Dozens Arrested in Lynn, Peabody, and Saugus for Trespassing, Drug Possession, and Other Charges

Police logs detail a busy night of law enforcement activity across the North Shore

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:37pm

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Police departments in Lynn, Peabody, and Saugus reported a series of arrests on Thursday evening, April 9, 2026, for charges including trespassing, possession of drugs, and other offenses. The logs detail a busy night for law enforcement, with over a dozen individuals taken into custody across the three cities.

Why it matters

These arrests highlight the ongoing challenges communities in the North Shore face with issues like property crime, substance abuse, and public disturbances. The police logs provide a window into the daily work of local law enforcement in maintaining public safety and order.

The details

In Lynn, 13 individuals were arrested on charges such as trespassing, possession of Class B drugs, and an open container violation. The arrests occurred at various locations throughout the city, including on the Lynnway, in the SoMa neighborhood, and downtown. In Peabody, two people were arrested - one for trespassing and disorderly conduct, and another for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, no inspection sticker, and a miscellaneous equipment violation. Saugus police reported an arrest for trespassing at the local library.

  • The arrests in Lynn occurred between 5:56 p.m. and 11:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The arrests in Peabody took place at 1:24 p.m. and 7:37 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The trespassing arrest in Saugus happened at 1:24 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Shannon Smith

A 49-year-old resident of Willow Street in Lynn, arrested for trespassing and possession of a Class B drug.

Diegoelia E. Pacheco

A 56-year-old resident of Dalton Court in Peabody, arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct.

Robert Jay Mills

A 41-year-old resident of Maple Street in Lynn, arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, no inspection sticker, and a miscellaneous equipment violation.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

These arrests highlight the ongoing challenges communities in the North Shore face with issues like property crime, substance abuse, and public disturbances. The police logs provide a window into the daily work of local law enforcement in maintaining public safety and order.