NORTH READING– Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats recommend that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for hazardous weather as temperatures continue to drop and the region prepares for the first potential major winter storm of the season.
North Reading Police and Fire Share Reminder of Importance of Prominently Displaying Address Numbers
NORTH READING– Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats wish to remind residents and business owners to properly display street numbers on their property to help ensure a timely response in case of an emergency.
Smoking Cause of North Reading House Fire
NORTH READING – North Reading Fire Chief Donald Stats, North Reading Police Chief Michael P. Murphy, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the cause of the December 8, 2020 fire at 30 Lowell Road in North Reading was the improper use or disposal of smoking materials. Three people were rescued from the single-family home. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
AUDIO: Off-Duty North Reading Police Officer Helps Three Residents to Safety During Early Morning House Fire
NORTH READING — Fire Chief Don Stats and Police Chief Michael Murphy report that an off-duty North Reading Police sergeant assisted three residents to safety after alerting them to a fire at their home early this morning.
North Reading Police Charge Man in Bank Robbery
NORTH READING– Chief Michael Murphy reports the North Reading Police Department has charged a man who allegedly robbed a local bank in August.
Using Infographics to Share Police Department Policies & Procedures
This week we worked with the North Reading Police Department to develop an infographic that highlights and details the department’s policies, procedures and training that are relative to the national dialogue.
North Reading Police Participate in Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy
Chief Michael P. Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department participated in the Cruiser Convoy as part of the 2018 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games.
North Reading Police Department to Offer Non-Civil Service Exam
NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department, in conjunction with Police Exam Solutions (PES), has scheduled a law enforcement entrance exam and encourages anyone who is interested in becoming a North Reading police officer to sign up.
Project Linus Donates Blankets to the North Reading Police Department to Help Children
NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy is pleased to announce that the North Reading Police Department is working with Project Linus to create blankets that can be given to children in times of need.
North Reading Police Department Reminds Residents that Use of Fireworks in Massachusetts is Illegal
NORTH READING — As 4th of July approaches, Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading Police Department remind the community that all use of fireworks in the state of Massachusetts are prohibited.