Police Warn of Scammer|Woman's Leg Caught in Trash Compactor: Top Salem News

SALEM, MA—Salem Patch has been busy this week. Here are the top stories.

Salem LGBT Pride Month to Begin with Flag Ceremony

Pride flags will be flown above Riley Plaza and Salem City Hall during the month of June.

Assault and Battery On Police Officer, Drinking Alcohol Upon a Public Way: Salem Arrests

Excerpts from the Salem Police Department Arrest Log.

Woman Charged for Scamming Citizens Out of Money

Salem police have charged Deshea St. Jacques with scamming Salem residents out of money.

Lynn Man Arrested After Armed Robbery in Salem

The man allegedly struck the victim in the head with a pistol.

Woman Falls Down Garbage Chute, Leg Crushed by Trash Compactor

A Salem woman was reportedly trying to retrieve a man's keys from a garbage chute for $20.

Salem Announces Free Trolley Program for Residents

Salem residents will once again be able to ride the Salem Trolley for free.

Salem Street Sweeping: When Will Your Street be Swept?

The city of Salem is sweeping neighborhood streets this week. No Parking Tow Zones will be in effect.