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 Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips Ahead of Tomorrow’s Storm
The North Reading Police Department would like to share the following safety tips ahead of tomorrow’s expected storm. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning across Massachusetts for Tuesday, Feb. 13. Snow accumulations of as many as 7-13 inches are possible, with wind gusts potentially approaching 40 miles […]
North Reading Police, Fire Departments Respond to Motor Vehicle Incident
Police Chief Mark Zimmerman and Fire Chief Don Stats report that the North Reading Fire and Police Departments responded to a motor vehicle incident Wednesday night on Fieldcrest Terrace. At 7:48 p.m. Wednesday, first responders received a 911 call reporting that a person was trapped under a motor vehicle near the corner of Fieldcrest and […]
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 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 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 […]
North Reading Police Department to Seek Summons Against Animal Trainer Charged with Larceny
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 […]
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