State troopers confirmed Miele was the only person in the vehicle and said no officers were injured in the incident. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to state police. (Hockley County Sheriff's Office) Three other officers were wounded and transported to a hospital Procopio said at around 11:20 p.m. that the highway remains closed but some lanes are expected to be opened soon. He added the follow-up investigation into the shooting will be led by the Essex County District Attorneys Office. No additional information was immediately available. 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. 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. ANDOVER, Mass. Anthony Miele, 49, shot himself while police negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully, officers said. The Anoka County 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. 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. Stacey Howell at Andover Family Dental knows how much the funding can help. 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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. 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. Other area police departments joined in the procession of police cars. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA, Surveillance footage captured this suspected robber who attempted to gain access to a bank in Norton on Monday, July 18, 2022. The city opened the application process. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. According to reports, police had a two-hour-long standoff with Anthony who ended up shooting himself after the long Weather. 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. Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. "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. Procopio said the mans condition was not immediately available. ANDOVER A suspected bank robber who barricaded himself inside a vehicle on Interstate 495 near the Andover/Lawrence line died from a self-inflicted An investigation into this incident is ongoing, State Police said. ANDOVER A bank robbery suspect who barricaded himself in his car on Interstate 495 killed himself while troopers were negotiating with him Tuesday night, 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. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com. Procopio added that no police officers discharged their weapons during the incident. State police described the situation as "dynamic," and said patrols and tactical units were on the scene. This is a developing story. "Sergeant Michael Mickey Connor unfortunately had to make the toughest decision that any K9 handler will ever have to make," the police said. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. 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. Something needs to be cut. Detectives believe Miele was the same individual involved in bank robberies in Easton and Lincoln, Rhode Island, in June. Learn more about Andover News and what we're trying to do: Read our Mission Statement and Policies. Trending. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. ANDOVER, Mass. Interstate 495 in Andover which was shut down on Tuesday was also linked with Anthony. In their 10 years in Andover, Connor and Grimm were at the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Watertown Standoff among many other police actions. Police: Bank robbery suspect who prompted hourslong standoff on I-495 has died. As far as we know at this time the suspect is the only occupant of the vehicle.. This is a developing story. Aaron Curtis is designated as the nighttime emergency response reporter throughout Greater Lowell. About 30 minutes later State Police tweeted that they had crisis negotiators on scene, and that they were trying to resolve the situation peacefully. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. The name of the suspect was not revealed by police. Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection with multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to Massachusetts State Police. No officers discharged their weapons, state police said. Skip to content. 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. Sports. No injuries were reported. The incident caused the Anoka County Sheriffs Office to ask that people stay They said there were tactical units on scene, and that theyd shut down I-495 northbound north of Route 93 and I-495 southbound south of Route 28. Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2020 standoff, assault on Wichita police. A short time later, the sergeant and a trooper, who responded in a cruiser to assist, attempted to stop the BMW. Andover police Sgt. WebStandoff With Armed Suspect Shuts Down I-495 in Andover NBC Boston. 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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. According to Procopio, troopers established a perimeter around the vehicle and additional State Police assets responded to the scene, including the departments Special Tactical Operations Team, the Crisis Negotiation Unit, the Bomb Squad, Air Wing and Troop A commanders. Police said Miele later died at Lawrence General Hospital. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The goal is to make the city more accessible and welcoming. The standoff, which took place near Route 93, shut down traffic in both directions on I-495. Procopio said police patrols and tactical units responded to the scene. When officers approached the vehicle, Miele was holding a gun to his head. A portion of Interstate 495 in the Lawrence and Andover area was closed for several hours Tuesday evening after an armed man Sabella watched as police exited their vehicles and stood behind their doors with guns drawn, facing the suspects vehicle. 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. 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. Aaron is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. All rights reserved, A Massachusetts man who shot himself after an hourslong standoff with police that shut down Interstate 495 in Andover on Tuesday night has died, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire: An NBC10 Boston Original, Blue Line Service Resumes After Shuttles Replace Trains in Revere, MBTA Says, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, Power Lines Crash Onto Cars, Trucks for Blocks in Stoneham, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, Dunkin' Is Giving Away Free Iced Coffee This WeekHere's How to Order. William Matthews, 48, of 392 Massachusetts Ave., is charged with assault and battery of a household member and assault with dangerous weapon. An alleged bank robber shot himself after a standoff. He was taken by ambulance to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. We had a smaller sign so there was significant wind damage to it, so it had to be replaced, she said. "Mickey and Grimm also enjoyed educating the public, teaching about drugs and police work to the incoming freshmen of AHS every year since partnering up," the department said. 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. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Residents were encouraged to send letters or cards to the police station. 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. Anthony is from Quincy and he faced the police when they started to interrogate him regarding allegations and evidence against him. Omar Soto-Chavira, 22, was arrested after an hours-long standoff. PHOTO COURTESY OF GINA SABELLA. Police said the suspect pulled into the median and barricaded himself inside the vehicle. The dark-color sedan was parked on the median near exit 40, which is near Interstate 93 and the Andover-Lawrence line. 1 min read Feb. 25CONNEAUT TOWNSHIP A Conneautville area man is accused by Pennsylvania State Police with 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. "K9 Grimm has been ill for the past several days. According to Jackson, employees of the bank who were still inside watched as the suspected robber aggressively pulled on the door before giving up and fleeing the scene. Some lanes on I-495 have reopened. The content of this news article doesn't belong to ezeRoad, and we're not responsible for it. 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. With the driver refusing to stop, the State Police Troop A Headquarters authorized a pursuit of the vehicle. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. A short time later, the sergeant and another state police trooper who responded to assist attempted to stop the BMW, but Miele refused to stop and fled through several side streets and onto Route 28 south. Police rushed to the scene at just after 2:30 p.m. blocked off several streets around the home. There were no updates on his condition early Wednesday morning. Police then approached the car, confirmed that he had indeed shot himself, and allowed emergency medical responders to approach. 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 ANDOVER - A bank robbery suspect Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. 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. The City of Andover is offering grants to businesses interested in improving their appearance. This information led to an areawide broadcast to look out for the vehicle and suspect, Jackson said. 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. At just after 5 p.m. Monday, Sgt. He pulled his car onto the grassy median near the I-93 interchange and barricaded himself in his car as it was surrounded by police with their guns drawn. Police have also not said whether the man was wanted for a crime or given any other details on what lead to the standoff. We cannot afford the increases in our real estate taxes. 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 The Essex County District Attorney's Office will be leading the investigation into the standoff and shooting, police confirmed Wednesday. Procopio said the suspect allegedly refused to pull over and fled through several side streets before heading south on Route 28. Now, after seven years, its expanding. She estimates sitting in her car for approximately two hours. It was reported that he was wanted for multiple bank robberies. It will be citywide, he said. He ultimately shot himself around 9:10 p.m. and was rushed toLawrence General Hospital. There were so many police officers and so many FBI agents, that I wasnt concerned for my safety, Sabella said. Police: Man in Andover highway standoff killed himself, By Jill Harmacinski Troopers pulled up the car and saw Miele holding a gun to his head. 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. 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