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Massachusetts State Police need the public’s help to identify those responsible for vandalizing a car following the Red Sox Win.

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Police: K9 Turbo Tracks Swampscott B&E Suspect

A Salem Police Department K9 unit helped locate a suspected burglar in Swampscott Sunday.

Four Tires Stolen From Vehicle

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Threat Reportedly Issued Against Teacher

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Extortion Call Proves to be Scam

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

OUI on Essex Street

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Police Search For Prowlers Fleeing on Burpee Road

Salem police responded with a K-9.

Neighbor: Four Dogs Likely Died in Fire

A neighbor said he believed that four dogs that live in a North Beverly home that was damaged by fire on Monday night likely died in the fire.

Did Gap Store Robber Return to Scene?

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Alert: Swampscott Plagued by House Breaks

Two more house breaks took place in the Puritan Road area.

Danvers High Teacher Murdered, Body Found in Woods Behind School

A 14-year-old male suspect will be charged with murder in juvenile court.

Motorist Allegedly Runs Over Girlfriend's Foot

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Second Craigslist Armed Robbery in Swampscott

A handgun was shown in Friday's robbery in the parking lot of the Stop & Shop at 450 Paradise Road.

17-Year-Old Charged With Possessing Knife

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Swampscott Craiglist Suspect in Custody

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the man, being held in a Maine jail.

Larceny of $15,000 Silver Set

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Should This Man Have Been Fired?

Shannon “Bear” Cothran, who scared off a would-be robber by showing a gun in Nashua, NH, got fired for having a gun at the Shell gas station convenience store.

Driver Inches Away from Crash with State Trooper

State police video shows how close one trooper came to disaster.

When is Trick or Treat in Swampscott?

See the date below as well as safety tips from the Swampscott Police Department.

Man Looking in Home's Window Searching for Lost Cat

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

You Asked: Will the New Police Station Be Prone to Flooding?

See the police chief's answer to our latest Patch question.

Starting Tuesday Police Giving Trick-or-Treat Bags With Candy and Safety Tips

The reusable bags are gifts from the Swampscott Police Association

Ex-Boyfriend Brings New Girlfriend to Home

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Sobriety Checkpoint Will Be Set Up in Essex County Friday Into Saturday

For the second time this month, motorists can expect a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in Essex County.

200 Pounds of Lobster Stolen From Fishermen

Police warn boat owners to secure their vessels and residents to keep an eye out.

A Stolen Ring and Missing Money Orders

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Four-Car Crash on Paradise Road Injures Two

Two people were transported to the hospital after an accident at Paradise Road and Berkshire Street.

Charges for Domestic Assault and OUI

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Three Males Looking in Windows

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

AG Warns of 'Deed Collection Services' Scam

Don't pay $50 to $90 for something you can get for free or at minimal charge from the Registry of Deeds.

A Giant at the Police Station Doorway

From a Swampscott garden to the police station entrance.

A B&E and Another Stolen Package

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Investing in Public Pensions?

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Lost, Angry and Running Dogs

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Sides Battle Over Swampscott Native's Beard

The prosecution wants the reputed mobster to appear with and without his beard.

Major Delays Expected For Commuter Rail Rockport Line

Delays along the Rockport line — which passes through Swampscott — are expected after a person was struck by a train in Beverly Wednesday morning.

Local Resident Charged With OUI

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.

Buzzed Drivers Beware: Checkpoint Will Be Set Up in Essex County Friday Into Saturday

The first weekend in October, motorists can expect a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in Essex County.

Porch Package Thefts Mount

The following information came from the Swampscott Police Department. Where charges are listed, they do not indicate a conviction.