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 …

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Police Make Drug Arrests, Seize Heroin, Steroids and a Gun

The Reading Police Department made four arrests during two separate incidents during recent days.

Reading Police made multiple arrests in recent days involving drugs and weapons after a pair of what officers called “lengthy investigations.” According to press releases from Reading Police Department, the first arrests came on Tuesday when the Detective Unit combined with members of the Southern Middlesex Drug Task Force to execute a search warrant at an apartment on Lakeview Ave. Upon entering the property, officers found several grams of heroin and a .25 caliber firearm. According to police, the street value of the heroin was more than $1,500. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Antonio Curiale, 27, of 15 Lakeview Ave., Apt. 2, and charged him with possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a firearm …

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Police Log

Cars Vandalized and North Face Jackets Allegedly Stolen

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 Saturday through Sunday. The information is open to the public. Saturday, March 23 Sunday, March 24 For questions about the log, email matthew.schooley@patch.com

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POLICE LOG: Two Arrests After Traffic Stops in Reading

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. A charge does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Friday, Oct. 5 through Thursday, Oct. 11. The information is open to the public. Arrests At 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, after a traffic stop, police arrested Rodrigo Silva, 32, of Everett, 21 Dowse St., on Walkers Brook Drive, at Home Depot and charged him with driving an uninsured vehicle with a revoked registration with a suspended license; on a Danvers warrant for a suspended license; and violating a town bylaw for possessing marijuana (less than one ounce). At 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, after a traffic stop, police arrested James J. Maloney, 24, of North Reading, 11 Mac Arthur Road, on a Reading warrant for driving with a suspended license. They arrested …

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Gas Break on Edgemont Avenue in Reading

Workers struck a gas line Thursday on Edgemont Avenue near and Arcadia Avenue.

Around 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning, workers struck a gas line on Edgemont Avenue in Reading. According to Reading Police, residents were evacuated from their homes, but are all home safely as of Thursday afternoon. The Reading Police Department notified National Grid, and requested that the DPW put barricades up blocking West and Arcadia Streets. The road was back open at 9:15 a.m. and residents were allowed back in their homes a few hours later.

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Dog Bite Reported on Tarpin Terrace in 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. The information is open to the public. Thursday, June 7 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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Joe Veno

11:52 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012

I ment to say, Not if the dogs are being cared for properly.   more ›

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Reading Police Issue Citation to Driver with Marijuana

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 Wednesday. The information is open to the public. Tuesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 6 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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Three People Taken to Hospitals After Reading Crash

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 Monday. The information is open to the public. Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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Joe Veno

9:18 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Shelli all it is saying is that the Police were called about the accident. Where did you read that anyone was extracted from the vehicles ?   more ›

Reading Police Awarded Grant to Combat Underage Drinking

The police department will receive $5,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.

The following was submitted by the Reading Police Department: The Reading Police Department announced that it will receive $5,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) as one of 31 grants to local police departments to combat underage drinking. EOPSS awarded $217,000 in U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds were awarded by on a competitive basis; grants varied between $5,000 and $15,000 based on the size of the community. “There are many tools to combat underage drinking, and this grant provides much needed funding to target the problem,” said Chief Cormier “Whether you are underage, plan to sell to a minor, or buy alcohol for a minor, we will be on the look out.” The …

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