Peabody Police To Host 20th Citizens Academy

The two-month, weekly session is set to begin on Oct. 15 and include interactive firearms training and both a K9 and drone demonstration.

Logan Airport Worker Susan Taraskiewicz​ Was Murdered 33 Years Ago. There's Still A $250,000 Reward In The Case.

Thirty-three years have now passed since the murder of Susan Taraskiewicz in Massachusetts and there's still a $250,000 reward in the case.

Stormy Weekend Postpones North Shore Festivals, Events To Rain Dates

Peabody's International Festival, Beverly's Harbor Fest and Swamptober Fest are all moved to this coming weekend.

4K Fentanyl Pills Seized In Peabody Drug Bust: Police

A Peabody man was due in court to face drug charges late last week.

Peabody Missing 8-Year-Old Girl Found Safe: Police

Police on Wednesday were seeking the public's help locating the girl last seen on Main Street.

Peabody Roof Opened As House Fire Hits Second Alarm: Reports

Fire crews opened the roof as they battled the blaze on Carlton Street.

North Shore Skeletal Remains ID'd 33 Years Later As Local Teen

Anthony Angelli Rea was reported missing from the Harbor School in Newbury in August 1988.

Peabody Police K9 Ozzy Assists Chelsea Cocaine Trafficking Bust

Peabody Police Officer Joe Coup and Ozzy helped conduct an apartment search that discovered suspected crack cocaine and powder cocaine.

Bags Of Pills, Drugs, Cash Seized In Peabody Bust

Peabody police said two Central Street residents are facing several drug-related charges.

Paint Poured On $500K Peabody Tesla Cars, Saugus Man Charged

Peabody police said the Saugus man is accused of 11 counts of defacing property to vehicles with a combined value of more than $500,000.

'We Were A Leader In This': Peabody To Enact School Bus Camera System

Peabody City Council approves new option to cite drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses on camera evidence.

3-Alarm Peabody Fire Spreads To 2 Buildings, Leaves 7 Displaced

The fire engulfed multi-family homes on Aborn Street and Pierpont Street early Tuesday afternoon.

Peabody Police To Host Citizens Academy Starting In April

Classes will be held each Wednesday from 6 -9 p.m. through June 11.

Peabody Man, 2 Other 'Gangster Disciples' Charged With Extortion

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the gang members are accused of threatening and extorting victims to give them money while in prison.

Introducing Max: Peabody's New Police Comfort Dog

Max joins Ella, his sister, as members of the Peabody community policing force.

Peabody Police Awarded State Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Grant

The program aims to assist law enforcement in coping with job-related stress and preventing suicide through trained peer support networks.

Peabody Weekend House Fire Causes 'Significant Damage'

The Peabody Fire Department said there were no injuries from a fire that started in the basement of a home on Ellsworth Road.

North Shore Restaurant Owner Sentenced In $2M In Wage, Tax Fraud

John Drivas, of Hampton, NH, pleaded guilty to keeping sales tax and paying employees "under the table" in Salem, Peabody and Seabrook, NH.

Peabody School Cromebook Fire Spurs Evacuation At Higgins

Superintendent Josh Vadala told Patch students were back in the building in about 10 minutes after crews responded.

Peabody Main Street Closed As Crews Battle Fire At Pizza Shop: Police

Multiple emergency services reports said crews were responding to a fire at 41 Main Street early Friday afternoon.

Peabody Apartment Fire Rages On Main Street Overnight

Forty residents, and their pets, were all accounted for as of Thursday morning.

Peabody Municipal Light Warns Of Power-Shutoff Threat Scam

The utility said a customer was told she needed to pay $300 to avoid having her lights shut off for payment delinquency.

Man Killed In Peabody Mobile Home Fire Early Saturday Morning

The State Fire Marshal's Office said a 72-year-old man was found dead after crews doused a fire off Newbury Street.

Peabody Police To Host Next Citizen's Academy Starting In October

The classes on several aspects of municipal police work will run on Wednesdays from October through December.

Peabody Man, 5 Lynn Men Indicted In Drive-By Lynn Shooting Deaths

The six men were each charged with two counts of murder in the Sept. 23 shooting death of two men and injury of five others.

Peabody Police Seek Residents' Help In Recent Vandalism Spree

Police said a group of young people is believed to have caused damage to front doors in the Catherine Drive area early on July 19.

Peabody Man, 4 Lynn Males, To Be Arraigned In Lynn Drive-By Shooting

Justin Alba, 25, of Peabody, was set to be arraigned on Thursday in Lynn District Court as he and five others face murder charges.

Peabody Police Dog Ozzy Awarded 'HealthCare For K9 Heroes' Grant

Vested Interest K9's grant helps cover veterinary care premiums for police dogs across the country.

Peabody Man Charged In Lynn Shooting That Killed 2, Injured 5

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said six men were charged in the September 2023 drive-by shooting in Lynn.

Peabody Trucking Company Yard Fire Reaches 2 Alarms

The Tuesday night fire at Gurrisi Trucking on Corwin Street occurred around the time of a lightning storm in the area.

Peabody Breaks Ground On $70 Million Public Safety Building

The new EMS, police and fire headquarters will be located next to Higgins Middle School.

2 Charged In Peabody, Salem Fentanyl Distribution Drug Bust: Police

Peabody police said a Lynn man and Peabody man were charged in a joint investigation involving the Salem and Peabody departments.

Peabody Police Warn Of Rash Of Car Break-Ins

Police said Monday morning there has been a "noticeable increase" in thefts of late.

Peabody Man Facing Cocaine, Animal Cruelty Charges

Peabody police said charges against the Goodale Street resident came through collaboration with Lynnfield and Revere Animal Control.

North Shore Legislators Target Human Trafficking In Hotels

State Rep. Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) and State Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) presented on legislation requiring training to spot possible cases.

Peabody Shooting: 2 Juveniles Charged With Assault To Murder

The shooting happened on Littles Lane on May 21.

Peabody School Bus Stop Safety Data Shows Rampant Driver Violations

The pilot program data revealed that 3,412 vehicles failed to stop for 10 buses picking up or dropping over students over nine months.

Peabody Emergency Response 'Mock Car Crash' Planned For Thursday

Police are advising residents and those in the area of Bishop Fenwick to expect emergency vehicles and loud noises during the exercise.

Peabody Police, Social Services Drug Takeback Day Set for April

The Peabody Police Department will accept unused and expired medications along with pet medications in the station lobby on April 27.

Peabody Police Annumunition, Fireworks Stash Goes Out With A Bang

Peabody police on Wednesday afternoon detonated a collection of explosives in the Farm Avenue area.