Crime & Safety

Youths Reported Jumping in Front of Cars on Main Street

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Reading Police Department log from Friday through Sunday. The information is open to the public.

Arrests

At 5:45 p.m. Friday, Jay Perry, 41, of 50.5 B Salem St., Woburn was arrested on charges of violation of a protective order.

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At 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Jeffrey Biggar, 28, of 3 Heritage Drive was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and a marked lanes violation after he hit a tree in his vehicle on Lucy Drive. He was also held in protective custody.

Friday, March 1

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  • At 8:38 a.m., a caller reported a car accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported.
  • At 7:57 p.m., a caller reported that youths were taking down street signs on Sylvan Road. The DPW was notified.
  • At 8:58 p.m., a caller reported that youths were jumping in front of cars on Main Street. Police spoke to the youths and their parents picked them up from the scene.

Saturday, March 2

  • At 9:30 a.m., a Pleasant Street resident reported that his car was damaged overnight while parked in the driveway. A heavy bench was taken from a neighbor's lawn and thrown at the vehicle.

Sunday, March 3

  • At 8:27 p.m., a caller reported a minor motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported.

For questions about the log, email ashley.troutman@patch.com 

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