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Littleton Police Host 8th Annual Student Police Academy

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Littleton Police

Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 26, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police Host 8th Annual Student Police Academy

 

Approximately 30 local children in grades six through eight attended the Littleton Police Department’s 8th Annual Student Police Academy. (Courtesy Photo Littleton Police Department)

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew Pinard is pleased to share that the largest class of cadets to date graduated from the Littleton Police Department’s 8th Annual Student Police Academy today.

Approximately 30 cadets took part in the Annual Student Police Academy this week, a five day program for kids in grades six through eight, featuring an in-depth and interactive look at the roles and responsibilities of police officers.

During the program, students visited the Littleton Fire Department, where they learned about the duties firefighters undertake daily, including fire prevention, responding to reports of fires and other emergencies.

The cadets were also visited this week from the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council’s (NEMLEC) SWAT team and the NEMLEC Motor Unit. The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing is also visiting the cadets today, landing on the field behind Littleton Police Headquarters.

“It’s been a pleasure for us all to work with these cadets and show them what working in law enforcement and public safety looks like,” Chief Pinard said. “Our goal is to give students a comprehensive view of the various roles available in these fields, and provide them with a glimpse of what the police academy is like.”

Members of the Littleton Police Department also gave the students lessons on traffic and criminal laws, crime scene processing, investigative tactics and special operations. Officers also acted as “drill instructors” during the program, mimicking the physical rigor of a true police academy.

The academy was launched in 2012 by Chief Matthew Pinard, who was a Sergeant at the time, and Detective Sgt. Pablo Fernandez.

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*UPDATED* Littleton Police Arrest Woman on Assault Charges

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Littleton Police

Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police Arrest Woman on Assault Charges

ASIA DOTTEN-JILES, AGE 22, OF NEWTON

*This release has been updated to reflect current charges against the defendant*

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew Pinard reports that the Littleton Police Department arrested a woman on assault charges following an altercation yesterday evening.

ASIA DOTTEN-JILES, AGE 22, OF NEWTON was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Two Counts).

In addition, DOTTEN-JILES was previously wanted on a warrant out of Quincy District Court on a charge of Resisting Arrest and a warrant out of Boston District Court on a charge of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

On Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 6 p.m., Littleton Police were dispatched to 26 Green Needles Road for a report of an assault.

Upon arrival, police determined that DOTTEN-JILES had confronted the victim and neighbors and made verbal threats after the female victim, who was visiting a resident of the cottage behind 26 Green Needles Road, had gone to visit another nearby home for dinner. Following the dinner, the victim left the home to return to the cottage and was again confronted by DOTTEN-JILES, who was carrying a hammer and spray bottle containing bleach.

DOTTEN-JILES threw the hammer at the victim, striking her in the shoulder and head, before spraying bleach at her. The victim, who was carrying a can of pepper spray, used it on DOTTEN-JILES, causing her to retreat to 26 Green Needles Road. Police located her inside that residence and learned that she had showered and decontaminated herself from the pepper spray.

As a result of the investigation, DOTTEN-JILES was taken into custody. She was held on $25,000 bail pending her arraignment this morning in Ayer District Court.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to Nashoba Valley Medical Center for evaluation.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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PHOTO: Groton Woman Arraigned Following Littleton Arrest for Allegedly Trafficking over 36 Grams of Heroin

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Littleton Police

Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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

Groton Woman Arraigned Following Littleton Arrest for Allegedly Trafficking over 36 Grams of Heroin

 LITTLETON—Littleton Chief of Police Matthew Pinard and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan have announced that Elizabeth Gapinski, 30, of Groton, was arraigned on March 4 in Ayer District Court and charged with trafficking over 36 grams of heroin.

Judge Margaret Guzman set bail at $500 cash and ordered the defendant to stay away from the location of the alleged offense. The next scheduled hearing in this case is May 8.

On March 1, 2019, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Littleton Police were contacted in response to a report that possible drugs had been located at a property on King Street, in the bathroom and cafeteria. The defendant worked for an outside vendor in the company cafeteria. Upon arrival authorities were informed that the defendant had allegedly been in possession of suspected heroin. The defendant then gave the officers her purse, which when searched, allegedly contained 46 individual bundles of heroin, which weighed approximately 54 grams. Police determined the amount of heroin and its packaging were indicative of drugs intended for sale.

This charge is an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent.

The prosecutor assigned to yesterday’s hearing was Assistant District Attorney Andrea Kelly.

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Littleton Police Department Invites Residents to Join Citizens Police Academy

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Littleton Police

Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 15, 2018

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

Littleton Police Department Invites Residents to Join Citizens Police Academy

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew J. Pinard and the Littleton Police Department are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Citizens Police Academy.

The 10-week citizens academy is open to all Littleton residents over the age of 18, and provides participants with an in-depth and multifaceted look at the diverse duties that officers carry out on a daily basis.

The academy will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. beginning March 5 and concluding May 7.

Throughout the course, participants will have the chance to take a long look at the history of the department and will explore the following aspects of law enforcement:

  • Criminal and motor vehicle laws
  • Patrol operations
  • Use of force training
  • Criminal investigations
  • Proper use of firerarms
  • The court system
  • Community policing and more

“The Citizens Police Academy is an excellent way for members of our community to get to know our officers and better understand their extensive responsibilities,” Chief Pinard said.

The academy is free to attend, but space is limited, so anyone interested in signing up is encouraged to reach out to Sgt. Ed Bussiere to learn more and secure their spot. Sgt. Bussiere can be reached via email at [email protected].

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