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Wenham Police Investigating Two Early Morning House Break-Ins

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Wenham Police Patch

Wenham Police Department
Thomas Perkins, Chief of Police
1 Friend Court
PO Box 536
Wenham, MA 01984

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018

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

Wenham Police Investigating Two Early Morning House Break-Ins

WENHAM — Chief Thomas Perkins reports that the Wenham Police Department is investigating two house break-ins that occurred early Wednesday morning.

Two homes on Larch Row were broken into between midnight and 6:30 a.m. today. The homes were entered through unlocked doors.

Electronics were stolen from both houses, and a set of keys was stolen from inside one of the homes, which were subsequently used to steal a vehicle in the driveway.

In both cases the residents of the homes were inside when the break-in occurred. No contact was made with the suspect(s) and residents.

Chief Perkins would like to remind residents to lock the doors of their homes and vehicles at night.

Any suspicious activity in your neighborhood should be reported immediately to Wenham Police by calling 911.

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Wenham Police Provide Cold Weather Safety Tips in Anticipation of Freezing Temperatures

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Wenham Police Patch

Wenham Police Department
Thomas Perkins, Chief of Police
1 Friend Court
PO Box 536
Wenham, MA 01984

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

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

Wenham Police Provide Cold Weather Safety Tips in Anticipation of Freezing Temperatures 

WENHAM — Chief Thomas Perkins and the Wenham Police Department would like to provide several important safety tips in anticipation of freezing temperatures early tomorrow morning.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a freeze warning from midnight to 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19. Temperatures could reach as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

This type of weather will kill sensitive vegetation and can damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

“We generally don’t see this type of weather until November or December, so we want residents to be prepared,” Chief Perkins said. “Bring plants inside, be careful when outdoors, especially with pets, and make sure you have a proper heating system in place.”

The Wenham Police Department also advises residents follow important safety tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:

  • Minimize outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.
  • If outside, dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens (not gloves) and sturdy waterproof boots to protect your extremities. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
  • Be a good neighbor. Check with elderly or disabled relatives and neighbors to ensure their safety.
  • Ensure you have sufficient heating fuel, as well as alternate emergency heating equipment in case you lose electricity.
  • When utilizing alternate heating sources, such as an emergency generator, your fireplace, wood stove or space heater, make sure they are properly ventilated and always operate a generator outdoors and away from your home. Improper use of heating devices can lead to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup in the home.

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Wenham Police Officers to Wear Pink Shirts to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

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Wenham Police Patch

Wenham Police Department
Thomas Perkins, Chief of Police
1 Friend Court
PO Box 536
Wenham, MA 01984

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018

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

Wenham Police Officers to Wear Pink Shirts to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

Reserve Officer Stephen Lovely wearing one of the Wenham Police Department’s pink uniform shirts. (Courtesy Photo)

WENHAM — Chief Thomas Perkins is pleased to announce that Wenham Police officers will once again wear pink shirts this month to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

Beginning last week, and continuing each Friday throughout the month of October, Wenham Police officers will wear their special-edition pink uniform shirts to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year is the second year in a row that officers are wearing the shirts.

“This is an initiative that all of our officers are proud to take part in, because all of us have been impacted by breast cancer in some way,” Chief Perkins said. “This was enormously popular with members of the community last year, and I have no doubt that residents will continue to support this important cause.”

Each officer has one of the shirts in their uniform repertoire, and last year officers reported receiving positive feedback from members of the community who approached them to learn more about the shirts.

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Wenham Police to Offer Womens’ Self Defense Courses

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Wenham Police Department
Thomas Perkins, Chief of Police
1 Friend Court
PO Box 536
Wenham, MA 01984

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018

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

Wenham Police to Offer Womens’ Self Defense Courses

WENHAM — Chief Thomas Perkins is pleased to announce that the Wenham Police Department will offer women a chance to participate in self defense courses next month.

Three of the four classes will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Buker Elementary School on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 11 (location to be determined)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 12
  • Tuesday, Sept. 18
  • Wednesday, Sept. 19

The classes will use the Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) model, which relies on teaching women how to develop and enhance practical self defense skills that they can rely upon in the event of an attack.

The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, before progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.  R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.

This course will be taught by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors and will provide each student with a workbook and reference manual.  The course materials outline the entire program for reference and continuous growth.

“While we hope they’re never needed, these self defense tactics can ultimately make the difference in helping someone avoid becoming a victim,” Chief Perkins said. “I sincerely hope women in our community will take advantage of this resource.”

The class is for women only, limited to 20 and the participants must be at least 18 years of age. It will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to register for this or future self-defense training programs, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Officer Michael Chandler at [email protected], or call the department at 978-468-5500.

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