Further cleanup necessary in the area of Gledhill Avenue

Residents should not be alarmed as there is no threat to the public

Special to The Advocate

Everett residents are advised that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be on site at 51 Gledhill Ave. beginning Wednesday, November 20, 2024. After working with state and federal partners, it was determined that further cleanup within a residence at 51 Gledhill Ave. is necessary, and crews wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) might be visible in the area. Residents should not be alarmed as this is a routine cleanup initiative and there is no threat to the public. Work might continue in this area for multiple weeks.

According to the Everett Police, on November 3 and 4, police and emergency responders received reports that an unknown individual discarded unknown substances at several locations in Everett. The Everett Fire Department and Inspectional Services Department responded and while wearing protective gear safely cleaned and discarded residue from the scene to protect the health and safety of the general public. At no time was there a threat to the public.

During the morning of November 4, the Inspectional Services Department also located a discarded container on Sycamore Street. A subsequent investigation led Everett Police to investigate the premises of 51 Gledhill Ave. in Everett. Through the cooperation of the homeowner, the police were able to uncover a lab that had the ingredients to produce MDMA/Ecstasy.

Everett Police arrested Alexander Yaksic, 33, of Everett, on a Federal Probation Warrant. He is the suspect related to an incident at 51 Gledhill Ave. and at other locations in Everett, and he will be charged with numerous narcotics-related offenses, according to a statement released by the City of Everett. Once again, city officials want to ensure residents that there remains no threat to public safety.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Everett’s Constituent Services Department at 617-394-2270.