ESSEX — Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police worked together to arrest and charge an 83-year-old man with lewd conduct in the Cathedral of the Pines recreation area and are continuing patrols in the area in response to community concerns. DIETER LUTZ, age 83, of SPRINGFIELD, was arrested and charged with: Assault and Battery Lewd and Lascivious Conduct Accosting or Annoying Another Person On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police responded to the recreational area that spans both Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea to investigate a report of a man who grabbed another man and behaved inappropriately. Officers did not locate anyone on Tuesday, but
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The Essex Police Department is hosting its annual car show on Sept. 13, allowing the community the opportunity to show off their rare and unique vehicles. The show will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Shepard Memorial Park, 24 Martin St., Essex, MA. The event, sponsored by Beacon Bank, will host antiques, classic cars, muscle cars, motorcycles, and more! Awards will be given out for the People’s Choice, Judge’s Choice, and more. This year, in honor of retired Essex Police Chief Peter G. Silva, who passed away earlier this year and was the founder of
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Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. reports that the Essex Police Department arrested a man following a single-vehicle crash that knocked down a utility pole early Saturday morning.
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ESSEX — Two men and a dog who were rescued from chest-deep water at the mouth of the Essex River Friday night are expected to be okay, and Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. and Fire Chief Christian Hassel are praising the teamwork and determination of rescuers. On Friday, May 1, at 8:12 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard alerted the North Shore Regional 911 Center, which provides emergency dispatch services to Essex that they received an emergency beacon for the 30-foot sailboat Jenny Lee. Chief Shamshak, who is also the Essex Harbormaster, responded and made contact with the Coast Guard. He
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