IPSWICH — Ipswich Police Chief Paul Nikas is today praising the quick thinking and heroic actions of Marine Patrol Supervisor and Assistant Harbormaster, Patrol Officer Matthew Bodwell, who responded with the Ipswich Police Harbor Patrol boat and successfully rescued five people, including a baby and a pregnant woman, after an aluminum boat capsized in a […]
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Ipswich Police Respond After 17-Year-Old is Injured in Boating Incident
IPSWICH — Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul Nikas reports the Ipswich Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old was injured in a boating incident this afternoon.
Read moreIpswich Police and Fire Share Public Safety Building Feasibility Study
IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Andy Theriault announce that the Ipswich Public Safety Building Feasibility Study Report is now available.
Read moreIpswich Police Share Information on Virtual Boating Safety Course
IPSWICH — Police Chief and Harbormaster Chief Paul Nikas wishes to share information on a virtual boating safety course in expectation of a busy summer season.
Read moreIpswich Police and Fire Searching for Missing Swimmer Off Crane Beach
IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas reports that the Ipswich Police Department and several partner agencies are actively searching for a missing swimmer in the area of Crane Beach.
Read moreIpswich Police Officers Receive Commendations for Helping to Save Critically Injured Man in Boating Crash
Chief Paul A. Nikas is pleased to announce that two Ipswich Police Officers were recently recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty after an Ipswich man was seriously injured in a boating incident this summer. On Thursday, Nov. 5, Lt. Jonathan Hubbard and Officer Brian Murphy were awarded letters of commendation from […]
Read moreIpswich Police Invite Community Members to Complete Survey for Harbor Management Plan
Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul Nikas invites community members to complete a new online survey to help with the development of a short and long term management plan for many of Ipswich’s waterways. The survey can be found here and will be open until Oct. 15. Community members including residents, business owners and employees, commercial […]
Read moreIpswich Police Respond to Boating Incident Resulting in Serious Injury
IPSWICH — Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul A. Nikas reports that Ipswich Police responded today to a serious boating crash in which a 19-year-old Ipswich man sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. At approximately 2:57 p.m. Ipswich Police responded to a report that a man had been seriously injured in an incident involving a 19 foot, center console […]
Read moreIpswich Police Department Shares Update on Town Wharf Project
IPSWICH — Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul A. Nikas would like to share an update on the construction work for the boat ramp and ramp walls at the Town Wharf. In mid-April, crews began working to replace the ramp walls and structure, and cap the sea wall. However, in mid-May it was announced that further study […]
Read moreIpswich Police Suspend Search for Possible Missing Kayaker
IPSWICH — Police Chief and Harbormaster Paul A. Nikas reports that the Ipswich Police Department was searching for a possible missing kayaker throughout the day, but has now suspended the search. At 12:52 p.m. today police responded to a report by a fisherman who had found an uninhabited life vest floating in the water approximately […]
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