Swampscott Welcomes New Police Officer To Force

Justin Nestor takes a position in his hometown after working with public safety at Endicott College and Simmons College.

Swampscott Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

Swampscott police said 14-year-old Shawn Baldwin has been missing from town since June 19 and could be in the Weymouth area.

Swampscott Police Locate Person Sought In Helicopter, K9 Search

Swampscott police said the search was for a person involved in an earlier incident and there is "no threat to the public."

Swampscott Police Chief Ron Madigan To Retire Next Month

Chief Ron Madigan becomes the 14th North Shore police chief to leave his post in the past two years.

Swampscott Police To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks

Police remind residents that private fireworks are illegal, will be confiscated and there is a possible jail penalty for selling them.

Swampscott Police To Step Up Seat Belt Use Enforcement

The department will use a state grant to increase patrols as part of the national "Click It Or Ticket" campaign.

New Sidewalk Coming For Swampscott Middle School Students

The Swampscott Department of Public Works is installing the new sidewalk on Forest Avenue across from the school.

Swampscott Financial Advisor Stole $250K From Elderly Client

Felix Gorovodsky, 29, pleaded guilty to stealing money from his elderly victim and using $100,000 of it to repay his own student loans.

Swampscott Fire Union, Town In Dispute Over Staffing

The police and educators unions are backing the firefighters against "character" questions as they seek "lost opportunity" restitution.

Swampscott Police Accepting Unused Liquid Medications In April

A year-round disposal site for prescription pills, police will also accept liquid medication leading up to the national drug take-back day.

'Noose-Like' Rope Left In Swampscott Park Was For Pinata: Police

Swampscott police asked the public for information on the Linscott Park rope hanging from a tree they said had a "noose-like appearance."

Swampscott Police Protest Arrest Aftermath Gets Critical Review

Chief Ron Madigan said the department will soon implement the recommendation of the independent investigation into a Dec. 12 protest arrest.

Swampscott Police Had Probable Cause In Protest Arrest: Report

The independent report determined that while police had probable cause for the Dec. 12 arrest, some post-incident conduct was flawed.

'Noose-Like' Rope Found In Swampscott's Linscott Park: Police

Swampscott police said they are investigating the origins of the rope found hanging from a tree Monday morning.

Swampscott Native Joins Police Department

John Hogan, who has worked with the Nahant Police Department since 2009, joined his hometown department last week.

Swampscott Police Warn Residents Of 'Drug Package' Scam

The scam involves someone claiming to be from U.S. Customs and Border Protection saying they have intercepted a package intended for you.

Coyote Population On The Rise In Swampscott: Animal Control

Swampscott Animal Officer Dan Proulx is advising residents who walk dogs in "known coyote areas" to carry wildlife whistles.

Breeding Season May Bring More North Shore Coyote Encounters

The breeding season that begins in mid-February may make coyotes a more frequent sight around the cities and towns in the coming weeks.

Swampscott Police Promote New Lieutenant

Police said Lt. Michael Frayler, a 19-year member of the department, was promoted to the new rank on Tuesday.

Eastern Bank Robbed Tuesday Afternoon: Swampscott Police

Swampscott police said no one was injured Tuesday afternoon when the Eastern Bank on Paradise Road was robbed.

Swampscott Man Arrested on Charges of Bank Fraud

The U.S. Attorney's Office says the man took $250,000 in retirements assets from a woman he previously held power of attorney for.

Swampscott Police Chief Calls For 'Peaceful, Non-Violent' Protest

Swampscott Police Chief Ronald Madigan said any gatherings in town must "be respectful of each other to ensure a safe event."

Swampscott Police Union Fires Back Over Protest Arrest Probe

Local Union 417 reacts "with the utmost disappointment" to the town seeking an internal investigation over a Dec. 12 protest incident.

Fatal Shooting Victim At Lynn Music Video Filming Identified

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said six were shot, one killed, with two victims taken to Salem Hospital Saturday night.

6 People Shot In Lynn During Music Video Shoot, 1 Dead; No Arrests Yet

Officials say the victims were between the ages of 24 to 30, and one of the victims is suffering “life-threatening injuries”.

Scam Attempt Pretends To Come From Swampscott Police

Swampscott police said a resident reported the scam call came from the police department's business number.

Porch Pirates On The Prowl In Swampscott

Swampscott police Det. Ted Delano said there were three cases of stuff being swiped in town in the past week.

North Shore Latin Kings Member Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine

The U.S. District Attorney's Office said Jesus Diaz - aka "King Kiko" - admitted to selling more than 70 grams of cocaine to a witness.

Swampscott Police Seek Man Who Stole Leaf Blower

Swampscott police said the leaf blower was accidentally left at a worksite by Barbuzzi Landscaping Company.

Swampscott Fire Chief Eager To Break From Civil Service System

Fire Chief Graham Archer said this week's vote of town meeting members paves way for more diverse, responsive fire and police departments.

Man Charged With Breaking Into Gov. Baker’s Home Claims Mother Was Neglected: I-Team

Forman has a spinal cord injury and uses a rollator to walk. He tells the I-Team he went to the governor’s house to drop off documentati ...

Unemployment Scam Targets Swampscott Residents

Swampscott police said they've been getting daily calls from residents being asked for sensitive information over the phone.

Man Charged In Break-In At Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home Bailed

The Boston Herald reported that the Massachusetts Bail Fund helped Lane Forman post a $5,000 bail following the October incident.

Protesters Arrested At Gov. Baker's Swampscott Home

Protesters from Cambridge, Newton, Salem and Somerville were charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing at Baker's home Thursday.

Swampscott's 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map

There is one registered Level 3 sex offender listed in the state database as working or living in Swampscott.

Man Accused Of Breaking Into Gov. Charlie Baker’s House: Report

Police said 59-year-old Lane Forman left behind a letter addressed to Baker, along with documents and photos.

Swampscott Animal Control Officer Helps Free Coyote Stuck On Boat

Massachusetts Environmental Police said the coyote was trapped Friday at the Volunteer Yacht Club in Lynn.

Swampscott Man Charged With Tax Fraud, Witness Tampering

Boris Shadari, 44, of Swampscott, is accused of preying on the Congolese community by inflating tax returns and diverting money to himself.

Swampscott Police To Collect Unused Medications, Vape Pens

Swampscott police are taking part in the annual National Take Back Initiative to prevent pill abuse, theft and reduce juvenile vaping.

Swampscott Firefighters To Fill The Boot Remotely

Swampscott Fire Local 1459 set up a code outside the station that can be scanned on a cell phone to make a muscular dystrophy donation.