Swampscott police have responded to 106 drug overdoses, including 17 fatalities, since 2015.
Swampscott police said all cars broken into were unlocked and are urging residents to take that precaution.
The woman passenger was killed in Lynn Tuesday morning when the moped she was a passenger on collided with a dump truck.
Cooking beach fires are only allowed at Fisherman's Beach with a maximum of four permits given per day.
Madigan's last day was Thursday after spending the last 21 years as the town's police chief.
The July 19-23 program for students in sixth grade and higher will provide hands-on use of fire equipment, apparatus and department basics.
Justin Nestor takes a position in his hometown after working with public safety at Endicott College and Simmons College.
Swampscott police said 14-year-old Shawn Baldwin has been missing from town since June 19 and could be in the Weymouth area.
Swampscott police said the search was for a person involved in an earlier incident and there is "no threat to the public."
Chief Ron Madigan becomes the 14th North Shore police chief to leave his post in the past two years.
Police remind residents that private fireworks are illegal, will be confiscated and there is a possible jail penalty for selling them.
The department will use a state grant to increase patrols as part of the national "Click It Or Ticket" campaign.
The Swampscott Department of Public Works is installing the new sidewalk on Forest Avenue across from the school.
Felix Gorovodsky, 29, pleaded guilty to stealing money from his elderly victim and using $100,000 of it to repay his own student loans.
The police and educators unions are backing the firefighters against "character" questions as they seek "lost opportunity" restitution.
A year-round disposal site for prescription pills, police will also accept liquid medication leading up to the national drug take-back day.
Swampscott police asked the public for information on the Linscott Park rope hanging from a tree they said had a "noose-like appearance."
Chief Ron Madigan said the department will soon implement the recommendation of the independent investigation into a Dec. 12 protest arrest.
The independent report determined that while police had probable cause for the Dec. 12 arrest, some post-incident conduct was flawed.
Swampscott police said they are investigating the origins of the rope found hanging from a tree Monday morning.
John Hogan, who has worked with the Nahant Police Department since 2009, joined his hometown department last week.
The scam involves someone claiming to be from U.S. Customs and Border Protection saying they have intercepted a package intended for you.
Swampscott Animal Officer Dan Proulx is advising residents who walk dogs in "known coyote areas" to carry wildlife whistles.
The breeding season that begins in mid-February may make coyotes a more frequent sight around the cities and towns in the coming weeks.
Police said Lt. Michael Frayler, a 19-year member of the department, was promoted to the new rank on Tuesday.
Swampscott police said no one was injured Tuesday afternoon when the Eastern Bank on Paradise Road was robbed.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says the man took $250,000 in retirements assets from a woman he previously held power of attorney for.
Swampscott Police Chief Ronald Madigan said any gatherings in town must "be respectful of each other to ensure a safe event."
Local Union 417 reacts "with the utmost disappointment" to the town seeking an internal investigation over a Dec. 12 protest incident.
The Essex County District Attorney's Office said six were shot, one killed, with two victims taken to Salem Hospital Saturday night.
Officials say the victims were between the ages of 24 to 30, and one of the victims is suffering “life-threatening injuries”.
Swampscott police said a resident reported the scam call came from the police department's business number.
Swampscott police Det. Ted Delano said there were three cases of stuff being swiped in town in the past week.
The U.S. District Attorney's Office said Jesus Diaz - aka "King Kiko" - admitted to selling more than 70 grams of cocaine to a witness.
Swampscott police said the leaf blower was accidentally left at a worksite by Barbuzzi Landscaping Company.
Fire Chief Graham Archer said this week's vote of town meeting members paves way for more diverse, responsive fire and police departments.
Forman has a spinal cord injury and uses a rollator to walk. He tells the I-Team he went to the governor’s house to drop off documentati ...
Swampscott police said they've been getting daily calls from residents being asked for sensitive information over the phone.
The Boston Herald reported that the Massachusetts Bail Fund helped Lane Forman post a $5,000 bail following the October incident.
Protesters from Cambridge, Newton, Salem and Somerville were charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing at Baker's home Thursday.