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Reading Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges Following Shooting Incident

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges Following Shooting Incident

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested a man early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot a handgun into the air outside a residence in town.

JEFFREY LOGAN, AGE 38, OF READING was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
  • Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Dwelling 
  • Illegal Possession of a Firearm
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition
  • Intimidation
  • Disturbing the Peace
  • Disorderly Conduct 

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Reading Police were dispatched to the area of 183 Woburn St. for a report of a weapon being fired, after the victim went to the police station to report the incident.

Through an initial investigation, officers determined that a male, later identified as LOGAN, approached the victim while he was shoveling snow and subsequently fired a single handgun round into the air. LOGAN then returned indoors.

Based on their preliminary investigation, Reading Police established a perimeter around the scene and initiated a SWAT callout through the Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC).

Out of an abundance of caution, the residents of the other units inside the home were temporarily evacuated from the building.

“I’m grateful that this incident was resolved efficiently and peacefully,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “This would not have been possible without the support of our law enforcement colleagues at NEMLEC, as well as the Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington Police Departments.” 

Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT officers later confirmed that LOGAN was in an apartment inside the multi-family dwelling and subsequently obtained a key to the second floor apartment from the landlord. 

At approximately 2:55 a.m., NEMLEC SWAT members entered the apartment and took LOGAN into custody without incident. Officers subsequently located a silver semi-automatic handgun. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

LOGAN is scheduled to be arraigned later today in Woburn District Court.

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Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT Respond After Shot Fired

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police and NEMLEC SWAT Respond After Shot Fired

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department and its law enforcement partners are on scene at a home where a man barricaded himself inside after allegedly firing a single shot into the air earlier tonight.

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Reading Police were dispatched to the area of 183 Woburn St. for a report of a weapon being fired. Upon arrival, officers determined that a man stepped outside of a residence and fired a single handgun round into the air. Nobody was struck or injured by the round. 

The man subsequently returned inside the residence, and Reading Police and members of the Northeast Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT team are working to bring a safe conclusion to the situation. 

A preliminary investigation has led officers to believe that the man is alone inside the residence.

This is a developing situation and more updates will be provided as they become available. Any media responding to Reading should stage at the corner of Haven and Chute Streets. 

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Reading Police to Hold Awareness Workshop on Teen Dating Violence

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 4, 2019

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

Reading Police to Hold Awareness Workshop on Teen Dating Violence

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark wishes to notify residents that the Reading Police Department will host a workshop on teen dating violence this February.

The Reading Police Department has partnered with RESPOND Inc, a New England domestic violence agency, to hold a workshop for the parents and guardians of pre-teens and adolescents on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Reading Police Station at 15 Union St.

A RESPOND Domestic Violence Counselor who works with the Reading Police Department will give a presentation at the workshop. Members of the Reading Police Department will also be present, including officers that work with families and children. Light refreshments will be served at the event.

“RESPOND Inc works throughout the year to serve all survivors of domestic violence,” said Amanda Reichmuth, Chief Programs Officer at RESPOND Inc. “Each year we speak to thousands of young people about healthy relationships and teen dating violence, working to stop dating violence before it starts.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 2017 survey found that approximately one in nine female teenagers and one in 13 male teenagers had experienced physical dating violence in the past year. The same survey found that one in seven female teenagers and one in 19 male teenagers had experienced sexual dating violence in the past year.

“It’s important for parents to know the signs of teen dating violence, and to be aware of the resources available to them and their teen,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “Fortunately we’ve been able to partner with RESPOND to host this event and bring awareness to the prevalence of teen violence.”

Parents and caregivers interested in attending the workshop can RSVP by emailing [email protected]

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Reading Police and Fire Respond to House Fire

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READING — Deputy Police Chief David Clark and Fire Chief Gregory Burns report that the Reading Police and Fire Departments are at the scene of a three-alarm house fire.

Firefighters responded to 54 Temple St. to approximately 3 p.m. A second alarm was struck upon the arrival of the first fire companies, who reported heavy fire showing from a wood-frame dwelling. A third alarm was struck shortly afterward.

No one was injured, and fire crews brought the fire under control after about 40 minutes.

The fire location is across the street from the Parker Middle School, and for safety reasons the school is dismissing to King Street today. Reading Police are on scene to assist with traffic.

Fire crews from North Reading, Wakefield, Woburn, Wilmington, Stoneham, Burlington, Lynnfield and Melrose have responded to the scene.

Motorists are strongly cautioned to avoid the area if possible at this time.

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