Andover police Sgt. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA. Aerial footage of the scene showed police vehicles blocking traffic near Exit 40. 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. Weather. Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter @EagleTribJill. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene shortly after the highway was closed. An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on 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. PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. Andover, An hours-long standoff began after a state police sergeant saw a BMW believed to be in connection to a series of bank robberies outside the Digital Federal Credit Union Bank on Broadway in Methuen. 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. At 10:15 p.m., MassDOT said I-495 southbound and area ramps had reopened, and the rest of the highway reopened later Tuesday night. Interstate 495 is shut down in both directions, as state police deal with an armed suspect barricaded inside a vehicle. Drivers stuck on 495 near standoff in Andover are being told to turn cars around and drive to the previous exit #7News pic.twitter.com/LllE95le9V. Peabody resident Gina Sabella said she witnessed the alarming situation as police arrived on the scene. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. ANDOVER, Mass. The City of Andover is offering grants to businesses interested in improving Police then approached the car, confirmed that he had indeed shot himself, and allowed emergency medical responders to approach. A State Trooper then noticed Miele inside a parkedvehicle outside theDigital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, police said. William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. We have the highway shut down at this time, Procopio said in a statement at around 8:15 p.m. This is a dynamic situation. 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. ANDOVER, MASS. No further information has been released, including the suspects identity. High 41F. In their 10 years in Andover, Connor and Grimm were at the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Watertown Standoff among many other police actions. Sabella said police eventually started to clear the highway, having all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. Thanks for catching my mistake (again), Kevin. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. A standoff with an armed suspect has led to a shutdown of I-495 in Andover, Massachusetts, State Police said. Procopio said the mans condition was not immediately available. It was reported that he was wanted for multiple bank robberies. Aerial footage broadcast on NBC 10 showed police vehicles blocking traffic near exit 40, and officers surrounding a dark-colored sedan with their guns drawn. 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. Police say that a standoff in Andover is over, with officers finding the barricaded suspect dead shortly after a single gunshot was heard. A 12-hour standoff remained ongoing Wednesday morning after multiple officers were shot in Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday night.The Officials: Suspect involved in standoff on, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Medical helicopter called for 2-vehicle crash in Dracut, Officials: Suspect involved in standoff on I-495 dies from self-inflicted gunshot, Less stress and more golf: Chelmsford Police chief announces retirement after 33 years of service, Maura Healeys first budget themes: Spending increases, tax relief, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Seeing orbs in photos? Several Troopers subsequently pursued Miele until he stopped on I-495 in Andover around 7:10 p.m., police said. Police said negotiators attempted to talk to Miele for nearly two hours in an effort to get him to surrender. Haverhill, 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. 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. Procopio added that no police officers discharged their weapons during the incident. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. The incident began at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, when Procopio said a State Police sergeant spotted a 2018 BMW sedan occupied by Miele parked outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen. The man, who name has not been released, was taken to Lawrence General Hospital. ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. "We would also like to thank the citizens of Andover for their outpouring of love and support, this was particularly touching for us and I know it meant the world to Sergeant Connor. A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Procopio said the suspect drove away from the Digital Federal Credit Union and the sergeant, who was in an unmarked cruiser, followed him. 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. Video from the scene showed a lengthy backup behind police vehicles on the highway, with cars at a complete standstill. Click here to follow Daily Voice Essex and receive free news updates. Traffic backed up for miles in both directions on I-495 while police tried to resolve a standoff peacefully. Norton Police said on Monday afternoon, officers responded to Bluestone Bank on Main Street for an attempted robbery. Troopers pulled up the car and saw Miele holding a gun to his head. BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Kwik Shop in Andover, Kan. Andover Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 3:20 p.m., indicating there was a man brandishing a gun outside the Kwik Shop located at 114 W Highway 54 in Salem & Justin Constantino, Assistant Director of Community Development, said the grant was initially limited to businesses on Andover Road. The suspect's condition was not Interstate 495 in Andover which was shut down on Tuesday was also linked with Anthony. A full report will appear online and in Thursday's print edition of The Eagle-Tribune. According to Procopio, the car was the subject of a be on the lookout, or BOLO, alert related to multiple bank robberies. All rights reserved. ANDOVER A suspected bank robber who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on Interstate 495 near the Andover/Lawrence line died from a self-inflicted gunshot after an hours-long standoff with police on Tuesday night, authorities said. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Norton Police believe that the suspect is the Quincy man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a standoff with police on Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night. Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Medical helicopter called for 2-vehicle crash in Dracut, Officials: Suspect involved in standoff with police shoots himself inside vehicle on I-495, Less stress and more golf: Chelmsford Police chief announces retirement after 33 years of service, Maura Healeys first budget themes: Spending increases, tax relief, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Seeing orbs in photos? It's always local, always useful and free! The name of the suspect was not revealed by police. According to Jackson, detectives believe Miele was also involved in bank robberies in Easton, as well as Lincoln, R.I., in June. State troopers confirmed Miele was the only person in the vehicle and said no officers were injured in the incident. It was a somber final ride for an Andover K9 diagnosed with aggressive, terminal cancer. Gloucester, Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. At one point, the suspect threw a ballistic vest and two firearm magazines out of the car, but maintained possession of the handgun inside the vehicle, Procopio said. Peabody resident Gina Sabella said she witnessed the alarming situation right as it unfolded. Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com. No officers discharged their weapons, state police said. Sabella estimated that she was in her car for about two hours before police had all the stopped vehicles turn around and drive back toward the nearest exit. The Essex County District Attorney's Office will be leading the investigation into the standoff and shooting, police confirmed Wednesday. The goal is to make the City of Andover more accessible and welcoming to visitors. Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight at Lawrence General Hospital, state police announced late Wednesday morning. 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. (Hockley County Sheriff's Office) Three other officers were wounded and transported to a hospital They drove across the median and they all lined up across the highway, so all the drivers had to stop.. 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. At just after 5 p.m. Monday, Sgt. 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. When officers tried to stop the car, police say the driver took off onto Route 28 and then to I-495. 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. The City of Andover is offering grants to businesses interested in improving their appearance. Police: Bank robbery suspect who prompted hourslong standoff on I-495 has died. A standoff between an armed suspect and state police Tuesday night ended with the suspect suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said. Other area police departments joined in the procession of police cars. "K9 Grimm has been ill for the past several days. The goal is to make the City of Andover more accessible and welcoming to visitors. According to reports, police had a two-hour-long standoff with Anthony who ended up shooting himself after the long This is a developing story. 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. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. The alleged robberies occurred earlier in the day A native of upstate New York, Aaron Curtis previously worked as a reporter for upstate daily newspapers including The Palladium-Times, based in Oswego, and The Daily Messenger, located in Canandaigua. Winds light and variable. The car continued to flee south into Lawrence before entering I-495 south with the two state police cruisers still in pursuit. Lady of the Dunes World Cup Ftbol y Soccer Patriots Sandy Hook: 10 Years Later COVID Q&A WATCH: Climate 2022 VOTE: '20 Under 25' Boston Athletes All Inclusive Boston. The standoff, which took place near Route 93, shut down traffic in both directions on I-495. Police called in a crisis negotiator and were forced to close down both the northbound and southbound sides of I-495. 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. 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. WebStandoff With Armed Suspect Shuts Down I-495 in Andover NBC Boston. 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