Public Safety
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson Issues an Emergency Executive Order Creating the Downtown Lynn Health and Safety Task Force
Citing increasing homelessness, substance use disorder and mental health crises that are escalating risks to public health and safety,...
New LPD Chief Kelly’s letter to the community
From Chief Christopher Kelly: As I begin serving as Chief of the Lynn Police Department, I want to take...
Four Juveniles Arrested Following September 18 Incident
On September 23, 2026, members of the Lynn Police Department located and arrested four juveniles connected to an incident...
Lynn Police Department Statement Regarding Former Officer
The Lynn Police Department is aware of the indictments announced by the Essex County District Attorney's Office involving...
Motorcycle unit returns to Lynn Police Department
After a quarter-century absence, the Lynn Police Department motorcycle unit has returned. seven officers and two bikes, providing...
26 Trinitarios Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy Related to 5 Murders in Massachusetts
26 alleged leaders, members and associates of the Trinitarios have been indicted on federal racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and drug trafficking charges in...
Member of the Lynn Chapter of the Trinitarios Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
A member of the Lynn Chapter of the Trinitarios pleaded guilty Tuesday, May 12 to racketeering charges, including his...
Grassroots Coalition Demands $1.6M Investment in Lynn’s Working-Class and Immigrant Communities for FY2027 Budget
A coalition of local grassroots organizations, labor groups, faith leaders, and community advocates were convened by Neighbor to Neighbor...
Call to Action Event: Reducing Youth Violence in Lynn | February 11, 2026
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce violence, the City of Lynn hosted an Call to Action event on February 11th...
City of Lynn ramps up anti-violence efforts
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce violence, the city is hosting “Call to Action: Reducing Youth Violence in Lynn" Wednesday, Feb. 11...
City of Lynn Launches Youth Safety and Opportunity Collaborative
Join The City of Lynn next Wednesday, Feb. 11 as they launch a Community Violence Reduction Plan and introduce...
PSA: Pedestrian Walk Light | October 8, 2025
A public service announcement produced by Kenneth Stover