READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that a motorist is under arrest and police departments in two communities are investigating after at least five total vehicles were damaged in two crashes in Wakefield and Reading, allegedly caused by the same drunk driver.
Reading Police Officers Once Again to Participate in No Shave Fundraiser
Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will be taking part in the Home Base No Shave fundraiser next month.
Reading Police Respond to Fatal Crash
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department is actively investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash on West Street.
Reading Police to Host RAD Self Defense Class for Women
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department is hosting a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women this November.
Reading Police Awarded Full State Re-Accreditation
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department earned its re-accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) today.
Reading Police to Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department will be increasing the number of patrols on local roads as part of a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Reading Police Department Invites Residents to Attend Annual Citizen Police Academy
READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that residents can now signup for the Reading Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy this fall.
Reading Police Charge Pair With Drug Violations Following Pursuit
Deputy Chief David Clark reports that two men were charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop Monday morning.
Reading Police and Fire Close Dispatch Center, Surrounding Streets after Local Woman Brings Military Mortar to Police Station
READING — Deputy Police Chief David Clark and Fire Chief Gregory Burns report that the public safety dispatch center, located at the Reading Police Department, was temporarily closed this morning after a resident brought a mortar round and live ammunition to the station.
Reading Police Department to Reward Kids with Summer Helmet Initiative
Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will once again be running its summer helmet voucher program, where officers who spot kids riding their bikes, scooters or rollerblades in town while wearing a helmet will reward them with coupons for free pizza and ice cream.