Salem MA Police

05/29/2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn the public that cyber threat actors are conducting spoofing attacks against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) website in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A spoofed website is designed to pose as a legitimate website, with branding, product listings, etc., and malicious actors use them to further illegal activity like personal information theft and facilitating monetary scams.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn the public that cyber threat actors are conducting spoofing attacks against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) website in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A spoofed webs...

05/29/2026

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05/22/2026

Memorial Day 2026 – Lest We Forget

Memorial Day – a time of reflection and an opportunity to remember and honor those men and women of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Salem’s Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday, 25 May at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Mason and Barstow Street where a veteran’s square honoring the service and sacrifice of Sergeant John D. Ahearn, U.S. Army, who was killed in action on 09 April 1945 in Germany.

For information on Salem’s 2026 Memorial Day commemoration ceremony, please see: https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/357

Each Memorial Day the Salem Police Department remembers the service and sacrifice of one of our own, First Lieutenant Philip Arthur McCarthy, U.S. Army, who was killed in action during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest, Germany, on 11 December 1944.

McCarthy, a Salem native, joined the Salem Police Department as a reserve officer on 25 April 1938 and was appointed a permanent patrol officer on 21 February 1942 while on active duty.

McCarthy Square, located on Margin Street in front of the police station, was named in his honor during a Veterans Day ceremony in 2022. A bronze plaque, dedicated to his memory by his fellow officers at the time of his death, is on display at the entrance to the station.

05/21/2026

REMINDER: Salem's Memorial Day ceremony will be held on 25 May at 11:00 a.m., at the corner of Mason and Barstow Streets for the dedication of a veteran square in honor of US Army Sergeant John Dean Ahearn.

John Dean Ahearn was born July 20, 1919, and one year before Pearl Harbor, he enlisted into the Army on November 29, 1940 and trained for the infantry. After serving for 36 months with the Army Air Corps in the Southwest Pacific, Sergeant Ahearn volunteered for a European tour.

He was assigned to Company ‘L’ of the 255th Infantry Regiment/ 63rd Infantry ‘Blood and Fire” Division in the Rhineland, western Germany. Reported as Missing in Action on April 9, 1945, he was later confirmed as Killed in Action. Sergeant Ahearn is buried at the Lorraine, France. Sergeant Ahearn’s awards include the Purple Heart (awarded posthumously), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal.

All are cordially invited to the ceremony and a collation at the VFW on Derby Street immediately afterwards.

05/14/2026

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Cat has been reunited with its owner.

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Stray Cat

This black and white cat was found in the vicinity of Mason and North Streets on Thursday, 14 May at around 5:30 a.m. If you are the owner, or know who the cat may belong to, please contact the Salem Police Department at (978) 744-1212. Case number: 26-14201.

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

NOTICE TO BUSINESSES AND RESIDENCES
IN THE VICINITY OF ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

FUNERAL FOR TROOPER KEVIN TRAINOR
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

Please be advised that on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, funeral services for Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor will be held at Saint James Catholic Church, 160 Federal Street, commencing at 11:00 a.m.

Thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders and members of the public will be in Salem for Trooper Trainor’s funeral. Road closures in the area of St. James Church are planned beginning at 7:30 a.m. and will continue throughout the morning. Parking and moving through the area will be challenging and limited at that time. Members of the public who wish to pay their respects as a part of the processional are asked to do so by lining Boston Street west of Bridge Street toward Peabody. Those who wish to do so should plan to assemble beginning at 9:45 a.m. Please be advised that a rifle salute and a helicopter flyover are planned as a part of the ceremonies. Services are expected to conclude well before the evening commute, and closed roads will be reopened accordingly.

The following road closures will begin at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, 13 May 2026:

Federal Street
Residents of 76 through 134 Federal may access their homes via North Street. No vehicles will be permitted past Carpenter Street.
Residents of 135 through 170 will only be able to access their homes on foot.
Residents of 170 through 194 Federal Street should call the Salem Police at (978) 744-1212 for assistance in gaining access.
No on-street parking will be permitted on Federal Street between numbers 135 and 170.

Carpenter Street & Gifford Court
Residents of Carpenter Street and Gifford Court will only be able to access their homes by vehicle via Federal Street.

Flint Street
Flint Street will be closed from Mason Street to Essex Street.
Residents of 73 through 94 Flint may gain access by vehicle via Mason Street.
Residents of 33 through 54 Flint will only be able to access their homes on foot.
No on-street parking will be permitted on Flint St between Bridge Street and Essex Street.

Harrington Court
Residents will have no vehicle access - in or out by vehicle - from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bridge Street
Residents of 347 and 351 Bridge Street will have no vehicle access - in or out by vehicle - from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residents of 156 and 162 Federal Street having parking spaces in the rear, with entry from Bridge Street, will not be able to enter or exit from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Residents of 331 & 333 Bridge Street should enter and exit via North Street or River Street

River Street / Lynn Street / Andover Street
Residents should plan to enter and exit via Beckford Street or Bridge Street to North Street.

Salem police officers will be stationed throughout the area on May 13th. Should you require assistance during the period of road closures, please contact Salem Police Dispatch at (978) 744-1212.

Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

05/08/2026

Please be advised that memorial services and the funeral procession for Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor are planned for St. James Church on Federal Street in Salem this upcoming Wednesday, May 13, 2026. State Trooper Trainor graduated from Salem High School in 2013 and Salem State University in 2019, and his family continues to live in Salem.

Thousands of state and local police officers are expected to come to Salem on Wednesday to pay their respects. Road closures in the area of St. James Church are planned beginning at 8:00am and will continue throughout the morning. Parking and moving through the area will be challenging and limited at that time. Members of the public who wish to pay their respects as a part of the processional are asked to do so by lining Boston Street west of Bridge Street toward Peabody. Those who wish to do so should plan to assemble beginning at 9:45am. Please be advised that a rifle salute and a helicopter flyover are planned as a part of the ceremonies. Memorial services are anticipated to conclude well before the evening commute, and closed roads will be reopened accordingly.

More details will be issued in the coming days as they are confirmed.

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month, which is observed to promote mental wellness, reduce stigma, and provide support and resources to individuals in the community.

The Salem Police Department has a Beth Israel Lahey mental health clinician imbedded within the Community Impact Unit (CIU), working to respond to calls directly with police officers and conduct follow ups.

Contact 911 for emergencies and crisis. For non-emergent mental health questions, support, or resources, reach out to our clinician, Jocelyn, at [email protected] or 978-744-0171 ext. 50301.

05/06/2026

Rest in Peace Trooper Trainor.

The Massachusetts State Police announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Kevin Trainor, 30, who was senselessly killed this morning by a wrong-way driver.

At the conclusion of his public safety detail shortly before 2 a.m., Trooper Trainor began his commute home. Minutes later, 911 received a call reporting a wrong-way driver traveling South on Route 1 North in Lynnfield. Several dedicated Troopers converged on the area and located the vehicle traveling the wrong way at 2:03 a.m. One minute later, at 2:04 a.m., the vehicle collided with Trooper Trainor’s cruiser.

While nothing will ever repair the pain we feel today, we make a solemn promise to never forget Trooper Trainor and his service to the Commonwealth. Kevin served as a Corrections Officer in Essex County before joining the State Police as a member of the 88th Recruit Training Troop. In his decorated career, he mentored new Troopers as a Field Training Officer or “Trooper Coach,” earned a place on the prestigious Troop Community Action Team, set the standard for professionalism, and patrolled our roads with a singular focus: keeping the people of this Commonwealth safe.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Trooper Trainor’s classmates have shared stories of his genuine care and concern for others. As one person put it, “he was the guy you wanted as your backup.”

Colonel Noble said in his remarks this afternoon, “Make no mistake: Trooper Trainor saved lives this morning. His courage – his commitment to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and put his life on the line – prevented an even greater tragedy. He will be remembered as a hero.”

We deeply appreciate the outpouring of support from our Governor, the Secretary of Public Safety, and friends in Massachusetts and across the country. We will remember and honor this extraordinary man, son, fiancée, and friend who gave his life for others.