Salem Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 12-13, 2026
Compiled from emergency dispatch communications by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Salem on or around July 12-13, 2026. These reports are derived from unconfirmed emergency radio communications and have NOT been independently verified. Details may be incomplete or inaccurate. This summary is provided for informational purposes only and must be reviewed and verified by the editor before publication.
Sunday, July 12, 5:36 p.m. — Assault Report: A man was reported threatening people with a metal rod near the MBTA station on the 200 block of Bridge Street.
Monday, July 13, 6:41 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Emergency crews responded to a call for a person needing assistance standing near Maple Avenue.
Monday, July 13, 9:29 a.m. — Disturbance: A person was removed after throwing trash on a train at the 200 block of Bridge Street.
Monday, July 13, 11:46 a.m. — Rescue: A woman who became stuck in bushes on Loring Avenue was freed by responders.
Monday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers and EMS responded to a stopped vehicle on Highland Avenue near Broadway; a patient was transported to Salem Hospital.
Monday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: Responders were called to Washington Square for a medical emergency.
--- Source: USCrimeRadar emergency dispatch feed (https://www.uscrimeradar.com/salem-ma). Townbrief has not independently verified these incidents.
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