Salem's Top 5 Stories of The Week

Here are our top five stories of the week, they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headlines to read the full story.

7-Eleven Robber Linked to Other North Shore Robberies: Police have arrested a second man now in connection to the armed robbery Sunday night at Town Variety in Peabody and say he is the main suspect in the Nov. 16 robbery at a 7-Eleven in Salem and other robberies across the North Shore.

Driver Injured in Fall from Pickup on Tremont Street: A Lynn man was rushed to North Shore Medical Center Monday after being run over by the out-of-control pickup truck he was driving near the entrance to Mack Park.

VIDEO: Demolition Underway at Universal Steel Site: The process of tearing down the delapidated Universal Steel and Trading Corp. building on Bridge Street began Wednesday morning, as workers used an excavator to tear down the rear portion, brick by brick.

CAUGHT: Couple Wanted for Horrific Child Abuse Arrested in Florida:The New Hampshire couple wanted in connection with a horrific child abuse case has been captured. Roland Dow, 27, and Jessica Linscott, 23, were arrested in Florida, the news station reported.

What's Causing Salem's Mystery Explosions?: Ever since we published a police log post entitled "Explosions Heard on Bridge Street" last week, we've received more than a dozen emails from Salem residents who are interested in finding out what's causing the unusual late-night noises.

For more of this week's stories check out our news section.