On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at approximately 10:54 AM, the Billerica Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a medical emergency on Dickinson Street. The medical emergency resulted in a death. Officers on scene discovered several suspicious items in the residence thought to be of an incendiary nature. Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was notified and responded. The State Police, along with Billerica Police, Fire Department and EMS safely removed the items. A joint investigation between the Billerica Police and Massachusetts State Police is ongoing. There is no public safety issue regarding this incident.
West Nile Virus Detected – North Billerica
Update: Spraying was completed on schedule
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a collection of mosquitoes from a surveillance site in North Billerica has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying in the area is planned after sunset on Thursday evening, September 6th to reduce the population! Press release and streets affected area linked below. For more information about West Nile Virus, spraying and general protection information, please visit the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project website.Back to School Safety Message
Wednesday, September 5th, is the first day of school for Billerica.
- Watch your speed in school zones! School zones are 20 MPH and TRAFFIC OFFICERS WILL BE OUT IN FORCE.
- Slow down in residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops.
- Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
- Be alert! The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children walking to and from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings and more likely to take risks, ignore hazards, or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.
- Always stop when directed to do so by a designated crossing guard.
Statement on Fatal Lowell Crash – Updated Victim Identified
For immediate release: August 15, 2018
For more information contact: (781) 897-8325
8/17/18 LOWELL – The identity of the man who died on Wednesday, August 15 in a crash in Lowell had been confirmed as Eric Schwabe, 34, of Billerica. On August 15, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at Woburn Street and 495 in Lowell.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the decedent was operating a Volkswagen Jetta in the area of Billerica Avenue in Billerica when a Billerica Police Officer who was parked in the area attempted to stop the vehicle for a registration violation. The operator of the motor vehicle subsequently fled at a high rate of speed in the direction of Lowell and the officer lost sight of the vehicle. Upon arrival to the area of Woburn Street and 495, the Billerica officer observed that the decedent’s motor vehicle had struck a second motor vehicle before crashing into the concrete barrier. Schwabe was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second motor vehicle remained on scene and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This incident is being investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Lowell Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section. This is an open and ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed.
8/16/18 LOWELL — Tonight at approximately 6:50 p.m. emergency personnel responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at Woburn Street and 495 in Lowell that resulted in the death of a Billerica man in his 30s.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the decedent was operating a Volkswagen Jetta in the area of Billerica Avenue in Billerica when a Billerica police officer who was parked in the area attempted to stop the vehicle for a registration violation. The operator of the vehicle subsequently fled at a high rate of speed in the direction of Lowell and the officer lost sight of the vehicle. Upon arrival to the area of Woburn Street and 495 the Billerica officer observed that the decedent’s motor vehicle had struck a second motor vehicle, before crashing into a concrete barrier. The operator of the Volkswagen was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second motor vehicle remained on scene and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This incident is being investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Lowell Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section. This is an open and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released regarding the identity of the decedent pending notification of next of kin.
Meghan Kelly
Director of Communications
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan
Office: 781-897-8340
Cell: 857-270-0559
Paramedic Job Openings in the Town of Billerica
The Town of Billerica Emergency Medical Service is seeking applications for Per-Diem Paramedics with possible full time employment opportunities. Applicants must be Massachusetts Certified Paramedics, current CPR, ACLS, PALS and a current driver’s license. ITLS and NRP are preferred but not required. Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of emergency experience as a paramedic. Non-smokers preferred.
Job Description: An emergency health care provider working under Massachusetts DPH, MGL Chapter 111C which regulates ambulances and its operators. Paramedics will be responsible for recognizing, assessing and treating medical and traumatic emergencies, coordinating efforts with other public safety agencies. (S)He will initiate invasive and non-invasive treatments in accordance with Massachusetts DPH/OEMS treatment protocols. Paramedics will record all details related with treatments and incidents. Insurance and other related information will be obtained and entered into the computer billing system. Paramedics will maintain equipment and ambulances in a constant state of readiness, and will be able to respond at all times. Paramedics may also be responsible for other clerical and building maintenance duties.
Application deadline is: Position will be posted until filled
If interested you should send an application to:
Billerica Town Hall
Attn: Cathy O’Dea, Assistant Town Manager
Paramedic Application
365 Boston Road
Billerica, MA 01821
The Town of Billerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Acronyms:
DPH – Department of Public Health ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ITLS – International Trauma Life Support
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding a Temporarily Missing Adult Disabled Person
Billerica –On Monday, July 23, 2018 at approximately 4:30 pm, the Billerica Police received a report from Northeast Residential Services located in Billerica that an adult disabled resident of that facility was missing. An investigation into the circumstances of that report revealed that a 28 year old male resident of that location had been picked up at around 7:45 am that morning by a private transportation company for a scheduled transport to a work-day program in Lawrence. It was not until later that day, at approximately 4:30 pm that caretakers from Northeast Residential Services discovered the resident had not gotten on the private transport bus back to Billerica. During the preliminary investigation into the incident, the Billerica Police learned that the involved individual had been located by the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) in the vicinity of Interstate 93 in Lawrence. At that time, due to a pre-existing disability of the individual involved, coupled with the inability for the MSP to identify this individual, he was transported to a local hospital in Methuen for evaluation. With that new information, the individual was quickly located by his caretakers and is reportedly safe and healthy at this time. The Billerica Police are currently working with the appropriate state and local agencies to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-215-9653