Since the start of the U Text, U Drive, U Pay campaign, which began on April 10 we have made close to 40 traffic stops for people who were either texting and driving and or looking at their mobile devices and taking their eyes off the roadway. Our officers are reporting that at times the […]
Reading Resident Receives a Belated Christmas Gift from NRPD
North Reading Police Department Chief Michael P Murphy 150 Park St. North Reading, MA 01864 For Immediate Release Friday, December 26, 2014 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Reading Resident Receives a Belated Christmas Gift from NRPD On December 19th sometime after 11pm we received a call from a Reading, MA resident who wanted to report […]
“Keep the Holidays Happy. Drive Sober”
With the holidays approaching, the North Reading Police Department, in conjunction with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division would like to share this video. Help us get the word out. We can’t do it without you! Please DRIVE SOBER all the time. Keep the Holidays Happy. Drive Sober YouTube Video […]
Roll Over Crash on Park Street by Parish Park
NRPD Officers are handling a single car crash which resulted in a roll over in the area of 241 Park Street. Traffic is being temporarily detoured. No injuries reported. Update: Officers identified that the operator of the vehicle had fallen asleep at the wheel after working a night shift which resulted in him driving off the […]
Request for Public Assistance
We are currently looking for the public’s assistance in identifying any potential witnesses to a disturbance which occurred last night, December 10, 2014 between 5:45 to 6:00pm in the Kitty’s Restaurant parking lot, on the Main Street side. If you or someone you know saw this disturbance, please contact the North Reading Police Department at […]
Robo-Text Bank of America (BOA) Phishing Scam
On 12-09-14 a resident reported that they had provided their social security number to someone whom they came to believe was a scammer. The scam is a “robo-text-fishing scam” which is executed by an automated text being sent to the intended target’s cell phone which informs the intended target their BOA debit or credit card […]
Traffic Hazzard on Chestnut Street by Moynihan Lumber
Officers standing by on Chestnut Street by the DPW Complex assisting Reading Municipal Light while they remove a downed tree from the power lines.
Animal Alert: Lost Dog Sighting
“Buddy” was possibly seen Sunday, November 30th, in the area of Hillview Country Club. Please call the number on the flyer or (781)-439-3392 if he is seen. Please note that “Buddy” has been missing for some time. DO NOT call or chase, simply note direction of travel, location, and time, if possible take a picture. Thank you in […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Slated for 2014 Holidays
North Reading, MA— During this festive time of year, with the holiday parties and other occasions, many people will be drinking, and the likelihood of impaired driving increases along with drunk-driving related fatalities. The North Reading Police Department will join the 191 eligible local law enforcement agencies and the MA State Police running extra patrols […]
Residential Daytime Burglary on Oakdale Road
There was another residential burglary reported in town yesterday. This break in occurred in the area of Oakdale Road. The victim reported a significant loss as a result of the break in. We are soliciting the public’s assistance in this matter. Anyone who may have been in the area of Oakdale Road yesterday (12-01-14), during […]