Chief 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 Police Department Holds Successful National Night Out Event
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 moreSalem Police Arrest Driver in Crash That Injured Child
Police 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 Identify Driver in Crash That Injured Child
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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Salem Police, Fire Respond to Crash That Injured Driver, Child
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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