NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman reports that the North Reading Police Department and Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council responded Friday afternoon to a barricaded subject who was wanted on an arrest warrant. On Friday, April 5, at approximately 2 p.m., North Reading Police were dispatched to a home on Rodgers Circle for a report of a […]
North Reading Fire and Police Departments Assist Mother in Labor
NORTH READING — Fire Chief Don Stats and Police Chief Mark Zimmerman are pleased to report that the North Reading Fire and Police Departments assisted with the delivery of a healthy baby girl last week. On Monday, Jan. 15, at approximately 8 a.m., the North Reading Police and Fire Departments were called to the Greenbriar […]
Safety Tips For Expected Weekend Winter Weather
With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions. Stay Informed: While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast. Visit weather.gov to […]
North Reading Police Share Tips for Avoiding Common Types of Scams
Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department would like to warn residents of increasingly common and complex types of scams in which suspects impersonate law enforcement or a family member in trouble and demand payment via bitcoin machines or wire transfers. In a common variation of the scam, a scammer will contact someone […]
North Reading Police and Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition Partner with DEA on Prescription Drug Takeback Event
The North Reading Police Department and North Reading Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition hosted a drug take back day on Saturday, collecting over 200 pounds of unused medications. Partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s national Drug Takeback Day event, residents were invited to safely dispose of unused and outdated prescription medication at […]
North Reading Police Department Shares Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman and the North Reading Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety […]
North Reading Police Officers Participating in Home Base No Shave Initiative This November
Chief Mark Zimmerman announces that the North Reading Police Department is once again participating in the Home Base No Shave initiative to benefit veterans and their families. Officers can be exempted from the North Reading Police Department’s facial hair restrictions during the month of November once they donate $100 to Home Base. Officers must also […]
North Reading Police Promote Derek Howe to Lieutenant
The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that Sgt. Derek Howe was promoted to lieutenant and sworn in by Town Clerk Susan Duplin. Lt. Howe has served with North Reading Police for more than 27 years, spending 18 years as a patrol officer, eight years as a patrol supervisor, and seven years as […]
PHOTOS: Chief Mark Zimmerman Sworn In to Lead North Reading Police Department
The North Reading Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief Mark Zimmerman was sworn in to lead the department Wednesday following the retirement of Chief Michael Murphy. Chief Zimmerman was sworn in during a ceremony at North Reading High School on Wednesday morning Aug. 2 with family, friends, police officers and members of the […]
North Reading Police Department Responds to Fatal Crash
Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Park Street on Friday afternoon. On Friday, March 3, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the North Reading Police and Fire Departments responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle crash on Park Street at Central Street. […]