Salem Public Safety Dispatch Summary: September 17, 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 17, 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.
Tuesday, September 16, 8:34 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to Salem Hospital from Highland Avenue.
Tuesday, September 16, 9:57 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A 74-year-old man experienced shortness of breath on Warren Street.
Tuesday, September 16, 12:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: An unresponsive but breathing man was found in a store aisle on Hazel Street.
Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. — Weapons Report: Shots fired were reported near Washington Street.
Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A patient was transported to a Salem hospital from Highland Avenue.
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. — Traffic Crash: A single-car crash occurred near Bridge Road and Pleasant Street.
Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported in a parking lot behind a tavern on Washington Square West.
Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A woman was transported to Salem Hospital for evaluation from Highland Avenue.
Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 p.m. — Fire: A residential fire alarm was reported on College Drive.
--- Source: USCrimeRadar emergency dispatch feed (https://www.uscrimeradar.com/salem-ma). Townbrief has not independently verified these incidents.
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