Reading Swears In 2 New Police Officers

Officers Robert Smith and Shiloh Clark were sworn in as Reading police officers Monday.

Podcast Covers Reading 'Hockey Dad' Death

A recent episode of "Crime of the Truest Kind," hosted by radio DJ and personality Anngelle Wood, covers the 2000 killing of Michael Costin.

Man Stabbed, Jumped From Window Of Reading Home: Police

Police are investigating after a man jumped from the window of a Prescott Street home with apparent stab wounds and fled in a waiting car.

Reading Police Promote Sgt. Christopher Jones To Lieutenant

Jones, a 15-year veteran of the police department, will be sworn in on May 24.

National Drug Take Back Day 2021: Locations In Reading

Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.

Reading Golf Club 'Heartbroken' Over Loss Of New Clubhouse

A fire broke out almost a year to the day after a blaze destroyed the original clubhouse. The new building was expected to open in June.

Reading Names Christine Amendola Deputy Police Chief

Amendola, a decorated veteran, will be the highest-ranking woman in the history of the Reading Police Department.

Man Charged With 6th OUI After Road Rage Incident In Reading

David Peck, 57, drove into another vehicle multiple times and fled the scene before crashing into a snow bank on I-95, police said.

Heroin, Stolen Mail Found After Reading Police Chase

Five people were arrested in connection with the theft of 200 pieces of mail, including checks and bank cards.

‘Christmas Morning Tragedy Averted’: State Police Stop Wrong-Way Driver On I-93

Police said the wrong-way driver, a 36-year-old Reading man, was “heavily intoxicated."

Reading Hit-And-Run Driver Fled Crash On Three Wheels: Police

Police are looking for a truck that continued driving after losing a wheel in a crash near the Cumberland Farms rotary Thursday morning.

Reading First Responders Share Tips For Displaying Addresses

Properly displayed street numbers will ensure a quick response in the event of an emergency.

Reading Police Warn Residents Of Common Scams

Police offer tips for avoiding common scams, particularly those that target older adults.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Updated COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Update #53

2 Charged In Mailbox 'Fishing' Incident In Reading

Police said the pair was found with several letters and checks after a woman saw them fishing in a mailbox outside her apartment.

Scammer Threatening To Cut Off Residents' Power In Reading

Town officials said the scammer is posing as an employee of the Reading Municipal Light Department.

Man Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside Reading Home

Vincent Martorano, 50, refused to come out of a home under construction on Grand Street when officers tried to arrest him, police said.

Reading Cop Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter Charge

A grand jury last month indicted Officer Erik Drauschke in the fatal shooting of Alan Greenough in 2018.

4 Sex Offenders In Reading: Safety Map 2020

Here is where sex offenders are registered as living or working in Reading.

Judge: Reading Cop Took 'Unnecessary Risk’ In Fatal Shooting

A judge rejected the officer's claim that he “was facing a deadly threat," according to a Boston Globe report.

Family: Shooting Of Reading Man 'Never Should Have Happened'

An attorney for Alan Greenough's family said a manslaughter charge for Reading police officer Erik Drauschke brings "some peace."

Reading Cop Indicted In Fatal 2018 Shooting

Officer Erik Drauschke has been charged with manslaughter in the death of 43-year-old Alan Greenough in February 2018.

Man Who Attempted To Lure Girl Into Car Sought By Reading Police

The man, who was driving a gray sedan, approached an 11-year-old girl while she was walking her dog, police said. The girl was not harmed.

Reading Police Selling Patches For Domestic Violence Awareness

Proceeds will go toward a local domestic violence prevention group to help support survivors.

Reading Man Arrested After Altercation At Marlborough Hotel

A Reading man is accused of trying to steal a car to flee the scene of an altercation at Holiday Inn.

ADL Report Details Antisemitic Activity In Reading

A new Anti-Defamation League report says there have been two antisemitic or white nationalist incidents in Reading in the last year.

Electrical Fire Sparked Meadow Brook Blaze

The fire completely destroyed the golf course's clubhouse, which housed the dining room, function hall, bar, offices and locker rooms.

Fire Destroys Clubhouse At Meadow Brook Golf Club

The building, which was over 75 years old, housed the dining room, function hall, bar, offices and locker rooms.

2 Reading Police Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Police are taking the proper precautions when coming into contact with residents and community members, the department said.

Reading Resident, Home Depot Donate Masks To First Responders

On Wednesday, the Reading Police and Fire Departments received 250 respirators.

Woman Dies After Reading Apartment Fire

One of the two people hospitalized following a four-alarm fire Monday morning has died.

Reading Fire Hospitalizes 2, Leaves 15 Homeless

Two people pulled from an overnight apartment fire are in serious condition.

Reading Makes It Official: David Clark Named Police Chief

The town had been without a police chief for more than a year.

Reading Police Unions Respond To Selectman Andrew Friedmann

In a joint statement Thursday, two unions representing the Reading Police Department called Friedmann's comments "shameful."

Reading Police Department Recognized As Dementia Friendly

Every officer is trained to support residents struggling with symptoms of dementia and memory impairment.

'At-Risk' Reading Man Located: Police

Mark McInerney, 57, suffers from dementia and went missing Tuesday morning, police said.

Armed Reading Man Barricaded Himself Inside Home: Police

Police said the incident prompted the shelter-in-place Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

Reading Police Set Up Safe Meet-Up Point For Online Sales

Residents may now safely meet up with a buyer or seller to complete online transactions.

Reading PD's 'No Shave November' Raises $3,400 For Home Base

The program helps post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families cope with service-related conditions such as PTSD.

Accused Reading, Wakefield Drunken Driver To Be Arraigned Monday

Jonathan Markow, 29, of NH, faces an OUI charge after multiple crashes Friday night.