Billerica Police | MA

 BILLERICA — Chief Daniel Rosa reports that the Billerica Police Department, after an investigation, has filed criminal charges against a Billerica police officer in connection with an incident at the Billerica Elks Club.

A criminal complaint has been issued against JOHN HICKEY, AGE 47, a 19-year veteran of the police department on charges of assault and battery, and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (to wit: a shod foot). He has been on administrative leave since early this year, after the police department was made aware of an off-duty incident at the bar of the Billerica Elks Club in June 2013, in which HICKEY allegedly assaulted another man.

HICKEY is also facing administrative charges, and if he is found responsible, he may be terminated from the department.

“These allegations, if true, represent a violation of the public trust,” Chief Rosa said. “This alleged behavior is not what we expect from our public servants. We strive every day to earn the public’s trust, and this case was referred to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office when we learned of it.”

All further questions should be directed to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

These charges are allegations only and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Billerica – On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at approximately 1:30 AM, Billerica PD received an emergency call for glass breaking at an apartment unit located at #28 Kenmar Drive, Billerica. Officers arrived to find an unsecured second floor apartment door that had obvious damage consistent with being forced open. After checking the apartment, officers determined that there were no occupants present. They further discovered extensive damage to the inside of the apartment, including multiple hammer sized holes through various mirrors, glass, a bathtub and a sink. There was also a large hole in the slider glass door that leads to the balcony of the apartment. Damage to the apartment was estimated to be in the area of approximately $8,000. While on scene, officer discovered a construction type hammer on the ground that appeared to have been used to commit the damage. After a short investigation, which included speaking to various residents in the densely populated apartment complex, officers identified a suspect as Stephanie Lyman, 43, of Billerica. Lyman was located a short distance from the scene and placed into custody. She was charged with Breaking and Entering the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony as well as Malicious Destruction of Property over $250. She will be arraigned in Lowell District Court later today.

Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-215-9653

On 9/18/15 between midnight and 1am, an unknown white male broke into a motor vehicle in north Billerica stealing a wallet. The suspect then went to Speedway on Boston Road in North Billerica where he used one of the credit cards stolen from the wallet in an attempt to purchase cigarettes and other items. The suspect is described as a clean shaven white male, early to mid-twenties, approximately 5’10” with an average build and short brown hair. He was wearing a dark colored t-shirt and cargo shorts. If anyone has information on the suspect’s identity, please contact Billerica Police either directly, 978-667-1212 or anonymously through our website using the contact tools located in the menu at the top of our website.