The Billerica Police Honor Guard had the pleasure of posting the colors at the Red Sox game this past Sunday against the Yankees.
L to R – Ptl Ed Peterson, Detective Glen Magnan, Ptl Mike Henckler, Lt Troy Opland, Sgt Mark Gualtieri, Ptl Don Boulette
Billerica – On Saturday, September 14, 2013, at approximately 2:35 PM, the TD Bank located at #449 Boston Road, Billerica was robbed. The suspect, described as a white male, short brown hair, possibly in his thirties, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, medium build, with a few days of facial hair growth, approached a teller inside the bank and demanded cash while passing a note. The suspect spoke English and had no discernible accent. The suspect was wearing a white zip-up sweatshirt with writing on the front, including the numbers 6831, as well as a black baseball cap with a red brim. The hat had the word LEVIS on the front. He received an undetermined amount of cash and fled the scene. Preliminary information also identified a suspicious gray Chevy Malibu or Impala with tinted windows and a loud exhaust system leaving the scene. At this time the vehicle and its operator are only wanted for questioning. If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are encouraged to call Billerica Police. Information can also be provided through our tip line located HERE.
Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120
Motorcycle
• No more than three wheels touching the ground
• Must be registered, inspected and insured
• Must have valid learners permit or drivers license
• Must wear helmet and eye protection (unless MC has windscreen)
• Cannot carry passengers or operate between dusk and dawn while only having a permit
Moped
• Bicycle with or without pedals and a motor
• No more than 50cc
• Must have valid learners permit or drivers license
• Must wear a helmet
• Must be registered with decal on back of moped
• Cannot operate faster than 25mph
• Cannot carry passengers or operate between dusk and dawn while only having a permit
Motorized Scooter
• Two or three wheel vehicle that has handlebars and is designed to be stood or sat upon
• Not a motorcycle or moped
• Must have valid learners permit or drivers license
• Must wear a helmet
• Includes motorized skateboards, mini motorcycles and pocket bikes
• Subject to MA motor vehicle laws
• Cannot operate faster than 20mph
• No passengers
• Cannot operate between dusk and dawn (unless equipped with lights)
• Keep right at all times
Billerica – Each September the Town of Billerica pays tribute to its patriotic heritage with a weekend of festivities known as Yankee Doodle Homecoming. The centerpiece of this event is the annual homecoming parade. Each year the Billerica Police Department has invited law enforcement Honor Guards to participate in an Honor Guard competition. The event has drawn police departments from as far away as Washington D.C. and Virginia. This year the parade will feature many of the police agencies and special units that were the heroes of this April’s Boston Marathon bombings, including the MIT Police Department, Watertown Police Department, Massachusetts State Police STOP Team, the MBTA Transit Police, and over 25 police Honor Guards from around Greater Boston, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and New York.
Helping to lead this year’s parade will be the MIT Police Honor Guard. As most people are aware, MIT Police Officer Sean Collier was tragically killed in the line of duty during the early morning hours of April 18, 2013 at the hands of the perpetrators of the Marathon Bombings. Officer Collier will be recognized in a special tribute by the Billerica Police Department and the many assembled police agencies in a private ceremony following the parade.
This year’s parade will be held Saturday Sep 14, 2013. The parade begins at 10am. The parade route begins at 480 Boston Rd, and finishes at 15 Floyd St, Billerica. For more information go to http://www.yankeedoodlehomecoming.org/
Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120
Billerica – On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, just prior to midnight, the Billerica Police received a report of a missing elderly female that may be endangered. The report was made by a family member who lives with the missing woman. According to the information provided, the missing woman was not from the United States and does not speak English. She had reportedly left the home at around 4:00 pm to go for a walk and had not returned. Although the woman often takes afternoon walks, the reporting party emphasized that her walks have never exceeded two hours. In addition to the unexplained disappearance, it was confirmed that the missing woman had no means of communication, access to finances or any personal contacts in the area. After an approximate three hour search of the area using local public safety resources, including a canine, coupled with the fear that the missing woman could have suffered a medical episode of some unknown nature, a decision was made to issue a Code Red reverse call to Billerica residents. The purpose of the Code Red was to attempt to elicit information from the general public who may have seen the missing woman earlier in the night. In retrospect, based on the early hour of the Code Red notification, the Billerica Police feel the use of this highly effective public notification tool would have been better served at a more appropriate hour. We appreciate this notification may have cause some disruption and we are constantly reevaluating the methods and effectiveness of our various public safety response procedures. Thank you again for your time and understanding.
Any additional questions should be directed to Deputy Chief Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120
Billerica – On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Billerica Police arrested two men following the execution of a search warrant at #594B Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica. The arrests culminated following a two month investigation into alleged drug activity at the Middlesex Turnpike address. Arrested were Mark Ruggles, 47, of Billerica and Wilkins Robles-Tejeda, 25, of Lawrence. Both were charged with Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) and Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substances Act. Robles-Tejeda was additionally charged with providing a false name after arrest. It was later determined that Robles-Tejeda was wanted by officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration violations. A subsequent federal immigration detainer was issued on Robles-Tejeda following his arrest. Both Mark Ruggles and Wilkins Robles-Tejeda will be arraigned on August 28, 2013 in Lowell District Court.