No Swimming In Salem: High Bacteria Levels Close 2 Beaches

The Salem beaches were closed until further notice on Friday, according to the Salem Health Department.

Salem Man Charged In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: Essex DA

Ericson Almonte-Rojas, 30, is accused of supplying drugs that led to the death of a person in Salem earlier this month.

Salem Owner Of 'Creepy' Peabody Shop Charged In Body Parts Trafficking

The FBI searched Katrina Maclean's Mills 58 shop "Kat's Creepy Creations" and her Salem home in March.

Salem Man Killed In Rollover Truck Crash: Police

Salem police said they believe the pickup truck rolled over after hitting a guardrail and then a motorized scooter late Thursday night.

8 Salem Recruits Among Latest MA Firefighting Academy Graduates

Salem firefighters made up more than one-third of the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program Class #311.

Salem Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl At Family Dollar: Police

Salem police are seeking to hear from anyone who may have been a victim of a similar violation in the city.

Car Crashes Into Salem Pet Grooming Business

Although there is damage inside, the business will be approved to reopen once the city building inspector gives the OK.

North Shore Fires Ruled Arson: $5K Reward In 8 Lynn Woods Blazes

State and Lynn fire officials said the brush fires that sent smoke across the North Shore this week were intentionally set.

Salem, Lynn Brush Fires Spark As Danger Risk Remains High

As crews fought a stubborn dayslong blaze in Lynn Woods, Salem crews battled a blaze off Marlborough Road.

Florida Man Charged In Salem Toy Gun Shooting Out Car Window: Police

Salem police said Thursday's shooting is the second involving a toy "Orbeeze gun" in the city in the past month.

Salem Man Charged In Hoax AK-47 Rifle Report At Wendy's: Police

Police said the man is accused of making two false "swatting" gun reports in the city over two days.

Salem Coyote Talk Set After Reports Of Aggressive Behavior

North Shore problem animal control agent Dan Proulx will lead the discussion on how to coexist with coyotes while protecting pets.

Salem Winter Island Park Attack Suspect Charged: Police

Salem police said an 18-year-old city resident is accused of assault with intent to rape, assault and battery and witness intimidation.

Free Salem Smoke 'Sound The Alarm' Program: American Red Cross

The Red Cross will be installing smoke alarms for those in need as part of the "Sound the Alarm" program on May 6.

Salem Hate Crime Targets Victims Based On Sexual Orientation: Police

Police said the victims reported being harassed at the Wendy's on Lafayette Street before one was struck in the head with a projectile.

Salem Woman Dies After Pedestrian Strike On Jefferson Avenue

Salem police said the 41-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.

NH Fugitive From Justice Apprehended In Salem: Police

Salem police said Gianfranco Gonzalez had outstanding warrants on burglary, resisting arrest and criminal mischief charges.

Salem Hit With Second Water Main Break In 2 Days

After a break on Leavitt Street on Sunday, Salem Public Services said there was a break in the area of Glendale Street on Monday afternoon.

Salem Hospital Mourns Employee Killed In Lynn Hit-And-Run

Emira Barucija, who worked in hospital cleaning services, was struck and killed while walking to a bus stop in Lynn early Wednesday morning.

Salem Teen Missing For More Than A Week: Police

Salem police are asking for the public's help locating 14-year-old Jeremiah Ramos.

Pit Bull Puppies Abandoned At Multiple Salem Locations: Police

Salem police said at least five malnourished and possibly abused dogs were let loose in the city early Sunday morning.

A Look Behind The Badge: Salem Police To Host Citizens' Academy

The 10-week course will give students a chance to learn about the day-to-day duties of Salem police officers.

Salem's School Emergency Protocols Review Promptly Put To The Test

Two weeks after "hoax swatting" calls led to a lockdown of two Salem schools a bomb threat meant another evacuation on Thursday.

Danger Threat Cleared From Salem Satanic Temple Bomb Threat: Police

This was the second bomb threat at the Temple in the past two weeks.

Salem Man Sentenced For Role In 500K-Pill-Per-Year Fentanyl Ring

Ernest Johnson, 34, was sentenced to 90 months for his role in what the U.S. Attorney's Office called a 30-kilogram fentanyl pill operation.

Salem Evacuation As Bomb Threat Investigated At Satanic Temple

Salem police said the area of Bridge Street near the Temple was evacuated and the road was closed to traffic for about an hour on Tuesday.

2 Charged With Sabotaging Salem ATM: Police

Salem police said the ATM at the Marblehead Bank on Canal Street was targeted "several times" with a device designed to steal money.

Arctic Blast Warning: Salem To Open Warming Shelter, Homeless Concerns

Salem police are asking residents to alert them if they see someone in distress outside as wind chills near -30 degrees Friday and Saturday.

North Shore Police Condemn Memphis Officers In Beating That Killed Man

Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott police issued statements after video footage of the assault was released Friday night.

Person Killed In Salem Commuter Rail Strike

Salem police said the pedestrian was hit and killed shortly after 10 p.m. near the commuter rail station.

Salem Police To Increase Asian Business Patrols After Mass Shooting

Salem police said the added visibility is in response to the California dance hall attacks that killed 11 people at Lunar New Year events.

Salem Man Charged With Drug Trafficking, Resisting Arrest: Police

Salem police said Lopez Ortega, 21, tossed bags of crack cocaine and fentanyl as he tried to flee from an officer near Lafayette Street.

2 Salem Men Charged In Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl Bust: Police

Salem police said more than 45 grams of fentanyl and more than 18 grams of crack cocaine were seized from a Salem Street apartment.

Salem Police Issue Latest 'Grandparent Scam' Warning To Seniors

Salem joins Marblehead and other North Shore departments asking residents to help protect seniors from this scam rapidly on the rise.

Salem Man Charged With Enticing A Child Using Obscene Materials

The 28-year-old man was caught in a Salem police detective online sting operation and investigation.

Salem Wharf Street Fire Reaches 2 Alarms: Reports

The fire ignited in frigid conditions on the block of 67-69 Wharf Street early Tuesday afternoon.

Drugs Packaged As Candy: Salem Man Charged With Illegal Sales

Salem police said "significant" amounts of marijuana, THC products, psychedelic mushrooms, and drug paraphernalia were seized in the bust.

Beverly Woman Killed In Salem Pedestrian Strike

Salem police said Karen Raffa, 69, of Beverly died from injuries suffered when she was hit by an 87-year-old Peabody woman on Friday.

Former Salem Elementary School Gym Teacher Faces New Charges

The former Saltonstall School teacher from North Andover faces charges in addition to the 32 counts of assaulting young girls filed in June.

Abandoned Salem Dog Trained For Adoption; Owner Cited For Cruelty

The German Shepherd was found abandoned at a Salem dog park last month.