Medford Looks At Fire HQ In Latest Round Of Facility Upgrades

The city will soon begin its first design feasibility study in nearly a decade for a new or renovated fire headquarters

Medford Man Killed In Mass Pike Crash ID'd

The 21-year-old died after his motorcycle struck a wall in Boston Tuesday.

Accused Gang Member From Medford Charged In Drug Plot: Feds

Christopher Phann, 29, is one of 15 suspected members of One Family Clique charged in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.

Medford Swears In 2 New Police Officers, 1 Student Officer

"I'm so happy to have them as part of our department and know they will make the city proud!" Mayor Lungo-Koehn said.

Medford Fire Department To Remember Late Firefighters

The department will hold its annual memorial to all active and retired firefighters who have died over the past year on June 13.

Medford Man Charged In Exchange Avenue Shooting

Steeve Paul, 20, is accused of shooting a man who was driving away from the South Medford Housing Development May 10.

Medford Warned Of New Spin On 'Grandparent Scam'

Scammers have gotten more relentless and will sometimes push for in-person pickup when it comes to getting residents' money, police say.

Man Shot In His Car In Medford

Police said the 22-year-old was shot twice in the torso while driving down Exchange Avenue Monday evening.

Medford Firefighters Battle Early Morning Garage Fire

Firefighters Local 1032 said there were no injuries and they were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby homes on Sherwood Road.

Medford Takes Steps To Diversify Police Force

The police department is seeking approval from the state to prioritize hiring bilingual officers in three different languages.

Medford PD, Middlesex Sheriff Train For Mental Health Response

Eighty officers trained for scenarios where mental health was a primary factor, including an active shooter and traffic stops.

Longtime Medford Police Officer Richard Lebert Retires

Lebert, an "asset to the traffic and motorcycle units," worked for the department for nearly 40 years.

Medford Emergency Crews Respond To Car Crash On Somerville Line

Medford emergency crews responded to a car crash Friday afternoon on Medford Street along the Somerville line.

National Drug Take Back Day 2021: Locations In Medford

Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.

2 Charged In Medford Man's Murder

Richard Ghiozzi, 33, was fatally stabbed in Boston Jan. 4.

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Medford Begins Fire Station Upgrades, Examines Long-Term Needs

A Task Force convened last fall proposed studying the renovation or rebuilding of the Medford Fire Department's headquarters.

Application Process Opens For Medford Police Officers

Interested in serving your community as a police officer? Here's how to apply for the exam.

Civilian Review Board Supported In Medford, Somerville: Survey

A Tufts survey found 500 respondents in Medford and 600 in Somerville are "somewhat satisfied" with policing in their communities.

Fire Pits Illegal In Medford, FD Says After Complaint

The firefighters' union reminded residents fire pits are prohibited in the city after someone mentioned three being used nearby.

SWAT, Medford Police Resolve Mental Health Crisis

Police conducted a wellbeing check near Victory Park Monday after receiving reports a person harmed himself with a gun.

Ex-Instacart Worker Threatened Medford Wegmans Employees: Police

Douglas Goncalves, 30, threatened to shoot several supermarket employees, who he blamed for his firing from Instacart, police said.

Residents Displaced By Weekend Fire In Medford

The fire department said the fire escaped the chimney and spread through the walls of the home.

Medford Cocaine Trafficker Gets Year In Prison

Droel Jared Encarnacion, 28, was convicted of shipping more than 400 grams of cocaine to his mother's Medford home.

Missing Medford Woman Found Safe

Denise Fino, 60, was reported missing after she walked away from a medical facility Thursday night, police said.

2 Retired Medford Firefighters Pass Away

Capt. David Garland and Lt. James Morse passed away over the holidays, the firefighters' union said Tuesday.

Overnight Fire Breaks Out At Medford Home

Firefighters battled flames on Burget Avenue early Tuesday.

‘Christmas Morning Tragedy Averted’: State Police Stop Wrong-Way Driver On I-93

Troopers paralleled the car on the other side of the highway and were eventually able to put down stop sticks in the Medford area.

1 Injured After Awning Collapses In Medford

The fire department said a group of good Samaritans helped first responders lift the awning off the woman, who was hospitalized.

Medford Postpones Police Station Ceremony Amid COVID Spike

Officials decided not to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday at the new 35,000-square-foot police station due to rising COVID numbers.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Updated COVID-19 Response

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New Medford Police Station To Be Unveiled To Public

The city will hold a grand opening ceremony, including a virtual tour of the new Main Street headquarters, on Dec. 8.

Medford Man Found With Ammo Faces Federal Charge: U.S. Attorney

Kyle Evans, 34, is prohibited from having firearms or ammunition due to a prior conviction, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

Medford Man Charged With Drunken Driving In Somerville

Alan Kelly, 44, was arrested after driving into two parked cars on Springfield Street, police said.

Child Rapist Wayne Chapman Now Living In Medford

Chapman, convicted of luring two boys into the woods and sexually assaulting them, was released in 2019 after 40 years behind bars.

Medford Police Moving To New Station

The new 35,000-square-foot building neighbors the old police station.

Medford Cops Honored For Helping Deliver Baby

Riley Gao arrived in "grand fashion" Oct. 8, thanks to the help of Officers Dean Bruno, Matthew Nestor and Benjamin Franzese.

How Payroll Scandal Could Impact Medford Officers' Trust In Court

Former U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz conducted an independent review of what 27 officers' placement on the Brady List could mean for the MPD.

Medford HRC Backs Civilian Involvement In Police Surveillance

The nationwide effort aims to give communities input in how surveillance technology is implemented at a local level.

Man Trafficked Cocaine Through His Mom's House: Patch PM

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