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Welcome and thank you for visiting the website for the City of Lynn Police Department. I am incredibly proud of the men and women of the Lynn Police Department and the great work they do every day to make this community safe. The dedicated members of this Department serve a diverse and dynamic community of more than 101,000 people with a long tradition of welcoming newcomers from all over the world as they seek to build a new life in this great country.
Recent News
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – Public Announcement
From: Deputy Chief Michael P. Vail Date: September 13, 2024 Subject: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – Public Announcement _________________________________________________ 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)…
Officer Flores Awarded 2nd Division Bronze Badge
Congratulations to Officer Flores who was recently awarded the 2nd Division Bronze Badge as part of our Senior Officer Recognition Program. This honor is reserved for the senior Patrol Officer…
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old
Lynn, Mass. – July 23, 2024 – Authorities have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of Kai Burgos, 17, of Lynn, that took place in the 40 Federal Street…
Six Suspects Charged with Murder in Lynn Drive-by Shooting
Lynn, Mass. – July 19, 2024 – The Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker has charged six suspects in connection to the drive-by shooting that left Jandriel Heredia,…
Search Warrant Reveals Drugs, Bomb Making Materials
On Monday June 3, 2024, the Lynn Police Drug Task Force executed two search warrants at 30 Franklin Street #4 and 63 Franklin Street #1. During the searches, Detectives seized…
Rx Drug Take Back Program
The Lynn Police Department has a prescription drug collection box located in the lobby of the police station and is open 24 hours a day. Drop-offs are completely confidential. Over…
Officer of the Month
This award is to recognize the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer, whether assigned to our Patrol Division or one of our special units, who has demonstrated exceptional dedication in the performance of his/her duties during the previous month. This could be from either a single incident or event, or from consistently performing at a high level during the entire month. The award is intended to recognize the efforts of officers that may not necessarily rise to the level of a commendation.
August 2023
Officer Brendan Powicki
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
September 2023
Officer Kenneth Pedone
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
October 2023
Officer Jeremy Picanco
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
November 2023
Officer Nicholas Peveri
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
February 2024
Officer Nicholas Bona
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
March 2024
Officer Travis Ryan
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
April 2024
Officer Robert Liberge
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
May 2024
Officer James Atkins
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
July 2024
Officer Andrew Kreamer
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
August 2024
Officer Benjamin Craven
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…
September 2024 Officer Belsar Gonzalez
The ‘Officer of the Month’ award recognizes the efforts of an individual with the rank of patrol officer from Division…