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North Reading Police Department Responds to Fatal Crash

March 3, 2023 by jgprrobert

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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. […]

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Police Department, Community Impact Team Continue Community Education on Substance Use Threats

March 1, 2023 by Tom Zuppa

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 […]

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North Reading Police Department Earns Reaccreditation from Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission

February 21, 2023 by jgprrobert

Chief Michael Murphy is proud to announce that the North Reading Police Department has earned reaccreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) for the fifth consecutive time. The North Reading Police Department was first accredited by MPAC in 2011, and was reaccredited in 2014, 2017, 2020, and once again on Wednesday, Feb. 15. “The […]

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NRPD Memoriam: Augustus Lamont

January 31, 2023 by Kayla Rochon

NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading Police Department are saddened to announce the passing of retired Sergeant Augustus S. “Gus” Lamont. Mr. Lamont passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. A lifelong resident of the town, he joined the police department in 1967 and was promoted to Sergeant the following […]

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North Reading Police Department Partners with Community to Present Update on Teen Mental Health and Substance Use

January 24, 2023 by jgprrobert

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Chief Michael Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department is partnering with the North Reading High School Parents Association and Community Impact Team’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition to offer a free educational event focused on teen and young adult mental health and substance use. WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 […]

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North Reading Police Warn Residents About Increase in Scams, Offer Tips

December 19, 2022 by Kayla Rochon

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NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy and the North Reading Police Department wish to warn the community about scams that target senior citizens, and would like to offer tips to avoid becoming the victim. In the so-called “grandparent scam,” a scammer calls the targeted victim and posses as a grandchild or another relative and reports […]

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North Reading Police Officers Participating in Home Base No Shave Initiative

October 26, 2022 by jgprrobert

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Chief Michael Murphy 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 and work to […]

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North Reading Police Department Charges Andover Woman in Connection to Hit-and-Run Incident

October 24, 2022 by Tom Zuppa

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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, […]

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North Reading Police Department to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

October 14, 2022 by Kayla Rochon

NORTH READING 一 Chief Michael Murphy announces that the North Reading Police Department and the Community Impact Team’s Youth Prevention Coalition will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: O’Leary Senior Center, Front Parking Lot, […]

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North Reading Police Department to Hold Child Safety Seat Check Event

September 19, 2022 by Tom Zuppa

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 […]

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