WEST NEWBURY — Chief Jeff Durand reports that he has formally commended two West Newbury Police Officers for going above and beyond the call of duty recently in helping to de-escalate a potentially violent situation involving a person with access to several weapons who was apparently suffering a mental health emergency.
West Newbury Police and Fire Departments Temporarily Suspend Walk-in Services
WEST NEWBURY — Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and Police Chief Jeffrey Durand report that the West Newbury Police and Fire Departments are suspending walk-in services temporarily to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, the illness associated with the novel coronavirus, to staff and the public.
Groveland Police Charge Juveniles in Connection with Stolen Motor Vehicle
Chief Jeffrey Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department has arrested two teenagers and charged them after they allegedly stole a motor vehicle and led police on a chase early Saturday morning.
West Newbury Police Charge Five Men in Connection with Series of Motor Vehicle Break-Ins
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Jeffrey Durand reports that the West Newbury Police Department is charging five individuals with breaking into motor vehicles locally. The group of male suspects is also suspected in a series of motor vehicle break-ins all over the region that occurred this summer.
West Newbury Police Warn Residents of Scam Technology Support Callers
WEST NEWBURY — Interim Chief Jeffrey Durand would like to issue a warning to residents about a recent spike in scam callers looking to access computers.
West Newbury Police and Fire Departments Respond After Pedestrian Struck
WEST NEWBURY — Police Chief Art Reed and Fire Chief Michael Dwyer report that the West Newbury Police and Fire Departments responded to Pentucket Regional High School this afternoon after a student was struck by a vehicle.
West Newbury Police Department Seeks Full-Time Officer
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Art Reed announces that the West Newbury Police Department seeks to hire a full-time patrol officer.
West Newbury Police Invite Residents to Meet Santa
Santa will visit the West Newbury police station, and residents are invited to come and meet him and take photos.
West Newbury Police Reserve Officer Commended for Lifesaving Work
West Newbury Police Reserve Officer Kyle Roy earned a letter of commendation from the Board of Selectmen for his lifesaving actions.
West Newbury Police to Participate in Food Drive Kick-Off for Community Donation Center
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Art Reed is pleased to announce that the West Newbury Police Department is collecting food and toiletries for the town’s first Community Donation Center.