Winchester Police Department

A Look Back

Winchester Police — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:25:29 +0000

Click on the post title A Look Back, above to see three photographs of Winchester Police from the last century. The first is a photo of the department from 1930. The second and third photos are of the police ambulance in 1940 and 1949. There was a time when the police department ran the ambulance prior to the fire department taking over that responsibility.

Winchester Police 1930

Police ambulance 1940

Police ambulance 1949

Winter Parking Ban

Winchester Police — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:51:57 +0000

The Winter Parking Ban is an effect. Vehicles parked on the street between 1 and 7 AM are subject to fines. Any vehicles parked on the street during a snow emergency may be fined and towed.

Two Winchester Men Arrested on Drug Charges

Winchester Police — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:16:06 +0000

After a lengthy drug investigation, Inaldo Oquendo, 20 and Timothy Loftman, 31 of Winchester were arrested by Winchester Police. A search warrant was executed on the men’s Cambridge Street home where a significant amount of heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana were confiscated. The men are being charged with Possession of Class A, B and D substances, with intent to distribute. The Winchester Police were assisted by the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force and the NEMLEC SWAT team.

Inaldo Oquendo

Timothy Loftman

Suspect Captured

Winchester Police — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:13:03 +0000

Winchester Police, with assistance from Everett Police, arrested Emir Ikanovic of Everett and charged him with Breaking and Entering into a home on Surrey Road. The arrest was aided by anonymous tips received by the public after the story was aired on WHDH 7 News.

Do You Know This Person? – CAPTURED –

Winchester Police — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:48:56 +0000

We are requesting assistance identifying this person. A home security system captured his image during a daytime break into a home in Winchester. If you know this person, please contact us at 781-729-1212. Reference case number 255798. Any information provided will remain anonymous.

Click on the post title for a larger image.

Updated: http://www.winchesterpd.org/?p=975

Larceny Arrest

Winchester Police — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:23:55 +0000

Winchester Police arrested Justin Guilbault of New Hampshire for Larceny over $250. Guilbault was arrested early Friday morning during Winchester Police Department’s second night of surveillance at a business on Lowell Ave. The business owner had previously been victim of larceny when 97 steel construction plates had been stolen. The plates weigh approximately 120 pounds and are valued close to $300 each.

Recent Car Breaks

Winchester Police — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:56:22 +0000

Over the past few days, several residents have had their cars entered overnight and have had property stolen. The majority of those vehicles have been left unlocked. We continue to urge residents to lock their car doors and remove valuables such as laptops, cameras and even GPS units from them when parked overnight. If you see or hear anything unusual, please contact us at (781) 729-1212 or 911 for an emergency.

Captured – Robbery Suspect

Winchester Police — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:35:44 +0000

The Winchester Police Department along with Medford and Somerville police, arrested Michael Wallace of Somerville for armed robbery. Wallace is being charged for the June 15, robbery of the Dairy barn on Main Street in Winchester. Wallace is also suspected of robbing convenience stores in Medford and Somerville. Both Winchester and Somerville police departments received anonymous tips which led to Wallace’s arrest.

Indecent Assault and Battery Occurred on Grove Street at Canterbury Road

Winchester Police — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:15:47 +0000

Press Release Concerning an Indecent Assault and Battery that Occurred on Grove Street at Canterbury Road on
June 22, 2011, at 2:01 PM

The Winchester Police Department is currently investigating an indecent assault and battery upon a 12 year old female resident that occurred in our town today at 2:01 PM. The female victim was attacked from behind by a 6’1” tall, dark skinned Asian male reportedly in his mid-twenties, with a crew cut and thin muscular build. The suspect was wearing a baseball cap, a gray unzipped hooded sweatshirt and red sweat pants.

The suspect was initially walking from Medford on Grove Street at Canterbury Road and passed the victim. He suddenly reversed his direction and attacked the victim from the rear, attempting to pull her shorts down. The victim struggled to keep her shorts on and fell to the ground. The suspect then jogged away on Grove Street, heading towards Sussex Road.

A teenage male witness driving on Grove Street from Medford observed the female victim on the ground and made direct eye contact with the suspect. The male witness attempted to follow the suspect but lost sight of him as he fled up Sussex Road.

Below is a composite sketch of the suspect. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify this individual, contact Winchester Police at (781) 729 – 1212.

Residential Breaks / Scams

Winchester Police — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:04:58 +0000

Residents should be aware of incidents which have occurred in town involving people attempting to gain access to homes. The scam involves an individual ringing the doorbell of a home and meeting with the resident at the front door. The suspect then explains to the resident that he is there to measure the backyard for a trench that will need to be dug as part of a public works project (or some similar story). When the resident responds to the backyard with the suspect, an accomplice then enters the home through the front door and steals whatever can be taken in the time the homeowner is occupied in the backyard. Some residents have already become victim of this scam.

If a suspicious person or contractor approaches your home and requests access to your property, contact police immediately. If someone claims they are contracted by the DPW, do not allow them in your home. Legitimate Winchester DPW workers will have identification cards and drive vehicles with blue Massachusetts license plates.
The DPW also makes notification to residents ahead of time if significant work is going to be done in residential neighborhoods.

Regarding utility workers: It is unusual for a utility company to request access to your property, but not unheard of. If a person announces him/herself as a representative of a utility company, ask to see an ID and make sure that it is legitimate (NStar, National Grid, Verizon etc.). Look for a marked company vehicle in the area. If they are requesting access to your home, refuse and contact the utility company they say they are with for verification that they need to be there. If the call is legitimate, the utility worker should be understanding of your due diligence.

Don’t allow yourself become a victim. Don’t be afraid to report suspicious activity to police.