Essex Hospitals Had More than 70 Thefts Reported in 2025

Cybersecurity incident affects some services at Brockton hospital

Ambulances were being diverted from Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Monday as the Massachusetts facility dealt with a cybersecurity incident.

Woman stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from Camden hospital, DA says

An employee of Cooper University Hospital stole around $2.5 million in medical supplies and then resold it in South Carolina, prosecutors said Monday.

Essex hospitals had more than 70 thefts reported in 2025

Money, electronic devices and medical equipment are among the items snatched from wards.

Person hit by train in Essex with all Greater Anglia lines closed

All Greater Anglia lines are currently closed after a person was hit by a train between Chelmsford and Shenfield this afternoon.