Reading Light Hit By Ransomware Breach, Financial Data Secure

The Wilmington Board of Selectmen delayed a vote to extend the town's agreement with the utility.

Wilmington Citizen Police Academy Begins March 16

In order to attend the program, participants must live or work in the Town of Wilmington, be at least 21 years old.

Weekly Police Logs: Police Arrest Three, Respond To 17 Crashes

From Feb. 7 to 13, Wilmington police made three arrests, all with OUI charges.

Heads Up, Wilmington: MA's 'Hands Free Law' Goes Into Effect Feb. 23

The Wilmington Police Department wishes to make the community aware that the Massachusetts Hands Free Law will go into effect soon.

State Police To Charge 3 For Throwing Rocks At Cars On Route 3

State police said they would issue summons for a Wilmington 19-year-old, a Billerica 17-year-old and a Burlington 17-year-old.

2 MA Corrections Officers Charged In Beating Of Handcuffed Inmate

A Massachusetts corrections officer was charged with beating a handcuffed inmate, while another is accused of trying to cover it up.

Weekly Police Logs: Police Arrest One, Respond To 13 Carshes

From Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, Wilmington police made just one arrest, with an OUI charge.

Wilmington Man Charged With Covering Up Mistreatment Of Inmate

Prosecutors say two federal correctional officers violated an inmate's rights and attempted to destroy and falsify evidence.

Wilmington Has Just Under 600 Car Crashes Per Year

The town has had basically level car crash rates since 2016.

Weekly Police Logs: Juveniles With Silly String In Plaza

From Jan. 24 to 30, police responded to a dozen car crashes, made two arrests, and responded to several calls about pranks and vandalism.

Wilmington Police Looking For Truck Used In Theft Jan. 19

The theft occurred early in the morning on Jan. 19, police said.

Weekly Logs: Wilminton Police Arrest 2, Respond To 21 Crashes

It was a bad week for Wilmington drivers.

Man Seriously Injured In Sunday Morning Crash In Wilmington

A 34-year-old Waltham man was ejected from his car after it rolled over.

Update: One Firefighter Injured in Cook Ave Fire

Wilmington Fire responded to second alarm fires on Thursday and Friday, bringing in mutual aid from seven area departments.

2 Alarm Fire At Biotech Building On Industrial Way In WIlmington

Unconfirmed scanner reports said there was a hazmat situation. 33 Industrial Way is the site of ChemGenes, a biotech company.

5 Arrested In Wilmington Last Week: Police Logs

Also, lots of people got winter parking ban notifications and police had to show a man how to defrost his windshield.

Wilmington Police Conducting Nighttime Firearms Training

Police warned that residents should not be alarmed if they hear gunshots around Andover street.

Wilmington Police Warn Of Unregistered, Unsolicited Contractors

There has been a string of home improvement scams in the area.

Outages Hit Several Areas Of Wilmington Thursday After Storm

Reading Light crews worked to restore power, getting many areas back online Thursday

Firefighter Injured Fighting Early Morning Recycling Plant Fire

Crews from multiple towns responded to the Wilmington fire.

Wilmington's 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out if sexual offenders or predators live in your neighborhood before trick-or-treating with the kids.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Wilmington Stands

New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Wilmington.

Police Exposed To Fentanyl At Wilmington Public Safety Building

Four officers were exposed to a "white powdery substance" while booking a Reading man Thursday.

Woman Loses Leg In Wilmington Motorcycle Crash

Tewksbury and Woburn police assisted Wilmington police after the motorcycle crashed with a white 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Car Break-In Suspects Surrender To Wilmington Police

Derek J. Koster, 23, of Wilmington, and Ryan J. Runyan, 24, of Billerica, are facing charges after six residents reported break-ins

NH Woman Gives Wilmington Police Big Clue She Was Driving Drunk

Wilmington police have not released the name of the 24-year-old Hudson, New Hampshire, woman who was arrested Friday night.

Wilmington Names New Deputy Police Chief

Lt. Brian Pupa replaces Deputy Chief Robert Richter, who left the Wilmington Police Department in November.

Meet Wilmington's New Police Chief

Joseph Desmond, who had been acting chief since April, was appointed permanent Wilmington Police Chief.

Wilmington Police Arrest Man Wanted In Florida

Santiago Alvarez, 34, of Plantation, FL was wanted on firearms charges.

Wilmington Police Arrest 2 On Drug Charges In Target Parking Lot

Rachel Adams, 33, of Cambridge, and Jeffrey Doherty, 31, of Woburn, were arrested after a report of drug activity in the Target parking lot.

U.S. Attorney Gives Awards To Six Wilmington Police Officers

The Wilmington police officers were recognized for the role they played in two federal cases that led to multiple criminal convictions.

Wilmington Man Accused Of Using Excavator As A Weapon

Police say Kevin MacDonald, 56, of Wilmington, was "uncooperative" and "pretended to be unconscious" as he was arrested Saturday.

After Day-Long Search, Missing Wilmington Boy Returns Home

The 11-year-old Wilmington boy returned home Sunday afternoon after being reported missing earlier in the day.

Brewers Draft Wilmington Native Jackson Gillis

Gillis was chosen 403rd overall in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Wilmington Issues Warning After Bear Sighting

The bear was seen near the Wilmington-Billerica line Thursday morning.

Report Of Gunshots Overnight In Wilmington

The shots were fired just before 1 a.m. on Monday, according to scanner and social media reports.

Wilmington Residents, Businnesses Rally To Send Girl To Prom

By the time Kayla Blizzard got permission to attend Wilmington High School's prom, she had less than 24 hours to get ready.

Wilmington Election Doesn't Put An End To Disputes

Both Rob Fasulo and Suzanne Sullivan, who lost in Saturday's election, vowed to keep pressure on Wilmington town officials.

Reading, Wilmington Police Catch Bank Robber

"The only involved suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public at this time​," Wilmington Police said.

Wilmington Police Take Back Prescription Drugs Saturday

If you can't make Saturday's event, police stations, hospitals and other organizations often take back unwanted drugs year round.