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Shawsheen Tech Release Changed Back To 2:04 PM
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School responded to a threat this morning. The facility has been searched, and we have determined that the students and staff are safe. Billerica Police will be on site as an added security measure. We will have a normal release today at 2:04 PM.
Shawsheen Tech Bomb Threat Public Release
Shawsheen Tech Bomb Threat Public Release – This morning at 8am a bomb threat was discovered at Shawsheen Technical High School on Cook St. School safety protocols were activated and NEMLEC STARS were also activated. The students have been evacuated and a search is being conducted at the school. At this time, students are expected to be released at 1230pm. Parents and visitors are asked not to respond to the school at this time but to expect an orderly release at 1230pm.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Billerica
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced today that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes from Billerica. The Billerica Board of Health is working with the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Project to begin spraying in the area shown below. The streets affected are:
- Applewood Av
- Baniulis Rd
- Bridge St (partial)
- Charlesanna Ln
- Dartmouth Dr
- David Rd
- Diane Rd
- Eubar Cr
- Freedom Wy
- Holly St
- Jenkins Dr
- Magnolia Av
- Meadowglen Rd
- New Foster Av
- Parkway Av
- Phillip Rd
- Phyllis Rd
- Rivermere Av
- Treble Cove Rd (Partial)
- Treble Tr
- Winning Rd
- Woodlawn Av
Car Skids Off Whittier Rd and Causes Major Damage
On Saturday, September 10th at approximately 6:30 PM, BPD Officers responded to Whittier Rd for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Patrolmen MacEachern, Fontana and Sgt Elmore found what resembled a junk yard.
The operator of the white Mercury Sable shown below failed to negotiate the turn, veering into the yard and driveway of a residence. In addition to the extensive landscape damage, two vehicles in the driveway were heavily damaged. Thankfully, no one was injured.
The 18 year old female operator is being charged with:
- Speeding
- Failure to stay in marked lanes
- Operating to endanger
Stolen Motorcycle Arrest
Anthony A Marchioni, 20, of 109 Arthur St. Brockton
On Thursday 9/8/11 at approximately 1:30 AM Patrolman Brian West was patrolling in the area of Alpine St. in North Billerica. Patrolman West observed a flashing headlight heading towards him. As he got closer he could see a man rolling a white motorcycle down the street while attempting to jump start it.
After ordering the individual to stop he observed the suspect wearing latex gloves and carrying multiple tools. Close inspection of the motorcycle revealed cut ignition wires. The suspect claimed he was fixing the bike for a friend. A check of the motorcycles registration confirmed it did not belong to the suspect and a call to the registered owner confirmed it was stolen. The owner had not even realized it was missing at the time of the call.
Anthony A Marchioni was placed under arrest and charged with the following:
- Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
- Operating a Motor Vehicle With a Suspended License
- Possession of Burglarious Tools
- Operating a Motorcycle Without a Helmet