Salem Public Safety Dispatch Summary: September 16, 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 September 16, 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.
Monday, September 14, 6:12 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to the hospital from a Highland Avenue address.
Monday, September 14, 7:42 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A 65-year-old woman was the subject of a medical call at an Essex Street apartment.
Tuesday, September 15, 4:06 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to Salem Hospital from Highland Avenue.
Tuesday, September 15, 8:27 a.m. — Traffic Hazard: A mattress was reported as a road hazard near Route 114 and North Street.
Tuesday, September 15, 12:02 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to the hospital from the Highland Avenue area.
Tuesday, September 15, 12:02 p.m. — Missing Person: An elderly man with dementia was reported missing in Salem.
Tuesday, September 15, 12:02 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical call was reported in the area of White Street.
Tuesday, September 15, 1:02 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A man was found unresponsive but breathing on Massey Way.
Monday, September 15, 5:02 p.m. — Stolen Vehicle: A stolen U-Haul van fled police into Salem near Eaton Place.
Wednesday, September 16, 1:02 a.m. — Road Closure: A road trench closed part of Charles Street.
--- Source: USCrimeRadar emergency dispatch feed (https://www.uscrimeradar.com/salem-ma). Townbrief has not independently verified these incidents.
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