Fire Chief Eric Smith and Police Chief Edward Conley wish to provide winter weather safety precautions to community members as some of the first snow accumulation of the season is expected this weekend. Stay Informed:  While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast. Visit weather.gov to see the most recent forecast as the storm approaches. Residents are reminded that the forecast can change quickly and at any point. Stay informed by following local alerts, warni ..read more

Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department is taking part in Operation Safe Watch in an effort to better serve seniors and others who may be prone to wandering, and an informational meeting has been scheduled to help explain the program.  WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: SeniorCare Inc., 49 Blackburn Center, Gloucester, MA 01930 WHAT: In partnership with SeniorCare Inc. and the Gloucester Council on Aging, Gloucester Police offers Operation Safe Watch, which will collect critical information that is needed by first responders as th ..read more

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward G. Conley and the Gloucester Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission: Reduce fire hazards by choosing costumes made of polyester or nylon fabric and not sheer cotton or rayon fabric. Use reflective tape as a trim for costumes and outerwear to help be seen in lower light. Wearing a brightly colored costume and carryin ..read more

GLOUCESTER 一 Deputy Police Chief Joseph Fitzgerald and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments responded after a child was struck by a car Saturday morning. At approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of 35 Warner St. for a report of a pedestrian crash involving a child. Upon arrival, first responders came upon a 7-year-old girl who had been struck by a 2010 Ford Escape. The girl was injured, but was conscious and alert. The girl was treated by medics at the scene and was transported by ..read more

Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments rescued two women who were washed off the Dog Bar breakwater in Gloucester Harbor on Sunday morning. On Sunday, Oct. 8, at 10:46 a.m. Gloucester Police and Fire received a call about two women who were washed off the Dog Bar breakwater, which extends out from Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester’s outer harbor. Upon arrival, responders found two women had been swept off the breakwater and into the harbor. Both women were in their 20’s. Police officers and firefighters climbed 12 feet d ..read more

GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department would like to remind parents to ensure their children are properly buckled and in the correct car seat for their age and size as part of Child Passenger Safety Week. Sept. 17-23 is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as Child Passenger Safety Week. According to the NHTSA, vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death for children: 710 children under the age of 13 were killed in crashes while riding in passenger vehicles in 2021, and more than 100,000 were injured. More than a thi ..read more

Mayor Greg Verga, Police Chief Edward Conley, and Fire Chief Eric Smith ask residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions as Hurricane Lee is expected to track toward New England in the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center, Lee is moving toward the north-northwest and a turn toward the north is expected by tonight. Public safety officials are receiving briefings as the situation is updated, and are staying current on storm tracks and forecasts to ensure staffing is in place to deal with any emergency. Hurricanes can bring many different types of wind and water haz ..read more

Twenty-seven bags of suspected fentanyl, 38 bags of suspected cocaine, and nearly $1,400 in cash that were seized as Gloucester Police arrested two men on drug trafficking charges. (Courtesy Gloucester Police Department) Chief Edward Conley and Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker report that the Gloucester Police Department arrested and charged two men with drug trafficking. DAVID GARCIA, AGE 21, OF LYNN, was arrested and charged with: Trafficking Fentanyl (More than 10 Grams) Trafficking Cocaine (36 Grams or More) Resisting Arrest WILVING LOPEZ, AGE 22, OF PEABODY, was arrested an ..read more

Chief Edward Conley is pleased to announce that, as of Monday, July 31, the Gloucester Police Department has completed a temporary move into the second floor of the police and court building at 197 Main St. As a result, several of the police department’s phone numbers have changed. The new main, non-emergency number to reach the Gloucester Police Department is 978-325-5400, and the following office numbers have also changed: Business Office — 978-325-5450 Records Office — 978-325-5420 Community Impact Unit — 978-325-5470 Animal Control — 978-325-5480 Investigations — 978-325-5465 The police ..read more

Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the state Department of Fire Services and State Police, Massachusetts fire departments reported nearly 1,000 fires related to illegal fireworks between 2013 and 2022. In addition to the 42 fire service injuries, five civilian injuries, and $2.5 million in damages attributed to these fires, Massachusetts medical facilities reported about 30 severe burn injuries extending to 5% or more of the victims’ bodies that ..read more