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Dog trainer charged with animal cruelty faced past scrutiny

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METHUEN — An animal control officer was investigating a dog trainer months before an online video went viral appearing to show the trainer beating two German shepherds with a PVC pipe.

Last month, Methuen police filed two animal cruelty charges against Madison Eastman, 26, and her ex-boyfriend, Christian Duran, stemming from the video. A lengthy police report, however, also reveals Eastman had been ordered to stop operating a kennel out of her home in May, resulting in her moving her operation out of the city.

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February 4, 2026
Pet of the Week

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Darby is one of seven Labrador retriever mixes from Puerto Rico are looking for forever homes! Each is sweet, friendly, but like most puppies, can be a little nervous with brand-new sights and sounds. With gentle patience, their confidence grows…

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December 28, 2025
Canine candidates face off in Salem’s first dog mayoral race

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SALEM — Salem residents can still cast their votes in the heavily contested dog mayoral race with candidates’ platforms ranging from safer crosswalks to more treats.

The city’s very first dog mayoral race is a fundraiser organized by Salem Main Streets that has already seen 58 candidates raise a total of $12,497 since its launch at the end of August. The fundraiser has attracted at least 388 donors with contributions ranging from $1 to $250, the majority of whom have not donated to Salem Main Streets before, according to the organization.

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September 19, 2025
A comfortable fit: Sheriff brings police dogs, trainers, together for blessings

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HAVERHILL — When he was a rookie cop in the city of Lynn, Kevin Coppinger said he can imagine that if he started talking about the benefits of having a comfort dog he would have been thrown out of the police station.

But Tuesday, Coppinger, who is now Essex County sheriff, sponsored the first-of-its kind convention for law enforcement comfort dogs from across the region.

Comfort dogs, including the Sheriff’s Department’s yellow lab named “Pasky,” are used to promote calmness, happiness and improved health among workers and the public.

“The number one issue is keeping healthy,” said Coppinger, noting that the comfort dogs “bring a smile to your face.”

With names such as Ella, Ace, Luna, Murph and Sora, the comfort dogs from nine area departments gathered for an initial meet-and-greet at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.

The first order of business was a blessing from the Rev. Michael Doyle from Danvers. Doyle, a yellow lab lover himself, said he often jokes his next parish will be “all dogs.”

After praying over the canines, Doyle blessed each dog with holy water, which drew a few barks.

Doyle said he was blessing the dogs over their backs “so God watches their back.”

The dogs and their handlers got to know each other and settled in for lunch Tuesday.

A second law-enforcement canine convention is planned for later this summer and another come fall with an obedience competition.

The get-togethers and training are funded through a grant from Essex County Outreach.

Training will be provided by Professional Canine Services of Middleborough.

The sheriff’s dog Pasky is named after Deputy Sheriff Anthony “Pasky” Pasquarello, 37, who died of COVID-19 in December 2021. The Saugus resident was a 15-year veteran of the ECSD.

Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter/X @EagleTribJill.

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By Jill Harmacinski Staff Writer

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June 8, 2024
A comfortable fit: Sheriff brings police dogs, trainers, together for blessings

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HAVERHILL — When he was a rookie cop in the city of Lynn, Kevin Coppinger said he can imagine that if he started talking about the benefits of having a comfort dog he would have been thrown out of the police station.

But Tuesday, Coppinger, who is now Essex County sheriff, sponsored the first-of-its kind convention for law enforcement comfort dogs from across the region.

Comfort dogs, including the Sheriff’s Department’s yellow lab named “Pasky,” are used to promote calmness, happiness and improved health among workers and the public.

“The No. 1 issue is keeping healthy,” said Coppinger, noting that the comfort dogs “bring a smile to your face.”

With names such as Ella, Ace, Luna, Murph and Sora, the comfort dogs from nine area departments gathered for an initial meet-and-greet at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill.

The first order of business was a blessing from the Rev. Michael Doyle from Danvers. Doyle, a yellow lab lover himself, said he often jokes his next parish will be “all dogs.”

After praying over the canines, Doyle blessed each dog with holy water, which drew a few barks.

Doyle said he was blessing the dogs over their backs “so God watches their back.”

The dogs and their handlers got to know each other and settled in for lunch Tuesday.

A second law-enforcement canine convention is planned for later this summer and another come fall with an obedience competition.

The get-togethers and training are funded through a grant from Essex County Outreach. Training will be provided by Professional Canine Services of Middleborough.

The sheriff’s dog Pasky is named after Deputy Sheriff Anthony “Pasky” Pasquarello, 37, who died of COVID-19 in December 2021. The Saugus resident was a 15-year veteran of the ECSD.

Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter/X @EagleTribJill.

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By Jill Harmacinski | Staff Writer

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June 5, 2024