Second Chance for Sight Foundation, organized in the aftermath of a horrific attack two years that left a Haverhill woman blind, plans a fundraiser next month to help all who are suddenly blinded. Second Chance for Sight was formed by Zachary Sindoni, whose mother-in-law was one of the attack victims. He told Haverhill city councilors […]
By WHAV Staff |
March 16, 2021
Haverhill Police Chief Alan R. DeNaro addresses the School Committee in 2018 with Haverhill Police Officer Scott Ziminski. (WHAV News file photograph.)
Three months after Haverhill Police Chief Alan R. DeNaro asked for a social worker to help police, his wish was granted Friday after two high-profile incidents of violence which may have mental health causes.
When he appeared before the City Council in December, DeNaro cited suicides, drug overdoses, domestic violence, runaways and other situations where a social worker would be helpful in defusing immediate problems and getting help for individuals as well. Last week, DeNaro renewed his call for help.
By WHAV Staff |
Fairview Farm Road, Haverhill. (Mike Jarvis photograph for WHAV News.)
The 23-year-old man charged in Wednesday’s attack on his neighbors allegedly ran down a mother and pregnant daughter ages 54 and 26 with his car, got out to stab the older woman in the neck and tried to stab out her eyes.
Jake T. Kavanaugh, of 15 Fairview Farm Road, Haverhill, was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing at his arraignment Thursday in Haverhill District Court. First Justice Cesar A. Archilla also ordered a mental health evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital and called for Kavanaugh to return to court Tuesday, March 23. Kavanaugh pleaded not guilty to armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, mayhem and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.