Marblehead Fire Crews Knock Down Car Fire; Cat Rescued

Marblehead fire said the two-alarm fire was inside a garage at a home on Kimball Street.

New Rash Of Marblehead Overnight Car Break-Ins

Marblehead police said there were several break-ins along the Humphrey Street and Tedesco Street corridors Sunday and Monday nights.

Marblehead Police Take-Back Drug Day Efforts

Residents can drop off expired and unused medications at the Marblehead Police Department.

Marblehead Police Hire 2 New Officers

Both new Marblehead police officers were members of the 2016 Marblehead High School graduating class.

Marblehead Attic Fire On Ocean Avenue

Crews battled a three-alarm fire in the attic of a house Wednesday, according to several emergency services reports.

Marblehead Man Injured In 20-Foot Fall From Ladder: Fire

Marblehead fire said the man was taken to a Boston hospital via Medflight.

Marblehead Police To Use $35K Grant On Added Patrols, Radar Guns

The National Highway Safety Grant Administration funds will also go toward pedestrian and bike safety education.

North Shore Car Break-Ins 'Code RED': Marblehead Police

Police said vehicle break-ins occurred throughout the North Shore and "other parts of Marblehead could be targeted in the future."

Marblehead Rash Of Car Break-Ins Hits At Least 15: Police

Marblehead police said the break-ins appeared to happen Monday night into Tuesday morning and resulted in stolen money and credit cards.

Marblehead To Host Sept. 11 Anniversary Service At Memorial Park

Marblehead police and fire are hosting the event on the 20th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93.

Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King Officially Sworn In To Office

The former Salem captain and acting chief took the oath of office at an Abbot Hall ceremony on Friday.

Marblehead Hockey Coach Sentenced On Child Sex Charges: Patch PM

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Former Marblehead Hockey Coach Sentenced In Child Sex Assaults

Christopher Prew was sentenced to 13 to 15 years in prison, plus 10 years probation, after pleading guilty in Salem Court on Monday.

Marblehead Police Swastika Probe Finds Policy Violations

The report said while the accused officer did not receive preferential treatment, those who knew of the incident should have reported it.

4-Year-Old Child Seriously Injured After Fall In Marblehead

Police are investigating after the child fell from a second-floor window Friday night.

Man Rescued From Steep Castle Rock Fall In Marblehead

Marblehead fire said the man sustained injuries when he fell 16 feet down a crevice and had to be rescued using harnesses and a basket.

Bacteria Levels Keep Marblehead Beach Closed For Swimming 2 Weeks

Grace Oliver's Beach in Marblehead was closed because of high enterococci levels.

Marblehead Beach Remains Closed To Swimming

Grace Oliver Beach remained closed to swimming on Thursday after its bacteria mean levels over the past two weeks remained high.

Marblehead Police: Possible Shots Fired Early Tuesday Morning

Police said they have evidence that gunshots were fired in the area of Willow Road and Village Street about 3:30 a.m.

Marblehead's Jim Laramie Named A State Crossing Guard Of The Year

Laramie was named an honorable mention as part of the Safe Routes to School program.

Salem Capt. Dennis King Named New Marblehead Police Chief

The Marblehead Board of Selectmen appointed the former Salem acting chief pending medical clearance and contract agreement.

Marblehead Narrows Police Chief Field To 3 Finalists

Boston Housing Authority Chief Shumeane Benford, former Salem Acting Chief Dennis King and Peabody Captain Scott Richards are the finalists.

Marblehead Firefighters Make Way For Ducklings

The ducklings were saved from a storm drain on Mother's Day.

Marblehead Hit With 3 'Hateful And Vulgar' Graffiti Messages

Police said vulgar, racist or anti-Semitic graffiti was found spray-painted in three public places last weekend.

Marblehead Home Subject Of 'Rent' Scam On Craigslist

Police advised residents to be on the lookout for scams after a home in town was advertised as being for "rent" without owners knowing it.

Emergency Harbor Response Drill Planned For Thursday

Marblehead and Swampscott fire and the towns' harbormasters will participate in an oil spill response drill planned for Thursday morning.

Community Policing, Equity Priorities For Next Marblehead Chief

Marblehead residents weighed in on what they hope for out of the town's next police chief at a public forum.

Marblehead Police Chief Search Virtual Public Forum Tuesday Night

The Police Chief Steering Committee will hold the forum to discuss the search and results from a recent survey on Tuesday night.

Marblehead Wants Feedback On Next Police Chief Search

As the town ramps up its search for a new police chief, it is looking for residents to provide input via a survey and public forum.

Marblehead Ramps Up Police Chief Search Process

The town is looking for the successor to Chief Robert Picariello, who announced his retirement in September.

Marblehead Police Looking For Officer Candidates

A residential-preference community, Marblehead residents interested in joining the force can sign up for the state exam on June 12.

Marblehead Seniors Warned Of Increased Scam Attempts

Police said there has been an uptick in the popular "grandparent" scam in the area of late.

Marblehead Police Warn Residents About Fake IRS Scams

Common scams include unsolicited calls demanding payment for a past due amount and those requesting payment to receive a stimulus check.

Marblehead Police Warn Of Vaccine Scam Targeting Seniors

Marblehead police are warning residents not to give any financial information to solicitors claiming they can "register" you for a vaccine.

Marblehead 11-Year-Old Boy Approached In Stramski Park: Police

Marblehead police are seeking to identify the driver who approached a boy in the park Thursday afternoon.

Marblehead Police Mourn Death Of Retired Officer

Police said lifelong Marblehead resident Kenneth "Marshall" Young, who retired in 1998 after 32 years with MPD, died Tuesday. He was 86.

Marblehead Fire Battles Overnight Blaze On Johns Road

The Marblehead Fire Department said Group 2 quickly extinguished the fire between the basement and first floor.

Marblehead Police Warn Residents Of Gun Permit Scam

Marblehead police advise residents not to click on any link in an unsolicited email.

Marblehead Officer Accused Of Carving Swastika Into Car Resigns

Marblehead Chief Robert Picariello: "There is no room for excuses of ignorance. The swastika is a symbol of hate and genocide."

Salem Pair Charged In Marblehead Car Break-In

Marblehead police are looking for additional victims who may have had their vehicles broken into on Thursday.