Winchester Man Arrested for OUI, Possession of Drugs, Other Charges in North Reading

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

Arrests

At 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, as the result of a motor vehicle stop on Quimby Road, Neil Hosford, 50, of 9 Verplast St., Winchester was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of liquor third offense, failure to stop for a police officer, a marked lanes violation and possession of a class B drug.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• At 1:17 a.m., a Larch Road resident reported that someone damaged her vehicle.
• At 12:23 p.m., a caller reported several hypodermic needles found on the side of Old Andover Road. Police were unable to locate the needles.
• At 5:11 p.m., a caller reported that he struck a deer on Park Street.
• At 6:59 p.m., a caller reported finding two needles on Burroughs Road. Police retrieved the needles.
• At 7:04 p.m., a caller reported that a woman exited a vehicle and started walking in the road on Main Street. As a result of the call, a 36-year-old North Reading woman was held in protective custody.
• At 7:05 p.m., a caller reported a car accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported.
• At 10:04 p.m., a Bishops Way resident reported seeing an 18-year-old male in his driveway and then his garage door was opened. Police checked the area, but could not locate the male.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

• At 3:27 p.m., a caller reported an erratic operator on Main Street. Police were unable to locate the driver.
• At 3:34 p.m., a caller reported long hair hanging out of the back of a vehicle parked on Main Street. Police investigated and found that it was a prank by the driver of the vehicle. The hair was removed and placed in the trunk.
• At 11:48 p.m., a caller reported harassing phone calls. 

Thursday, Dec. 6

• At 7:51 a.m., a caller reported an erratic operator who was littering on Marblehead Street. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.
• At 12:49 p.m., a caller reported a fight on Leland Road. Police reported to the scene, broke up the fight and sent the parties on their way.
• At 7:21 p.m., a caller reported receiving threats from a property owner. The owner was advised that he would have to go through the proper legal process and not threaten tenants.

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