North Reading Police Department

10/14/2026

NORTH READING – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Chief of Police Mark Zimmerman have announced that Matthew Sweeney, 21, of Paxton has been indicted by the Middlesex County Grand Jury for two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of felony motor vehicle homicide, operating under the influence and operating to endanger in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on August 22, 2026, in North Reading.

NORTH READING – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and North Reading Chief of Police Mark Zimmerman have announced that Matthew Sweeney, 21, of Paxton has been indicted by the Middlesex …

10/13/2026

Welcome to the North Reading Police Department!

We are proud to introduce and congratulate two new Patrol Officers who are joining the NRPD family. Both have deep roots in our community and bring strong backgrounds in service and education.

Patrol Officer Stone Robertson grew up in North Reading and is a 2018 graduate of North Reading High School. After high school, he proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps. We look forward to the leadership, discipline, and commitment he brings to our department and community.

Patrol Officer Hanna Goodreau also grew up in North Reading. She is a 2021 graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School. After High School Hanna played lacrosse and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology, with a minor in Social Work, from Hartwick College in Oneonta New York. Her educational background and local connection make her a great addition to the team.

Please join us in welcoming Officers Robertson and Goodreau as they begin their careers with the North Reading Police Department.

We are excited to have them serving and protecting the town they both call home.

10/10/2026

*9:40am Owner Located*

Dog found in the area of Berridge Way and North Street. Please contact the North Reading Police Department if you know the dog or the dog’s owners. Business Line #978-664-3131.

10/07/2026

Lost dog found in the area of Main Street near the Andover Line. Please call the station if you know the dogs owner or are the dogs owner. 978-664-3131.

10/05/2026

Important update regarding road work from the NR DPW:

The Town’s contractor, Coviello Electric and Larusso Corp will be completing final paving at the intersection of Park St and Central St.

The work begins tomorrow, October 6th at 8:30AM and expected to end on Thursday afternoon; October 8th.

Businesses and residents should expect delays and detours when traveling on or near Park Street at Central Street and nearby Chestnut Street.

Ipswich River Park will have access from Chestnut Street at all times. Police details will be present during construction hours and detour signs will be in place.

Emergency vehicles will have access at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

10/05/2026

On October 2, 2026, a significant amount of money was found in North Reading and brought to the police department. If you lost money in North Reading and can identify how much and what area it was lost in please contact North Reading Detectives at 978-357-5046

10/02/2026

We are proud to share that for the month of October, North Reading Police will be wearing pink badges in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As we wear these badges, we are reminded of those fighting breast cancer and their families, and the unwavering strength and courage they carry.

North Reading Police stand in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer. We hope that by wearing these badges, we can bring awareness to the issue and highlight the importance of early detection and research in the fight against breast cancer.

09/26/2026

**Owner located!!** Thank You!

Dog found in the area of Thompson Country Club on Elm Street. Collar says Leon P. Please call NRPD if you know the owner or are the owner. Please call 978-664-3131.

09/18/2026

Line painting operations will be conducted tonight, September 18th, beginning at 9:00 PM, and are expected to continue until approximately 5:00 AM.

Work will include painting white fog lines, yellow centerlines, and crosswalks in the following areas:

-North Street: From the Moose Hall (140 North St) to the intersection of Lowell Road.
-Lowell Road: From Main Street to the town line.

Motorists should expect traffic impacts and possible delays while crews are working. Please avoid the area if possible. If travel is necessary, please use caution, slow down, and follow any temporary traffic controls or directions from detail officers at the work site.

Please avoid driving over freshly painted lines, as the paint may still be wet.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this important roadway maintenance work.

09/14/2026

The North Reading Police Department is recognizing Alzheimer's Awareness Month this September and offering support to families in the North Reading community.

The North Reading Police Department offers a Silver Alert program to help ensure the safety of people with Alzheimer's disease, as well as access to a Mental Health Clinician who can assist those in need of resources.

The Department has also planted Promise Garden flowers in front of the police station to show support for Alzheimer's awareness.

The Silver Alert program collects photographs, descriptive information and emergency contact information that can assist police if an individual goes missing due to a tendency to wander.

To learn more about the program and how to sign up, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15BLtRW7RJuLm2xKtqs9OT7f9kFJxHS5I/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111500871695848253495&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

The Department would also like families to be aware that Mental Health Clinician Laura Miranda and Elder Affairs Lt. James Carcia are available to help those in need of resources from the North Reading Senior Center and elsewhere.

Anyone with questions can contact Miranda at [email protected] or Lt. Carcia at [email protected].