The Peabody Police Department opened applications for its next session of Citizens Academy, which will run Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Oct. 16 to Dec. 18. The academy covers several topics, including terrorism, the legal process, motor vehicle law, patrol procedures, domestic violence, and Investigations. The program also includes a firearms class, where … [Read more...] about Police Department again offers Citizens Academy
Police Chief Thomas Griffin
Playing it safe in Peabody
The city broke ground on its new Public Safety Headquarters, which will be located next to Higgins Middle School, on Thursday. The project is expected to cost $69 million, which includes $61 million in construction costs and an additional $8 million in soft costs, including paying the architect and project manager, Mayor Ted Bettencourt said. Bettencourt, alongside Police … [Read more...] about Playing it safe in Peabody
Man arrested for drug possession and animal cruelty
The Police Department arrested a man accused of drug possession and animal cruelty, according to a press release from the department. Duarte Silva, 47, of 105 Goodale St., was charged with possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute (cocaine) and three counts of animal cruelty after the execution of a search warrant. “This is a testament to the hard work … [Read more...] about Man arrested for drug possession and animal cruelty