Friday, December 16, 2011
Notable entries from the Tuesday, Dec. 13 police log.
Reading Man Arrested 7:54 p.m.—A traffic stop on Scotland Road yielded an arrest after a 20-year-old Reading man was picked up on an outstanding warrant. Mark J. Selfridge, of 87 Colburn St., was wanted on three counts of malicious destruction of property and disturbing the peace. Mr. Selfridge also caught a new charge:possession of a Class B substance. A passenger in the vehicle, also a 20-year-old Reading native, was issued a bylaw citation for possession of a Class D substance less than one ounce. Police Log 8:25 a.m.—Police investigated a dispute regarding trash on Vine Street. After several conversations with the arguing parties, the matter was resolved. 9:31 a.m.—A Brook Street resident reported that his car was broken into overnight…
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Notable entries from the Dec. 11 and 12 police logs.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Sunday, Dec. 11 3:09 a.m.—A black Ford Fiesta apparently struck a tree on High Street and was abandoned with significant damages. A High Street resident reported property damage, and the street was temporarily closed to traffic. Police located the owner of the vehicle, who denied being in the car and claimed visible minor injuries he had were from a work incident. 3:00 a.m.—Police noticed a man and a woman in a vehicle on Fairchild Drive, but they appeared to just be talking. Officers sent them on their way. 2:03 p.m.—Officers responded to a hit and run in the Home Depot parking lot on Walker’…
Monday, December 12, 2011
Notable entries from the Dec. 7 and 8 police logs.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Wednesday, Dec. 7 4:45 p.m.—A Reading man walked into the station to report an ongoing issue with harassing phone calls from an ex-girlfriend. The man reported his ex had driven by him five times while he was at work, and called a female friend of his and made disparaging comments about him. The complaining party indicated that he just wanted the complaint logged and no further action was taken. 5:38 p.m.—Police stopped a brown Mercury Marquis at Haverhill Street and Timberneck Drive, and issued the operator a summons for operating uninsured, operating unregistered and operating with revoked …
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Notable entries from the Tuesday, Dec. 6 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 8:24 a.m.—Police received a call from a Mark Avenue resident, who reported her 18-year-old son was at the home and out-of-control. When officers arrived, the young man had fled the house but was later discovered at RMHS and returned home. 8:47 a.m.—A Cedar Street resident reported having her car rummaged through overnight. 8:50 a.m.—Two Bear Hill Road residents reported their cars had been broken into, and some change and an ashtray stolen. Roughly $20 in coins and an ashtray valued around $60 were taken from the couple’s home at 16 Bear Hill Road. 9:00 a.m.—Police enlisted the help of …
Friday, December 9, 2011
Notable entries from the Monday, Dec. 5 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 5:14 a.m.—A diligent, yet anonymous, party reported that a green minivan in the vicinity of Calareso & Sons was potentially stealing Christmas wreaths. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that the van belonged to the business owner. 8:05 a.m.—A Pearl Street resident reported the screen on one of her windows had been cut open. It appeared to be a case of forced entry. Officers responded to the scene, but no arrests have been made at this time. 8:37 a.m.—Police followed up with a Parkman Road resident who reported being contacted by phone scammers the previous day. The woman got a …
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Notable entries from the Sunday, Dec. 4 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 11:55 a.m.—A female Charles Street resident brought two small cans of pepper spray in to the police station for disposal. Officers advised the woman that the PD does not take pepper spray for disposal. 12:23 p.m.—A Salem man was arrested by Reading Police on an outstanding warrant in the parking lot of the Jordan’s Furniture on Walker’s Brook Drive. Philip Sowerder, 46, was wanted by state police out of Danvers for charges stemming from an OUI. He was taken into custody and his red 1996 Chevy pick up was towed from the scene. 3:01 p.m.—A Wilmington man reported a hit-and-run had occurred while …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Notable entries from the Saturday, Dec. 3 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 1:03 a.m.—Quincy police recovered a stolen vehicle, a brown 2006 Toyota RAV, and arrested a Reading man in connection with the theft. Ruchama Zephir, 37, of Green St. was placed in custody by the Quincy PD. 5:25 a.m.—A Varney Circle resident reported that a GPS device had been stolen from her locked motor vehicle. Police discovered no signs of forced entry, and no other missing items. 9:15 a.m.—Police responded to 94 Washington Street, where several cars had been keyed and had the tires slashed. No suspicious persons were found in the area. 2:41 p.m.—A 27-year-old Wakefield man was arrested on …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Notable entries from the Friday, Dec. 2 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 1:00 a.m.—A Haverhill Street resident reported a dark colored motor vehicle had pulled into his driveway and dropped a male wearing dark clothing. Police arrived at the scene, but were unable to locate the man in question. 1:44 a.m.—An officer reported a black Ford Explorer driving the neighborhood around Intervale Terrace with no lights on. Police stopped the vehicle and questioned the driver, who said he was out rummaging through the trash. Officers observed several children’s bicycles in the vehicle, and the man was sent on his way. 7:02 a.m.—A Grove St. resident reported a rear window had …
Monday, December 5, 2011
Notable entries from the Thursday, Dec. 1 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 7:10 a.m.—The manager of Starbucks, at 288 Main St., reported an ongoing problem with a man sleeping in his car in the parking lot. The man, whose last known address is listed as being in Lynnfield, was sleeping in a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Officers spoke with the individual, who stated that he was homeless, and sent him on his way. (The 2012 Hyundai Sonata starts at just over $19,000. That would cover quite a few months of rent payments. I’m just saying ...) — AJ 11:57 a.m.—Police responded to reports of a larceny committed at the Sunoco Gas Station at 467 Main St. The store clerk said that a …
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Notable entries from the Tuesday, Nov. 30 police log.
The following information was supplied by the Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 10:07 a.m.—Safety Officer Michael Lee conducted a safety lecture for EMARC clients and employees at the organizations Gould Street facility. 11:49 a.m.—Police responded to reports of a strangely parked vehicle in the parking lot of Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive. Officers discovered a red Chrysler PT Cruiser that appeared to be disabled. Upon speaking with the owner—a 75-year-old Billerica man—Police determined the man had left the vehicle in park and it had rolled. 3:40 p.m.—A Bancroft Avenue resident reported observing a man in the neighbors’ bushes. Officers responded to 129 …
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1:20 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Laught at them all, those who call, those who are called on, and the officers that respond. It makes my day go by that much easier. more ›