

Press Release
The
“This
forfeiture action stems from the unprecedented coordination by both
federal and local law enforcement to take significant steps toward
protecting our communities from the trafficking and distribution of
illegal narcotics,” said U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz.
“Businesses used to facilitate drug trafficking
are a blight in our communities. These drug dens hurt our citizen’s
quality of life and will not be allowed to operate in our
neighborhoods. Working with the Tewksbury Police Department and the
United States Attorney’s Office we were able to seize the Motel
Caswell” said Special Agent in Charge Steven Derr.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement
Administration and the Tewksbury Police Department. It is being
prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sonya A. Rao of Ortiz’s Civil
Division.
Posted 11/16/2009 at 10:33AM
Press Release
On
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Failure to stop for a Police Officer Chapter 90 section 25/D
Receiving Stolen Property over $250 Chapter 266 Sect 60
Receiving Stolen Property over $250 Chapter 266 Sect 60
Posted 11/06/2009 at 2:10PM
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-
Cross-Over Lanes,
Temporary Closure of Northbound Exit Ramp
Lowell, MA – Temporary traffic lane shifts and closure of the
northbound exit ramp at the Woburn Street interchange in Lowell
begin Saturday, November 7,
2009 as part of the I-495 Lowell Bridge Bundle project.
The changes should be fully implemented by
Monday, November 9
assuming favorable weather conditions and will remain in place for
approximately seven months.
The
Temporary cross-over lanes beginning
south of the Concord River Bridge and ending north of the I-495
Woburn Street interchange in Lowell will shift traffic from the
northbound high speed lane across the median and continuing north
along a former southbound lane before shifting back.
A concrete barrier will separate traffic traveling in
opposing directions. An overview of the cross-over lane shift
is available on the project website:
http://495bridgebundle.mhd.state.ma.us/laneshift.html.
The
I-495 northbound ramp at the
Large trucks
will be prohibited from using the temporary traffic lanes except
during specific, nighttime construction when all northbound traffic
is directed into the temporary lanes.
For an
overview diagram of the detour, please visit
http://495bridgebundle.mhd.state.ma.us/detour1.html.
The replacement of the six bridges in
the I-495 Lowell Bridge Bundle is taking place under the Patrick
Administration’s historic Accelerated Bridge Program, an eight year,
$3 Billion plan to repair structurally deficient bridges throughout
the state. The lane shifts
and ramp closure will
allow the project team to launch the first major phase of bridge
work. For more information about the I-495 Lowell Bridge
Bundle project, visit
http://mass.gov/mhd/495lowellbridgebundle.
For transportation news and updates
visit the EOT blog at
www.mass.gov/blog/transportation or follow EOT on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/massdot.
Posted 11/04/2009 at 8:44AM
Bank Robbery
On
A call came in from the


Posted 10/19/2009 at 1:30PM
Overnight Parking - Snow & Ice Removal
Town By-Law: 8.24.010
It shall be unlawful for any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency to be parked on any street from 12:00 (Midnight) to 6:00 A.M. This shall take effect on November 1st of each year and end on March 31st. (A fine of $25.00 will be imposed for a violation of this section).
It shall be unlawful for any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, to be parked on any street, day or night, when it is snowing or when icy conditions exist. (A fine of $25.00 will be imposed for a violation of this section)
Any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, parked, day or night, on any street in the Town, so as to interfere with the work if removing or plowing snow, removing ice, or sanding the street, may be removed or towed away, at the sole expense of the registered owner of said vehicle, under the authority and direction of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works to a public garage or any convenient place. The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall within a reasonable time, notify the Chief of Police of the removal of any such vehicle and of the place to which it has been removed, and the Chief of Police shall give like notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. Vehicles so towed away shall be stored in a safe place and restored to the registered owner thereof upon proper identification and full payment, to the Town or to the Keeper of the place of storage, for the expenses incurred in such removal and storage.
Inquiries, about vehicles so towed away, shall be made at the Police Station. (Art. 48, ATM 1991)
Posted 9/18/2009 at 8:20AM
ATM Armed Robbery
On
Members of the
Tewksbury Criminal Bureau are seeking an identification of the
suspect. Please contact
Detective Brian O’Neill (978-851-7373, Extension #254) and/or
Detective Sergeant Tom Casey (978-851-7373, Extension #225) with any
pertinent information.


Updated 8/21/2009 at 1:32PM
Tewksbury Police Department Encourage Safe Driving this Summer
The Tewksbury Police
Department will partner with the Massachusetts State Police and
hundreds of other local police departments to conduct extra traffic
enforcement focused on arresting impaired drivers as part of a
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit.
Under Arrest. Mobilization
In an effort to keep
· Drive sober and well-rested.
· Obey speed limits and allow extra time for unexpected traffic and weather conditions.
· If celebration plans involve alcoholic beverages, designate a sober driver before heading out or plan to use public transportation, take a taxi (program a cab company’s phone number into your cell), or sleep over at the event location.
· Never accept a ride with an impaired driver.
· Report impaired drivers by dialing 911.
·
Make sure everyone
is properly buckled up – it’s the best defense against a drunk,
speeding or aggressive driver.
Additionally, those hosting holiday celebrations are urged to
consider having ample non-alcoholic drinks available, do not serve
alcohol to anyone under age 21, and prevent impaired guests from
getting behind the wheel. More information is available at
www.mass.gov/highwaysafety.
On average each week 300 people are arrested for impaired
driving in
Updated 8/19/2009 at 1:29PM
Armed Robbery

At
approximately
Tewksbury
Officers then set up a perimeter and called for Detectives and a K-9
Unit. The K-9 Unit and Officers searched the area around the


Updated 3/31/2009 at 12:01PM
Press Release
On
First responding patrol officers, Sergeant Perry and Officer
Hollis found two females victims bound in room #205. The adult
female victims reported an unknown male subject knocked on their
door. Upon opening the door, the suspect entered the room
brandishing a firearm. He tied up the victims, and demanded their
money and personal belongings. The females were then sexually
assaulted before the suspect fled. A witness gave a vehicle
description which was crucial to the investigation.
Members of the Tewksbury Criminal Bureau, Detective Sergeant
Casey, Detective O’Neill, and Detective Farnum, arrived at the crime
scene and conducted the investigation. During the preliminary
investigation it was ascertained this was not a random crime. The
victims, who advertised services on Craigslist.com, were targeted by
the suspect.
The information received from the armed robbery/sexual assault
was disseminated through a law enforcement intelligence networking
system (Lt. Neville, Wilmington Police Department). This
department received information from the Burlington Police
Department and the Cambridge Police Department that had similar
crimes at hotels in their respective jurisdictions within the past
forty-eight hours. The reported suspect description and vehicle
description was consistent.
Detectives in each jurisdiction conducted a joint investigation
with the assistance of the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
Evidence from the crimes indicated the possible suspect was in the
City of
On
At this time Reinaldo Prado has been arraigned at Woburn District
Court on applicable charges. Prado will appear at Lowell District
Court and arraigned for the following offenses committed in the Town
of
Armed Robbery (two counts)
Rape (two counts)
Kidnapping (two counts)
Intimidation of a Witness (two counts)
Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Posted 2/4/2009 at 9:11AM
Water Meter Installers
The DPW has subcontracted the installation of water meters to the Easton Winwater Works Co. The individuals pictured below will be working in Town and going house to house to install water meters. Work starts on 10-15-2008 and the duration of the project is 3 years. DPW Project Manager Nina Nazarian (978)640-4440 x252
Posted 10/17/2008 at 6:00AM
Tewksbury Police Department Receives Child Passenger Safety Equipment Grant
The Tewksbury Police Department has received a $10,000.00 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to expand its child passenger safety efforts. The EOPSS awarded 67 of these grants totaling $660,773 to Massachusetts communities and organizations with a public purpose to reduce motor vehicle fatalities and injuries involving children.
Nationwide traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14. The grants will be used primarily to purchase child safety seats for distribution to parents and caregivers in need.
"With this grant, the Tewksbury Police Department can better serve parents and caregivers who want to protect their children from death or injury by properly securing them in a safety belt, booster seat, or child safety seat," said Tewksbury Police Department. "We can also keep reminding adults that they must set a good example for kids by obeying the Massachusetts safety belt law and always buckling up themselves."
In April 2008, Governor Deval Patrick signed Senate Bill 2018, dubbed the Booster Seat Bill, into law. This law will go into effect on July 10, 2008. This enhancement of the Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law requires that all children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or over 57” tall. Once a child has outgrown their child seat they need to use a booster seat until they are 8 years old or over 57” tall. Children 12 and under are safest when properly restrained in the back seat, ideally away from airbags.
The Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Law is a primary enforcement law. With minor exceptions, a police officer may stop a motor vehicle if a child is riding improperly restrained. A driver will be fined up to $25.00 for each improperly restrained child.
The Tewksbury Police Department wants to remind the public that the Massachusetts Safety Belt Law requires everyone to buckle up. Adults need to set a good example for children, because 70% of youngsters whose parents don't use safety belts will not buckle up when they grow up. A 2007 EOPSS survey found only a 69% safety belt use rate among front seat occupants of all ages in Massachusetts – far lower than the national use rate of 82%. This low use rate is a serious public safety and health issue given that safety belts reduce one’s risk of death or serious injury in a crash by up to 50%.
If you need more information on how to obtain or properly install child passenger restraints call the Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Hotline at 1-877-392-5956, TTY 1-617-725-0261, or go to www.mass.gov/childsafetyseats.
Posted 07/27/2008 at 6:00AM
Legal Update
Police Officer Stop and Frisk
Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968),” was a decision by the United States Supreme Court which held that the Fourth Amendment prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures was not violated when a police officer stopped a suspect on the street and searched him without probable cause to arrest.”
“The Court held that police may briefly detain a person if they have reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. Because of the important interest in protecting the safety of police officers, police may perform a quick surface search of the person’s outer clothing for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion that the person stopped is armed. This reasonable suspicion must be based on “specific and articulable facts and not merely on an officer’s hunch. This permitted police action has been referred to as a “stop and frisk,” or a Terry Stop.”
Terry Stops or investigative detentions allow officers to temporarily seize individuals based on the reasonable suspicion standard, which is not as strict as probable cause.
A Terry Stop has two components: the stop and then the frisk. When an officer conducts a Terry Stop, he/she must have reasonable suspicion that a crime or criminal activity has, is, or is about to be committed... The officer must also be able to articulate his reasonable suspicion with specific facts... When an officer conducts a Terry Stop and feels that the individual possesses a weapon, a pat down may be conducted of the individual’s outer clothing. This pat down has to be articulated that it was done for the officer’s personal safety or the safety of others in the area.
Terry Stops must be temporary and the questioning has to be limited to the purpose of the stop. If an officer has stopped an individual who was suspected of stealing a vehicle and then confirms that the vehicle was not in fact stolen, he cannot force the individual to answer questions about anything else.
Posted 05/27/2008 at 6:00AM
Bicycle Helmets
The Tewksbury Police Department has been awarded 50 bicycle helmets for the children of the town to promote bicycle safety. Effective June 11, 2007, these helmets will be available and in the cruisers to be distributed at no cost, to those children observed by a Police Officer who do not have a bike helmet. If the Officer does not have a bike helmet to fit the child, the child can have their parents contact Training Officer Brian Warren at the Police Department. He can be reached at 978-851-7373 X238.
There are only 50 bike helmets and we will continue distributing them until such time there are no bike helmets available.
The Tewksbury Police Department is committed to provide for the safety and security of our community through the judicious enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Constitution of the United States of America. We are dedicated to provide these services with the highest degree of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and character as humanly possible. Every member of our organization shall be devoted to provide the highest quality of public service with respect, honor, fairness, pride, compassion, and courage. We are committed to treating the public with respect, dignity and fairness and to serve as role models in both our public and private lives by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral principles and conduct. We are dedicated to the principles of honesty and truthfulness and will strive to do the right thing, the right way, at all times.
Telephone Numbers |
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| 978 640-4380 | |
| Drug Hotline | 978 851-0175 |
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