Salem Father, Age 40, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Rallies Around Family
The recent passing of an Essex County man was "shocking," but friends and supporters are rallying around his "devastated" family.
Dewayne Reed, age 40, died unexpectedly at his Salem home on Wednesday, July 12, leaving behind his wife, Branigan, and son, Vaugn, according to his obituary.
"You will forever be missed bro," read a Facebook tribute to Reed. "I am reading your high school news columns crying because I can't believe how fast time flies! Your little man will always be watched out for. Much love to your friends and family who are mourning your sudden loss."
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Murder Conviction: Lynn Man Found Guilty Of Aspiring Pilot's 2017 Shooting Death
A man from the North Shore was found guilty in connection with the shooting death of a 24-year-old aspiring pilot whose family immigrated to the United States from Iran, officials said.
Brian Brito, age 27, of Lynn, was conviction of the first-degree murder of Mohammedreza “Sina” Zangiband, 24, of Salem, on Friday, June 9, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.
Zangiband's death, which came in March 2017, was part of a crime spree across the North Shore at the time, according to the DA's Office. The 12 counts of which Brito was found guilty included:…
Fatal Crash: Salem Man, 20, Ejected, Killed After Colliding With Scooter
The name and age of the victim were corrected after publication.
A rollover crash involving a pickup truck and a motor scooter ended in the truck driver's death, officials say.
Police responded to the area of Highland Avenue in Salem, between Ravenna Avenue and Olde Village Drive, around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 to find an "extensive" crash scene involving a motor scooter and a pickup truck, according to the Salem Police Department.
The driver of the pickup truck, 20-year-old Daniel Elias Lopez Temaj, of Salem, died as a result of his injuries despite life-savin…
Salem Decriminalizes 'Magic Mushrooms,' Police Chief On Board
Salem is now among the growing number of communities to recognize studied benefits of psychedelic mushrooms.
Salem City Council passed a bill to deprioritize enforcement of laws prohibiting Psilocybin-containing fungi, also known as magic mushrooms, on Thursday, May 11.
The resolution, called An Act Relative to Plant Medicine, positions using, growing, transporting, and possessing Psilocybin-containing mushrooms as the "lowest law enforcement priority for the city of Salem."
Lucas Miller, the Salem Police Chief, took part in meetings discussing the resolution and gave it his full suppo…
