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Drugs, Gun, Cash: Road Rage Fight Leads To Felony Busts In Salem, Cops Say
A 30-year-old Salem man was behind bars on felony drug charges along with a woman after he allegedly got angry during a traffic dispute and pulled a handgun, authorities said.
Bryan Brito, 30, and Sandra Pimental, 58, both of Salem, are charged with trafficking in cocaine — more than 200 grams — and trafficking in cocaine — 18 grams or more— respectively, the Essex County District Attorney announced. Brito also faces assault with a dangerous weapon (handgun), vandalizing property, and possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug.
Salem police said they began investig…
Clothes Found Near Mass Beach Advance Search For Missing Maine Man: Police
The search for a missing man from Maine who was last seen in Massachusetts took a turn this week after authorities discovered a new piece of evidence on the North Shore.
Local and state dive teams searched the waters of Juniper Beach in Salem in connection with the disappearance of Michael Gray on Wednesday, Jan. 4, Salem Police said on Facebook.
Gray, age 31, from Maine, was last seen after being locked out of his car in Peabody last month, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
January 4, 2023
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On January 4th, 2023, members of the Salem Police Dive Team, alo…
69-Year-Old Woman Dies After Hit By Car In Salem Hospital Parking Lot: Police
A 69-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in the parking lot of a Salem hospital this week, authorities said.
Police responded to the crash at North Shore Physicians Group, located at 331 Highland Avenue, around 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, Salem Police report.
Upon arrival, officers found Karen Raffa suffering from significant injuries to her leg and wrist. She was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where she was originally listed in stable condition.
However, Raffa later died from her injuries, police said. The driver, an 87-year-old Peabody woman, stayed on site a…
