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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Police Log

Reading Male Held in Protective Custody

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Tuesday through Thursday. The information is open to the public. Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 15 Thursday, May 16 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Fire Warning Issued for Thursday

Winds are expected to pick up to at least 30 mph in the afternoon.

  The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for brush fires in the area Thursday afternoon and night. Counties across Eastern and Central Massachusetts and Rhode Island are under the fire warning. Winds are expected to pick up to at least 30 mph in the afternoon. The wind coupled with “low relative humidities” will cause the risk of fire, according to the NWS.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Police Log

ID Fraud Reported and More In the Police Log

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Friday through Sunday. The information is open to the public. Sunday, May 12 Monday, May 13 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Police Log

Coffee Maker Stolen from Starbucks

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Friday through Saturday. The information is open to the public. Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

National Police Week 2013: Candles Raised for the Fallen

People from around the country take part in a candle-light vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to honor the fallen including officers from Massachusetts.

More than 19,000 names of fallen law enforcement officers are etched into the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC -- and more are added every year. The keepers of the police memorial figure one law officer in the United States dies in the line of duty every 57 hours. For this year's ceremony, 321 names were added to that wall. Among them: Middlesex County Correction Officer James Callahan, Sr., who died in 1973 due to a heart attack after being assaulted by an inmate and Woburn Police Officer John P. Gibbons III, who was killed in the line of duty on May 4, 1999. Gibbons suffered a fatal heart attack after being kicked in the chest by a woman while responding to a disturbance call. Monday night, …

Joe Veno

8:57 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

God bless all our fallen Brother and Sister officers and their families.   more ›

Monday Human Trafficking Arrests 'A Great Day for Victims'

With the announcement that a Medford woman and Woburn man were arrested for running a prostitution ring, police said Monday was a major victory in shutting down the alleged pattern of "modern day slavery."

Law enforcement officials said Monday that a pair of human trafficking arrests were not only a major victory for police, but also the women at the center of the ring who are considered the victims of “modern day slavery.” During a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced that Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, will each face charges on one of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts of deriving support from prostitution and six counts of keeping a house of ill fame. “In this case we allege that these individuals ran a large scale criminal operation involving the sale and sexual exploitation of other human beings for their profit,” said …

Monday, May 13, 2013

Reading Business Used as a Front in Human Trafficking Enterprise

Attorney General Martha Coakley announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with a human trafficking enterprise spanning six area communities, including Reading.

A Medford resident and a Woburn resident have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking enterprise that spans the borders of several area communities including Reading, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced at a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department. Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn were arrested on May 13 and charged with one count each of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts each of deriving support from prostitution and six counts each of keeping a house of ill fame, according to Coakley.  Authorities allege the operation spanned multiple communities including Reading, Wilmington, Bedford, Billerica, Medford and Woburn. "We allege that these individuals…

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Police Log

Purse Stolen from Woman in Market Basket

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Monday through Thursday. The information is open to the public. Arrest At 5:49 p.m. Monday, Christopher C. Colleameno, 23, of 284 Charles St., Malden was arrested on charges of violating a protective order. Monday, May 6 Tuesday, May 7 Wednesday, May 8 Thursday, May 9 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

Sandy Pothier

7:58 am on Saturday, May 11, 2013

I had my wallet stolen at Market Basket also. Be careful ladies...keep your purse on your arm.   more ›

Friday, May 10, 2013

Picco, Brown Promoted to RPD Sergeants

Sergeant Chris Picco and Sergeant Kevin Brown had their badges pinned Tuesday evening.

Sergeant Chris Picco and Sergeant Kevin Brown had their badges pinned Tuesday evening at the Board of Selectmen meeting.  The future of the police department looks very bright, Chief James Cormier said Tuesday evening before the badges were pinned on the sergeants. "What a proud moment this is," he said. Picco has been an officer for 17 years and Brown for 12. Picco had his badge pinned by his girlfriend, and Brown had his badge pinned on by his two children. Both had family and friends present. Both sergeants are experienced police officers, well respected, highly educated and have a lot of experience, Cormier said.

L Day

6:59 am on Saturday, May 11, 2013

I have to agree with Mr B...congratulation to both of you   more ›

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Police Log

Vehicle Stolen from Hartshorn Street

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Friday through Sunday. The information is open to the public. Arrests At 10:36 a.m. Friday, Timothy J. Palladino, 32, of 30 Crestwood, North Reading was arrested on a warrant on Main Street. Friday, May 3 Saturday, May 4 Sunday, May 5 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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