Crypto Scams Cost Essex County Residents $11M In 2025 As Kiosk Ban Efforts Expand

Essex County DA Paul Tucker warned residents against the scams, urging those witnessing a potential scam to act.

Salem Halloween Parking Garage Attack Suspect Sought: Police

Salem police said the attack happened shortly after midnight on Halloween in the Museum Place Garage.

Salem Launches Felt Street Fire Victim Relief Fund

The fire occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday.

Danvers Former Salem Court Assistant Clerk Magistrate Accused Of Stealing Bail Funds

The former assistant clerk magistrate is accused of embezzling $71K in bond money and forging documents to conceal the crimes.

$20K In Drugs, Loaded Glock, Ammunition Seized In Salem Drug Bust

Salem police said two men face drug trafficking and firearms charges following the Broadway bust.

'Stupid,' 'Potentially Dangerous': Salem Police Warn Of TikTok AI 'Homeless Man' Prank

Police said prank victims calling 9-1-1 drain department resources while necessitating a response that could cause collateral damage.

'Calculated And Cruel': Salem Man Sentenced For Brutally Beating Witness In Front Of Toddler

Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan called the attack "calculated and cruel – executed in front of his toddler daughter in their own home."

Peabody Man Accused Of Peddling Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl To Salem Homeless Community

Salem police said Raymond Garland, 54, is facing drug trafficking charges after being accused of preying on the city's unhoused population.

Salem State Bomb Squad Response After Construction Site Discovery

A university spokesperson said an undetonated blasting cap was found at a construction site on campus on Thursday.

Peabody, Salem Men Charged In Cocaine Bust: Police

Salem police said 60 grams of cocaine and $17,000 were seized from a Ward Street apartment.

Fentanyl, Meth Pills, Stun Gun Seized In Salem Drug Bust: Police

Salem police said the approximately 47 grams of pills were disguised as being Adderall and Percocet.

Fall From Roof Kills North Shore Construction Worker: Police

Salem police said the 34-year-old man was found dead after the apparent fall early Friday afternoon.

These 7 MA Suburbs Among Safest In U.S. In New Ranking

Find out which communities made the list, according to the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmap.

Letter To Patch: Salem Police 'Alternative Pathway' For Hiring Officers

Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller submitted this Letter to Patch.

8 Million Fentanyl, Meth-Laced Doses, Guns Seized On North Shore: Lynn Man Sentenced

The estimated $7 million worth of pills and powder, along with guns and pill presses, were seized during raids in November 2023.

NY Man Pleads Guilty To Raping Salem Teen, Sentenced To 4 Years Prison

Anthony Bowden, 34, of Albany, New York, was accused of raping the 16-year-old girl as she slept last April.

Salem Fatal Shooting Call Draws Large Police Response, Proves False

Salem police said Saturday's response in the area of Tremont Street and School Street was because of a "swatting" call.

Salem Shooting Spree Suspects Arraigned On Armed Assault To Murder Charges

The three men pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with the shooting spree that police said included 66 shots fired in April.

Gun Seized, 3 Salem Officers Injured In Street Fight With 50+ Involved: Police

Salem police said they were called to Harbor Street for a "large fight in progress" early on Saturday morning.

Salem 11-Year-Old Missing Girl Found Safe: Police

Salem and Lynn police sought the public's help in finding the girl who was last seen at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Salem Satanic Temple Bomber Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

The Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to setting off a pipe bomb at the Temple's entrance in April 2024.

Salem Man Pleads Not Guilty On Murder Charges In 2 April Deaths

Jay Blodget, 30, is facing murder charges in the deaths of an Oregon man and Arizona man whose bodies were found in the woods in April.

3 Charged In Salem Shooting, Glass Bottle Assault On Pope Street

Salem police said men from Lynn, Woburn and Saugus are facing gun and assault charges.

Salem Victim Found Injured, Gun Recovered After 'Shots Fired'

Salem police said they responded to reports of shots fired Friday night near Pope Street.

Oregon Man Identified As Second Salem Murder Victim

The Essex County District Attorney's Office identified the second murder victim whose body was found in the woods near the Salem Walmart.

Arizona Man Identified As Salem Murder Victim

A 41-year-old Arizona man was one of the two victims found in the woods near the Salem Walmart last week.

'Unacceptable': Salem Mayor Responds To Shooting Spree, Double Murder

Salem police said the 30-year-old was charged with murder after the two bodies were found in the woods near the Walmart on Wednesday.

VA Bedford Physician Charged With Child Pornography Possession: DOJ

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the physician is accused of having "tens of thousands of pornography files," including those of young girls.

66 Shots Fired In Salem: 3 MA Men Face Attempted Murder Charges

Salem police said three were charged following a hail of gunfire on Albion Street early last week.

'Gunplay On The Streets Of Salem': Multiple Shots Fired Monday Morning

Salem police asked visitors to stay away from Albion Street after "a significant number of shots" were reported on Monday.

Salem Police K9 Liberty Aids Chelsea Cocaine, Fentanyl Bust

The narcotics detection dog provided assistance in the seizure of more than 1,100 grams of fentanyl and 63 grams of cocaine.

Salem Satanic Temple Pipe Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty In Attack: DOJ

Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, of Perkins, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty in the April 2024 bombing attempt that damaged the outside of the temple.

Essex County Homeowners Warned Of Deed Solicitation Scam

Southern Essex Register of Deeds Eileen Duff is urging residents not to pay for a copy of a deed from a third party because they are free.

Salem Stolen Car Chase Ends In Rollover Crash, 3 Teens Charged: Police

Salem police said three juveniles are facing charges after the crash that shut down Washington Street on Monday night.

Dozen Charged In Salem Drug Bust Of Those Preying On City's Homeless

Salem police said the arrests targeted those accused of supplying cocaine and fentanyl to unhoused people near Margin and Canal streets.

Gas Stove Caused Massive North Shore Fire That Destroyed Church, House

The State Fire Marshal said the five-alarm Lynn fire was ruled accidental on Monday with the stove malfunction the likely cause.

'Reign Of Terror': Violent North Shore Gang Dealt 'Significant Blow'

U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said the Trinitarios gang was responsible for "years of bloodshed, drug trafficking and lawlessness."

Salem Police Charge 2 Men With Felony Contractor Fraud

Police said the Waltham man and Wellesley man accepted down payments for home improvement work and never returned to finish the jobs.

MBTA Police Seek 2 Men In Salem Stolen Car Investigation

MBTA police said the vehicle was stolen from the Salem Commuter Rail station on Jan. 13 at around 7 p.m.

Salem 1 Kilogram Cocaine Bust: City Man Charged With Drug Trafficking

Salem police said the bust was the result of a month-long investigation into drug activity on Pope Street.