NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman would like to welcome a new Officer to the North Reading Police Department. Officer Casey McAuliffe was sworn in as a full-time officer during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 after graduating from the Merrimack College Police Academy on Friday, April 12. Officer McAuliffe, who grew up in North Reading, […]
North Reading Police and Off-Duty Firefighter Render Life-Saving Aid to Jogger
NORTH READING — Police Chief Mark Zimmerman and Fire Chief Don Stats are pleased to share that North Reading Police and an off-duty North Reading firefighter rendered life-saving aid to a jogger. On Sunday, March 17, off-duty North Reading firefighter Vincent Zarella who was on his way home, heard a call on his portable radio of […]
North Reading Police Department Participating in Blue Envelope Project to Improve Interactions with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman is pleased to share that the North Reading Police Department is participating in the Blue Envelope Project, which aims to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals on the autism spectrum. The Blue Envelope Project was created via a partnership among the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, Massachusetts State […]
North Reading Police Offer “Check Washing” Safety Tips Following Increase in Thefts
NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department would like to warn residents and community members about an increase in thefts and apparent “check washing” schemes. Altering stolen checks to fraudulently cash them is known as “check washing,” and is a common scheme in which various chemical washes are used to remove […]
North Reading Police Department to Host Drug Take Back Day
NORTH READING – Chief Mark Zimmerman would like to announce that the North Reading Police Department and the North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition are participating in this year’s National Drug Take Back Day, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. WHEN Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
NRPD Memoriam: Augustus Lamont
NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading Police Department are saddened to announce the passing of retired Sergeant Augustus S. “Gus” Lamont. Mr. Lamont passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. A lifelong resident of the town, he joined the police department in 1967 and was promoted to Sergeant the following […]
North Reading Police Warn Residents About Increase in Scams, Offer Tips
NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy and the North Reading Police Department wish to warn the community about scams that target senior citizens, and would like to offer tips to avoid becoming the victim. In the so-called “grandparent scam,” a scammer calls the targeted victim and posses as a grandchild or another relative and reports […]
North Reading Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
NORTH READING 一 Chief Michael Murphy announces that the North Reading Police Department and the Community Impact Team’s Youth Prevention Coalition will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: O’Leary Senior Center, Front Parking Lot, […]
North Reading Police Department and Community Impact Team Offer Free Community Naloxone Training
NORTH READING – Chief Michael Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department and Community Impact Team will offer community trainings on the use of opioid reversal medication. The opioid reversal medication Naloxone, better known by it’s brand name, Narcan, is used on individuals suffering from an overdose. In 2021, North Reading experienced […]
Ten Women Complete North Reading Police Department Self Defense Course
NORTH READING 一 The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that 10 women recently completed a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course offered by North Reading police officers who are certified instructors in the self-defense program. The four-part course seeks to empower women through awareness, verbal tactics, and defensive tactical training. There are also […]