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North Reading Police and Off-Duty Firefighter Render Life-Saving Aid to Jogger

April 12, 2024 by Kayla Rochon

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 […]

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North Reading Police Department Participating in Blue Envelope Project to Improve Interactions with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

April 10, 2024 by Kayla Rochon

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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 […]

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North Reading Police And Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Respond to Barricaded Subject

April 5, 2024 by jgprrobert

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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 […]

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North Reading Police Offer “Check Washing” Safety Tips Following Increase in Thefts

March 19, 2024 by Kayla Rochon

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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 […]

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North Reading Police Department Shares Winter Storm Safety Tips Ahead of Tomorrow’s Storm

February 12, 2024 by Camryn Langille

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 […]

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North Reading Fire and Police Departments Assist Mother in Labor

January 22, 2024 by jgprrobert

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 […]

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Safety Tips For Expected Weekend Winter Weather

January 5, 2024 by jgprrobert

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 […]

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North Reading Police, Fire Departments Respond to Motor Vehicle Incident

November 29, 2023 by Sean Smyth

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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 […]

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North Reading Police Share Tips for Avoiding Common Types of Scams

November 21, 2023 by jgprrobert

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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 […]

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North Reading Police and Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition Partner with DEA on Prescription Drug Takeback Event

November 2, 2023 by jgprrobert

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 […]

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