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As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, we would like to remind residents to celebrate safely and note that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

The Beverly Police and Fire Departments performed life-saving measures Wednesday afternoon when a teenage boy was found unresponsive in a pool. 

The Beverly Police Department is encouraging residents to be aware of their surroundings and to use caution due to the presence of coyotes in the community, and their tendency to be defensive at this time of year. 

June is Gun Safety Awareness Month, and Beverly Police would like to share that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MPAC) are reminding community members across the nation about the safe storage of firearms. IACP has partnered with OnCall4Kids to share resources and content with law…

The Beverly Police Department has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a national effort to reduce crashes and save lives by reminding drivers and motorcyclists that roadway safety is a shared responsibility, especially as riding season begins. The department would like to share the following motorcycle safety tips from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation with residents With warmer weather approaching, there…

Please see this press release from the Essex County District Attorney’s Office regarding an arrest in a recent home invasion.

BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department is currently investigating a home invasion and robbery that occurred Saturday morning. On Saturday, March 28, at about 8:50 a.m., Beverly Police received a 911 call from a neighbor of a residence on Paine Avenue reporting a home invasion. Through an investigation, Beverly…

BEVERLY– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing overnight bridge work on the bridge carrying School Street over the MBTA Railroad.  

National School Resource Officer Day is celebrated annually on Feb. 15 to show appreciation and support for the officers who maintain the safety of our schools. SROs are a vital part of our school community, interacting and protecting our students through education and engagement. The department would like to thank our SROs, Officer Timothy Mezza…