signal useless," ''Eagle Tribune'', March 7, 2008, p. 1.
*"Bail doubled in fundraiser cash theft: Break-in caught on video," ''Eagle Tribune'', June 11, 2008, p. 1.
*"Former Main Street jeweler in court, charged with larceny," ''Andover Townsman'', June 26, 2008.
*"Second case against jeweler," ''Andover Townsman'', July 10, 2008, p. 7.
*"Thieves striking it rich inside unlocked Andover vehicles," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 18, 2008, p. 1.
*"Thieves striking it rich inside unlocked Andover vehicles," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 18, 2008, p. 1.
*"Burglars tie up senior citizen," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 26, 2008, p. A1.
*"Burglars tie up senior citizen," ''Eagle Tribune'', October 26, 2008, p. A1.
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== Violent Crime ==
== Violent Crime ==
See
See
*"Breaks, violence push up Valley crime," ''Eagle Tribune'', April 28, 1989, p. 13.
*"Andover's violent crime doubles," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 1, 1993, p. 1.
*"Graffiti threat at Doherty causes concern," ''Andover Townsman'', November 20, 2003, p. 1.
*"8-hour drive to Andover ends in triple stabbing: New Yorker held in attack on former girlfriend, man," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 23, 2005, p. 1.
*"Jealous boyfriend had knife in chest," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 24, 2005, p. 1.
*"3 hurt in stabbins downtown Tuesday," ''Andover Townsman'', November 24, 2005, p. 1.
*"Police: Teens shoot woman with BB gun," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 1, 2007.
*"Police: Teens shoot woman with BB gun," ''Eagle Tribune'', January 1, 2007.
*"Man stabbed at doctor's home in Andover," ''Eagle Tribune'', December 11, 2008.
*"Andover student shoots 4 with BB pistol: Boy, 11, brings gun to school, classmates shot on bus," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 19, 2009, p. 1.
*"Andover student bought BB gun at Salem, NH, flea market," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 20, 2009, p. 1.





Latest revision as of 09:30, 25 October 2013

Incidents in Andover or involving Andover residents:


Arson

In 1997, two 15-year-old Andover males were arrested after multiple fires were lit downtown.

See

  • "Fire-setting teenagers face 10 arson charges," Andover Townsman, December 4, 1997, p. 1.
  • "Police investigate possible bus arson," Eagle Tribune, July 5, 2005.
  • "Students arrested in school arson: High-schoolers charged with fire in Collins Center," Eagle Tribune, January 24, 2008.


Assault

See

  • "Sheriff to town: Monitor inmates," Eagle Tribune, May 4, 2002, p. 1.
  • "Andover man admits to coffee assault, fined $1,300," Eagle Tribune, July 19, 2005, p. 1.
  • "Andover mother charged with attempted murder of daughter," Eagle Tribune, October 24, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Woman tried to use Stapinski ATM card," Eagle Tribune, January 8, 2010.


Criminal Cases

See

  • "Teen found in pond made early morning call," Andover Townsman, February 19, 2009, p. 1.
  • "Drinking party death a suicide," Eagle Tribune, August 21, 2009 p. 1.
  • "Teen charged in party case: Alcohol 'not contributory factor' in girl's death," Eagle Tribune, August 27, 2009, p. 1.


Destruction of Property

See

  • "The price of rage," Andover Townsman, May 22, 2003.
  • "Vandalism leads to water loss at pond: Crews fix hole in dam blamed on 5 teenagers," Boston Globe, August 8, 2004, p. 1.
  • "Vandalism multiplies like weeds," Andover Townsman, September 2, 2004, p. 1.


Domestic

See

  • "Mother, daughter hurt in domestic dispute," Eagle Tribune, September 21, 2008, p. A 1.
  • "Domestic calls increase for police during holiday weeks," Andover Townsman, January 10, 2008, p. 5.


Drugs

See

  • "'They wanted name,' Cops nab alleged AHS dealers," Andover Townsman, April 20, 2000, p. 1.
  • "Police: They sold laxatives as 'heroin'," Andover Townsman, March 10, 2005, p. 1.
  • "Fake prescriptions lead to downfall of Andover doctor: Man addicted to painkillers," Eagle Tribune, September 28, 2006, p. 1.
  • "Shootout at hotel on River Road: Police say drug deal went bad," Andover Townsman, October 5, 2006.
  • "Police seize $500K in pot, arrest two," Andover Townsman, November 25, 2006.
  • "Andover doctor in rehab, not court," Eagle Tribune, January 25, 2007.
  • "Police: Marijuana found on AVIS land," Andover Townsman, September 27, 2007, p. 5.
  • "'Ambien'vehicular manslaughter trial starts: Methuen man was hit killed on Interstate 93," Eagle Tribune, November 8, 2007.
  • "Andover issues first pot tickets," Eagle Tribune, January 8, 2009, p. 1.
  • "AHS grads charged in dorm room drug lab," Andover Townsman, October 28, 2010, p.1.


A home at 487 Lowell Street housed a methamphetamine lab. Jay Keough and Ryan Emmett were arrested. Keough's parents own the home. Federal agents investigated. The men were each sentenced to 5 years in prison.

See

  • "Fear for youth led to tip on meth lab," Andover Townsman, March 2009, p. 1.
  • "Rottweiler guarded Andover meth lab," Eagle Tribune, March 27, 2009, p. 1.
  • "Andover men get 5 years in meth lab case," Andover Townsman, May 13, 2010.


Drunk Driving

See

  • "Andover third in OUI arrests across state," Andover Townsman, December 27, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Arrests for drunken driving rise: Andover stands out, location called factor," Boston Globe, February 8, 2009, p. 1.
  • "Officer facing charges: Robitaille on paid leave since March incident," Andover Townsman, September 5, 2013, p. 1.


Fraud

See

  • "Ex-Andover welfare cheat can keep her Mercedes: Stevanovich can't get out of car lease, must repay state $100 a month," Eagle Tribune, November 3, 2006, p. 5.
  • "Suspect indicted on fraud charges: Baldo faces 20 years in jail, $3 million fine," Eagle Tribune, February 22, 2007.
  • "State says local company handled elders' mortgages illegally," Eagle Tribune, September 29, 2008, p. 5.
  • "Jeweler back in jail, court on probation violation," Andover Townsman, November 6, 2008.
  • "Woman admits bogus real estate appraisals," Eagle Tribune, May 8, 2009.


Harassment

Frank Howard MacMillan, who lives in the Fosters Pond neighborhood, has a long criminal history.

See

  • "Andover residents seek to oust island neighbor," Eagle Tribune, September 26, 2004, p. A 1.
  • "Man who terrorized neighbors imprisoned," Eagle Tribune, June 1, 2005, p. 1.


Land development disputes lead to harassment and intimidation.

See

  • "Two accused of online harassment: Police: Neighbors had land dispute," Eagle Tribune, October 18, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Feud in the Vale: Couple allegedly targeted family that opposed development," Andover Townsman, October 23, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Andover couple headed to jail for harassing Lyons," Eagle Tribune, December 3, 2011, p. 1.


Identity Theft

See

  • "Stealing your identity: Andover Police see three cases a month," Andover Townsman, February 22, 2007, p. 1.


Murder

See

  • "Local man among hit man's victims," Andover Townsman, September 16, 1999.
  • "Police seek ID for murdered, burned woman: Rings may identify her," Andover Townsman, May 2, 2002.
  • "Woman's body dumped, burned," Eagle Tribune, May 13, 2002.
  • "Murder victim's identity remains a mystery," Eagle Tribune, May 14, 2002.
  • "Andover teen shot to death," Eagle Tribune, June 22, 2004.
  • "Victim's family: Killer was a friend of our son," Eagle Tribune, June 23, 2004.
  • "Andover teen killed by bullet in Lawrence," Andover Townsman, June 24, 2004.
  • "Similarities seen in two murders: Woman's body also burned in 2002 killing," Eagle Tribune, February 1, 2007, p.1.
  • "'Murder' at Pole Hill grips nation in 1900," Andover Townsman, September 8, 2011, p.8.
  • "Andover woman killed in school where she taught(Colleen Ritzer)," Andover Townsman, October 24, 2013, p.1.


Nurse Bessie Mae Skeels accused of murdering Florence W. Gay See

  • "Cries of murder, poisoning in quiet 1919 Andover," Andover Townsman, November 1, 2007.
  • "A look into the life of an accused killer," Andover Townsman, November 8, 2007.
  • "Murder trial ends with Independence Day: Bessie Mae ruled not guilty," Andover Townsman, November 15, 2007.


Pornography

See

  • "Police charge former dean in porn case: Seize children's images from computer of ex-Merrimack College professor," Eagle Tribune, August 16, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Local man charged in child-porn," Andover Townsman, August 21, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Popper indicted on 37 counts of child porno," Eagle Tribune, September 30, 2008.
  • "Edward Popper," Eagle Tribune, December 28, 2008, p. A2.


Prostitution

See

  • "Hotels magnets for crime," Andover Townsman, July 13, 2006.
  • "Oldest profession prompting new arrests in Andover," Eagle Tribune, July 23, 2006, p. C1.
  • "Teen prostitute: I wanted to feel wanted and beautiful," Eagle Tribune, May 8, 2009, p. 1.


Sexual Assault

See

  • "Complex employed inmates for years," Eagle Tribune, April 29, 2002, p. 1.
  • "New rules for inmates working in towns," Andover Townsman, May 2, 2002, p. 1.
  • "Friends: Sheriff, town to blame," Eagle Tribune, May 2, 2002, p 1.
  • "Housing officials: We're not guards: Andover Housing Authority officials say it was not their responsibility to guard inmates working at local housing complexes," Eagle Tribune, May 3, 2002, p. 1.
  • "Inmate supervisors fault town: Civilians who supervised inmates in other communities said they knew they couldn't let prisoners out of their site," Eagle Tribune, May 5, 2002, p. A1.
  • "Hajj: Sheriff trying to protect 'gluteus maximus': Housing Authority chairman says he was misled about type of inmate allowed to work," Andover Townsman, May 9, 2002, p. 11.
  • "No inmates wanted," Andover Townsman, May 23, 2002.
  • "Inmate indicted for attempted rape of blind Andover woman," Eagle Tribune, May 23, 2002.
  • "Sex-based crimes by youth have attention of police, schools: Education credited with 4-year reduction in assault reports," Andover Townsman, September 9, 2004, p. 1.
  • "Urologist pleads not guilty: Police: More women accuse doctor," Andover Townsman, December 16, 2004, p. 2.
  • "Andover man, librarian, arrested," Andover Townsman, January 13, 2005.
  • "2nd unregistered sex offender caught," Andover Townsman, March 24, 2005.
  • "Case raises questions on scope of sex offender registry," Andover Townsman, December 15, 2005, p. 2.
  • "Police charge man with child rape: Alleged attack on 6-year-old," Andover Townsman, February 9, 2006.
  • "State revokes license of Andover urologist," Eagle Tribune, February 21, 2008, p. 4.
  • "Coach charged in rapes had worked at local Y," Eagle Tribune, April 4, 2009.


Statistics

  • "Crime in Andover up in 1989," Eagle Tribune, January 19, 1990, p. 13.
  • "Juvenile arrests up/down in Andover," Andover Townsman, May 27, 1993, p. 49.


Theft

See:

  • "Thieves steal $25,000 in gems," Eagle Tribune, January 21, 1998, p. 1.
  • "Sovereign Bank hit again by robber: Second time in 2001 for Main Street Bank," Andover Townsman, September 6, 2001, p. 19.
  • "Police nab woman in store thefts," Eagle Tribune, February 3, 2005, p. 1.
  • "Smash-and-grab robbers grip lots: 18 incidents in restaurant parking lots," Andover Townsman, July 28, 2005.
  • "$15K in laptops stolen from Shawsheen," Eagle Tribune, August 4, 2006.
  • "Man accused of stealing $423K from league," Andover Townsman, December 14, 2006.
  • "Sticky fingers? With money coming in and going out, local youth sports leaders have installed safeguards," Andover Townsman, December 21, 2006, p. 1.
  • "Likable crook pleads guilty: Stolen $2M goes for gambling, strippers, cars," Eagle Tribune, January 25, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Local Indian families targeted by thieves," Eagle Tribune, April 21, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Panty thief's loot to hit Web after all," Andover Townsman, May 24, 2007.
  • "Thieves find way to cars' GPS devices," Eagle Tribune, May 31, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Spate of housebreaks hits Andover," Eagle Tribune, June 14, 2007, p. 1.
  • "No leads at all as break-ins continue in Andover homes," Eagle Tribune, June 21, 2007.
  • "Police dog helps nab pair: Two charged in housebreak, may be responsible for others," Eagle Tribune, July 31, 2007.
  • "Two local men arrested in second-floor burglary: Police investigate whether local duo tied to similar break-ins," Andover Townsman, August 2, 2007.
  • "Police target group breaking into cars," Eagle Tribune, October 12, 2007, p. 1.
  • "Youth league's money was used for gambling, guns: Former youth baseball president pleads guilty to stealing $423,000," Andover Townsman, January 3, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Found: Suspected GPS thief may have stolen over 50 units," Eagle Tribune, February 26, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Police respond to rash of car-breaks," Andover Townsman, February 28, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Copper theft renders train signal useless," Eagle Tribune, March 7, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Bail doubled in fundraiser cash theft: Break-in caught on video," Eagle Tribune, June 11, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Former Main Street jeweler in court, charged with larceny," Andover Townsman, June 26, 2008.
  • "Second case against jeweler," Andover Townsman, July 10, 2008, p. 7.
  • "Thieves striking it rich inside unlocked Andover vehicles," Eagle Tribune, September 18, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Burglars tie up senior citizen," Eagle Tribune, October 26, 2008, p. A1.
  • "Nest egg stolen for party," Eagle Tribune, October 28, 2008, p. 1.
  • "Andover volunteer robbed by people he helped at soup kitchen," Andover Townsman, October 30, 2008, p. 1.

Violent Crime

See

  • "Breaks, violence push up Valley crime," Eagle Tribune, April 28, 1989, p. 13.
  • "Andover's violent crime doubles," Eagle Tribune, May 1, 1993, p. 1.
  • "Graffiti threat at Doherty causes concern," Andover Townsman, November 20, 2003, p. 1.
  • "8-hour drive to Andover ends in triple stabbing: New Yorker held in attack on former girlfriend, man," Eagle Tribune, November 23, 2005, p. 1.
  • "Jealous boyfriend had knife in chest," Eagle Tribune, November 24, 2005, p. 1.
  • "3 hurt in stabbins downtown Tuesday," Andover Townsman, November 24, 2005, p. 1.
  • "Police: Teens shoot woman with BB gun," Eagle Tribune, January 1, 2007.
  • "Man stabbed at doctor's home in Andover," Eagle Tribune, December 11, 2008.
  • "Andover student shoots 4 with BB pistol: Boy, 11, brings gun to school, classmates shot on bus," Eagle Tribune, May 19, 2009, p. 1.
  • "Andover student bought BB gun at Salem, NH, flea market," Eagle Tribune, May 20, 2009, p. 1.




--Kim 15:33, May 31, 2013 (EDT)

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