Swampscott Firefighters Respond to 5-Alarm Lynnfield Brush Fire

The fire burned more than 50 acres Wednesday afternoon.

'Irate' Customer Flings Bottle of Wine; Rollover Crash Leads to Arrest

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Habitual Traffic Offender Arrested for Operating on Suspended License

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Van Drives Unresponsive Woman to Police Station, But She Was 'Just Sleeping'

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Possible Breaking and Entering In Progress Reported

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Caller Says Crossing Guard Threw 'Something' at Passing Vehicle

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Possible Gunshot or Transformer Exploding Reported in Elmwood Area

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Suspicious Man Reportedly Checking Bike Locks at Train Depot

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

'Credible Threat' Warning Issued that Gangs Might Target Police

The threat comes after violent protests in Baltimore following the death of a 25-year-old man who died while in police custody.

Motor Vehicle Stops Lead to Drug Charges, Warrant Arrests

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Motor Vehicle Break-In; Suspicious Person; 'Concerning' Comments

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Swampscott Police Arrest a Florida Man Accused of Using Stolen Credit Cards to Purchase Gift Cards at Walgreens

Police responded to the Walgreen’s on Paradise Road Swampscott after the manager reported the incident.

Essex County DA Suspends Use of Breathalyzer Test Results in OUI Cases

An issue with accuracy of the tests has suspended the use of them in cases until further notice.

Police Seeking Info about Mysterious Gunshots in Town

Swampscott police have responded to several reports of gunshots in recent weeks.

Trapped Skunk Reported on King Street

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned This Weekend

The checkpoints will be "operated during varied hours."

Police Warn of Ongoing IRS Scam

Residents in town have received phone calls from individuals claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

Whole Foods Employee Suspects Drunk Man in the Store

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Object in Driver's Eye Causes Erratic Operation

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Two-Alarm Fire Causes Significant Damage to Northstone Road Residences

No one was injured in the Wednesday afternoon blaze.

Cracked Toilet Tank; Sleeping in a Parking Lot; Kids on the Roof

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Solicitors Reportedly Asking for Personal Information

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Woman Reports Receiving Electrical Shock from Crosswalk Button

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Jogger Reports Being Followed by Two Men in Car

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Former Patient Left 'Disturbing Message' at Office

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Caller Reports News Agency Taking Photos on Private Property

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Police Investigate Person Possibly Passed Out in Parked Vehicle

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Stolen Vehicle Reported in Swampscott

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Lynn Man Arrested on Warrant for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Suspicious Man Reported to be Hiding Behind a Shed

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Man Returns Stolen Items to Swampscott Store

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Swampscott Police Arrest Beverly Man on Third OUI Offense

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Students Report Being Threatened by Another Student's Father

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Caller Reports Neighbor's Dog Loose, Door Open and No One Around

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Panhandling, Branches Down, Possible House Fire

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Trespassing and 'Inappropriate' Behavior Reported

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Lynn Man Arrested for Drug, Knife Possession, Other Charges

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Caller Finds Needle on the Ground

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Reports of Gunshots Heard Early Friday Morning

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.

Salem Man Arrested, Charged with OUI Drugs

Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.