Crime & Safety

After Shots Fired, Winchester Police Arrest Local Man

Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon among charges for Columbus Road incident.

44-year-old Gregory Odin.
44-year-old Gregory Odin. (Photo from Winchester Police)

WINCHESTER, Ma. - Winchester Police arrested a 44-year-old Winchester man early Saturday morning after reports of gun shots in the area of Columbus Road.

Gregory Odin was arrested after Winchester police received a call at approximately 9 p.m. Friday of possible gun shots in the area of Columbus Rd. Officers responded, confirmed shots were fired, found no injuries and secured the scene. At approximately 1 a.m., with the assistance of State Police and Woburn Police, Odin was arrested.

Odin is being charged with:

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Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon

Two counts of malicious destruction of property

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Discharging of a firearm within 500 feet of a building

Carrying a firearm with a license

Reckless endangerment of a child

Disturbing the peace

He is currently being held at the Winchester Police Department on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Woburn District Court on Monday morning.

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