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Sean Patrick Palmer Charged With Throwing Pipe Bomb In Salem
An Oklahoma man has been arrested and charged with throwing a pipe bomb at the Satanic Temple in Salem after the group did not heed his God's warnings to repent, federal authorities said.
Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, of Perkins, Okla., is charged with using an explosive to cause damage to a building used in interstate or foreign commerce, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
Surveillance video taken just before 4:15 a.m. shows a person in all-black clothing, a black face mask, a tactical vest, and gloves approach and throw something at the "temple." Moments later, the prosec…
220 Pounds Of Drugs, Worth $8M, Seized In Lynn; 'Largest Seizure' In Mass History: Feds
Thousands of fentanyl pills made to look like candy, 20 pounds of cocaine, and more drugs than there are people in Massachusetts. That's what federal investigators laid out on a table Monday, Nov. 6, when they announced what is likely the biggest drug bust in history.
Emilio Garcia, 25, Sebastien Bejin, 33, and Deiby Felix, 40, all of Lynn, were charged with a litany of felonies following their arrests, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
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Police began investigating the crew following an overdose death in Salem over the summer, investigators said. Officers surve…
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…
Salem Man, 20, Dies In Single-Car Crash, Family Calls On Community For Support
An Essex County man with "the biggest heart" died in a serious car crash, leading his family to lean on their community for support.
Kory Ouellette, age 20, of Salem, died after a single-car crash before 6:18 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 on Puritan road in Salem, according to the Salem Police Department.
Ouellette was driving the car and died as a result of his injuries.
Ouellette's family created a GoFundMe the day after his death to ask for help with the financial burdens of the 20-year-old's "tragic passing."
"Kory had the biggest heart and the best personality," the …
Salem Father, Age 40, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Rallies Around Family
The recent passing of an Essex County man was "shocking," but friends and supporters are rallying around his "devastated" family.
Dewayne Reed, age 40, died unexpectedly at his Salem home on Wednesday, July 12, leaving behind his wife, Branigan, and son, Vaugn, according to his obituary.
"You will forever be missed bro," read a Facebook tribute to Reed. "I am reading your high school news columns crying because I can't believe how fast time flies! Your little man will always be watched out for. Much love to your friends and family who are mourning your sudden loss."
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Murder Conviction: Lynn Man Found Guilty Of Aspiring Pilot's 2017 Shooting Death
A man from the North Shore was found guilty in connection with the shooting death of a 24-year-old aspiring pilot whose family immigrated to the United States from Iran, officials said.
Brian Brito, age 27, of Lynn, was conviction of the first-degree murder of Mohammedreza “Sina” Zangiband, 24, of Salem, on Friday, June 9, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.
Zangiband's death, which came in March 2017, was part of a crime spree across the North Shore at the time, according to the DA's Office. The 12 counts of which Brito was found guilty included:…
Fatal Crash: Salem Man, 20, Ejected, Killed After Colliding With Scooter
The name and age of the victim were corrected after publication.
A rollover crash involving a pickup truck and a motor scooter ended in the truck driver's death, officials say.
Police responded to the area of Highland Avenue in Salem, between Ravenna Avenue and Olde Village Drive, around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 to find an "extensive" crash scene involving a motor scooter and a pickup truck, according to the Salem Police Department.
The driver of the pickup truck, 20-year-old Daniel Elias Lopez Temaj, of Salem, died as a result of his injuries despite life-savin…
Salem Decriminalizes 'Magic Mushrooms,' Police Chief On Board
Salem is now among the growing number of communities to recognize studied benefits of psychedelic mushrooms.
Salem City Council passed a bill to deprioritize enforcement of laws prohibiting Psilocybin-containing fungi, also known as magic mushrooms, on Thursday, May 11.
The resolution, called An Act Relative to Plant Medicine, positions using, growing, transporting, and possessing Psilocybin-containing mushrooms as the "lowest law enforcement priority for the city of Salem."
Lucas Miller, the Salem Police Chief, took part in meetings discussing the resolution and gave it his full suppo…
