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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Renovations to the police station began this week.  While police service will be uninterrupted, there is a phase of the project where the Records department will be temporarily relocated.  Starting around the second week of June, Records will be relocated to the trailer in the rear lot of the Public Safety Building.

There will be times during the renovation that there will be no public access to the building.  During those times, a sign will be posted at the front door with further information.  As usual, police can be reached as follows:

Emergency: 911

Report a crime: (781) 729 – 1212

Business: (781) 729-1214 / Fax: (781) 721-5613

Chief’s Office: (781) 729-5429

The Winchester Fire Department can be reached at (781) 729 – 1802

Due to the En Ka Fair being held at the Jenks lot and high school lot, Skillings Road will be closed this week. One lane of traffic will be open for access to the high school until after school on Friday May 20. After 2:30 PM on the 20th, Skillings Road will be completely closed until approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, 22.

The Winchester Police Relief Association fundraiser has begun.  Unfortunately, scams do exist where people not involved with the relief association attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals wishing to make a contribution.  The relief association would like to take this opportunity to announce that our fundraiser has begun and will continue through mid April.  If you do wish to contribute, please be certain to make checks payable to Winchester Police Relief Association. One option to contribute is to leave your donation taped to your door or mailbox for one of our solicitors to pick up.   If you don’t feel comfortable leaving a check for one of our solicitors, you can mail it to 30 Mt. Vernon Street, Winchester MA 01890 or drop it off at the police station.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact Relief Association President, Officer James Covino at (781) 729 -1214.

The Winchester Police Department is introducing a new website to better serve the community.  Visit often for important news and information regarding crime alerts and trends in the community   You will also be able to find helpful information and tips about Internet safety and the newest scams.  Our site also offers important information and resources for victims as well as the ability to download several common forms such as crash report requests and sex offender registry requests. From our site, you are also able register for Winchester’s Citizen Alert system, Winchester Aware.  Winchester Aware allows you to receive important public safety and public works notifications and emergency alerts however you choose; whether by phone, email or text.