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Remains of Man Located in Wakefield Identified

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Wakefield Police Department
Steven A. Skory, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 20, 2019

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

Remains of Man Located in Wakefield Identified

WAKEFIELD – Police Chief Steven A. Skory and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan have confirmed that the remains located outside a residence on Lakeshore Drive in Wakefield on Monday have been positively identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, through dental records, as Clifford Bates, 54, of Dracut.

On April 29, 2018, Wakefield Police responded to Lakeshore Drive for a report of a missing person.  The caller reported that her brother, Clifford Bates, had walked away from a voluntary sober home in Wakefield and that she was concerned about his well-being. Police learned that Bates had walked away from the home at approximately 7:30 a.m. and when he did not return staff at the home contacted the decedent’s sister. Police also learned that Bates did not have a cell phone and had a history of similar behavior. An official Missing Person’s Report was filed by the decedent’s family on May 1, 2018 and police subsequently asked for the public’s help in the areas of Wakefield, Chelmsford, Lowell and Concord. Police received several tips but were unable to locate Mr. Bates.

At approximately 10:24 a.m. on June 17, 2019, a landscaper working at the Lakeshore Drive residence from where Mr. Bates was reported missing, located what appeared to be human bones, shoes and clothing under leaves and brush in the rear yard, behind a shed. The residence had been vacant since December 2018 and was sold recently.

The conditions of the remains indicate that they had been outside for an extended period of time, as a result an exact time and cause of death has not been determined.

This matter is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Wakefield Police, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

 

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Wakefield Police Investigating after Bones Found on Residential Property

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Wakefield Police Department
Rick Smith, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 3, 2019

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

Wakefield Police Investigating Probable Discovery of Human Bones

WAKEFIELD — Chief Steven Skory and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan report that the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Wakefield Police Department are investigating the apparent discovery of human bones on residential grounds.

At 10:24 a.m. Monday, a landscaper working on Lakeshore Drive in Wakefield located what appeared to be human bones, shoes and clothing under brush, behind a shed located behind a residence.

The preliminary investigation suggests the remains had been outside for an extended period of time.

Due to the condition of the remains, a cause of death and identity are not immediately available.

“We appreciate the patience and assistance of members of the public today as this investigation is conducted,” Chief Skory said. “At this time, we do not believe there is any danger to the community.”

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is also involved in the investigation.

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Wakefield Police Department Cites Driver Following Rollover Crash

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Wakefield Police Department
Rick Smith, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 3, 2019

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

Wakefield Police Department Cites Driver Following Rollover Crash

WAKEFIELD — Chief Steven Skory reports that the Wakefield Police Department cited a driver following a Sunday evening crash.

At 6:42 p.m., Wakefield Police were dispatched to a report of a crash in the area of 449 North Ave.

Upon arrival, officers conducted an on-scene investigation and determined that the driver of a 2011 BMW 335 accelerated and crossed the center line, lost control and clipped an oncoming 2018 Jeep Cherokee head-on, causing the Jeep to roll over.

The BMW had been traveling southbound on North Avenue at the time of the crash, and the 18-year-old male driver, of Wakefield, was issued a summons for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding and a Marked Lanes Violation.

There were no significant injuries as a result of the crash.

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Northeast Carpentry Students Create Marker Holders for Wakefield Elementary School

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Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri
100 Hemlock Road
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 3, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Northeast Carpentry Students Create Marker Holders for Wakefield Elementary School

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech Carpentry students recently completed a project to help some of their younger peers exercise their creativity while staying organized.

Northeast Metro Tech carpentry sophomores Jose Verde, of Chelsea, Brady McKinley, of Woburn, Lucky Bustamante, of Everett, David DeFilippo, of Reading, Esaw Solis Molina, of Saugus, and Christopher Quinom, of Chelsea, created eight marker holders for students at the Greenwood Elementary School in Wakefield.

The project came to fruition after Greenwood art teacher Amy Drago realized she needed a better way for her students to store their markers.

“The caps are too difficult for the little ones to snap closed so caps go missing and markers get dried out,” Drago said. “The marker holders are not a new concept and you can purchase them in a store, but they are very expensive for a public school art budget.”

Given Northeast’s strong community partnerships, Drago knew exactly who to ask to help her complete the project. She reached out to Northeast’s carpentry department earlier this month to create wooden marker holders.

Students quickly got to work, cutting out eight blocks of wood and then drilling 24 holes in each block that perfectly fit the caps of the markers.

“This was a great project that allowed our sophomore students to practice what they’re learning in shop and create something that will directly benefit their younger peers,” Instructor Albert Turco said. “One of our core values at Northeast is being able to give back to our communities, so we didn’t think twice about bringing this project to life.”

After carpentry students finished the marker holders, Greenwood students, as part of their work in art class, painted the blocks different colors.

The blocks are now an integral part of Drago’s classroom, and are able to travel from table to table as needed for art projects.

“Northeast Metro Tech is such a great resource and we’re so happy that carpentry students could help us with this project,” Drago said. “The kids were so excited to see the marker holders and use them. We love them!”

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