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Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi report that the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments responded to a possible drowning at Pavilion Beach. On Sunday, July 31, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Ipswich Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a person in distress in the water at Pavilion Beach. That individual […]
Read moreMembers of the community are invited to meet Patrolman Justin Ellenton and K-9 Stryka at Ipswich Public Library Vehicle Day. Police Chief Paul Nikas and the Ipswich Police Department invite the community to attend Ipswich Public Library Vehicle Day, and meet the Department’s new K-9 and K-9 Officer. Vehicle Day will be held on Friday, […]
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Interim Town Manager Mary Gallivan and Police Chief Paul Nikas would like to advise the public that numerous flyers for a neo-Nazi group have been found in yards throughout Ipswich. Ipswich Police, in collaboration with a neighboring community where the flyers were also distributed, are investigating the matter. “We are actively investigating this matter and […]
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Possession or Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts IPSWICH– Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi, along with the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments, wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and State […]
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IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas reports that the Ipswich Police Department arrested a man last week on numerous drug charges following extensive investigation by Ipswich Police Detectives. DERICK KAPLINGER, 50, of Kingston MA, was arrested and charged with: Trafficking in Methamphetamine (Over 200 Grams) Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (Cocaine) Possession with […]
Read moreIPSWICH — 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 […]
Read moreWe just want to give a shout out to LuLu’s bakery & Pantry in Salem MA for dropping off some wonderful pastries to the fire and police stations today. Very Yummy indeed. lulusbakeryandpantry.com
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Chief Paul Nikas and the Ipswich Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating three persons of interest in a motor vehicle theft that occurred last weekend. On Saturday, May 21, at about 6 p.m., Ipswich Police responded to the corner of Saltonstall and Estes Streets for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. […]
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IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas is pleased to share that the Ipswich Police Department will once again collect backpacks and other essentials to support a local charity serving children entering foster care. From April 27 to May 22, the Department will be collecting donations for Fostering Care Inc., which distributes basic necessities and personal care items for children […]
Read morePolice Chief Paul Nikas and Director of Public Health Director Colleen Fermon announce that the Ipswich Police Department, the Ipswich Public Health Department, and Ipswich Aware, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and community partners, will hold an event to collect prescription drugs and used sharps. The Police Department will take part in […]
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