WAKEFIELD — As the Fourth of July approaches, Chief Rick Smith and the Wakefield Police Department are reminding residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in the state of Massachusetts.
Wakefield Police Monitoring Man Seen Taking Photos of Children at Schools, Parks and Playgrounds
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith reports that the Wakefield Police Department is investigating multiple reports of a man taking photos of children at various parks, playgrounds and preschools, but has found no evidence of criminal activity at this time.
Wakefield Police Destroys 182 Pounds of Drugs after National Drug Take Back Event
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith is pleased to announce that the Wakefield Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), collected 18 boxes containing 182 pounds of prescription medications during National Drug Take Back Day last Saturday.
Wakefield Police Honored by Town During First Responders Week
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith is pleased to announce that the Wakefield Police Department was honored by the town’s Board of Selectmen during First Responders Week.
Wakefield Police Complete Active Shooter Training
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith reports that the Wakefield Police Department completed active shooter training last week.
Wakefield Police and Alliance Against Violence Participate in White Ribbon Day Campaign
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV), is pleased to announce that the organization will promote the 2016 Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign at a local level for the first time next month.
*Joint Press Release* Saugus High School Briefly Placed On Lockdown After Report of Student with A Knife
SAUGUS — Police Chief Domenic DiMella and Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith report that police responded this morning to what was initially believed to be an incident where a student was on a school bus with a knife. After an investigation, police determined that the student had a piece of martial arts training equipment that is not dangerous and not considered a weapon. Police do not believe there was ever any danger to the schools or community.