How Many People Were Arrested in North Reading Last Year?

According to the North Reading Police Department, 227 arrests were made last year and 14 people were held in protective custody.

Twenty-one people were arrested for simple assault; 39 for burglary; 35 for a drug or narcotic violation; 61 for destruction, damage or vandalism; and 10 for drunkenness.

Take a look at the violations below. Keep in mind that when a person is arrested he or she can be charged for more than thing.

Number of times violated Violation 1 Forcible Rape 1 Forcible Sodomy 9 Aggravated Assault 21 Simple Assault 18 Intimidation 39 Burglary / Breaking and Entering 2 Pocket-Picking 2 Purse-Snatching 19 Shoplifting 13 Theft from Building 11 Theft from Motor Vehicle 52 All Other Larceny 7 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 Counterfeiting / Forgery 21 False Pretenses / Swindle 8 Credit Card / Automatic Teller 10 Impersonation 2 Embezzlement 61 Destruction / Damage / Vandalism 35 Drug / Narcotic Violation 1 Statutory Rape 7 Disorderly Conduct 9 Driving Under the Influence 10 Drunkenness 4 Family Offenses, Nonviolent 5 Liquor Law Violations 5 Trespass of Real Property 70 All Other Offenses 145 Town By-Law Offenses Total: 591

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