Marblehead Schools On Alert Amid Area 'Swatting' Threat Hoax

Marblehead Superintendent John Buckey said a "lockdown" protocol is in place for the district until police can confirm there is no danger.

Marblehead Hit With Rash Of Car Break-Ins Overnight

Marblehead police said Friday morning that there were at least six break-ins in the area of Elm Street, Bradford Court and Roosevelt Avenue.

Senior Marblehead Resident Falls Victim To $60K Scam: Police

Police said scammers told the victim that accounts had been compromised and then talked the victim into converting savings into BitCoin.

Fundraiser For Widow Of Man Whose Body Washed Up On Marblehead Beach

Seven weeks after 31-year-old Michael Gray went missing, his body was found washed up on a Marblehead beach, Gray's mother-in-law confirmed.

Body Found Washed Up On Marblehead Beach: Police

Police said they believe that the body had been in the water "for a significant amount of time."

Marblehead Police Lieutenant Honored For Saving Young Woman's Life

Lt. Sean Sweeney was awarded the Medal of Commendation for diving into the frigid ocean to save the distraught woman early last month.

Yet Another North Shore Scam Reported In Marblehead

Marblehead police said a group claiming to represent it has solicited residents for donations.

Marblehead Police Seek Banks' Help In Battling 'Grandparent' Scam

Police are asking banks to post flyers warning about the scam, and intervene when appropriate, which largely targets senior citizens.

Grisly Marblehead Murder Re-Examined 7 Decades Later In New Book

Authors Harry Christensen and Rich Santeusanio look to identify who may have been responsible for the brutal 1950 killing of Beryl Atherton.

Marblehead Dog In 'Gross Neglect' Condition Found Wandering In Traffic

Police launch an animal cruelty investigation after the Yorkie was found in poor health and almost struck near Maverick Street on Monday.

Marblehead Crosswalk Safety Project At West Shore Drive/Rail Trail

The work beginning Monday will include narrowing the road adjacent to crosswalks and painting new, high-visibility crosswalks.

$5K Reward In Marblehead Arson Investigation

The State Fire Marshal is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of a person responsible for a Pleasant Street fire.

Marblehead Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Arson Suspect

Police are circulating security footage after they responded to an alarm and fire at a residential construction site early Monday morning.

Marblehead 'Monk' Charged In $3.6 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

The pair is accused of falsely obtaining funds for several nonprofit religious organizations and related businesses on the North Shore.

Marblehead Fire Open House Set For Saturday

Residents can spray a fire hose, watch multiple demonstrations and enjoy free pizza.

Marblehead Arrest of NH Contractor Charged With Stealing Deposits

Marblehead police assisted in the location and arrest of the Seabrook, NH contractor accused of taking money for work not done.

Marblehead First Responders Aid In Hurricane Ian Florida Relief

Marblehead Fire Department Lt. Liam Gilliland and a Marblehead 911 emergency dispatcher are in Florida as part of MEMA's Task Force One.

Marblehead Municipal Building Reopens After Weekend Break-In

Police said a Marblehead man wanted on an outstanding warrant was charged after damaged was found throughout the Mary Alley building.

Marblehead Man Charged In Salem Dunkin' Gunpoint Carjacking, Robbery

Salem police said the Marblehead man and a Salem man conspired in a joint venture to rob a Dunkin' manager by gunpoint and leave her bound.

Crews Work To Repair Marblehead Gas Leak

Marblehead police said National Grid crews were working on the gas leak in the area of Maverick Street late Wednesday morning.

Marblehead To Swear In New Firefighters On Monday

The public is invited to the swearing-in ceremony at Abbot Hall.

Fire Closes Marblehead Transfer Station Yard Waste Area For Tuesday

Crews from Marblehead and Peabody on Monday afternoon battled a blaze at the transfer station on Woodfin Terrace.

Marblehead Police To Host Next Citizen Academy

The Council on Aging will sponsor the next academy that begins on Sept. 9 and runs through Nov. 4.

Emergency Services Training Set For Marblehead's Coffin School

Police said the training will take place next week.

Marblehead Police Warn Residents Of Fund-Raising Scam

Police remind residents they do not use outside sources to solicit funds for department events and causes.

Marblehead Police Autism Patch Sales To Benefit Flutie Foundation

Marblehead police will be selling the patches at the police station while supplies last.

Marblehead Police To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers

Police said they will use a state grant to increase patrols and enforcement efforts in April.

James Galante Memorial Fund To Honor Marblehead Student-Athlete

The Memorial Fund was organized for the Marblehead High senior who was killed in a car crash late last week.

Marblehead Police Officers Get Big Lift From Rotary Donations

A Rotary Foundation donation will go toward equipment for a new fitness room at the Marblehead Police Department.

Marblehead Welcomes 3 Graduating Firefighters

Three firefighters from Marblehead were among the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy class that graduated in Springfield last week.

Marblehead Blizzard Parking Restrictions Extended On Some Streets

While the town-wide parking ban has expired, snow removal will continue on Pleasant Street and Washington Street Monday night into Tuesday.

More Marblehead Mailbox Thefts Suspected: Police

For the third time in a month, Marblehead police are reporting possible thefts of personal checks from town mailboxes.

Gas Leak Forces Marblehead Elementary School Evacuation: Patch PM

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Marblehead School To Reopen Tuesday After Gas Leak Evacuation

Marblehead police said there was a Freon leak at the Brown Elementary School on Baldwin Street Monday afternoon.

Second Marblehead Attempted Mailbox Theft Within One Week

Police said a man was seen trying to steal items from the mailbox in front of the U.S. Post Office on Smith Street early Monday morning.

Marblehead Stolen Mail Included Real Estate Tax, Utility Payments

Police are advising residents who placed payments in the Widger Road mailbox to cancel those checks and monitor accounts.

Marblehead Police Chief Offers Tips To Thwart Porch Pirates

Chief Dennis King advises residents to track packages, set up cameras or arrange to have packages delivered when people will be home.

Marblehead's Kate Cook Named First Assistant Attorney General

Attorney General Maura Healey said Cook will be responsible for helping manage the AG's Office's legal work.

Marblehead Racist Graffiti Spray-Painted At Transfer Station

Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King said the racist and antisemitic graffiti was discovered on Saturday and is believed to have been recent.

Here's Your Chance To Get An Insider's Look At Marblehead Police

The Citizens Academy includes tours, discussions and instruction on how police work is done.