Local Man Faces Child Porn Charges

A 22-year-old man was arraigned in court on Thursday on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.

A Danvers man was ordered held on $50,000 bail after his arrest Wednesday night on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Erik Resto, 22, of 43 Nichols St. was arraigned in Salem District Court on Thursday, where he pled not guilty to the charges, the Essex County District Attorney's office said in a press released issued on Thursday afternoon. Judge Michael Lauranzano set Resto's bail at $50,000 and ordered him not to use a computer or access the internet or any internet capable device and have no contact with anyone under 18. Resto was arrested on a warrant Wednesday night by State Police detectives assigned to the Essex District Attorney's Office. The charges are based on a tip received by the Internet Crimes …

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5 Things To Know Today in Danvers: Sept. 20

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Thursday, Sept. 20. 1. Dog Park: Friends of Danvers Dog Park is holding a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tell your server that you are there for the fundraiser and 10 percent of the sales will be donated to the dog park effort. The Friends will also have a raffle table set up at the door from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2. McDonalds: School is back in session and McDonalds is looking to get some students on board as employees. All McDonalds restaurants across New England are holding the hiring event on Thursday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. when, …

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5 Things To Know Today in Danvers: Sept. 19

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Sept. 19. 1. Clearing: After the wind and rain moves out on Wednesday morning, forecasters say we will see the sun poke through by the afternoon with temperatures in the 70s. 2. The Tree: We’re past Labor Day, but the Wednesday night cars shows at Liberty Tree Mall – Cruisin’ to the Tree – continue. The shows happens each Wednesday evening starting at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot between Sports Authority and the police station. 3. Square Dancing: Last week, Riverside Squares, a Danvers–based square dancing club, offered a free night introducing anyone to Square …

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