Swampscott Teens Suffer 'Serious Adverse Effect' From THC Products

Swampscott police said there were two incidents of high school-aged residents being sent to the hospital after ingesting THC this week.

Coyote Tensions Rise After Pack Surrounds Swampscott Dog Walker

Swampscott police said at least nine coyotes surrounded a resident while walking a dog on Rockyledge Road on Saturday.

Swampscott Police To Host Drug Take Back Day In October

Police will accept cream and liquid medications on Oct. 29. Pills are accepted year-round at the police box at the CVS.

Swampscott Speed Bumps Set Up To Slow Down Pine Street Drivers

Years of resident complaints about excessive speed in the area led the Select Board to approve the speed bumps and increased patrols.

Police Activity At Swampscott High School Scheduled

Swampscott police said they will be conducting training at the school on Monday and Tuesday.

Shark Spotted Off Nahant Beach Sparks DCR Warning

While Cape Cod shark sightings have become commonplace in recent years, they are still a relative rarity on the North Shore.

Swampscott 1st-Graders Wander From Clarke School, Found At Whole Foods

Superintendent Pamela Angelakis told Patch she was "disappointed and disheartened" at the incident and vowed to review all safety policies.

A Swampscott Call To 'Stop' In The Name Of Safety

The Swampscott Select Board approved the Traffic Study Committee recommendation for a stop sign on Plymouth Avenue - with more to come.

North Shore Park Reopens After Week Of Fires Burns 86 Acres

The Lynn Woods Reservation reopened on Friday with the exception of certain trails after four fires burned more than 86 acres amid drought.

'Dead And Burnt Trees' Cleared From North Shore Woods Fire Site

Lynn fire officials said the Lynn Woods Reservation remains closed Wednesday even though the fires are "under control."

North Shore Brush Fire Claims 86 Acres Of Woodland Over 5 Days

The Lynn Fire Department reported "no running fires" Monday after about 40,000 gallons were used to fight the fire that claimed 86 acres.

Swampscott Traffic Pattern Shift To Greet New School Year

The changes are needed with students attending the Hadley and Blaney schools with the new Stanley Elementary School under construction.

Slow It Down Or Risk A Ticket In Swampscott

Swampscott police will be "heavily patrolling" Humphrey Street and "strictly enforcing" the 25 mph speed limit.

1 Firefighter Injured In Swampscott Burrill Street House Blaze

A two-alarm fire broke in the second floor of a home on Burrill Street Wednesday night.

Swampscott Police Issue Warning After Rash Of Car Break-Ins

Police said there have been several recent reported break-ins of unlocked vehicles in town.

Coyote Chaos: Swampscott Board Of Health Takes Steps To Curb Feeding

Board of Health members said signs will be issued to businesses discouraging feeding them ahead of a potential bylaw banning it with fines.

Second Coyote Attack Reported Near Swampscott's Vinnin Square

A woman was reportedly bitten in the Bertucci's parking lot Saturday after a man was bitten in a nearby parking lot three weeks ago.

Multiple Swampscott Daytime House Break-Ins: Police

Swampscott police issued a warning to homeowners after the break-ins Friday afternoon.

Avian Flu 'Running Rampant' Near North Shore Beaches

Those finding a bird in distress, especially near the beach, should leave it alone.

Swampscott Police Look To Return Found Money

Police said good Samaritans turned in the cash after finding it on Humphrey Street on Sunday.

West Newbury Man Charged In 2021 Swampscott Fatal Crash

Bryan Petruccelli, 25, was arraigned in Lynn District Court on Wednesday five months after the Paradise Road crash that killed a Lynn man.

Swampscott To Hold Drug Take Back Day

The April 30 event at the police station is part of a month-long campaign to get expired and unwanted medications out of the wrong hands.

Ruben Quesada Sworn In As New Swampscott Chief of Police

The Arizona native becomes the first town's first non-Civil Service system department head hire.

Swampscott Man Pleads Guilty To IRS Fraud Charges

Boris Shadari was accused of targeting the Congolese community, inflating tax refunds and then diverting funds into accounts he controlled.

Saugus Police Search For Suspect After 16-Year-Old Stabbed

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times inside a car in Saugus Thursday, now police are looking for the culprit.

New Swampscott Police Chief: 'You Have To Be Involved'

Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada said community engagement will be a key focus as he takes the reins of the department.

Door-To-Door Solicitation Scam Spreads Across North Shore

Swampscott police said their detectives recently found someone believed to be part of a regional home-improvement scam.

Swampscott Narrows Police Chief Search To 2 Finalists

Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald told Patch he expects to make a candidate recommendation to the Select Board in the next couple of weeks.

Missing NH Girl's Father Suspect In 2008 MA Murder: Reports

Adam Montgomery, who is being held on child abuse charges, is the father of seven-year-old Harmony, who has not been seen since 2019.

Man Killed In Swampscott Overnight Crash On Paradise Road

Swampscott and State police are investigating a crash that killed a passenger and left the driver critically injured early Wednesday.

47-Year-Old Swampscott Teen Killing Remains Open Investigation

Swampscott police and the Essex DA's Office said they are still seeking new information in the 1974 killing of Henry Bedard.

Swampscott Porch Pirate Warning: Police

Swampscott police became the latest department on Monday to issue a warning to residents about the risks of unattended packages.

Swampscott Ends Civil Service Hiring; Seeks Fire, Police Pool

The town is no longer using the civil service system to hire, which it hopes will lead to a larger, more diverse group of candidates.

Swampscott Officially Opens Permanent Police Chief Search Friday

Interim Chief David Kurz said the community will be asked to be involved throughout the hiring process with the position posted.

Lynn Woman Pleads Guilty In Swampscott Racial Attack

Rhonda Wozniak was accused of speeding toward three Black families in front of the Cookie Monstah, telling them: "Go back where you belong."

Swampscott Teen House Drinking Party Draws Hundreds

Swampscott police told the Lynn Item that the homeowners present were charged after nearly 400 teens showed up Saturday night.

Anyone For Tennis? Swampscott Police Have Lost Serving Machine

Swampscott police are looking for the owner of a tennis ball serving machine turned into the department.

Swampscott Fire To Help 'Extinguish Breast Cancer' This Month

The Swampscott Fire Department is selling pink department T-shirts to raise money for the Ellie Fund.

Swampscott Police Taking Back Drugs This Month

Swampscott police will be accepting medication in liquid form, creams and pet medication through National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 23.

Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Rips FBI On Sex Abuse Case: Patch PM

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