Commission Representatives of Essex Police stand with members of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission as they accept a plaque denoting the department’s re-accreditation. From left are Hamilton Police Chief and MPAC President Russell Stevens, Sgt. Ryan Davis, Sgt. Daniel Bruce,…

TONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a Stoneham man in connection with a bank robbery. MARK AMERAULT, 54, OF STONEHAM, was arrested and charged with: Armed Robbery while Masked On Wednesday,…

Representatives of Manchester-by-the-Sea Police stand with members of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission as they accept a plaque denoting the department’s re-accreditation. From left are Hamilton Police Chief Russell Stevens, Lt. Mark McCoy, Chief Todd Fitzgerald, Sgt. Ryan Machain, Administrative…

Gang alleged to have committed over 10 murders in Essex County BOSTON – Federal charges were unsealed today against two dozen leaders, members and associates of the Trinitarios gang – a violent transnational criminal organization. Twenty-two individuals have been charged with federal offenses, including racketeering…

NEWBURYPORT — Chief Stephen H. Bradbury reports that the Newburyport Fire Department extinguished a fire in a bedroom on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10:02 a.m., Newburyport firefighters responded to 63 Curzon Mill Road for reports of a…

BOSTON – Two men have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine. Erick Sandoval-Perez, 43, a Guatemalan national living in Malden, was charged with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Christhian Castillo, 32, also…

Weather – Mix of clouds and sun…windy…low 20s Community Announcements – Photos – Sports   My Brother’s Table A strong community is built when people come together to serve. This weekend @smhlynn Girls Hockey Team traded in their skates for…

WINTHROP — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Fire Chief Scott Wiley warn residents of a high-wind warning issued by the National Weather Service that will last through Monday. In addition, there is a storm warning for waters off the Massachusetts…