North Shore Warning: Bitcoin Scams On The Rise

Bitcoin machine users are urged to use caution when being asked to use cryptocurrency to pay for certain services.

Easter Savior: Injured Owl Rescued On Danvers Route 1 North

State Police said a trooper set up flares to protect the owl until environmental police could take it to a rehab facility.

New Essex County Comfort Dog Named After Late Deputy Sheriff

The department has named "Pasky" after the late Deputy Sheriff Anthony Pasquarello, who died of COVID-19 in December 2021.

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Essex County Sheriff Imposter Scam Warning Issued

The Essex County Sheriff's Office said imposters are purporting to be a sheriff's deputy and demanding payments for outstanding warrants.

Danvers Shooting Suspect Ordered Held Pending Dangerous Hearing

The Essex DA's Office said Joseph Hurley, 62, is due in court on Feb. 12 on assault with attempt to murder and other charges.

Danvers Shooting Suspect Fired At Police During Standoff: Essex DA

The Essex DA's Office said the suspect in the shooting of a woman on Monday was facing assault with intent to murder charges.

Essex Sheriff Bolsters Ranks Amid Correctional Officer Shortage

The Sheriff's Department swore in 32 new officers and promoted 10 on Wednesday.

Danvers Woman Threatened With Meat Cleaver, Raped: State Police

State Police said a Lawrence man was charged after the adult woman came to the Danvers barracks and reported the assault Wednesday morning.

Essex County Sheriff Deputy Imposter Scam Robs Man Of $12K

The Sheriff's Office is warning North Shore residents not to fall for the scam where someone demands money to settle outstanding warrants.

'I Won't Waste This Second Chance': Essex Corrections Staff Saves Life

Inmate William Schultz on Tuesday thanked the Essex County Sheriff's Department officers and medical staff for saving his life.

Danvers Police To Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks In December

Police intend to visit each of the town's licensed bars and restaurants over the next few weeks.

Danvers Power Outage Affects Dozens On One Of Season's Coldest Days

About 70 customers were without power at mid-morning on Wednesday.

Essex County Sergeant Earns Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association Honor

The Sheriff's Department was also awarded Program of the Year for its transitional programs in Lynn and Lawrence.

Danvers Police To Provide Women's Self-Defense Course

The four-week Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System course will be held at the Holten Richmond School in October.

North Shore Route 1 Crash Kills Driver Thursday Morning

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said the man was killed in a single-car crash on Route 1 in Topsfield.

Danvers Police To Conduct Alcohol Checks At All Bars, Restaurants

The annual compliance checks are to ensure that patrons consuming alcohol are at least 21 years old.

Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint Planned For August

State police said a sobriety checkpoint will be set up at a location in Essex County later this month.

Danvers Man Killed In Newbury Route 1 Motorcycle Collision

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said a Boxford man was charged with OUI and leaving the scene of an accident causing death.

Danvers Officer's Shot Fired At St. John's Prep Details Revealed: Town

Town officials said Det. Christopher Gaffney's gun went off as he holstered it while sweeping a bathroom amid an active shooter report.

'Hoax Threat': Danvers Police Officer Fires Gun In 'Swatting' Response

Danvers Police Chief James Lovell said an officer accidentally shot a gun during a "swatting" hoax response, triggering a bigger response.

Danvers, Peabody Route 114 Meeting To Talk 'Tier 2' Safety Changes

The state has been implementing traffic-calming measures since the fall after a push to fix the "suicide" stretch of North Shore roadway.

Danvers Awards New Ambulance Contract To Northeast

The contract with Northeast Regional Ambulance Service begins on July 1.

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Danvers Mother, Toddler Hospitalized After Apartment Fire

Multiple reports said the mother and 2-year-old inhaled smoke from a kitchen fire in a River Road apartment Wednesday night.

Young Owl Rescued From Danvers Brush Fire, Released To Find Mother

Danvers fire said the juvenile Great Horned Owl likely fell from its nest and other than some smoke distress appeared to be healthy.

Danvers Crews Extinguish 'Sizable' Brush Fire Behind High School

Danvers fire said the brush blaze was contained Tuesday night and that crews were to return Wednesday morning to check for any hot spots.

Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint Planned For This Week

State police said a sobriety checkpoint will be set up at a location in Essex County Thursday night.

Essex County Jail To Now Require Appointments For Inmate Visits

The Essex County Sheriff's Department said that appointments for friends and family visits will be required as of April 1.

Danvers Restaurant's Alcohol License Suspended 1 Day For Violation

The Select Board was split on whether to suspend Torito Mexican Restaurant's license on a first offense or hold that suspension in abeyance.

Essex Sheriff Drops Age Criteria To Meet 'Dire' Prison Guard Shortage

The Sheriff's Department will now accept applications from those as young as 19 years old to meet "critical" correctional officer needs.

Danvers Residents Warned Of Scam Utility Calls

The Danvers Business Office said residents have reported being contacted about an overpayment with the caller seeking banking information.

Cautionary Tail Wag: Danvers Dog Saved After Falling Through Ice

The Danvers Firefighters Union Local 2038 said Hershey was rescued from the Putnamville Reservoir on Friday.

44 Of 45 Danvers Bars, Restaurants Pass Alcohol Compliance Test

The Danvers Select Board summoned one restaurant accused of failing to I.D. and serving an 18-year-old girl for a license review.

Essex County Sheriff's Office In Need Of Correctional Officers

The Essex County Sheriff's Office is offering a $2,500 signing bonus, paid training and up to $68,000 to start for new hires.

Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint Planned For This Week

State police said a sobriety checkpoint will be set up at a location in Essex County Thursday night.

Essex Jail Inmates Indicted On Assault Charges From October Melee

The Essex County Sheriff's Office said two correctional officers and two inmates were injured in the brawl that led to a week-long lockdown.

FBI Warns: Essex County Sheriff's Office Scammer 'Spoofing' Residents

The warning is the second involving the department in recent months and comes as Marblehead police seek local banks' help thwarting scams.

Danvers Residents Urged To Avoid Firefighter Imposter Scam

The Danvers Firefighter Union 2038 said imposters have been calling residents requesting donations.

Fake Essex County Sheriff's Deputy Demanding Payment In Scam

The Essex County Sheriff's Office is urging North Shore residents to beware of the ongoing scam.