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• Salem deputy chief assaulted

  BY DERRICK PERKINS A disorderly patron allegedly struck a deputy police chief inside the Poker Room at the Rockingham Park racetrack after management asked him to leave at about 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 23. According to police, 30- year-old Christopher McNeil Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:50 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, Rockingham Park, assault

• Mass. man wanted for Salem credit card theft

  A warrant has been issued by Salem police for the suspect in the theft of credit cards from a local gym. Wanted on a felony arrest warrant is Richard Woods, 48, of Charlestown, Mass., in connection with the theft and subsequent use of credit cards on Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009 4:08 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police

• Man swallows drugs during Salem police stop

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Police Tasered a Gonic man after he allegedly swallowed a packet of drugs and fought with officers during a vehicle stop on Route 28. Casey Jones, 32, has been charged with false reports, resisting arrest, assault on a police officer Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 07, 2009 8:42 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, Merrimack Valley, crime, Police

• Salem police gun and Taser stolen

  BY DERRICK PERKINS With authorities on the search for a stolen firearm, Taser and pepper spray, a veteran officer is facing disciplinary action after leaving his duty belt in the back seat of his unlocked personal vehicle. Authorities would not release Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:09 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police

• Ice storm 2008 - Salem & Windham

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY People are still dealing with the aftermath of the ice storm that left a good portion of the state without electricity and heat. Power companies are working as quickly as possible to restore power, bringing in crews from other states, Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:46 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, crime, Police, fire department

• Man arrested for arson after setting trailer on fire in Salem

  BY DERRICK PERKINS The arrest of a Massachusetts man over an alleged stolen car stereo led to the discovery of a potentially life-threatening arson attempt in a trailer park, police said. Police charged Robert Zuill, 38, of Lawrence, Mass., with receiving Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:01 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, fire department, fire

• Nude photos in Salem cause concern

  BY DERRICK PERKINS State officials are working with law enforcement and local educators to ensure that students and parents understand how to safely and responsibly use technology after graphic images of young women circulated through the high school Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:13 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, salem high school

• 15 cats stored with live shell recovering

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Fifteen cats found living in a storage bin along with a live artillery shell on Monday, Oct. 6, are recuperating at the municipal animal shelter shared with the Salem Animal Rescue League. Ray Denis, SARL director of development and Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:17 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, animals

• Salem dirty house trial begins

  BY JENN McDOWELL The trial for Michael and Maureen Bell, accused of housing their five children in an uninhabitable home, will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Salem District Court. The Bells have been charged with five counts each of endangering the welfare Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 4:46 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, crime, Police, Family

• Lawrence cop, from Salem, faces rape, kidnapping charges

  BY JENN McDOWELL Pelham police arrested a Lawrence, Mass., police officer on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after Salem police asked for assistance on a well-being check for him. The Lawrence officer, who lives in Salem, is facing serious charges related to a possible Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:23 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, Pelham

• Alleged Red Bull shoplifter to be charged in Salem

  BY JENN McDOWELL Authorities have caught up with a man who stole almost $600 worth of merchandise from the Shaw’s in Salem, and who is believed to be responsible for similar crimes in other towns. Michael Meucci, 26, was picked up on unrelated drug Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:33 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, Shopping

• Salem bank employee arrested for theft

  BY JENN McDOWELL A Sovereign Bank employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing money out of customers’ accounts. Police charged Seydyss Barreto, 54, of Plaistow with four counts each of forgery and felony theft after they said she made four Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:09 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police, plaistow

• Two arrested in Salem guitar theft case

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Information posted on the social networking Web site MySpace led police to two Massachusetts men who allegedly stole up to $50,000 in guitars from music stores in Salem and Manchester. Justin Ray and David Rousseau, both 20, of Lowell, Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:09 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police

• Salem police seek man who damaged coworker's car after being refused transportation

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly kicked in the door of a coworker’s car and tore off the rearview mirror after being refused a ride home from work. David Angelone, 28, of Salem, fled the Ruby Tuesday’s parking Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:00 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police

• Bomb threat found at Salem mall

  BY DERRICK PERKINS Police stepped up their security presence at the Mall at Rockingham Park after officials discovered a note in a changing room threatening to bomb the facility on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The note, which was found in a public changing facility Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:56 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, crime, Police