North Reading Woman Summonsed on Assault and Battery Charges

The following is a look at some of the calls handled by the North Reading Police Department from Friday through Sunday. The information is open to the public.

Friday, March 8

• At 8:48 a.m., a caller reported a car accident on Concord Street. The accident was minor.
• At 8:51 a.m., a caller reported a car accident on Main Street. One car was towed from the scene.
• At 9:13 a.m., a caller reported that he drove off the road and hit a fire hydrant. The fire department responded.
• At 1:04 p.m., a caller reported that a tree fell on a house on Puritan Road and started a fire in one of the bedrooms. The fire department responded and determined that it was an electrical fire.
• At 1:14 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Park Street. No injuries were reported.
• At 2:11 p.m., a caller reported two people fighting on Abbott Road. The fight was verbal and over when police arrived.
• At 2:39 p.m., a Shore Road resident reported that a plow caused damage to his mailbox.
• At 4:13 p.m., a caller from Sports, Spirits and Steaks reported that a female, who appeared intoxicated, tried to order a drink. The bartender would not serve her so she left. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

Saturday, March 9

• At 5:52 a.m., a caller reported having a fight with her friend who had already left the scene. As a result of the call, a 32-year-old North Reading female was summonsed for assault and battery.
• At 8:07 p.m., an emergency caller reported a person actively shoplifting at the Verizon store on Main Street. Detectives are investigating.

Sunday, March 10

• At 2:54 p.m., a caller reported a metal theft at Cronin's Welding on Main Street. As a result of the call, a 27-year-old Reading male was summonsed on charges of larceny over $250 and receiving stolen property over $250.
• At 4:10 p.m., a caller reported that his vehicle was hit in the Stop and Shop parking lot Saturday.

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