Chief Mark Zimmerman reports that the North Reading Police Department has obtained a criminal summons against a woman accused of a dog training scam. A 27-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, OF HADDAM, CONN., will be charged with: Larceny Over $1,200 by False Pretense, a felony Obstruction of/Misleading a Police Officer, a felony On Saturday, Sept. 16, a North […]
North Reading Police Entrance Exam on Aug. 19
Become a North Reading Police Officer! The North Reading Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill police officer vacancies. Interested candidates must pass the upcoming written entrance examination on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. at North Reading High School. The North Reading Police Department is seeking applicants for Non-Civil Service, Full-Time Police Officer positions. […]
North Reading Police and Fire Share Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebrations
Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats, along with the North Reading Police and Fire Departments, wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The possession, use and sale of all fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts, […]
Police Department, Community Impact Team Continue Community Education on Substance Use Threats
The North Reading Police Department recently partnered with the North Reading High School Parents Association and Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition to offer a free educational event. The two-part community outreach featured an adult presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 7, which was followed by a Feb. 8 series of presentations to all North […]
North Reading Police Department Charges Andover Woman in Connection to Hit-and-Run Incident
Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department has charged an Andover woman in connection with a hit-and-run incident last week. A 39-YEAR-OLD ANDOVER WOMAN will be summoned to Woburn District Court on charges including Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Personal Injury. On Wednesday, […]
North Reading Police Department to Hold Child Safety Seat Check Event
Chief Michael Murphy invites community members to attend the North Reading Police Department’s Child Safety Seat Check event. The event will be held on National Seat Check Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Middle/High School upper parking lot, located at 189 Park St. The event will feature free infant and […]
North Reading Police Department Reports Capture, Relocation of Black Bear
Chief Michael Murphy reports that Massachusetts Environmental Police, with assistance from the North Reading Police Department, immobilized a black bear on Sunday, believed to be the same bear sighted by residents in multiple communities in recent weeks. North Reading Police have received several calls regarding black bears in the past month. On Sunday, Aug. 22, […]
North Reading Police Department to Undergo State Re-Accreditation Assessment
Chief Michael P. Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department will undergo an Accreditation Assessment this fall. The North Reading Police Department has been an accredited agency since 2011. The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program consists of 257 mandatory standards as well as 125 optional standards. In order to achieve accreditation status, […]
North Reading Police Remind Community About Town Social Host Bylaw
With graduations, holidays, and special celebrations approaching, Chief Michael Murphy would like to remind North Reading residents about the Town’s Social Host Bylaw. A Social Host is anyone who furnishes alcohol or allows it to be consumed on site. A Social Host may be the property owner, renter, or lessee; the person in control of […]
North Reading Police Department to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks on Licensed Premises
Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department will conduct random checks of premises licensed to sell alcohol. Checks are being done to ensure that licensed premises are in compliance with local and state alcohol regulations, in an effort to restrict the availability of alcohol to minors. In North Reading, every person who […]
