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North Reading Armed Robbery Suspect in Custody

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 22, 2019

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

North Reading Armed Robbery Suspect in Custody

NORTH READING — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the suspect from an armed robbery last week is in custody.

On Saturday, March 16, at approximately 3:20 a.m., North Reading Police responded to a report of an armed, masked robbery at the 7-Eleven Convenience Store on Main Street. A man entered the store, and brandished a knife and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk was not injured.

North Reading Police are aware of four similar robberies in the area: at a Lowell Pawn Shop on Thursday, March 14; a Haverhill convenience store on Saturday, March 16; a Tewksbury convenience store on Saturday, March 16; and a Wilmington convenience store on Tuesday, March 19.

An investigation undertaken by North Reading Police and police in Tewksbury, Haverhill Lowell, Lawrence, and Massachusetts State Police led to the suspect.

DENNIS WASHINGTON, AGE 26, OF LAWRENCE was arrested by Police Wednesday in Lawrence. He was later held on an outstanding warrant for robbery.

North Reading Police applied for an arrest warrant for the robbery that occurred in North Reading. A warrant was subsequently issued, out of Woburn District Court for WASHINGTON, charging him with Masked Armed Robbery and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

WASHINGTON, who is known to police, is being held at the Middleton House of Correction pending arraignment’s in Lowell and Woburn District Courts. Additional charges from North Reading and other communities may be added.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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North Reading Police to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 4, 2019

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

North Reading Police to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

NORTH READING  — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks at local liquor establishments.

Over the next several months, North Reading Police will conduct the compliance checks to ensure that all licensed liquor-selling establishments in town are operating in accordance with the law and not selling to minors.

Enforcing the laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to underage individuals can help prevent alcohol-related traffic crashes, which needlessly claim the lives of young adults every year across the U.S. In addition, nuisance calls like fights, vandalism and noise complaints often involve young people who were drinking alcohol.

“No single approach will entirely solve underage alcohol consumption,” Chief Murphy said. “However, we think this proactive step, along with other wisely implemented approaches and strategies, can significantly reduce the scope of the problem and help make our youth and our community healthier and safer.”

Effective and regular compliance checks help reduce the sale of alcohol to minors, curbs underage drinking and helps reduce traffic crashes, violence and other alcohol-related health issues.

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*Video* North Reading Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

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

North Reading Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

NORTH READING  — Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department is actively searching for a man who robbed a bank Wednesday afternoon.

On Dec. 12, at 3:55 p.m., North Reading Police were dispatched to Winter Hill Bank, 271 Main St., on a report of a robbery.

After reviewing video surveillance, police determined that a white man, who is approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches with a medium build, and wearing a blue winter jacket, black ball cap and blue jeans entered the bank and approached the teller.

The suspect is then seen passing a note to a teller. No weapon was shown.

He then left the bank on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the video, or who has information related to the robbery is asked to contact the North Reading Police at 978-664-3131 or the anonymous tip line 978-357-5151.

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North Reading Police Arrest Man After Credit Card Skimming Device Found in his Vehicle

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

North Reading Police Arrest Man After Credit Card Skimming Device Found in his Vehicle

Man Remains Under Investigation for Reported Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during a traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver's licenses in a vehicle. A 27-year-old Woburn man was arrested.
Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during a traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver’s licenses in a vehicle. A 27-year-old Woburn man was arrested.

NORTH READING  —  Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department arrested a man today on multiple charges and is continuing to investigate his possible connection to an assault last night on I-93.

NICHOLAS JEWETT, AGE 27, OF WOBURN was arrested and charged with:

  • Operating With a Suspended License
  • Possession of a Credit Card Reader (Skimming Device)

North Reading Police stopped JEWETT earlier today on Rt. 28 for a traffic offense. In doing so, officers determined that JEWETT’S vehicle registration had been queried dozens of times last night by multiple law enforcement agencies. The queries of his registration were in connection with his vehicle’s alleged involvement in an assault with a BB gun on I-93 in Woburn last night.

Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during the traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver’s licenses in JEWETT’S vehicle.

JEWETT is due to be arraigned in connection with the suspended license and credit card reader charges at 2:30 p.m. in Woburn District Court.

The BB gun assaults remain under investigation, and additional charges could be forthcoming following the conclusion of that investigation.

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