Crime & Safety
Police Log: Resident Receives Hostage Scam Call
The following information was supplied by the North Reading police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, Nov. 1
At 12:23 a.m., police placed an intoxicated 23-year-old Wilmington man into protective custody. Police responded to a fight in the Moose Hall parking lot and placed the man into protective custody.
At 11:37 a.m., a Damon Street resident reported a nearby transformer blew. The wires involved were high-tension National Grid wires. They were notified and responded to the scene.
At 6:24 p.m., police responded to Park and Central streets after a driver struck a deer. The deer got up and went into the woods.
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Saturday, Nov. 2
At 9:48 a.m., a Valley Road resident reported a coyote in the area.
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At 2:51 p.m., a caller reported finding a backpack hanging from a tree at Clarke Park. Police returned the item to the owner’s father.
At 4:40 p.m., police arrested Kevin R. Hahn, 33, 2 Paulson Dr., Burlington, and charged him with operating a motor vehicle after his license was suspended. Police made the arrest on Lowell Road.
Sunday, Nov.3
At 10:34 p.m., police responded to Main Street concerning a possibly intoxicated driver. Police found the vehicle parked at the driver’s home.
Monday, Nov. 4
At 9:52 a.m., an Abbott Road resident reported people in a red pick-up truck looking at homes and fire hydrants. Police found they were working for a land surveyor.
At 12:34 p.m., police responded to Elm Street concerning an erratic driver who gave another driver the finger. Police pulled over the driver, who denied being involved. The officer warned the driver.
At 12:50 p.m., a Mid Iron Drive resident reported receiving a “hostage scam” call. During the phone call, the caller alleges that a loved one is being held and demands money. Find out more about the scam here.
At 2:42 p.m., a person reported a Hallberg Park sign was stolen. Police contacted the person who reportedly stole the sign, a Peabody resident, who agreed to return the sign.
At 11:16 p.m. police placed a 46-year-old North Reading resident into protective custody following a call about an argument.
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