Mayor Greg Verga and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the City of Gloucester and multiple city agencies responded to a mechanical failure at a wind turbine Sunday morning. On Sunday, July 31, at approximately 7 a.m., the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a report that a blade fell off of the wind turbine at […]
Gloucester Police and Harbormaster Rescue Paddleboarders In Distress
Police Chief Edward Conley and Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro report that the Gloucester Police and Harbormaster responded Tuesday to a report of two paddleboarders missing off the coast of Coffin Beach. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:25 p.m., Gloucester public-safety dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who reported that his wife and son were […]
Gloucester Police Investigating Pair of Armed Robberies
Chief Edward G. Conley reports that the Gloucester Police Department is investigating two armed robberies on consecutive days. On Sunday, July 10, at approximately 4:31 p.m., Gloucester Police responded to Yellow Sub, 73 Pleasant St. for a report of an armed robbery. Following an on-scene investigation, detectives determined that a male suspect entered the store […]
Gloucester Police Department Shares Information on July 3 Independence Day Events and Road Closures
Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department would like to share information on events, road closures, and parking during the city’s July 3 Independence Day celebrations. “The City of Gloucester is excited to celebrate Independence Day with our community and all those who chose to visit over what is forecast to be a classic […]
Gloucester Police Department Announces Officer Sean Riley’s Academy Graduation
Chief Edward G. Conley is pleased to share that Officer Sean Riley has graduated from the Recruit Officer Course (ROC) at Reading Police Academy. Officer Riley has served the department since May 2019 as a reserve police officer. He started as a full-time officer in February. Officer Riley is a lifelong Gloucester resident and is […]