Danvers Police To Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks Around Holiday

Police said they will visit each of the establishments with an alcohol license in the town to ensure those being served are at least 21.

'Large' Power Outage Leaves Half Of Danvers In Dark

The town said shortly before 4 p.m. that restoration could take a couple of hours on Tuesday.

6 Inmates Charged In Middleton Jail Melee That Injured 2 Officers

Essex County Sheriff John Coppinger: "This incident was one of the most serious that has occurred in my six years as sheriff."

'Extremely Violent Melee': Union Disputes Essex Jail Fight Account

The Correctional Officers' union said the Essex Sheriff's Office downplayed the brawl that put the Middleton jail in lockdown for 10 days.

Middleton Jail In Lockdown After Fight Injures Inmates, Officers

The Essex County House of Correction remained closed to visitors on Wednesday four days after the fight occurred.

Danvers Honors Fallen Police, Firefighters With Memorial Flags

The flags will fly for one week as part of the National First Responders Day observance on Oct. 28.

Beverly, Danvers Recruits Among MA Firefighter Academy Graduates

Four Danvers recruits and two from Beverly were among the graduates of the 50-day training academy in Stow.

Danvers Crash Leads To Driver Taking 20-Foot Fall Off Overpass

State police said the driver of one of the vehicles "either jumped or fell" from the Route 1 overpass onto Route 114 at about 9:15 a.m.

Danvers Fire Department To Host Open House

The open house on Thursday will include demonstrations, a tour of the apparatus and free pizza.

Danvers Police Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Many officers will don the pink patches during October.

Second Black Bear Spotted Roaming North Shore

Ten days after the bear thought to be traipsing through Danvers for more than a week was believed caught, another was seen in Middleton.

State Police To Install Child Car Seats In Danvers, Framingham

The Danvers and Framingham barracks are two of four in the state where installations and inspections will be held on Tuesday afternoon.

Family Of Slain Danvers Teacher Colleen Ritzer Resovles Lawsuit

The civil lawsuit sought damages against the architectural firm that designed the section of the school where Ritzer was killed in 2013.

North Shore Fire Warnings, Outdoor Burning Bans Amid Heat, Drought

A model rocket mishap led to two acres of burning grass in Topsfield, while the Salem Fire Chief banned outdoor burning Thursday.

FBI Swarm Multiple Club Houses Of Hells Angels

Federal investigators are conducting "court-authorized activity" at multiple Hells Angels clubhouses in Massachusetts.

'Pro-White' Group Sending Wrong Message In Danvers: Police

Danvers police are looking for information on members of "The Nationalist Social Club" leaving literature around the town and North Shore.

COVID-19 Concerns Cancel Essex County Jail Visitations

Public visitations were temporarily suspended effective immediately as of Wednesday.

Danvers Non-Emergency Police Lines Down For Second Time In 2 Weeks

Danvers police asked residents to hold all non-emergency calls Tuesday morning into the afternoon.

Danvers State Police Number Spoofed In Phone Scam

State police said calls that appear to be coming from the Danvers barracks are a fraud scheme.

Visitations Suspended At Essex County Jail On Thursday

A water main break in Middleton forced house of correction officials to shut down visitations for at least the one day.

North Shore Sobriety Checkpoint Set For This Weekend

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

Body Found On Danvers Rail Trail Saturday Morning

Danvers police said the cause of death of a man found on the Danvers rail trail on Saturday morning does not appear to be suspicious.

Police ID NH Woman Killed At Byfield Farm Stand

Susan Sforza Nico of Seabrook was working at her family's farmstand when a car reversed into the checkout area, and struck and killed her.

North Shore Sobriety Checkpoint Set For This Weekend

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

Danvers Police Put Out Call For Crossing Guards

The Danvers Police Department is seeking help from those who want to help make sure students get in and out of their schools safely.

Danvers Police Set 2 More Firearms Permit Days

Danvers police will conduct firearm license processing one day each in March and April.

Danvers Adds 3 New Firefighters To Department

The three firefighters on probation started this week.

Danvers Child Pornography Suspect's Psychology License Suspended

WCVB-TV reported the Danvers resident accused of having a "secret room filled with child pornography" had the state license suspended.

Danvers Man With 'Hidden Room' Of Child Pornography Arraigned

The Essex County DA's Office said hundreds of images were found in a Danvers multi-family home by a contractor renovating the bathroom.

Body Found At Former Danvers State Hospital Steam Plant

Police and technical rescue teams responded to Middleton Road late Monday morning for an "unattended death."

Danvers High Senior Girls Self-Defense Safety Course Offered

The Danvers Police Department is offering women's self-defense classes to high school students in March.

Danvers Fire Department Awarded $19K Safety Grant

Danvers Chief Bob Amerault said the funds will be used to purchase protective clothing for the town's five new firefighters.

Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint Upcoming: State Police

State police will hold a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Essex County next Thursday night into early Christmas Eve.

Danvers Police Add 2 Firearms Permit Processing December Dates

Danvers police will process permits on Dec. 14 and Dec. 29.

Danvers Fire Hosts Santa Picture Days Aboard Truck

The events are to collect donations and raise money for "Toys for Tots."

Stoneham Man Crashes Truck, Flees To Danvers Friendly Toast Roof

Danvers police said John Farrell, 33, forced his way into the restaurant's boiler room after crashing a stolen truck.

Coronavirus 'Uptick' Suspends Essex Jail Video Visits

The Essex County Sheriff's Office said the suspension is to reduce inmate movement amid increased coronavirus cases.

Danvers Hockey Team Engaged In Racist, Homophobic Hazing: Report

Danvers officials have known for over a year about alleged hazing rituals on the varsity boys hockey team, the Boston Globe reported.

Danvers Police Dog Stryka Makes Save On 8th Birthday

Stryka celebrated his 8th birthday on Thursday just hours after tracking a distraught person in Danvers.

Danvers Fire Department Warns Of T-Shirt Scam

The department said it is getting reports that residents have been solicited to buy "limited edition shirts" - which do not exist.