Man Accused In 1988 Killing Of 11-Year-Old Girl Indicted For Murder

An Essex County Grand Jury indicted 74-year-old Marvin McClendon Wednesday on first-degree murder charges in the death of Melissa Tremblay.

Accused Salem Satanic Temple Arsonist Arraigned

Daniel Lucey, 42, was charged with arson and civil rights violations following Friday's fire at the Bridge Street temple.

3 Salem Juveniles Charged In School Violence Threats

Police said the juveniles threatened a shooting at Collins Middle School amid a day of prank 9-1-1 calls from a deactivated cell phone.

Arrest Made In Salem Satanic Temple Arson: Police

Salem police said Daniel Damian Lucey admitted to traveling to Salem from Chelsea Friday night to commit a "hate crime."

Salem Police Add Patrols After Collins Middle School Shooting Threat

Police said the "not credible" threat was among several false reports of shots fired made via anonymous 911 calls Friday morning.

Salem Police To 'Vigorously' Pursue Spiked-Drink Perpetrators

Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller reiterated Thursday that spiking a drink is a felony assault and will be investigated and prosecuted.

Nahant Drowning Victim Identified: Essex DA's Office

The 22-year-old woman was found unresponsive at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Salem's 'Bewitched' Statue Cleans Up Well After Vandalism

The iconic Elizabeth Montgomery statue is looking like her old self Tuesday after being hit with red spray paint on Monday.

Truck Slams Into Salem House Early Monday Morning

The truck crashed into a home on Jefferson Avenue shortly past midnight Sunday night.

Cigarette Likely Caused Salem's Massive Hancock Street Fire

An investigation determined that a carelessly discarded cigarette probably ignited a foam mattress and led to the five-alarm fire on May 9.

Salem Police Issue 'Drink-Spiking' Warning To Bar Patrons

Police said that while there have not been any recent reports in the city, patrons should use caution and report any suspicious incidents.

Security Cameras Coming To Salem Schools This Summer

Superintendent Steve Zrike said the cameras are part of security upgrades at the high school and middle schools.

Salem Increases Police Presence At Schools After Texas Shooting

Salem officials react to the Uvalde school shooting on Tuesday that killed at least 19 students and two teachers.

Salem Fire Crews Battle Norman Street Blaze Tuesday Afternoon

Multiple reports said the fire broke out in a three-story residential and commercial structure near downtown.

Salem Police Seize Scooter As Part Of North Shore Safety Crackdown

Police said they arrested the 18-year-old driver as part of their efforts to curtail dangerous and erratic driving on the North Shore.

Salem Police Warn Residents Of Department Fundraising Scam

Police remind residents that they do not solicit donations through the mail, email or phone calls for personnel or operations.

Salem Police Dedicate Fallen Officers Memorial

The Memorial honors the seven Salem police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

No Bail For Marvin McClendon, Man Accused Of Killing Of 11-Year-Old

The former corrections officer will be held without bail in connection to the 1988 killing of Melissa Ann Tremblay in Lawrence.

Tax Fraud, COVID-19 Schemes Land Salem Man In Prison

The DOJ says Fernandez used his tax preparation business to commit some 40 instances of fraud and requested more than $620,000 in refunds.

Salem Firefighters Battling At Least Two House Fires

City officials asked the public to stay away from the Hancock Street area, while Salem fire crews try to extinguish the flames.

Woman Struck And Killed By MBTA Commuter Rail Train In Salem

Police say the woman had been trespassing on the tracks when she was hit.

Guns, Fentanyl, Pit Bull Named 'Kilo' Seized In Salem, Lynn Drug Busts

State police said two handguns, ammunition, pressed fentanyl and a "friendly" pit bull named Kilo were taken from two apartments.

Marblehead 91-Year-Old Driver, Passenger, Killed In Salem Crash

Salem police said James Newhall, 91, and Margaret Newhall, 55, were killed in the wrong-way crash on Highland Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Salem Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On Highland Avenue

Multiple reports said two people - a wrong-way driver and his passenger - were killed in the multi-vehicle crash shortly after 4 p.m.

Salem Man Falls To His Death On Pope Street

Police said the 22-year-old was found at the base of construction scaffolding on Pope Street Monday morning. No foul play is suspected.

North Shore Police Warn Bikers Of Erratic Riding Dangers, Consequences

Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott police issued the warning to bicycle, dirt bike and motorcycle riders.

Salem Police Drug Take-Back Event Set For Saturday

Police invite residents to drop off old and expired medications and narcotics for proper disposal.

'We Have Never Stopped Thinking Of Missy': Cold Case Victim's Family

Surviving family members of the 11-year-old Salem, NH girl found stabbed to death in Lawrence in 1988 are thankful for this week's arrest.

Accused 1988 Child Killer Will Return To MA To Face Murder Charge

Marvin McClendon waived rendition in Alabama where he was arrested this week and charged with the killing of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay.

Salem Restaurant Security Guard Charged In Theft: Police

Salem police said an employee of Koto Restaurant was charged after the owner found money was stolen from a locked closet.

Former MA Corrections Officer Charged In NH Girl's 1988 Killing

District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said the 74-year-old suspect charged in the killing of Melissa Ann Tremblay was living in Alabama.

Two Juveniles Charged In Salem Gunpoint Robbery Of Teen

Salem police said the teen was robbed at gunpoint with the suspects later found with a BB gun in Lynn and arrested.

Salem Man Found Shot Behind Lynn English High School Dies

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said the 20-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds early Sunday morning.

Salem Man Charged In Stolen Mail Attempt: Police

Police said Wensly Plaisir, 22, is accused of "fishing" for mail in the School and Tremont corner U.S. mailbox early Tuesday morning.

Salem Mourns Loss Of Retired Police K9 Turbo

The male German Shepard was a member of the department for eight years from 2012 until his retirement in 2020.

Salem Police Chief Sends Out Cat Call For April Fools' Day

Chief Lucas Miller joked that the department is setting up a "Feline Division" to better serve the city's pet population.

Salem Awarded $1.3 Million As Part Of State Opioid Lawsuit

The city will receive annual payments ranging from $60,000 to$150,000 each year through 2038.

Meet Derby!: Salem Police's New Community Resource Dog

The eight-week-old Golden Retriever will serve as a comfort therapy dog mediating crisis and traumatic situations throughout the city.

Salem Police Up For State Re-Accreditation In April

A team from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission will begin the assessment process on April 5.

Salem Chief Issues Alert After 3 Pedestrian Strikes In 2 Days

Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller said all three strikes happened at intersections at night.