Newburyport PD Update: Covid-19 March 13, 2020 For Immediate Release Newburyport, MA — In order to continue providing the best police services to the Newburyport community, the Newburyport PD will be limiting our face-to-face interactions when possible. We are concerned with the health and well-being of our staff as well as the public we serve. […]
Press Releases
Newburyport Police Department Investigating Bank Robbery
City Marshal Mark Murray reports police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon and is seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect. At approximately 4:30 p.m., police responded to Santander Bank, 45 Storey Ave. for a report of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers were told the suspect entered the bank and demanded money […]
Newburyport Police Department Remind Residents of Upcoming Hands-Free Law for Drivers
City Marshal Mark Murray would like to remind residents of the upcoming hands-free law for drivers and that officers will available to educate drivers about the law once it goes into effect. On Feb. 23, An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telephones While Driving will go into effect prohibiting drivers from using cellphones […]
Press Release from MA Department of Fire Services
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Mieth, (978) 567-3189 www.mass.gov/dfs Chemical Reaction Cause of Newburyport Explosion STOW – State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Newburyport Deputy Fire Chief Steven Bradbury said the cause of yesterday’s explosion at the PCI Synthesis chemical processing facility at 9 Opportunity Way, Newburyport was a chemical […]
Newburyport Fire and Police Departments Respond to Tier 2 Hazmat Incident at Industrial Plant
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire and City Marshal Mark Murray report that the Newburyport Fire and Police Departments responded early Thursday to an incident at a chemical plant in the city’s industrial park.
Newburyport Police Department to Undergo State Re-Accreditation Assessment
City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) will conduct an examination of the Newburyport Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities next month.Verification by the Assessment Team that the department meets MPAC standards is part of the process to gain or maintain state accreditation — a […]