October 5, 2018

Georgetown Fire to Host Open House Next Week

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Fire to Host Open House Next Week

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. would like to invite the community to attend the Georgetown Fire Department’s annual open house next week.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 4-7 p.m.

WHERE:

Georgetown Fire Department, 47 Central St.

WHAT:

Residents are invited to participate in the following activities at the Open House:

Explore apparatus
Firetruck tours
Fire hose challenge
Firefighters in gear demonstration

“We’re excited to once again spend the day interacting with the community and showing some of our residents different aspects of a firefighter’s job,” Chief Mitchell said. “We encourage community members to stop by, say hello and participate in a number of activities we’ll have available for children.”

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October 5, 2018

Georgetown Police Thank Business Owner for Donation to Town

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Police Thank Business Owner for Donation to Town

Funds Used to Replace Agings Flags at Community Park

Left to right: Highway Surveyor Peter Durkee, Dana Delorenzo, owner of Georgetown Building Supply and Georgetown Liquors, and Chief Donald Cudmore. (Courtesy Photo Georgetown Police Department).

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore and the Georgetown Police Department would like to thank Dana Delorenzo, owner of Georgetown Building Supply and Georgetown Liquors, for his generous donation to the Town of Georgetown.

Over the summer, Delorenzo raffled off a Yeti cooler at Georgetown Liquors. The $600 in proceeds were donated to the town to replace several flags at Harry Murch Park.

Delorenzo presented Chief Cudmore and Highway Surveyor Peter Durkee with a check yesterday.

“We would like to thank Mr. Delorenzo for his thoughtfulness and generosity,” Chief Cudmore said. “The proceeds from this raffle greatly benefited the town by helping us maintain the beauty of Harry Murch Park.”

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September 28, 2018

Georgetown Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire Caused By Lightning

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire Caused By Lightning

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. reports that the Georgetown Fire Department extinguished a fire this week that ignited in a home’s kitchen following a lightning strike.

On Wednesday, Sept. 26, at approximately 11 p.m., the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a home on Elm Street for a report of smoke in the house.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a small kitchen fire in the area under the refrigerator in between the floor joists. After speaking with the homeowner, they determined that lightning had struck the home, causing the joists to ignite.

Crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and minimal damage occurred to the kitchen area.

The Groveland and Newbury Fire Departments also responded to the scene, while the West Newbury, Rowley, Boxford Fire Departments provided station coverage.

Firefighters cleared the scene around 1 a.m. No injuries were reported.

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July 25, 2018

Georgetown Police Arrest Man On Multiple Firearm and Drug Charges

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Police Arrest Man On Multiple Firearm and Drug Charges

Officers Seize Assault Rifle, Fentanyl, Cocaine and Marijuana Plants Following Execution of Search Warrant

Georgetown Police seized multiple firearms, counterfeit cash, fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana plants following the execution of a search warrant at a home in town. (Courtesy Photo Georgetown Police)

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore reports that the Georgetown Police Department arrested a man yesterday on 16 firearm and drug charges following an extensive, month-long investigation.

WILLIAM JEAN, AGE 26, OF GEORGETOWN is charged with:

Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Without a License to Carry
Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device (two counts)
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card (two counts)
Trafficking of Fentanyl
Trafficking of Cocaine
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (three counts)
Distribution of Class B Drugs
Distribution of Class D Substance, Subsequent Offense
Possession of Class C Drugs
Possession of more than 12 Marijuana Plants
Possession of Counterfeit Currency

On July 24 at 7:45 a.m., following an in-depth investigation, Georgetown Police Detectives executed a search warrant at 7 Charles St. and discovered a loaded AR-15 assault rifle, a handgun and a room full of drugs and manufacturing equipment. Detectives from the Topsfield, Ipswich, Rowley, Newbury and Salisbury Police Departments assisted Georgetown Police with the search.

As a result of the search, JEAN was placed under arrest. He was booked and transported to Haverhill District Court for arraignment.

“No city or town is immune to gun violence and the drug epidemic, and the Georgetown Police Department will continue to be vigilant to combat these crimes and keep our community safe,” Chief Cudmore said. “I want to commend Georgetown Detective Sgt. James Rodden and Detective Matthew Carapellucci, who both did a phenomenal job with this very complex investigation.”

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