K9s Pebbles and Elmo Join Middlesex Sheriff's Office

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office welcomed two new members, Pebbles and Elmo, with a ceremony.

Kitchen Fire on Wright Street in North Reading

Possible kitchen fire reported at 4:30 p.m.

Nearby News: Worker Dies in Ammonia Leak; Long Sentence for Old Pot Dealer; Man Drops Loaded Gun, Freaks Out Passengers

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80-Year-Old Pot Dealer Gets 10 Years in Prison

Marshall Dion stashed $11 million and 400 pounds of marijuana in a North Reading storage facility.

North Reading Police Pay Tribute to Retired Sergeant

Former NRPD Sergeant Frederick O'Connor passed away at his home in Florida at the age of 83.

Professional Thieves Eyed in Recent Rash of Car Breaks

The Felony Lane Gang is a loosely associated gang of thieves that work along the East Coast.

Plea Deal Rejected for 80-Year-Old Marijuana Dealer Who Stashed Millions in North Reading

Marshall Dion, who stashed $11 million in a North Reading storage facility, could withdraw his plea and head to trial.

DPW Director Resigns Amid Drug Scandal at Public Works Department

Richard Carnevale not implicated in investigation that has led to one arrest, six placed on leave and two resignations at North Reading DPW.

Dumpster Fire on Main Street

Police urging residents to avoid area near Main and Winthrop Street.

Drug Scandal at DPW; Arrests Made, More Possible: Police

Two men arrested, including DPW employee, following an investigation into prescription painkiller dealing. Additional employees on leave.

Traffic Alert: Police Warn of Icy Roads

Multiple calls of issues, especially near Rte. 62 near Middleton.

Grand Jury Indictments Announced by Middlesex DA

Two indictments were handed down for alleged crimes in North Reading.

Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up Across State

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Motor Vehicle Fatalities Up Across State

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Rollover on Lowell Road and North Street

One woman reported trapped in a car as of 1:30 p.m.

Road Conditions Bad in North Reading

Police urging motorists to stay off the road and let DPW do its job.

Police to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

The checks will include liquor stores, bars, and restaurants.

Police Remind Residents to be Cautious with Private Information During Tax Season

These scams generally originate from someone the person does not know, who asks for payment in ways that are nearly untraceable.

Middlesex Sherriff's Office Receives $140k Grant for Drug Crime Reduction

The grant is apart of the Commonwealth's heroin and opioid crime reduction initiative.

Wind Shook Cruisers as Mass. Teen Speeder Blew By at 116 mph: NHSP

Andrew Tham was arrested this morning for reckless driving on I-93 north, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Grants Help Fund Fire Education Programs

North Reading to receive $6,953 in S.A.F.E. program grants.

Police: Martin's Pond Unsafe

Police are warning residents not to walk on Martin's Pond's ice.

SCAM ALERT: Watch Out for Call From 'Medicare' Worker

Police say a scammer is calling people pretending to be a Medicare worker and trying to steal their money.

Good Samaritan at Head-on Crash Sought

Citizen stayed with driver involved in Monday's crash until paramedics arrived.

Fire Department Contains Fire to Shed

The cause of the early Saturday morning fire is still under investigation.

Police Seek Help in Solving Car Break-Ins

Break-ins took place in the center of town late Tuesday night to early Wednesday morning.

Middlesex County Sheriff's Office K-9 Featured in Calendar

K-9 Mik is one of 12 dogs featured in 2016 Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog calendar.

Police Honored for Traffic Safety Achievement

North Reading detective Honored at AAA Safe Roads Luncheon, department receives Silver Award.

Mini Pet Horse Shot, Bomb Threat, Muslims Threatened, and More: OMGPD

Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.

UPDATE: Wilmington Woman Killed in Car Accident Friday Morning

Driver may have crossed double yellow line on Rte. 62 before veering off the road, hitting a curb, then a tree before careening into house.

UPDATED: North Reading Police Investigating Fatal Wreck Friday Morning

Rt. 62 near the Middleton line reopened around 9:15 a.m.

New Homes for Sale in North Reading

Patch and Zillow present a look at the local real estate market.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over During the Holidays

North Reading police aim to save lives with ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

Package Thefts on the Upswing

North Reading Police asking for information, provide tips.

UPDATE: Hazmat Situation in North Reading

Emergency crews responded to incident on Main Street on Sunday night.

Two Men Charged with Violent Assault at Auto Shop

The two men allegedly attacked employees of the Main Street shop with a hammer and a crowbar.

One Suspect Reportedly Caught During Manhunt Through Wilmington Neighborhoods

North Reading police assist with search for two men after they ran from a traffic stop, reportedly dropping a loaded gun.

Worst Treat Ever in North Reading?

Police warn parents that there were cough syrup samples left out in the area of Olde Farm Lane.

SEX OFFENDER LIST: Where Do North Reading's Highest Level Sex Offenders Live and Work?

Level 3 sex offenders pose a 'high risk' to reoffend, according to the state. They are not wanted by police.

North Reading Detectives Assist With Drug Arrest in Peabody

The investigation was cultivated from numerous anonymous tips received via MyPD, an anonymous tip reporting venue.