National Drug Take Back Day is a bi-annual event that provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of their unneeded medications in a safe, simple way. This year’s fall event will occur on Oct. 25. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s campaign aims to educate the public on the importance of the safe disposal of prescription drugs, and…
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department are currently on scene and investigating an apparent shooting that occurred Saturday night. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Beverly Police received reports of shots fired in the area of Simon Street. Upon arrival, an officer located an individual suffering from…
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur and the Beverly Police Department report that a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested following a fire at a church. A 17-YEAR-OLD MALE, of BEVERLY, was arrested and charged with: On Monday, Sept. 29, at about 3:39 a.m., Beverly Police and Fire received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from…
As summer ends and Labor Day Weekend approaches, please remember the dangers of alcohol-impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that during Labor Day 2023, there were 511 crash fatalities nationwide. Of those people, 36% were killed in crashes that involved at least one alcohol-impaired driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of…
Beverly Police is joining MassDOT in reminding everyone to #ScanTheStreet for wheels and feet. We all play a role in keeping our streets safe, whether driving, walking, biking, or rolling. Let’s share the road and look out for each other. 1 in 4 fatal crashes involve a vulnerable road user. Being attentive saves lives. Look…
September 29, 2025, 7:00 PM — The NE Essex County CIT-TTAC will host a special screening of the powerful and timely documentary PTSD911, a film that sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health struggles faced by first responders. This one-night-only event aims to raise awareness and foster acommunity conversation about the vital need for mental…
BEVERLY — Chief John G. LeLacheur and the Beverly Police Department report that there are numerous trees down, which are currently blocking sections of the community as a result of inclement weather. Due to heavy rain and high winds on Sunday evening, there are numerous trees down around Beverly, with roads blocked in the Montserrat…
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…