Official News Blog of the Salem, N.H. Police Dept.
Salem is home to nearly 30,000 people, Canobie Lake Park, America’s Stonehenge, a thriving business community and nearly 100 dedicated members of the Salem Police Department.
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Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department, in the interest of full transparency with the community, is proactively releasing an independent investigative report into a response by officers in June 2024. On June 28, 2024, the Salem Police Department responded to reports of a party at a home in the community involving a […]
Read moreOn Thursday, Dec. 26, at about 8:05 p.m., the Salem Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a stabbing in the parking lot of the Mall at Rockingham Park near the Food Court entrance. Upon arrival, patrol officers found a 20-year-old male from Windham with a significant stab wound to his torso. Officers provided immediate […]
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New Three-Digit Phone Number 988 to Take Effect July 16 Police Chief Joel Dolan and the Salem Police Department wish to share information regarding the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 988, which will take effect on Saturday, July 16. The 988 dialing code will become the new national number routing callers to the National Suicide […]
Read moreChief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department arrested two men and a juvenile on multiple charges following a foot pursuit on Thursday. ANTHONY TRAFICANTE, 19, OF SALEM, is charged with: Breach of Bail (Misdemeanor, Three Counts) Theft by Unauthorized Taking (Misdemeanor, Two Counts) Criminal Mischief (Misdemeanor) Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor) JOSUE PORTILLO, 18, OF […]
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SALEM, New Hampshire — Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department responded to a serious crash Wednesday night. At about 8:23 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Salem Police were dispatched to a report of a single-car crash into a tree in the area of 62 Pond St. Upon arrival, officers located a 2004 Ford […]
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SALEM – Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department is investigating an increase in reported car thefts and break-ins in recent days. During the past several nights, numerous motor vehicles have been broken into across Salem, with most of the thefts taking place in North Salem. In addition, several motor vehicles have been […]
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Chief Joel Dolan wishes to share that the Salem Police Department hosted a successful National Night Out community event, which raised awareness of the Department’s programs and anti-crime efforts. The event, held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at the Police Station, featured demonstrations by the Salem Police Department K-9 and Motor Units, as well as activities […]
Read morePolice Chief Joel Dolan reports that Salem Police have arrested the driver whose car struck a home over the weekend, seriously injuring a child inside. SCOTT DOWD, AGE 37, of SALEM, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, and charged with: First-Degree Assault, Victim under 13 with Serious Bodily Injury (Class A Felony) Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, […]
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Police Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department is identifying the driver whose car struck a home, seriously injuring a child inside. On Saturday, July 10, at about 2 p.m., the Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a motor-vehicle crash on Silver Brook Road. First responders arrived to discover a 2019 Acura RDX […]
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Police Chief Joel Dolan and Fire Chief Lawrence Best report that the Salem Police and Fire Departments responded to an accident on Saturday afternoon in which a car struck a residence, resulting in serious injuries to both the driver and a child inside the home. At about 2 p.m., the Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls […]
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