Fire was determined to have been caused by the homeowner, who had been using a propane torch to burn off vegetation.
Resident drops mercury thermometer in his home, calls fire department.
No injuries reported after car plows into restaurant storage area.
Holleran retired from the force in 1996.
Urge residents to follow the law while bicycling, walking, jogging, and driving.
Two students from the Wakefield school were brought to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, officials said.
No charges have been filed. Police are investigating whether road conditions had to do with the crash.
Call police and fire at these numbers if you need assistance.
It starts with minimizing outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.
National group reports that 46 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.
The First Baptist Church of Wakefield had been a landmark downtown. On Tuesday evening, it was engulfed in flames.
The incident appears to be a random act at this time, and the graffiti has since been removed.
The $16,364 grant from the Department of Homeland Security will enable Wakefield Fire to purchase new equipment.
It starts with reminder to never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
Officer David Rando and his K9 partner Dozer recently completed a national patrol dog certification program.
Many consumers attempting to circumvent the law have lost both their money and their fireworks.
The victim told police he chased the suspects on I-93 South and was being shot at.
Chief Rick Smith calls Wakefield's results "remarkable" and applauds residents' efforts.
Project designed for parents to help keep their children smart, safe, and secure online.
Wakefield's April police report shows restraint, even when others are losing control.
May 1 at 4 p.m. was the end of time residents could burn brush.
The 62-year-old Wakefield man was flown to a hospital.
Man last worked at carnival at Gavin Middle School last week.
Program part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aims to end male violence against women and girls.
March highlights as released by the Wakefield Police Department.
Firefighters respond to fire at two-family home that displaced 9 residents.
Police patrols will illuminate their blue emergency lights for 60 seconds on Monday, which is World Autism Awareness Day.
Albion Street convenience store robbed by white male wearing a ski mask on Thursday night.
His topic is the growing incidents of hate crimes and bigotry that have plagued communities nationwide.
Many of our nation’s active shooter tragedies often have some ties to a mental health condition.
Wakefield's February Police report details incidents in town and elsewhere.
The threat involved a school in another state with a similar name.
Wakefield's January report details work of town's police force.
Conway displays a consistent commitment to the job on a daily basis, always willing to go the extra mile.
During motor vehicle stop, the operator was found to be in possession of several drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Seek an alternate route, police say!
Toys for Tots” campaign had another successful season with generous donations from Wakefield citizens.
Wakefield police release highlights from busy December.
Off duty incident puts longtime fire department employee Christopher J. Smith on leave.
Owner has sentimental images of a deceased family member saved in phone.