Lynn News

Servicers foreclosing on homes in Lynn, Mass., are up against what some city officials call the toughest foreclosure protection ordinance in the state.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 13. Monday, June 17 6:46 p.m. a caller reported that someone with a RI license plate was flashing a white and blue light at her car, trying to pull her over.

Fourth of July fireworks will light the night sky at King's Beach on Wednesday, July 3, starting at dusk.

Arrests made by the Somerville Police Department from June 10 to June 17. Please remember that the charges listed below do not indicate a conviction.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 16-17.

Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service between Friday, June 14 and Sunday, June 16. On Friday, June 14 at 5:35 a.m. an accident with no injury was reported at Walnut Street and Salem Street.

Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Lynn police charged three Swampscott 18-year-olds with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for throwing eggs, from a car, at an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute on June 6. Jacob Charles Finlay, 18, of 57 Sampson Ave., Joseph Patsios, 18, of 130 Atlantic Ave., and Spencer Sam Webber, 18, of 79 Stetson Ave., were also charged ... (more)

A boat being towed behind a truck broke free Saturday and rolled into a local home, according to reports from the crash scene.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Peabody Police Department press log from June 13. Thursday, June 13 2:50 a.m. a caller reported a motor vehicle operator that hit a sign on Newbury Street.

The following are excerpts from reports in the Danvers Police Department press log from June 10-13.

Lynn police have released photos of a suspect in the May 21 arson of a Lynn church as they investigate acts of vandalism they believe culminated in the fire that destroyed the entire church, according to Lynn police Lieutenant Chris Kelly.

Arrests made by the Somerville Police Department from June 4 to June 9. Please remember that the charges listed below do not indicate a conviction.

Tuesday, June 4 At 8:33 a.m., police charged Timothy Keeter, 54, 66 Sherwood Road, Swampscott with violation of a restraining order.

"Fugitive of the Week" Shaun Springer, 28, wanted in connection with a local assault, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday after he was observed by surveillance teams on Sachem Street in Lynn, Mass..

A distant siren gives way to birdsong with each step into the dense Harold King Forest.

Following are excerpts from the Burlington Police Department log.i»¿ Note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account.

LYNN, Mass. - Authorities say a 12-year-old child was brought to the hospital after a section of a ceiling in a city apartment collapsed.

She certainly doesn't look different from any other typical seventh grader, dressed casually in black slacks, a white print top and coordinating sweater.

Police have identified and issued an arrest warrant for a Lynn man in connection with the robbery of a local bank earlier this week.