Chief's Message
 The Tewksbury Police Department is committed to provide for the safety and security of our community through the judicious enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Constitution of the United States of America. We are dedicated to provide these services with the highest degree of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and character as humanly possible. Every member of our organization shall be devoted to provide the highest quality of public service with respect, honor, fairness, pride,
compassion, and courage. We are committed to treating the public with respect, dignity and fairness and to serve as role models in both our public and private lives by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral principles. We are dedicated to the principles of honesty and truthfulness and will strive to do the right thing, the right way, at all times.
The Tewksbury Police Department has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides the Tewksbury Police Department the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire Town. High speed notification systems are only as good as the telephone number and email address database supporting them. If your phone number or email address is not in the database, you will not be called or emailed. One of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected is it gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers and email addresses directly into the system's database. This is an extremely important feature. No one should automatically assume his or her phone number or email address is included. Individuals and business owners
are encouraged to log onto the Tewksbury Police Department website and follow the link to the CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment page. Those without internet access may call the Tewksbury Police Department at (978)-851-7373 ext. 211 to supply their information over the phone. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number, additional phone numbers and email addresses can be entered as well. Those individuals who wish to receive text messages should include the name of their carrier (provider) on the on-line form or in the message left on ext. 211. Individuals with unlisted phone number, those who use a cellular phone or VOIP phone as their primary number, or those who have changed their phone number or address within the past year are also encouraged to register. CodeRED allows for geographically based delivery, which means street addresses are required to ensure emergency
notification calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation. The system works for cell phones as well but associated street address is needed to provide relevant messages. CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for inputting information. The data collected will only be used for emergency notification purposes. Frequently asked questions will also be located on the Tewksbury Police Department website. Additional questions should be directed to the Tewksbury Police Department at (978)-851-7373 ext. 213.
Press Release
Breaking and Entering Arrest
January 26th, 2012
On 1/24/2012 Tewksbury Police Officers responded to Madeline Road for a report of a past breaking and entering. A victim had arrived home earlier and discovered that the residence had been ransacked. Many items had been stolen, including two TVs’, a laptop computer, pieces of jewelry, a dvd player and dvds', a digital camera, coins, a baseball bat bag, and a small safe. The residence had been left in total disarray.
Officers arrived on scene, and discovered that the basement door had been kicked in. Officer proceeded to check the immediate area, and discovered foot tracks leading away from the scene in the direction of the Trahan School. In addition, Officers discovered a roll of lifesavers, which appeared to have been dropped by the suspects. Some stolen items were recovered as well.
Witnesses had observed two males in the area earlier. One male was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, while another was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. Through further investigation, these males were identified as Matthew Pariseau, 27, of 195 Hill St. Extension, Tewksbury, Ma and Robert Gorski, 20, of 140 Vernon St. Tewksbury, Ma.
Mr. Pariseau was subsequently located wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and was found in possession of a roll of lifesavers which was identical to the roll located outside of 11 Madeline Rd. in is possession. Several items from the housebreak were also discovered with Mr. Pariseau. Mr. Pariseau was questioned, and subsequently placed under arrest. Mr. Gorski was also subsequently located, identified, and placed under arrest as well.
Matthew Pariseau is charged with the following offenses:
B&E Nighttime for a Felony Chapter 266 Section 16/A
Receiving Stolen Property Chapter 266 Section 60/A
Malicious Destruction of Property Chapter 266 Section 127C
Conspiracy Chapter 247 Section 7
Robert Gorski is charged with the following offenses:
B&E Nighttime for a Felony Chapter 266 Section 16/A
Receiving Stolen Property Chapter 266 Section 60/A
Malicious Destruction of Property Chapter 266 Section 127C
Conspiracy Chapter 247 Section 7
We encourage all residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the Police Department. With an increase in house breaks and motor vehicle breaks we ask that residents take precautions and ensure that their homes and vehicles are secured.
Matthew Pariseau, 27, of 195 Hill St. Extension, Tewksbury, Ma
Robert Gorski, 20, of 140 Vernon St. Tewksbury, Ma.
Press Release
Bank Robbery Arrest
January 23, 2012
On January 23, 2012, the Tewksbury and Lowell Police Departments arrested Michael Dexter, 50, of 222 Stackpole Street #1, Lowell, MA for robbing the Enterprise Bank in Tewksbury while armed and masked on January 19, 2012. Dexter is being charged with armed robbery while masked and conspiracy. He will be arraigned on Tuesday at Lowell District Court.
It was learned through the investigation by Lowell and Tewksbury Detectives that Krystina Gignac, 26, of 5 Fifth St, Lowell, MA drove Dexter to the bank and fled the scene with him in her vehicle, the blue Ford Focus (Ma. Reg. 8CF380) that was described by witnesses. Gignac was arraigned on the charges of armed robbery while masked and conspiracy today at Lowell District Court.
The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center @ 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov
Michael Dexter, 50, of 222 Stackpole Street #1, Lowell, MA
Krystina Gignac, 26, of 5 Fifth St, Lowell, MA
Press Release
Armed Robbery Enterprise Bank
January 19, 2012
On Thursday January 19, 2012 at approximately 12:04 P.M. Tewksbury Police responded to Enterprise Bank located on Andover St. for a report of a masked armed robbery. The caller described the suspect as a white male approximately 6’02, blue eyes, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, gloves and a black mask. The suspect approached the teller and demanded money. The suspect made a gesture towards his midsection, by pulling up his sweatshirt as though he had a weapon. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Officers arrived on scene in minutes, where several witnesses observed the suspect enter a dark blue Ford Focus four door, with a partial plate beginning with the letter C. The vehicle was operated by a female, and fled in the direction of Andover on River Rd.
The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center @ 978-851-7373.~ If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov
Press Release
TD North Bank Robbery Update
December 26, 2011
The Tewksbury Police Department has identified the person who robbed the TD Bank North on December 23, 2011 as Herman “Lee” Wiitala Jr., 33 of 14 Charme Rd, Billerica MA. Wiitala is being charged with Unarmed Robbery.
After learning that Wiitala was in custody for a robbery in Lowell that occurred on December 24, 2011. Detectives were able to identify Wiitala as the person who was shown on the surveillance footage from the Tewksbury bank robbery.
The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center @ 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov
Fraudulent Phone Calls
Targeting the Elders
Information has been received regarding suspicious calls received by elders from individuals wishing to update/verify bank account information. The caller has a very thick accent, noise in the background and has the elders name and address. In some cases the caller states their Medicare benefits will be discontinued if they did not provide their account number and ABA.
Some of the victims claim the calls are coming from Social Security, while others claim to be from Medicare.
Currently these notifications that have been received are from the upper cape area and Middleboro area.
Press Release
Medication Disposal Program
December 12, 2011
This past April and October, the Tewksbury Police Department joined other local police departments and the Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.) to offer one day drug take-back initiatives to safeguard their residents and the environment. After participating in the D.E.A. sponsored National Drug Take-back Programs, and considering the upswing in prescription drug abuse, it became apparent that this Community would benefit from more access to this disposal process. This Wednesday, December 14th, 2011, the Tewksbury Police Department will be going one step further in fulfilling this necessity by unveiling a permanent “Unwanted Medication Kiosk” in the lobby of the Police Department, so that citizens can safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs as
needed.
This Kiosk is a secured, locked, and video monitored receptacle designed to be a collection point for expired, unused, and unwanted medications. There is a slot on the front that is capable of accepting sealed plastic bags containing pills. NO liquids or sharps may be deposited into this Kiosk. Residents are instructed to remove the pills from the prescription bottles and seal them in a plastic “Ziploc” type bag before arriving at Police Headquarters. Tewksbury Police Department will not be supplying materials for the disposal of unwanted medications nor do they want residents to be packaging the unwanted meds in the lobby. The pills should be ready for immediate deposit into the Kiosk upon arrival to the Police Department lobby.
The purchase and installation of Tewksbury’s new Kiosk was grant funded through a cooperative partnership between the Tewksbury Board of Health, the Lowell Health Department, and the Upper Merrimack Valley Public Health Coalition. The funding was provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) in an effort to reduce opioid overdoses. Lowell Health Department is one of 15 MassCALL2 communities that received funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS). In an effort to develop an initiative for the proper disposal of prescription drugs, the Lowell Health Department received grant funding to purchase these kiosks. Tewksbury Police Department is one of several local communities that
have taken advantage of this opportunity.
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are increasing at alarming rates, especially for teenagers who report they can easily obtain prescription pills from medicine cabinets in their own and other people’s homes. Common practice has been for residents to dispose of their unwanted medication by throwing it in the trash or toilet. Unfortunately some communities are finding drug residue in surface waters and/or water supplies.
This is a great service being provided and it is going to make a positive impact on our Community. The Unwanted Medication Kiosk provides an environmentally safe solution to get rid of expired, unused, and unwanted medications, keeping them out of the hands of our youth and our water supply.
Press Release
December 8, 2011
Arrest
On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Tewksbury Police Officers responded to the Mobil Gas Station (940 Andover St, Tewksbury) in response to a report of a B&E. The suspect gained entry by shattering the left glass entry door which was almost completely removed. The store owner was able to bring up the security video which depicted the male suspect entering the store carrying a hammer. The suspect used the hammer to pry open the cash drawer and remove the money.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Tewksbury Police Detectives were able to positively identify the suspect in the video as Michael Smith, 37, of 53 Merrimack Meadows Lane, Tewksbury. After the identification was made, an arrest warrant was obtained for Michael Smith.
On Wednesday December 7, 2011, Michael Smith was located and placed under arrest on the warrant for the following charges:
B&E Nighttime with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Larceny from a Building
Malicious Destruction of Property
The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center @978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.
Michael Smith Tewksbury, MA
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Press Release
2011 HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
There Are No Festivities in Jail
Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that the Tewksbury Police Department will be out in force from December 16, 2011 to January 2, 2012 to protect the Commonwealth’s citizens by arresting anyone caught behind the wheel operating under the influence. Tewksbury Police Department will join up to 180 local law enforcement agencies and the MA State Police to run extra patrols through the New Year as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization, funded by a federal grant administered through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS-HSD).
The message is simple: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Drinking alcohol and driving do not mix. If you plan to consume alcohol, you should also plan not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle or ride a motorcycle.
In 2010 in Massachusetts, 59 people were killed in crashes that involved drivers with blood alcohol concentrations of .08 grams per deciliter or higher.
EOPSS-HSD and the Tewksbury Police Department recommend these tips for a safe holiday season:
- Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home;
- If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation;
- If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact law enforcement;
- And remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get home safely.
Press Release
November 16, 2011
Breaking and Entering Arrest
On November 15, 2011 the Tewksbury Police Department arrested Stephen Haffey, 24, of 634 Chandler Street in Tewksbury for 7 counts of Breaking and Entering, 7 counts of Larceny over $250.00 and conspiracy.
After a thorough investigation the Tewksbury Police Department were able to determine that Haffey broke into several homes in Tewksbury as well as homes in Andover, Tyngsboro and Acton. It is also believed that Haffey, who worked for Yankee Pest Control out of Malden, was stealing items from people while servicing the homes. Some victims in these crimes may not realize that items are missing.
Numerous amounts of jewelry have been recovered and returned to victims.
Through the investigation it was learned that during the day he would knock on the front door and see if anyone was home, if not, he would enter the home mostly through unlocked doors or windows. At night he would drive around and look for houses with no lights on and attempt to gain entry through open doors or windows.
It is believed that Haffey did not act alone and will be continuing this investigation to ensure that all of the individuals who are involved are charged with these crimes.
The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center @ 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov
Stephen Haffey Tewksbury, MA
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Public Announcement
Chief Sheehan of the Tewksbury Police Department would like to make the residents of Tewksbury aware of a recent upswing in daytime residential breaking and entering (B&E) throughout the Community. We are asking residents to secure their homes and vehicles when left unattended by locking doors, windows, and activating security systems when possible. We are also asking residents to secure their valuables out of plain view in both their residences and their vehicles. Lastly, we are asking residents to assist us by reporting any type of neighborhood suspicious activity observed, such as suspicious individuals and vehicles, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be. A partnership between the residents of Tewksbury and the Tewksbury Police Department is imperative in our plight to reduce this type of crime. Thank you for your time and
cooperation. We are available to the Community 24 hours a day at 978-851-7373 for non-emergency assistance and 911 for emergency assistance.
Overnight Parking – Snow/Ice Removal
Town By-Law: 8.24.010
A. It shall be unlawful for any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency
to be parked on any street from 12:00 (Midnight) to 6:00 A.M. This shall
take effect on November 1st of each year and end on March 31st.
(A fine of $25.00 will be imposed for a violation of this section).
B. It shall be unlawful for any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency,
to be parked on any street, day or night, when it is snowing or when icy
conditions exist.
(A fine of $25.00 will be imposed for a violation of this section).
C. Any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, parked, day or night,
on any street in the Town, so as to interfere with the work if removing or
plowing snow, removing ice, or sanding the street, may be removed or
towed away, at the sole expense of the registered owner of said vehicle,
under the authority and direction of the Superintendent of the Department
of Public Works to a public garage or any convenient place. The
Superintendent of the Department of Public Works shall within a
reasonable time, notify the Chief of Police of the removal of any such
vehicle and of the place to which it has been removed, and the Chief of
Police shall give like notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. Vehicles
so towed away shall be stored in a safe place and restored to the
registered owner thereof upon proper identification and full payment, to
the Town or to the Keeper of the place of storage, for the expenses
incurred in such removal and storage.
Inquiries, about vehicles so towed away, shall be made at the
Police Station. (Art. 48, ATM 1991)
Press Release
Date: September 15, 2011
Re: Failure to Stop for a Police Officer
At approximately 12:35 pm this afternoon, a Police Officer working a private road construction detail at the intersection of East Street and Livingston Street radioed Dispatch requesting assistance with two vehicles he was stopping for possible involvement in a road rage incident. Two marked units were dispatched and heading to his location when the same Police Officer radioed reporting that one of the two vehicles had taken off nearly striking another Police Officer and some construction workers working at that road construction detail location. The vehicle was described as a green Infiniti with New Hampshire plates and it was reported that it was traveling at a high rate of speed down Livingston Street toward Main Street.
One Tewksbury marked unit engaged the green Infiniti (NH Reg. 3054046) on Livingston Street and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed without stopping passing several vehicles before eventually turning out onto Main Street toward Wilmington. With two marked Tewksbury units in pursuit, the vehicle made a left on Shawsheen Street heading for Dascomb Road in Andover. The vehicle disregarded the traffic signals at Main Street and Livingston Street and again at Main Street and Shawsheen Street. The vehicle then continued up Shawsheen Street at a high rate of speed passing several vehicles along the way. The vehicle then made an abrupt left hand turn onto Apache way where it crashed (airbag deployment) into the stone wall and bushes lining the right side of the entrance to the development (Indian Ridge
Condominiums).
The lone occupant operator of the green Infiniti exited the vehicle and took off on foot into the condominium complex after being ordered out of the vehicle and onto the ground. Three Officers engaged the suspect in a foot pursuit during which he was given several commands to stop running and get on the ground. The suspect, who jumped a guardrail and continued running along an embankment over a pond, was apprehended after a Taser deployment and taken into custody. The suspect, identified as Christopher R. Guthrie, DOB: 09/01/87, 266 West 6th Street, Lowell Ma was charged with the following offenses:
C 90 / S 25 - Failure to Stop for Police (2 Counts)
C 90 / S 24 - Operating a MV to Endanger
C 89 / S 4A - Marked Lanes Violation (3 Counts)
C 89 / S 9 - Red Light Violation (2 Counts)
C 90 / S 18 - Speeding (3 Counts)
C 90 / S 23 - Operating with a Suspended License
In addition, it was determined that there were two active outstanding WMS Warrants for Mr. Guthrie for motor vehicle offenses that included operating a m/v after suspension and a lane violation. A small amount of marijuana was also retrieved from Mr. Guthrie’s person while in custody.
Press Release
Date: September 13, 2011
Re: Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle Arrest
On September 13th, 2011, at 12:25 A.M, Tewksbury Police Officers responded to the area of 90 State Street where a caller had reported a suspicious male with a flashlight looking through cars. The male was reported as wearing shorts and a black hooded sweatshirt.
Officers were able to locate a white male, who fit the description given, approximately 300 yards away from where the suspect was first observed. The male was identified as Jack Cappello, 18, of 10 Pearl St. Tewksbury, Ma. Mr. Cappello appeared nervous, and was found to have several items in his possession, including a Sony Digital Camera, and a Tom-Tom GPS unit. Officers were able to determine that the last address listed on the GPS was 189 South Street, which is in close proximity to where Mr. Cappello was observed looking through cars.
Officers went to 189 South Street and spoke with the resident. The resident was able to confirm ownership of the GPS and also that a vehicle in the driveway had been broken into. Mr. Cappello admitted to Officers that the camera also belonged to the resident at 189 South Street.
Mr. Cappello was arrested and faces the following criminal charges:
B+E Motor Vehicle in Nighttime w/intent to commit Felony Chapter 266 Section 16
Larceny over $250 Chapter 266 Section 30
The Town of Tewksbury has recently experienced several night-time car breaks in residential neighborhoods. We encourage all residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the Police Department. With an increase in house breaks and motor vehicle breaks we ask that residents take precautions and ensure that their homes and vehicles are secured.
Jack Cappello Tewksbury, MA
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Press Release
Date: April 29, 2011
Re: Armed Robbery
On April 29, 2011, at approximately 10:00pm, members of the Tewksbury Police Department responded to an Armed Robbery which occurred at the Tewksbury Convenient Food Market located at 158 Shawsheen Street. The lone store clerk stated he was approached by a male who demanded he open the cash drawer. The male suspect motioned to his pocket suggesting to the clerk that he was armed with a gun. The clerk emptied the cash drawer and gave the suspect the money. The suspect then exited the store.
The male suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’7, wearing a black windbreaker style jacket with two white stripes across the chest and sleeves, a baseball hat with a circle symbol on the front (possibly a green Celtics or clover), blue jeans, running sneakers, and possible facial hair under the lip. No distinguishable tattoos or scars were present.
Anyone with information regarding this suspect or a vehicle seen in the parking lot around the time of the Robbery is urged to contact the Tewksbury Police Department at 978-851-7355, the anonymous tip line @ 978-851-0175 or email an to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov
Tewksbury’s Finest
9-1-1 Honors Award Ceremony
Included in picture from left to right Frank Pozniak (Executive Director, State 911 Department), Mona Wallace (Director, State 911 Department), Award Winner Dispatcher Karen Poisson, Mary Elizabeth Heffernan (Secretary, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security) , Chief Timothy B. Sheehan (Chief of Police, Tewksbury Police Department)
Dispatcher Karen Poisson received high honors from the Massachusetts State 911 Department. A ceremonial event was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, to recognize those communication professionals from throughout the State who had gone above and beyond the call of duty using the E911 System in 2010. Dispatcher Poisson was one of the nine public safety dispatchers from throughout the State who were honored and recognized for their outstanding performance. Dispatcher Poisson was instrumental in the successful resolution of a serious call involving an individual suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She and her coworker, Dispatcher Jason McNamara, were able to stabilize the situation while ensuring that the necessary resources were sent to the scene in a timely fashion. Dispatcher Poisson repeatedly reassured
the victim that he would be okay and that help was on the way, while simultaneously retrieving the necessary information for responding police personnel to safely locate the gentleman and secure the firearm used. The Tewksbury Police Department is very proud of these two individuals and their outstanding performance. The Public Safety Dispatcher is the first line of defense for those officers working the street. Police Officers rely on the professionalism of their dispatchers daily to help send them home safely to their families at the end of their shift.
Tewksbury Police Department Launches Special Statewide
High-Visibility Click It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz
Massachusetts is Getting Tough on All Drivers and Passengers in an Effort to
Boost Seat Belt Use and Save Lives
As part of a nationwide effort to save lives, the Tewksbury Police Department, in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s (EOPSS) Highway Safety Division (HSD), the State Police and nearly 190 other local departments, is launching a high-visibility seat belt enforcement blitz called Click It or Ticket. The message is simple: Massachusetts drivers and passengers should always wear their seat belts or be ready to face the consequences.
This special crackdown, beginning May 23 and running through June 5, marks the first seat belt enforcement mobilization across the State this year, designed to increase seat belt use and decrease motor vehicle fatalities and injuries. Over 180 police departments and the State Police have adopted zero-tolerance policies for seat belt violations, signaling the increasing importance of the issue.
To compliment Tewksbury Police Department’s effort, the Tewksbury School Department has agreed to work cooperatively with them by providing a series of homeroom announcements to the students at the Tewksbury Memorial High School in the weeks prior to the enforcement mobilization prior to the prom and graduation season. These announcements, provided by the EOPSS HSD, are designed to educate student drivers and passengers about the enforcement mobilization and to raise the level of awareness about the necessity of seat belt usage.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), based on known usage, 52 percent of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts during 2009 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash, three percent higher than the national average.
Although we see and hear about many of the risks our nation’s youth population encounters every day, one of the greatest dangers they face is being killed or severely injured in a motor vehicle crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belts saved an astonishing 13,000 lives in 2009 alone. During that same year, 112 young drivers were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts and another 447 young people were the victims of incapacitating injuries.
That’s why the Tewksbury Police Department applied for a federal grant from EOPSS/HSD along with their national, statewide and local partners to conduct this special Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization. Funded by EOPSS/HSD through a federal grant, stepped-up law enforcement activities will be conducted in late May and early June. So remember, if you are pulled over for violating traffic laws, law enforcement will be checking to make sure drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts. No more excuses. Click It or Ticket.
* According to NHTSA, all numbers and percentages referencing belted or unbelted fatalities are based on “Known Usage.”
Bad Check Restitution Program
The District Attorney is concerned about the negative impact of bad checks passed to local businesses. Millions of dollars are lost every year by merchants as a result of this ongoing problem. Bad checks affect everyone in terms of higher consumer costs that must be passed on to offset losses, and increased taxes to cover the additional costs for law enforcement and prosecution. In an effort to combat this problem, I have organized the Bad Check Restitution Program to assist local merchants with bad check losses. The primary goal of the program is to obtain full restitution for the victim without adding to the financial burden of the criminal justice system.
First time bad check offenders are given the opportunity to avoid criminal prosecution by attending a mandatory intervention class, in addition to paying restitution. All of this is accomplished without any cost to the taxpayers.
Your interest and participation in this special program will benefit all law-abiding citizens and help your business improve its bottom line!
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