Colleen Ritzer's mother said of those serving first-degree murder sentences: "They planned to take a life so they must lose their life."
See the latest announcement from the Danvers Police Department.
Danvers police are selling pink police patches in October with proceeds from patch sales going to breast cancer charities.
The Volunteers of America of Massachusetts will use the federal grant to provide support to 950 people in the Essex correctional system.
Capt. James Brooks was honored for his fire safety prevention education efforts during the year of the coronavirus crisis.
Permits will be processed on Sept. 17, 23 and 29 barring any unforeseen circumstances.
The town said the grant will fund the training and salary for the positions for three years, bringing the department staffing level to 48.
Danvers police are looking for the public's help finding this blue bike they said was stolen on Wednesday.
A public ceremony will be held at Danvers High to swear in Chief James Lovell and Capt. Ashley Sanborn.
Chief Robert Amerault will be sworn in, along with nine other promoted or newly hired department members, in a public ceremony on Aug. 26.
Danvers police will conduct gun permitting for residents on Aug. 24 this month.
Fire crews quickly knocked down the blaze that caused minor damage at the school under construction.
Over the next few weeks, the Danvers Police Department will be conducting underage Alcohol Compliance Checks.
The unannounced checks will include a visit with each alcohol-licensed business to ensure no one under age 21 is being served.
Danvers police said the motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the vehicle driver sustained minor injuries.
The town said bacteria tests came back high due to storm runoff from this week's heavy rain.
The Essex County Sheriff's Office said they have received reports of someone demanding money to clear up outstanding warrants.
Danvers police will hold firearms permitting on July 14 and July 27.
Matthew P. Cocciardi is a former Danvers town meeting member and is a St. John's Prep of Danvers graduate.
The Danvers Fire Department said a shrub fire that spread to a building's roof Sunday may have been caused by discarded cigarettes.
Two probationary firefighters graduated from the 50-day training on Friday.
Capt. James Lovell will be the town's new police chief, while Lt. Ashley Sanborn is elevated to captain.
Danvers police will host a virtual public forum as part of its accreditation application.
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Danvers police are investigating what they call a possible hate crime that the town said was meant to instill "fear and intimidation."
The report highlights the department's coronavirus response, community work, grant acquisitions and re-entry programs.
Danvers police said they are receiving reports thieves are getting personal when it comes to targeting grandparents.
A second alarm was struck during the early morning blaze with mutual aid coming from Middleton, Beverly, Peabody and Salem.
After rescheduling the May 1 date to Saturday, that date is now canceled with a makeup date to be announced.
The scheduled date on May 1 will be postponed to May 8 because of a police conflict.
A driver was taken to Beverly Hospital after crashing into a Danvers building Tuesday morning, according to social media reports.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Jonathan Williams is accused of the crimes while he was a corrections officer in 2019.
Danvers will welcome those interested in possibly joining the department for an information session ahead of this spring's exam.
The grant is part of the state's Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Danvers fire said the early Sunday morning fire was contained with the help of mutual aid from Beverly.
Those seeking permits must bring all necessary documentation and follow the department's coronavirus-related guidelines.
Police said assessors will be at the department starting March 16 to examine policies and procedures, operations and facilities.
Applicants will have a temperature scan and must attest to having no coronavirus symptoms when arriving at the station for processing.
One week after his retirement, the department "heartbroken" in informing the community of Patrick Ambrose's death Saturday.