Possible Transformer Explosion Prompts Power Outage In Reading

Police said the power outage knocked out traffic lights in at least one area of town.

Pipe Bursts At Reading Senior Living Facility, Displacing 66: Police

Families of residents at a senior living and memory care facility are working to find accommodations while crews work to repair the pipe.

No Injuries In 3-Alarm Reading House Fire

Crews battled a blaze on Walnut Street Friday night.

Suspect Sought In Spate Of Overnight Car Break-Ins In Reading

Police said 15 break-ins were reported overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

State Trooper Killed In I-93 Crash Had Ties To Reading

Trooper Tamar Bucci lived in Reading for many years and graduated from the Citizens Police Academy in 2017.

Reading Man Sentenced In Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

Aaron Smith, 34, was arrested with a pound of meth after meeting with a cooperating witness at a Boston coffee shop, the USAO said.

Reading Police Department Offering Self-Defense Course For Women

Over 1,000 women have participated in the RPD's program, which teaches defenses against sexual assaults and domestic violence, since 1996.

Reading Man Pleads Guilty To Pandemic Assistance Fraud, ID Theft

Feds: Giorgio Fiorenza, 51, defrauded an elderly relative of her interest in a jointly owned home and filed PUA claims under other names.

2 Reading Police Officers Promoted To Sergeant

Meet officers Matt Orr and Ian Nelson, who will assume the rank of sergeant in January.

A Hairy Situation For Reading Police: No Shave November

Police are growing out their facial hair to benefit Home Base, which supports veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

Reading Man Indicted In Health Insurance Fraud Plot

Seven people are accused of fraudulently collecting $326,000 from insurance companies after submitting false claims for treatment in Africa.

Reading Man Indicted In Lottery Scheme

Twelve people and three convenience stores are accused of laundering lottery winnings and lying on lottery claim forms to dodge taxes.

Missing Reading Man Located: Police

Police sought the public's help in finding Donald Stroeble, who went missing Wednesday night.

Reading Police Name New Civil Rights Officer

Sgt. Patrick Silva, who joined the department in 2009, said the role will give him another avenue to "protect and serve all residents."

Reading Police Raising Awareness Of Domestic Violence

The police department is partnering with local advocacy organization RESPOND, Inc. to help support domestic violence survivors.

Reading Police Welcome New Outreach Coordinator

Krystal Mellonakos-Garay will work to expand outreach efforts related to substance misuse and develop prevention programming in Reading.

Reading Police Wearing Pink Badges For Breast Cancer Awareness

Residents may purchase the department patch with a recommended donation of $10, which will benefit the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation.

Reading Police Defuse Two Situations Involving Same Man

Police: Stephen DeSantis faces a litany of charges, including larceny, arson and drug possession, after two encounters with officers.

Reading Police Offering Self-Defense Classes For Women

RPD has offered Rape Aggression Defense classes for women since 1996, but had to pause the program last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Driver Followed Reading Teens Around Main Street: Police

Police said the man waved at the girls, but made them "nervous" after following them into several parking lots.

Reading PD's Citizen Police Academy Returns

Registration is now open for the fall academy, which teaches citizens about the police department's daily operations.

Man Approached Young Teens In Reading, Police Say

The man approached a group of younger teenagers near the library and made inappropriate comments toward them, police said.

3 Injured In Crash Involving School Bus In Reading

Two children and another driver were injured when a car collided with a bus leaving a local camp Friday afternoon.

Reading Police Warn Of Uptick In Mailbox 'Fishing' Thefts

Police say the thefts continue despite several arrests over the past year.

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.