News Blog - Groveland Police Department

Groveland Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

April 29, 2022 by Alia Spring

GROVELAND — Chief of Police Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that the Groveland Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will once again be participating in National Drug Take Back Day this weekend. WHEN: Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Groveland Police Station, 181 Main St. WHAT: National […]

First Responders in Merrimac, Groveland and West Newbury Offer Stop the Bleed Training to Community Members

March 24, 2022 by jgprrobert

Public safety chiefs from Merrimac, Groveland, and West Newbury would like to announce that they will offer free, certified Stop the Bleed training to help community members be prepared to help others in a bleeding emergency. Stop the Bleed training aims to train, equip, and empower bystanders to provide assistance during a bleeding emergency before […]

Groveland Police Department Awarded $12,905.74 in Grant Funds for Body-Worn Cameras

January 10, 2022 by jgprrobert

Chief of Police Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to share that the Groveland Police Department has been awarded $12,905.74 in state grant funds allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Body Worn Camera (BWC) grant program. With the use of grant funding, the Groveland Police Department will […]

Groveland Fire and Police Departments to Escort Santa and Mrs. Claus Through Groveland

December 17, 2021 by jgprrobert

Fire Chief Robert Valentine and Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen are pleased to announce that the Groveland Fire Department and Groveland Police Department will escort Santa and Mrs. Claus through Groveland Sunday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus will take a ride on a trailer provided by a Groveland business — Pentucket Paving — beginning at […]

Groveland Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season

December 1, 2021 by Alia Spring

GROVELAND – With the holiday season fast approaching and more people shopping for gifts, Chief Jeffery T. Gillen and the Groveland Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries in the coming weeks. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly one in four adults in the United States […]

Groveland Police Department Holds Successful ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser’ Food Drive

November 22, 2021 by Alia Spring

GROVELAND — Chief of Police Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to share the Groveland Police Department held a successful “Stuff-A-Cruiser” food drive last weekend to benefit the Sacred Hearts Food Bank. During its annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” event on Saturday, Nov. 20, Groveland Police collected hundreds of food items to be donated to the Sacred Hearts Food Bank in […]

MEDIA ADVISORY Groveland Police Department to Hold Annual ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser’ Food Drive

November 18, 2021 by Alia Spring

GROVELAND — Chief of Police Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce the Groveland Police Department is holding a “Stuff-A-Cruiser” food drive this weekend to benefit the Sacred Hearts Food Bank. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: In front of the Groveland Police Station, 181 Main St. WHAT: The Groveland Police […]

Part-Time Dispatcher Position Available

November 15, 2021 by

GROVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT JOB POSTING Part-time Dispatcher ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Groveland Police Department is filling the position of part-time dispatcher. The duties and responsibilities are copied from the department’s policy and procedures manual and pasted below: DISPATCHER SUMMARY Communications is the lifeline between the public and the need for emergency assistance. It also ensures […]

Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Ages 5-11

November 9, 2021 by Alia Spring

AMESBURY — The Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative is pleased to announce that it will host three community COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 throughout November. WHEN Monday, Nov. 15, 22 and 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE West Newbury Town Office Building Annex, 381 Main St. Parking is available in the front […]

Groveland Police and Fire Respond to Serious Trauma Involving Teenager Riding a Horse

October 22, 2021 by Matthew Reid

Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Fire Chief Robert Valentine report that the Groveland Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious traumatic incident this evening involving a teenager riding a horse at a local riding establishment.