BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur and Fire Chief Peter K. O’Connor report that the Beverly Police and Fire Departments responded to a plane crash early Thursday morning near the grounds of Beverly Regional Airport. On Thursday, June 19, at approximately 8:46 a.m., Beverly Police and Fire responded to reports of a plane crash on Sam…
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department and law enforcement partners successfully de-escalated a situation involving an individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
National Police Week, which occurs this year between May 11 and 17, honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is a time to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices made to keep communities safe and an opportunity to support the colleagues and families of officers who…
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that an…
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department located and arrested a New Jersey man on a warrant for attempted murder in that state.
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur is proud to report that the Beverly Police Department, working in collaboration with Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s Office, recovered more than $21,000 in cash that was lost by senior residents to bitcoin scams. The department is in the process of returning the money to victims.
The Beverly Police Department and Beverly Fire Department, with assistance from a dive team, is participating in an active search in the area of the Essex Bridge.
The meeting will be on Tuesday January 14th from 7pm-8pm at the Cove Community Center. Our special guest speakers this month will be Shanon Heckethorn & Jimmy Forest from Build Health International. Build Health International has offices right here in the Cummings Center. This organization is in over 50 countries worldwide. Shanon & Jimmy will…
Chief John LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department, as a result of a tip from federal law enforcement, arrested and charged a Beverly man with numerous firearms charges and inciting others online to shoot people outside of synagogues.
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and implements strategies for people to get home safely. Impaired driving is heightened during the holiday season, and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) reports that 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths in 2022. To combat…