Wakefield police will host a prescription drug take back event Saturday. Residents can drop off pills, no questions asked.
Level 3 sex offenders are not wanted by the police, but they are considered at the highest risk for a repeat offense.
The number of violent crimes in Wakefield increased, but reported property crime totals decreased in 2015, according to new FBI data.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced grand jury indictments handed down between Aug. 2 and Aug 30.
BREAKING: The woman plead guilty to raping two boys and sharing nude photographs of herself with them in 2014.
Excerpts from the Wakefield Police Logs
Curtis Day, 18, faces a litany of charges in the alleged attack at Breakheart Reservation.
BREAKING: State Police report that the victim is now at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with serious injuries.
BREAKING: A man was airlifted to an area hospital after a commuter rail train collided with a pickup truck Thursday.
Wakefield police are alerting residents to watch out for workers on Route 128 at the Hopkins Street bridge today into tomorrow morning.
Wakefield police released a photo of the suspect today.
Wakefield indictments for heroin trafficking and rape of a child by force.
The dog was found in Wakefield without a collar.
The boy was riding a bicycle when he was impaled by a tree branch in his chest, according to state police.
Wakefield police teach water safety.
A 16-year-old Wakefield girl is missing and may be endangered
The issue has been resolved, Wakefield Police tweeted.
Speakers will highlight important water safety tips.
Scams, drugs and report of a creep taking photos of young girls this week in Wakefield.
The accident involved a motorcyclist.
Drag racing, bread thrown at tenant and an all-girl mansion party highlight this week's incident log.
A 44-year-old Melrose man who crashed his car was high and using his phone to text on Saturday, May 28, Wakefield police said.
Armed robbery, vandalism, OUI drugs and a man who "wanted to drop off a bag" charged for drug possession.
Chief Rick Smith and the Wakefield Police Department are reminding residents to be cautious of and share the road with motorcyclists.
Marijuana and warrant arrests.
Police have spoken to the man on multiple occasions, explaining that the department has received complaints about his actions.
Driving on drugs, Verizon disputes, a stolen car and vandalism by fish
Police were called to two disputes May 12 surrounding the Verizon strike
The incident occurred at 72 Whitman Ave. and a report will follow, police said.
Chief Rick Smith and the Wakefield Police Department are working to ensure teenagers and parents enjoy prom in a healthy and safe manner.
Excerpts from the Wakefield Police Logs.
Police cautioned residents and provided tips to how to avoid falling victim to ransomware.
The honorary week, which ran from April 25 to May 1, was designated as such by the Board of Selectmen.
In collaboration with the DEA, the Wakefield Police collected 18 boxes containing 182 pounds of prescription medications.
New data reveals the number of deaths due to opioids in Massachusetts last year, as well as preliminary data for 2016.
The Rte. 129 Rotary will be closed for paving work this evening.
The Wakefield Police Department completed active shooter training last week.