Teen With Knives Was Barricaded In His Room

Wakefield police release highlights from busy December.

Wakefield Fire Captain On Leave Amid Indecent Assault Accusations

Off duty incident puts longtime fire department employee Christopher J. Smith on leave.

Police Need Help Finding Lost iPhone

Owner has sentimental images of a deceased family member saved in phone.

Wakefield Pair Indicted By Grand Jury

Drugs behind indictment of two town residents.

Parking Ban In Effect Until Sunday Morning

Wakefield Police ask for helping in keeping streets clear.

Wakefield Crash Cleared On Rt. 128

Drivers should expect heavy delays in the area.

Stop Thief! How To Protect Those Holiday Packages

Wakefield Police provide tips on keeping those holiday deliveries safe.

Police: 'He Then Began Screaming and Challenging Officers'

October in Wakefield included Halloween scare, honor for officer Joe Lyons.

DEA Drug Take Back In Wakefield Saturday

Wakefield police will collect unwanted prescription drugs Saturday as part of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Wakefield Police Provide Halloween Safety Tips

For starters, wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant.

Water Main Break In Wakefield: Main Street Open

Traffic was being detoured in the area Tuesday morning.

Coffee With a Cop Friday at Brothers

The coffee is free, and community members are invited to get to know their police officers face-to-face.

Police Launch App Aimed at Reducing Opioid Overdoses and Deaths

The app was first used in the Washington D.C./Baltimore region and has since spread across the country.

From Police Log: Deadly Wakefield Fire

One dead in Water Street fire, directly across from Shaw's Supermarket.

1 Dead After Overnight Wakefield Fire

Reports say a body was found on the second floor of a multi-family home on Water Street.

Wakefield Police Monitoring Ford Interceptor Police Cruisers

Nationwide carbon monoxide concerns spark concern but no problems so far.

Dead Male Found In Lake Quannapowitt

Police investigating after body found at 8:56 Sunday morning.

July 4th Not Much Fun For Your Police & Fire Departments

Independence Day also a day filled with fireworks, loud parties, and even silly string.

Wakefield Policeman Saves Niece's Life

Thomas Flynn aids choking infant, saves her life.

Fireworks Mishap Costs Woman Fingers In Wakefield

Police said a woman setting off M-100 fireworks lost several fingers Tuesday night.

DA Ryan Announces Wakefield Grand Jury Indictments

Indictments were handed down between April 13 and May 30.

Unlicensed Wakefield Driver Crashes Mercedes Into Fire Truck

The fire truck had its lights on and was responding to a medical call.

Wakefield Teen Killed, Another Critical After Crash

Speed and alcohol may have been factors in the crash, N.H. police said.

Wakefield Man Arraigned in Connection with Alleged Sexual Assault

The defendant is a Captain in the Malden Fire Department.

Wakefield Police Encourage Parents to Talk to Children About Stranger Danger

National Crime Prevention Council recommends several tips on talking to children about strangers.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads To Arrest In Wakefield

Discovers marijuana, a digital scale, as well as 13 grams of the powerful opioid Fentanyl.

Police Announce Albion Street Railroad Crossing Closed This Weekend

Saturday and Sunday closing due to needed repairs.

Police Crack Down On Abuse Of Handicap Parking

Goal is to reduce the misuse of handicap placards statewide.

Wakefield Police Donate $5,000 to Jimmy Fund

Town-wide canister drive proves shoppers are generous.

Man Faces 16 Charges After Leading Police on Wild Chase Through 3 Communities

Police say the man had a warrant for his arrest out of N.H. and was in possession of heroin.

Wakefield Grand Jury Indictments

One indictment with Wakefield ties were announced.

Stashed Inside ... $28,000 cash and 200 Oxycodone Pills

Officer John Whaley credited with stopping major drug sale last month.

'... Appeared To Be Preparing For An Assault On Officers'

Wakefield Police Report for January describes confrontation with aggressive male.

Wakefield Drug Bust Leads to Seizure of Over $28k, Hundreds of Pills: Police

Police say officers discovered thousands in cash and pills in a "drug hide" in the suspect's vehicle.

Oil Truck Rolls Over in Saugus: Driver Rescued, 100 Gallons of Fuel Oil Spilled

BREAKING: An oil tanker overturned in a Saugus intersection Tuesday afternoon.

How Many OUI Convicts' 'Last Drinks' Were Consumed in Wakefield?

Plus, see which Massachusetts establishments had the most "places of last drink" reports.

Middlesex County Grand Jury Indictments: Three Wakefield Cases Announced

Three cases with ties to Wakefield have been announced in the latest round of Middlesex County Grand Jury Indictments.

Wakefield Police Chief Appointed Vice Chair of Task Force to Address Violence Against Police

Chief Rick Smith joinsThe work of the task force will begin in January

Wakefield Police Search: Authorities Seeking Evidence in Murder Investigation

BREAKING: Police are searching a wooded area off Briarwood Lane in Wakefield.

Missing Woman Returns Home, Harassing Phone Calls: Wakefield Police Logs

Excerpts from the Wakefield Police Logs from Dec. 5-7.