Reading Police Seek To ID Alleged Package Theft

Police are looking to identify a man accused of stealing multiple packages this past weekend.

Fire At Reading Residential Building Leaves 1 Hospitalized

A fire Tuesday night resulted in heavy smoke on the building's sixth floor, according to fire department officials.

Credit Card Skimmer Placed At Reading Grocery Store: Police

Police are investigating and seeking to identify two suspects accused of placing a credit card skimmer at a Market Basket store last month.

Healey Recommends Pardon For Reading Man Convicted In 1992

Gov. Maura Healey has recommended two more pardons under new clemency guidelines, including one for a Reading resident.

Fire Breaks Out In Reading Apartment Building

Firefighters dealt with the blaze at a three-story apartment building earlier this week.

Three Cars Stolen, Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported In Reading

Three cars were stolen and several cars were broken into over the weekend in Reading, according to police.

Tewksbury Man Dies In Reading I-93 Truck Crash: State Police

A Tewksbury man is dead following a two-truck crash on an I-93 ramp overnight.

Car Careens Down Embankment In Reading Accident

A person was injured in an accident that involved a car becoming airborne and traveling 100-150 ft. down an embankment.

Reading Police Issue Warning About Fundraising Scam

Police are warning residents about a recent scam from callers who say they are fundraising for the department.

Reading Business Owner Charged In $44 Million Medicare Fraud: Feds

The owner of a telemedicine company is accused of being part of a Medicare fraud scheme, according to federal prosecutors.

Man Charged In Fatal Assault On Reading Woman: DA

A man has been charged with an assault on his mother that prosecutors claim led to her death.

Reading Crash: 79-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Seriously Injured

The woman, whose name was not revealed, reportedly was struck by a Nissan Rogue near Haverhill Street. The driver remained at the scene.

Reading Woman Found Dead After Being Reported Missing Last Week

Police said Jaelyn Zunino's body was found near her home. The department said the 37-year-old's death is not believed to be suspicious

Reading PD Officer Maria Nacopoulos Promoted To Sergeant

Nacopoulos, who started with the department in 2020, is a certified field training officer and a member of the NELEC Regional Response Team.

Reading Firefighters, Others Provide Aid At Wakefield 2-Alarm Fire

The blaze broke out Thursday morning in an industrial complex. Stoneham, Melrose and North Reading also aided the Wakefield Fire Department.

Reading PD K-9 Named Tango Tracks Missing Suicidal Teen

This was the first "track" for Tango and his handler, Patrol Officer Chris Briere. The K-9 was acquired last summer thanks to a grant.

Agawam Man Arrested In Reading, Accused Of Driving Stolen Vehicle

Anthony M. Pavone, who tried to evade police on foot, has been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and resisting arrest.

Reading Broken Thermometer Incident Highlights Mercury Spill Risk

The Reading FD said no contamination resulted from the spill, but local and state fire officials warned about the dangers of mercury.

RMLD Offers Space Heater Safety Tips And Smoke, CO Alarm Reminders

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, space heaters are the leading cause of home fires, with an estimated 21,800 each year.

Reading Shuts Down Sturges Park Ice Rinks After Suspected Vandalism

The temporary shutdown will allow the rinks to be drained after the ice was littered with rocks, a trash bin, dog refuse bags and bottles.

2 Reading Firefighters Among MA Firefighting Academy Grads

Michael Poulin and Andrew Smith were two of the 24 graduating recruits who completed the 10-week training program in Stow.

Reading Fire Department Gets $19K For New Equipment

Reading is one of more than 300 communities getting money via the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program this year.

Scene Clear After Car Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks In Reading

A photo from the scene initially showed a car on train tracks near Ash Street in Reading.

Fire Draws Emergency Response In Reading

Firefighters said crews were actively on scene Friday afternoon at a working fire on Perkins Avenue.

Reading Police Officer Acquitted In Manslaughter Trial

Erik Drauschke was found not-guilty on a manslaughter charge in connection with the 2018 shooting of 43-year-old Alan Greenough.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fire Drew Reading, Stoneham Response: FD

Firefighters noted challenges posed by battery fires in vehicles following an incident earlier this month.

Car Crash Draws Emergency Response In Reading

A photo from the scene showed a car flipped on its side near the intersection of West Street and Catherine Avenue.

Trial Underway For Reading Police Officer After 2018 Shooting

Erik Drauschke was indicted in 2020 in connection with the death of 43-year-old Alan Greenough.

No One Injured As Dump Truck Strikes Parked Car In Reading

The truck rolled down a small hill before crashing into a car, Reading Police Chief David Clark said.

Reading Arrest Draws Major Law Enforcement Presence

Police said a law enforcement task force made an arrest on a warrant near downtown Reading on Tuesday morning.

Reading Police Arrest Man On Drug Charges

George Bryson II of Methuen was found with a warrent on a separate charge in New Hampshire.

Power Back On In Reading After Apparent Power Surge

Officials blamed the issue on a "small piece of equipment" that failed on Wednesday morning.

1 Injured In I-95 Crash, Tree Branch Goes Through Windshield

The crash took place early Wednesday morning on I-95 north, according to firefighters.

Reading Post Office, Bank Temporarily Closed After Electrical Fire

The fire drew firefighters into downtown Reading on Thursday and damaged electrical equipment in the basement of 123 Haven Street.

Reading Police Promote Police Sergeant To Lieutenant Rank

Patrick Silva first joined the Reading Police Department back in 2009.

Police Nab Bear Seen Attacking Chickens, Wandering In North Reading

North Reading police said the same bear is believed to have been spotted in multiple area communities in recent weeks.

Reading Postmark Fire Draws Regional Response

Crews from Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Stoneham and Burlington all joined the response to a fire in the Postmark condos.

Man Arrested In Reading Following Everett Shooting

Brian Green, 35, of Saugus is facing a murder charge in connection with the killing of Jarmahl Sutson, 38, of Lynn last month.

3 Car Crash Sends 1 To Hospital In Reading

A 67-year-old Medford woman suffered possible minor injuries in the crash, according to state police.

State Conducting Tax Compliance Checks At Reading Businesses: Police

Police said on Tuesday that they had received suspicious activity calls. The visits, however, are legitimate compliance checks.