Manoel DeSonsa was swept out to sea while fishing on the North Shore at Rafes Chasm Park.
Breaking: fire breaks out in Swampscott at Galloupes Point Road home.
Steven Birenbaum, of Swampscott, was drunk when he crashed into an airport/hotel shuttle in East Boston — killing two, authorities said.
A large brush fire was fed by 50 mph wind gusts at the 2,200-acre Lynn Woods park Friday.
The boys' high school soccer coach pleaded not guilty last week.
State police today announced a DUI checkpoint will be held soon somewhere in Essex County.
Ahead of Halloween, a Swampscott map of the most dangerous sex offenders registered in 2016.
Swampscott police will host a prescription drug take back event Saturday. Residents can drop off pills, no questions asked.
An arsonist is on the loose in Swampscott; call police at 781-595-1111 with information.
Swampscott police are asking the public's help finding an arsonist responsible for multiple fires near the Swampscott Housing Authority.
Swampscott police are asking the public's help after a string of arsons in the Doherty Circle neighborhood.
Swampscott police asking public's help finding arson suspect. Up to $5K reward available. Please share!
Swampscott police a male suspect used $200 in counterfeit cash at CVS.
Swampscott police will hold a "coffee with a cop" forum tomorrow at Panera Bread in Vinnin Square Plaza.
BREAKING: The district attorney's office has identified the victim of Monday's police-involved shooting in Lynn.
An adult male was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Lynn Monday morning, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office.
Newly released FBI data showed Swampscott had 28 violent crimes last year: in case you missed it.
A Swampscott woman was charged with her second DUI after a crash in Marblehead, police said.
Newly released FBI data showed Swampscott had 28 violent crimes last year.
Police said they arrested heroin trafficker Jose Morales, 27, of Lawrence, and a New Hampshire woman.
The department will now try to achieve the Commission's highest award of Accreditation.
Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello, who gained national attention for helping opiate addicts get help, is the target of a probe.
Breaking: 2 killed, 4 seriously hurt in Route 495 crash in Essex County this morning.
Angel Castro, of Gloucester, was charged with trying to rape a woman in Rockport Wednesday, police said.
Coast Guard crews searched the Preston Beach area in Swampscott after receiving a report of a missing swimmer that proved unfounded.
State Police will hold a DUI checkpoint in Essex County Friday night. Drive safe!
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland agrees to pay victims of Rev. James Vallely, accused of sexually assaulting multiple altar boys.
A North Shore cocaine trafficker with about $8,000 worth of product was arrested Sunday, police said.
Police said Emma Wiley, of Marblehead, bit off a piece of a Salem police officer's ear. Wiley pleaded not guilty to a host of charges.
A Swampscott man laughed as he watched his Linden Avenue home go up in flames, prosecutors said: in case you missed it.
Swampscott resident Timothy Brosnan laughed as he watched his Linden Avenue home go up in flames Saturday, prosecutors said.
Three sex offenders with North Shore ties were added to the "most wanted" list. Police asked the public's help to find them.
North Shore cocaine bust: four arrested, $50,000 worth of drugs and three guns seized.
Firefighters battled a five-alarm fire on Bayview.
In partnership with HOOD this summer, Swampscott police will reward kids for practicing safe riding habits.
Rescuers pulled the boy from the water Sunday afternoon, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
According to police, the driver was saved by a seatbelt
A runner reportedly found the body Saturday morning.
Police departments across the region are offering their condolences for Chelsea Police Officer John Bruttaniti.
Excerpts from the Swampscott Police Department log.