Police Searching for Suspects in Jerome Street Break-in
Medford Police are searching for at least one suspect involved in a home break-in on Jerome Street. In addition to the still photo above, police have posted a brief video of one of the suspects...
View ArticleMedford Police Arrest 3; Seize Drugs, Money
– Allison Goldsberry Medford Police, Woburn Police, and the Drug Enforcement Agency arrested three men this week in connection with alleged drug deals in the area. On March 24, Eric Gullage, 41, of...
View ArticleDA Alarmed Over Spike in Fatal Overdoses
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and Mike Duggan from Wicked Sober issued an important call to action in response to a drastic increase in overdose deaths in Middlesex County. Since March...
View ArticleMiddlesex Sheriff’s Office Announces Applications for Youth Public Safety...
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced applications are now available for youngsters interested in participating in the Sheriff’s 2016 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA). Celebrating its 17th...
View ArticlePrescription Drug Take Back Event April 30th
Medford Police and Medford Board of Health are hosting a “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” on Saturday, April 30. Items accepted include pills, tablets, capsules, cough medicine,...
View ArticleTufts Investigating Car Fire, Bomb Threat
An early morning car fire and bomb threats targeting several buildings put Tufts University on lockdown for several hours on Monday. Hours after non-essential employees were sent home and students were...
View ArticleMedford Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1 Million from Elderly Client
– Allison Goldsberry A Medford woman pled guilty this week to stealing $1.4 million from an elderly woman over an eight year period, according to information released by Middlesex District Attorney...
View ArticleSlain Auburn Police Officer Son of Retired Medford Cop
– Allison Goldsberry An Auburn Police Officer who was killed during a traffic stop this weekend is the son of a retired Medford police officer. Robert Tarentino, Jr., 42, is the son of retired officer...
View ArticleFund Set Up to Benefit Officer Tarentino’s Family
A fund has been set up in the memory of slain Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino that will benefit his wife and three children. Tarentino was shot and killed by Jorge Zambrano, 35, during a traffic...
View ArticlePolice Warn Residents About Phone Scams
– Allison Goldsberry Medford Police are warning residents about phone scams that have recently been reported in the area. In one scam the caller poses as an IRS agent and tells victims they owe money...
View ArticleMetro-PCS Employee Attempts to Rip Off Own Store
– Allison Goldsberry A Metro-PCS employee is under arrest and faces charges in connection with an alleged armed robbery of his store. Police say Vasilios Vintos, 25, of Medford, entered his place of...
View ArticlePolice Seeking Suspect in Convenience Store Robbery
– Allison Goldsberry Medford Police are seeking a suspect in connection with an armed robbery of a convenience store. The incident happened around 1:00 PM on June 8 at the Spring Street Superette....
View ArticlePolice Chief, Sheriff to Address Seniors on Scams
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco will meet with local seniors on Tuesday, June 21, at the Medford Senior Center to discuss ways residents can protect themselves...
View ArticleSummer Safety Event at Stone Zoo June 25th
Event will feature car seat inspections and installations, an opportunity to explore emergency vehicles and summer safety resources Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Hallmark Health System,...
View ArticleSheriff Koutoujian, Chief Sacco Speak with Medford Seniors About Scams
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian and Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco met with seniors at the Medford Senior Center on Tuesday, June 21, to discuss new and emerging scams targeting residents of all...
View ArticlePolice Warn Residents About House Break-ins
– Allison Goldsberry Medford Police issued a robo-call on Monday afternoon to warn residents about recent house break-ins. According to police, several house break-ins happened on on Governors Avenue,...
View ArticleChelmsford Man Arraigned in Fatal Medford Crash
James Scoville, 31 of Chelmsford was arraigned June 28 in Somerville District Court on charges of motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence of liquor, operating under the influence of...
View ArticleSanctuary Church Hosting Community Viewing of President’s Race & Policing...
Sanctuary United Church of Christ is hosting a community opportunity to “Watch Together” the President and the People: A National Conversation on Race and Policing. We are encouraging folk to watch at...
View ArticleTruck Crashes Into Building
A pick-up truck crashed into a Salem Street barber shop on Monday afternoon, according to a witness. No serious injuries are reported and it’s unclear what caused the accident. Traffic is delayed on...
View ArticleSheriff Koutoujian Speaks at White House Forum on Disability & Criminal Justice
Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today discussed the issue of mental health and incarceration at a White House Forum on Disability and Criminal Justice. Sheriff Koutoujian joined officials from...
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