Two Arrested in Burglary Spree

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Billerica – On Friday, April 20, 2012, Billerica Police arrested Robert Noetzel, 20, of Billerica (left) and Joshua Menezes, 17, of Dunstable (right), charging them both with five counts of Breaking and Entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony. In addition to the burglary charges, Robert Noetzel was additionally charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.

The arrests followed a series of daytime residential burglaries that began on March 18, 2012 and continued through to April 20, 2012 that detectives were able to tie directly to the two defendants. One of the burglaries occurred on Easter Sunday while the family was out attending religious services. All of the burglaries involved residences that were unoccupied at the time of the incidents. Both Robert Noetzel and Joshua Menezes were arraigned at Lowell District Court on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Any additional questions should be directed to Lieutenant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120

 

 

2012 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy!

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Once again the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the Youth Public Safety Academy for Billerica youth ages 9-11 from June 25 through June 29th and July 30 – August 3rd.  This is week long day camp located at the Middlesex Sheriff’s training facility at 793 Boston Rd (Old Ditson School).  The Academy exposes our youngest citizens to role models in Public Safety – namely their local Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services and Sheriff’s personnel.

The YPSA is free and participants must be 9-11 years old. Lunch and snacks are provided. A graduation ceremony is held on the last day of your child’s week; at least one parent or guardian is required to attend the graduation ceremony. The cadets will be picked up each morning at 8:00am in their community at a designated location and will be dropped off at the pick up site at approximately 3:15pm each day (the exception being Friday when parents attend the graduation ceremony and cadets accompany them home). A staff member will be at the pick up site to ensure each cadet is picked up by a parent or guardian.

If you are interested in registering your child please do not delay as space is limited.  Online registration is available HERE.

Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Officer With Stolen Manhole Covers

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Billerica –  On Friday, April 20, 2012, at approximately 0200 hours, Officer Scott Peloquin observed a black pickup truck exiting a closed commercial area off Boston Road in Pinehurst. The truck had a piece of cardboard covering the rear license plate.

Officer Peloquin stopped this vehicle on Boston Rd. The operator, later identified as William Kinzler, 49, of Tewksbury, immediately exited the truck, yelled at Officer Peloquin, then got back in his vehicle and fled. A short pursuit ended when the suspect drove down a dead end street that backs up to Middlesex Tpk. The suspect fled on foot and managed to evade the officers in the swamp.

Located in the rear of his vehicle were eight man hole covers that were taken from Billerica Water Works on Everett Farmer Road. Kinzler turned himself into Lowell District Court this morning on warrants related to this incident.

Any additional questions should be directed to Lieutanant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120

Hockey Tournament Fundraiser

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There will be a 3 on 3 hockey tournament on Saturday, April 28th at the Hallenborg rink in Billerica to raise money for a new scoreboard for the rink in Memory of Gerard Jacobs.  The tournament will be a single day event.

It will be a pond hockey style format; 3 on 3 play (no goalies) with each team having 6 team members.  We will have 3 divisions; high school, young timers & old timers.  The cost is $180 for high school teams and $240 for all other teams; 3 games plus a playoff game, if you qualify.  We will have more finite details next week.

Right now we are looking to get the word out about this tournament and try to determine how many teams will participate.  This is a fantastic reason to come out, play hockey and enjoy the day.  If you know anyone interested in this, please forward this email to them.

Contact Sam Wilde for more information 617-955-7334

Narcotics Dealers Arrested

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Billerica – On Thursday, March 29, 2012, at approximately 2:00PM, Billerica Police, assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in Boston, executed a search warrant on a 2003 Kia Sedona van. The warrant was executed at #215 Salem Road, Billerica following a six week investigation into alleged narcotics dealing by the occupants of the vehicle.

Following numerous reports by local residents regarding suspicious activity at the above address, detectives began an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the above vehicle and its occupants. Arrested at the time of the search were Wilfredo Gonzalez (left), 23, of Boston and Cesar Vizcaino (right), 24, of Malden. They were each charged with Possession of a Class A (heroin) and Class B (Cocaine) Substance with intent to distribute, as well as Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Act. Both were arraigned in Lowell District Court the following day, Friday, March 30, 2012.

Any additional questions should be directed to Sergeant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120


Off-Duty Officer Intervenes in Violent Armed Assault, Makes Arrest

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Billerica – On Saturday, March 31, 2012, at approximately 4:30PM, Billerica Police received an Emergency 911 call from a Pinedale Ave resident reporting a disturbance. The caller stated that two unknown people had stopped in the middle of Pinedale Ave and exited their vehicles. One of these persons reportedly had a gun, which he was allegedly pointing at the other party. It was further reported that an off-duty Somerville Police Officer was on-scene and had disarmed the party with the firearm.

On arrival at the scene, Billerica Police Officer Ian Taylor observed Somerville Police Detective Mario Oliveira with a male suspect in custody. That individual was later identified as David Casella (left), 18, of Billerica. Detective Oliveira reported that he observed the two involved parties abruptly exit their vehicles in the middle of Pinedale Ave. Detective Oliveira reported that one of the involved vehicles appeared to be blocking the travel lane of the second involved vehicle. The operator of the offending vehicle, reported to be David Casella, then exited his vehicle with a double barrel shotgun. Casella allegedly pointed the shotgun at the victim while making threatening statements. Detective Oliveira, who was armed, but off-duty, immediately approached Casella and identified himself as a police officer. Casella immediately surrendered the firearm and was placed into custody by Detective Oliveira. Officers later discovered that Casella was also in possession of Chemical Mace and body armor. The other party involved in the incident was unharmed. Both Casella and the victim were known to one another and this was not a random event. David Casella was charged with:

  • Assault to Murder
  • Possession of a sawed-off shotgun, 2nd offense
  • Carrying a firearm without a license
  • Carrying chemical mace without an FID card
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID card
  • Using body armor during a felony

Any additional questions should be directed to Sergeant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120