Pair Arrested in Hamilton Armed Robbery Also Eyed in P & S Holdup

A man arrested for robbing a liquor store in Hamilton at knifepoint may be connected to several area robberies in recent months, including last Friday’s holdup at P & S Convenient Store on Lowell Street.

According to Hamilton police, there is an “extensive investigation” focused on Michael Gallella in connection with his possible role in armed robberies in Reading, Saugus, Wakefield and Marblehead.

Survey: Less Bullying Victims Reporting Incidents

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Patty de Garavilla presented the findings from the fall bullying survey to the School Committee at Monday night’s meeting, and the results indicate fewer students who are bullied are reporting the incidents.

UPDATED: Lowell Woman Indicted For Armed Assault to Murder

A Lowell woman has been indicted on armed assault to murder and firearm charges stemming from a November incident in Reading, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone announced today.

Sherry Lee Hale, 38, of Lowell, was indicted on charges of armed assault to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and possession of a loaded firearm.  

Illegal Gaming Operation Shut Down at PA Gas

An illegal gaming operation was shut down by Woburn Police last week at the Public America Gas Station on Washington Street.

The gas station, located on the Reading/Woburn town line, was under investigation after police learned that there may be illegal gaming operations on site.

Reading Roofer Facing OSHA Fines

Reading based roofing contractor Baystate Roofers, Inc., has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 10 alleged serious violations of safety standards at a Topsfield work site for exposing workers to fall hazards, according to a press release issued by the Department of Labor’s Office of Public Affairs.

The roofing company faces up to $42,000 in proposed fines.