Two Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Reading
The arrests were made at Lotus Blossom Bodyworks and Asian Bodyworks.
Reading Police
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Two Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Reading
The arrests were made at Lotus Blossom Bodyworks and Asian Bodyworks.
Ling Ling Wang, 47, of 61 Kenberma Rd., Worcester and Wen Qui, 36, of 144 Brook St., Quincy were arrested Thursday in Reading on charges of sexual conduct for a fee, according to police. Reading Police detectives worked with North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) detectives to investigate alleged prostitution at the Lotus Blossom Bodyworks at 274 Main St. and Asian Bodyworks at 150 Main St. According to a recent press release from Reading Police, an undercover police officer posed as a customer and went into both businesses. Wang was arrested at Asian Bodyworks and Qui was arrested at Lotus Blossom Bodyworks. Both were arrested on charges of sexual conduct for a fee and will be arraigned in Woburn District Court …
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Reading Resident Arrested on OUI Charge After Accident
The accident occurred at the intersection of Franklin and Dividence.
Reading resident Brian Hartford, 22, of 31 Lilah Lane was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of liquor and a marked lanes violation after hitting a pole at the intersection of Franklin Street and Dividence Road, according to police. The accident happened just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Hartford was driving a grey Audi when he hit a telephone pole at the intersection of Franklin and Dividence, police said. Police responded to the scene and found Hartford's vehicle on the sidewalk facing the wrong direction. Hartford suffered minor injuries and was arrested for allegedly operating under the influence of liquor and a marked lanes violation. READING PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates |
Fred Willard
1:45 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Maybe the town can bill the Barile Funeral Home for the parking spots they hold even when there are no services at their location, this is from the latest Selectman's meeting: "In other action, the selectmen voted 4-0 to change the parking regulations for some 14 parking spaces on the south side of Woburn Street, between Brande Court and Linden Street, to allow local business owners and their … more ›
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Police Log
Wakefield Resident Arrested For OUI, Drugs
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 Thursday at noon through Monday. The information is open to the public. Arrests At 6:38 p.m. Friday, a caller reported a car accident on Salem Street. As a result of the accident, Kevin Carter, 51, of 42A Pleasant St., Wakefield was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol, third offense; following too close; and possession of under one ounce of a class D substance. Thursday, February 14 Friday, February 15 Saturday, February 16 Sunday, February 17 Monday, February 18 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Police Log
Arlington Man Arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs, Reading
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 Thursday through Tuesday. The information is open to the public. Arrests At 6:39 p.m. Friday, a caller reported a minor car accident on Walkers Brook Drive. A male fled from the accident on foot with a dog. The dog was found in the parking lot of the Longhorn Steakhouse. The male, Christopher K. Gray, 39, of Peter Tufts Road in Arlington was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of drugs and a marked lanes violation. The dog was later picked up by Gray's sister. At 2:57 a.m. Saturday, a Grove Street resident reported that a car struck his fence and the driver sped off. Police found that a dangerous curve sign in the area was knocked down. Police pulled …
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Friday, January 18, 2013
How Many Reading and North Reading Residents Have Gun Permits?
President Barack Obama's proposals for new gun control measures have everyone talking. But do you know how many of your neighbors might be armed?
In the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, President Barack Obama has made several new proposals for increased gun control. That got us thinking. How many Reading and North Reading residents have a gun license? The answer: 706 in Reading and 960 in North Reading, if you're talking about the most common type of gun license. In bureaucratic-speak, that's the "Resident Class A Large Capacity License to Carry Firearms." According to the Globe, it's the only Massachusetts license that lets individuals carry a concealed weapon and own any type of legal gun. To put that 706 person figure in context, Reading's population is 24,747 according to the 2010 Census, and North Reading has 960 gun permits with a population of 14,892 according …
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Janine Largent
12:56 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Michael, I the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy the appropriate response should be grief. Sadly, as so often occurs in situations like this the human need to grieve turns to anger and a call for action. The call for action comes from concerned citizens; parents with young children in schools who want some guarantee of safety for their children and sadly, often times, from politicians who seek to … more ›
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Letter From RPD Regarding Newtown Shooting
The Reading Police Department responds to the Newtown tragedy.
The following was submitted by the Reading Police Department: Dear Reading Residents, On behalf of the Reading Police Department, our hearts go out to all the people in Newtown, CT, the victims and their families, the innocent witnesses, and the first responders who will need to process those scenes for the rest of their lives. Such unthinkable acts can only cause us to reach out to our own loved ones, our family members and our children to hold them a little tighter, embrace them a little longer, as we all try to cope with this terrible tragedy and horrific act of violence. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific events, we want to assure our Community that the Reading Police Department in conjunction with all our schools in the Town of …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Suspect Described in Reading Robbery
The suspect is wanted for other recent robberies in Melrose, Stoneham, Woburn and Winchester.
The Gulf Gas Station on Main Street was robbed of several hundred dollars Thursday evening at approximately 10:45 p.m., according to Reading Police. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately six feet tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing black pants, a black sweatshirt with a hood and a mask. The suspect made it a point to show his black handgun to the clerk before he took several hundred dollars. Police believe the suspect "matches the description of the suspect from recent armed robberies in Melrose, Stoneham, Woburn and Winchester." Police from all five towns are working together to track down the suspect. There aren't any photos or videos available at this time, but if you have information regarding any of the recent …
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Armed Robbery in Reading Thursday Night
The Gulf Station on Main Street was robbed at gunpoint.
According to WCVB.com, the Gulf Station on Main Street was robbed late Thursday night. No injuries were reported. The suspect was armed and believed to be the same person who recently robbed stores in Melrose, Stoneham and Woburn, WCVB.com said. State police assisted Reading Police to track the suspect, but no arrests have been made. Check in with us for updates.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Two Prostitution Arrests Made in Reading
A Reading and New York resident were arrested this week.
Reading Police made two prostitution arrests on Nov. 9 at 12:48 p.m. Yong Du, 43, 4180 Summit Court, Flushing, New York and Youjia Zhang, 24, 360 Main Street, Reading were both arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit prostitution. Zhang was also charged with sexual conduct for a fee. According to police, they worked with North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) detectives to conduct the investigation of alleged prostitution at Reading Body Wellness Center on Main Street Reading. An undercover officer went into the center and pretended to be a customer during the investigation. Both Du and Zhang were arrested at the Main Street business and will be arraigned at Woburn District Court on Nov. 13. The Reading Body …
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Charles Towne
4:29 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
I thought that women didn't want the government controlling their bodies. Time to stop this war on women! more ›
CommonSenseCitizen
2:48 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Dang. I guess I have to go back to Venetian Moon and try picking up 50ish cougars to get a little lovin'. more ›