Police Chief Mark Segalla would like to invite residents to sign up for the Reading Police Department’s 2018 Citizen Police Academy.
Reading Police to Reward Kids “Caught” Wearing Helmets While Riding, Biking or Skating This Summer
The Reading Police Department will be issuing tickets throughout the summer that children will likely be excited to receive.
Reading Police to Join Middlesex Sheriff for Discussion on Fraud Prevention
READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will join Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian for a community outreach event focused on protecting residents from fraud.
2-Alarm Fire Strikes House in Reading
READING — Fire Chief Gregory Burns and Deputy Police Chief David J. Clark report that crews are on the scene of a serious house fire in Reading.
Reading Police Increase Seat Belt Enforcement as Part of Nationwide Lifesaving Effort
READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla announces that the Reading Police Department is participating in an enhanced enforcement effort as part the national Click It or Ticket campaign this month, promoting seat belt use by every passenger on every trip.
Photo: Reading Police Arrest Two After Investigation into Cocaine Distribution
READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla reports that the Reading Police Department arrested two men after an investigation by Reading Police Detectives into an alleged drug deal near the Reading American Legion Hall.
Reading Police Lift Shelter in Place Order at Schools
READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla reports that the Reading Police Department has lifted a precautionary shelter in place order that was implemented at three schools earlier this afternoon.
Reading Police and Fire Provide Storm Update, Establish Warming Center for Residents in Need
READING — Deputy Police Chief David Clark and Fire Chief Gregory Burns would like to provide residents with a post-storm update, including the establishment of a warming shelter.
Reading Police Investigating Armed Home Invasion and Robbery
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery and home invasion that occurred at an apartment on Lakeview Avenue this afternoon.
Reading Police and Fire Respond to Gas Outage in Town
READING — Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Gregory Burns and Deputy Police Chief David Clark report that National Grid has completed repairing a blocked gas main that caused an outage to a section of town last night.