Crime & Safety

Former Beverly Police Chief Dies

John Finnegan, who spend decades in law enforcement, passed away Sunday.

BEVERLY, MA — Former Beverly Police Chief John Finnegan died Sunday, police confirmed. Current Police Chief John LeLacheur announced Finnegan's passing on Twitter early Sunday evening.

Finnegan served as police chief from 1985-1988, according to his LinkedIn page. He then worked the same position in Barnstable until 2007.

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