State Police Plan Sobriety Checkpoint in Essex County This Weekend

State Police Plan Another Sobriety Checkpoint in Essex County This Weekend

Man Charged with Murdering Lynnfield Native Karen Colclough

Colclough was found dead in Nicaragua.

Lynnfield Native Karen Colclough Found Dead in Nicaragua

Colclough was in the country on a religious mission.

Lynnfield Native Karen Colclough Missing in Nicaragua

Colclough was in the country on a religious mission.

State Police Plan Another Sobriety Checkpoint in Essex County This Weekend

Massachusetts State Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint in Essex County This Weekend

Most Middlesex County Police Chiefs Agree to Mutual Aid Compact

Agreement allows police to cross town borders during emergencies, other situations.

Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Making Meth

Joseph E. Penachio was charged in a 2012 incident in which a meth making operation exploded in a first-floor room at the Holiday Inn on Route 1.

Lynnfield Firefighters ‘Fight For Air’ in Boston

A team of firefighters joined first-responders from all over Massachusetts at the American Lung Association’s charity event Feb. 1.

Lynnfield Firefighter Delivers Baby Girl

Police Investigating Recent Spike in Heroin Overdoses

A high number of heroin overdoses, including fatalities, have been reported in Massachusetts in the last two weeks.

Run for Ricey Scheduled For April

The third annual event honors Peabody Firefighters James Rice, who died fighting a fire in Peabody in 2011.

Accident Pauses Traffic on Route 128

Mass State Police investigated a car crash on Route 128 in Lynnfield Friday morning.

Feds Seeking Death Penalty for Accused Boston Marathon Bomber

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, of Massachusetts, announced the decision Thursday.

A Shoplifter And a Loud 'Boom' Among Weekend Reports

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Truck Fire On 128 Among This Week's Public Safety Calls

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Report: Lynnfield Woman Targeted By Disturbing Phone Scam

Lynnfield Police Chief David Breen tells Patch about this type of scam. Don't give cash or personal information to any caller.

Parking Lot Fight and Break-In Among Weekend Calls

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Vehicle Break-In, Stolen Catalytic Converter Reported

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Resident Reports Attempted Vehicle Break-In, Two Arrested Soon After

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Would You Buy Boston Mob Boss' Memorabilia?

Proceeds from sales of items belonging to convicted killer and mob boss Whitey Bulger will go to the families of his victims.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Items Stolen From Truck, And Person Falls Into Pond

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

VIDEO: Town Officials Thank Retiring Fire Chief For Decades Of Service

Erratic Driver, Man Stealing Firewood Reported Over Weekend

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Stranger On The Porch And Stolen Christmas Decorations Reported

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Governor: State Offices Close at 3 p.m., Highways Remain Open

Patrick asked residents to heed warnings as the winter storm intensifies.

Couple Of Accidents Reported Over The Weekend

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Don’t Leave Your Christmas Tree Up Too Long, Says Fire Organization

Forty percent of home fires started on a Christmas tree occur in January.

Two Hit and Run Drivers, Attempted Break-In Reported

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Random Items Left At Door, and Vehicle Strikes a Tree

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered on Sparhawk Drive

Information provided by Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

New Fire Chief Could Be On The Job In January

Choice for next Lynnfield Fire Chief began career in 1982 in New Hampshire.

Man Suffers Hand Injury While Snowblowing

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Expect Extra Drunken Driving Patrols, Checkpoints During Holidays

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Rollover Accident and Shoplifter Among Week's Reports

Information provided by the Lynnfield Police. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Blanket Marathon Bombing Coverage More Stressful Than Being There

A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows how media coverage can spread the negative effects of traumatic community events.

Eighth Most Wanted Sex Offender Captured

Ong Noy was arrested in California.