North Shore Fire Departments Share In $45K In Education Grants

Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem and Topsfield departments received funds for fire safety education for seniors and children.

Salem Police, Homeland Security Conduct Cocaine Sting

Police said federal authorities intercepted a package containing more than 450 grams believed to be cocaine on its way to a Salem business.

Salem Fisherman Rescued From North River: Reports

Multiple reports say the man got stuck in the muddy flats while fishing in the river.

Salem Police Give Glimpse Into Force With 'Citizens' Academy'

The 10-week course includes classes on patrols, firearms, search and seizure, crime scene investigation, use of force and more.

Urban Coyotes Running Wild On North Shore This Winter

Coyote sightings are up this year during the mating season with the recent cold weather but attacks on humans remain "exceedingly rare."

Salem Police Officer Facing Bank Fraud Charges

Salem police on Friday said Officer Iancy Gonzalez was charged with larceny over $1,200, forgery and uttering.

Salem State Police Officers Don Body Cameras

The school's police force became the second in the state's nine public university system to mandate body cameras for officers.

Salem Man Charged In Cash Register Theft From Restaurant

Salem police said Christopher Drew, 37, is accused of breaking into Passage to India on Washington Street twice in one night.

$10K Reward For Former North Shore Man Wanted For Child Rape: FBI

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Melchor Datu.

Salem Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Highland Avenue

Salem police said Friday morning that the 41-year-old woman struck near Walmart Thursday night did not survive.

Salem Fire Sends Dozens Out Into Cold December Night

The three-alarm blaze damaged an apartment building on Boston Street.

Salem Police Increase School Patrols Amid TikTok Violence Threat

Salem police said there is "no specific threat to Salem."

Salem Police Chief Warns Of Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths

Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller said overdose deaths are up 45 percent in 2021 with the growing presence of fentanyl a particular concern.

Salem Business Owners Found Dead On Colonial Road: Police

Salem police said foul play is not suspected in the deaths of the two business owners, who were found unresponsive Wednesday night.

Peabody Man Charged In Encore Shooting Arrested In Salem

State police said Steven Gonzalez, 33, was charged in the Dec. 1 parking garage shooting at the Encore Casino parking garage in Everett.

Salem Shooting Victim's Protective Order Not Supported In NH Law

A judicial review determined "intimate partner violence" and harassment did not meet the level of NH's "credible present threat" standard.

Rape Suspect Accused Of Beating Victim With Rock: Patch PM

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Man Charged In Salem Crash Found With Fentanyl In Cell: Police

Salem police said the man charged early Sunday morning was found with fentanyl "strewn across" the floor of his jail cell nine hours later.

Salem Shooting Victim Denied Restraining Order In NH: Reports

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu called the victim's injuries "an absolute tragedy" after she was shot in an apparent murder-suicide attempt.

NH Man Found Dead At Salem Double Shooting Identified

The Wilton, NH man was previously identified as the suspect in an apparent murder-suicide attempt involving a 33-year-old NH woman.

Suspect Dead In Salem Double Shooting On Technology Way

Essex County District Attorney Joseph Blodgett said the 55-year-old suspect is dead and a 33-year-old woman was flown to a Boston hospital.

Salem Police Chief Warns Residents Of Recent Telephone Scams

Chief Lucas Miller asked that any resident who has a question about a suspicious call, or falls victim of a scam, contact Salem police.

Salem Police Warn Residents Of Rising Vehicle Property Thefts

Salem police said 37 of the 83 thefts reported in 2021 have come in the past two months.

2 Charged After Man Brandished Gun At Salem Liquor Store

Salem police said two men were arrested at a traffic stop after one of them was accused of brandishing the gun on Derby Street.

Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence May Be Reinstated: Patch PM

Also: Marblehead three-alarm fire on Ocean Avenue | Salem coronavirus test sites extended | Voter registration deadline tonight | More.

Salem Halloween Patches Are Straight Fire

The Salem Fire Department is selling a limited amount of the Patches at the Lafayette Street Station on Saturdays and Sundays.

DEA Warns Of Spike In Deadly Pills On North Shore, MA: Patch PM

Also: Peabody store sells $1 million instant ticket | Salem test site expands hours | Boat protest at Gov. Baker's Swampscott house | More.

Salem Police Call Repeat Gunfire 'Highest Priority': Patch PM

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Repeat Salem Gunshot Reports 'Highest Priority': Police

Salem police said Sunday's confirmed bullets fired near a Lafayette Street parking lot were the third reported case of gunshots in a week.

Cars Shot At In Salem Near Lafayette Street Parking Lot: Police

Salem police found "numerous shell casings" and two apparent bullet-damaged vehicles after a report of gunshots early Wednesday morning.

Salem Police Union Reaches Body Camera Use Pact With City

Salem police officers will be required to wear the cameras once they are bought and officers are trained with them - likely early 2022.

Salem Municipal Phone Service Down Monday Morning

Several city departments have alternative numbers to reach them while service is being restored.

No Foul Play Indicated In Salem Death Near Train Station

Salem police said the man found dead Tuesday night apparently jumped from the fourth floor of the MBTA parking garage.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing From Salem Found In Marblehead

Salem police say the teen from Minnesota got lost while walking his dog Monday afternoon and was found safe following a late-night search.

13-Year-Old Boy Missing In Salem: Police

Salem police said the boy, who is not from this area, has not been seen since he left a Perkins Street home to walk a dog around 2 p.m.

Illegal North Shore Bike, Scooter Riders Challenge Police Policy

Salem police said 'brazen' riders this weekend taunted units whose department protocols prevent them from engaging in high-speed chases.

Peabody Men Involved In Salem Stabbing, Rollover Crash: Police

Police said one Peabody man was 'looking at his phone' at the time of an early morning crash, another was stabbed on Palmer Street.

New Salem Fire Chief To Be Sworn In At Public Ceremony July 19

Alan Dionne, who has been with the department for 28 years and has been serving as acting chief, was named full-time chief on May 27.

2 Men Charged In Salem White Supremacist Vandalism: Police

Salem police said the two men were caught in the act of "tagging" public property with racist graffiti on behalf of the "Patriot Front."

North Shore Fishermen Rescued From Burning Boat At Sea: Patch PM

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