Thank You

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We would like to thank you all for your kind words and shared memories of Sergeant lan Taylor, as well as for your patience with us in this extremely difficult time.

The impact that lan had on not only our department, but this community, and every life he touched, is immeasurable. There are no words that would do justice to the man we had the honor to know. Simply put, if you knew him, you were lucky.

Sergeant Detective lan Taylor was a 21-year law enforcement veteran. lan began his career as a Patrol Officer for the Lawrence Police Department in 2003. lan served the community of Lawrence with pride until 2010 when he transitioned to serving the Wilmington Police Department until 2011. The Billerica Police Department welcomed lan in 2011 and promoted him to the Criminal Bureau where he worked as a detective until April 26, 2024. This is also the date that lan was promoted to Sergeant, a title that was very much earned. In 2018, lan was recognized by the Watertown Fire Department with a Medal of Commendation for his life saving efforts at in accident in Watertown. The wealth of knowledge that lan brought to the Billerica Police Department was boundless. In addition to his work as a detective, lan worked tirelessly as part of the Billerica Substance Awareness and Prevention Committee to help those struggling with substance abuse. Ian dedicated his life to helping others and saved countless lives in the process.

As a person, lan was infectious. His ability to listen, good will, wit, and perpetually up to something grin, shed light on each person whose paths crossed his. When he wasn’t giving advice or helping a colleague, you could find lan wherever he hid the peppermint patties.

lan was a son to Sandy Crane, retired Lawrence Police Captain Wayne Taylor, and his stepmother Lisa, a brother to Zachary and Cameron, a devoted husband to Mindy, a loving father to Nathan and Kylee, and a loved one to his countless family and friends. Please keep lan’s family in your thoughts as they navigate this unimaginable time.

We know that many of you have thoughtfully inquired as to how you can help and have posted a link below for The Greg Hill Foundation. This foundation is holding a fundraiser for Sergeant Detective Taylor’s family in this impossible time and will match donations up to $5,000. Additionally, The Greg Hill Foundation will cover any credit card transaction fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the Taylor Family. Greg Hill Foundation Fundraiser

Billerica Police Department Announces Vigil for Sergeant Ian Taylor

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BILLERICA — Chief Roy Frost and the Billerica Police Department are providing information about a vigil this weekend to honor the life of Sergeant Ian Taylor.

The vigil will be held on Sunday, April 28, in the courtyard of Billerica Memorial High School, located at 35 River St., from 6-7:30 p.m.

The vigil is open to the public and anyone wishing to celebrate the life of Sgt. Taylor is welcome to attend. Parking will be available at the high school.

Memorial service arrangements for Sgt. Taylor are still being made and details will be provided as they become available.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – 4/27/24

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On Saturday, 27 April 2024, the Billerica Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On this day, police departments around the country provide an opportunity for citizens to safely dispose of unwanted and unneeded prescription medications. Medications are disposed with “no questions asked”, however we cannot accept sharps nor liquid medications. The take back site will be located at the Billerica Police Department, 6 Good Street, between the hours of 10AM and 2PM. For citizens who are unable to drop-off on Saturday, the Billerica Police Department offers a disposal kiosk, available 24 hours a day, in the lobby of the police station.

Residents can obtain further information from the website DEATakeBack.com

Billerica Police Charge Woman with Animal Cruelty

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BILLERICA — Police Chief Roy Frost reports that the Billerica Police Department is charging a woman with animal cruelty.

AMANDA CIANCIULLI, AGE 36, OF CENTERVILLE, is being charged with:

  • Animal Cruelty (Two Counts)

On Monday, April 15, Billerica Police were notified of allegations of animal cruelty against CIANCIULLI, and were made aware of videos that captured CIANCIULLI allegedly abusing a dog that was in her custody at a home in Billerica earlier this year.

The police investigation determined that Cianciulli used a shock collar in a manner and purpose so as to torture a dog while it was secured in a cage, and that CIANCIULLI struck a dog with an object seven times while holding it down.

CIANCIULLI agreed to let Billerica Police Animal Control take possession of her four dogs so they could be examined by a veterinarian, and they remain in a veterinarian’s care.

CIANCIULLI was subsequently charged with two counts of animal cruelty. She was arrested Friday and is being held at the Billerica Police station.

CIANCIULLI will be arraigned Monday in Lowell District Court.

 These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Billerica Police and Local Bank Branch Manager Interrupt and Foil Fraud Attempt

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BILLERICA — Police Chief Roy Frost is pleased to report that Billerica Police, with assistance from an alert local bank branch manager, were able to interrupt a fraud attempt before a local resident lost thousands of dollars.

On Tuesday, April 9, Billerica Police were contacted by a branch manager from TD Bank’s branch at 499 Boston Road about a possible instance of fraud in progress.

Officers responded to learn that a 75-year-old woman had withdrawn $7,000 earlier in the day and returned to the bank to withdraw even more. Police learned that the woman received a call from an unknown person saying she had won $220,000 in a contest, but that she needed to pay taxes first.

The woman was instructed to purchase gift cards and provide activation numbers over the phone, then told to deposit $7,000 into a bank account that did not belong to her.

Billerica Police determined this was a fraud attempt, and then worked with TD Bank management to put a hold on the deposit. Detectives also were able to regain money spent on the gift cards.

As a result of the actions of the bank manager and Billerica Police, it appears the woman will lose no money in the end.

Billerica Police continue to investigate and are working to identify those involved.

“This was a very close call in which a woman nearly lost thousands of dollars to a scam attempt. I’d like to thank and praise the branch manager and TD Bank for their attention to this matter, which enabled our detectives to intervene in time to save the resident’s money with assistance from the bank,” said Chief Frost. “As always, we encourage anyone who believes they may be facing a scam or fraud attempt to contact Billerica Police at 978-671-0900.”