Tuesday, May 14, 2013
With the announcement that a Medford woman and Woburn man were arrested for running a prostitution ring, police said Monday was a major victory in shutting down the alleged pattern of "modern day slavery."
Law enforcement officials said Monday that a pair of human trafficking arrests were not only a major victory for police, but also the women at the center of the ring who are considered the victims of “modern day slavery.” During a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced that Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, will each face charges on one of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts of deriving support from prostitution and six counts of keeping a house of ill fame. “In this case we allege that these individuals ran a large scale criminal operation involving the sale and sexual exploitation of other human beings for their profit,” said …
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The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log from Wednesday, May 8, to Thursday, May 9. Wednesday, May 8 3:33 a.m.: A Harvard Ave. resident reported a person wearing dark clothing was in his yard with a flashlight. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description, but made periodic checks throughout the morning. 7:23 a.m.: Police issued a citation for texting while driving on Glen Road. 8:02 a.m.: An employee from A&S on Andover Street reported wires down on the property. It appeared that a pole in the area was struck by a vehicle during an incident that may have happened overnight. 9:50 a.m.: On Nassau Ave. a resident reported that an industrial pool heater was stolen from his property …
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Attorney General Martha Coakley announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with a human trafficking enterprise spanning six area communities, including Wilmington.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Attorney General Martha Coakley announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with a human trafficking enterprise spanning six area communities, including Wilmington.
A Medford resident and a Woburn resident have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking enterprise that spans the borders of several area communities including Wilmington, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced at a Monday press conference at the Wilmington Police Department. Xiu J. Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn were arrested on May 13 and charged with one count each of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, six counts each of deriving support from prostitution and six counts each of keeping a house of ill fame, according to Coakley. Authorities allege the operation spanned multiple communities including Wilmington, Bedford, Billerica, Medford, Reading and Woburn. "We allege that these …
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
The following information was supplied by the Wilmington Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log from Monday, May 6, to Tuesday, May 7. Monday, May 6 2:47 a.m.: Officers checked on a male party on Glen Road. He was behind a home after a verbal dispute with the female party who had been advised of her safety rights. 7:43 a.m.: Wilmington Police served a warrant on Houghton Road. One person was taken into custody, and Salem, N.H., Police Department was notified to respond. 11:22 a.m.: A 24-year-old man passed out at Security Innovations on Ballardvale Street. He struck his head and does have a cardiac history. The man was transported to Winchester Hospital. 11:57 a.m.: A possible larceny was reported at East Coast Cable. 12:29 p.m.: Inside Planet Fitness, an employee reported …
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Friday, May 10, 2013
The event begins inside the Tewksbury Knights of Columbus beginning at 7:30 p.m.
A large crowd is expected to honor slain MIT Police Officer Sean Collier, a Wilmington resident, on Friday night in Tewksbury during the first fundraising event for a scholarship that has been formed in his name. From 7:30-11 p.m. at the Tewksbury Knights of Columbus there will be a DJ, a cash bar and silent auctions. Among the items up for bid are box seats to every major Boston sports team, box seats to watch a Bruins game next season in a private suite with Ray Bourque, a jersey signed by the 2013 Boston Bruins, and much more. The scholarship is for any Wilmington High School senior accepted to a two- or four-year college program that will lead to a career in criminal justice, law enforcement or the military. The Collier family will …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Flames kicked up just after noon on Thursday and though there were no injuries, a bark mulch truck was destroyed during the fire.
A bark mulch truck was destroyed after it caught fire around noon on Thursday afternoon, with flames likely caused by a mechanical malfunction. Wilmington Deputy Fire Chief Rick McClellan said there were no injuries during the incident, which lasted about 20 minutes. The truck, which pumps bark mulch, was running in a small area of trees and grass while the operators were about 50 feet away. The workers did not notice that flames had caught up in the cab of the truck until someone from a neighboring business yelled to alert them. McClellan said there was some concern that nearby grass and trees could catch fire as well, but the flames did not spread. Any concerns for more flames picking up after the truck fire was extinguished were put to …
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The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log from Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5. Friday, May 3 2:03 a.m.: On Avalon Drive, a man was outside the building screaming obscenities. Police took a Lawrence man into protective custody. 4:33 a.m.: CVS on Main Street reported a customer acting erratically. A Wilmington man was summonsed for disorderly conduct and brought to Winchester Hospital for evaluation. Saturday, May 4 3:51 p.m.: A large turtle was reported in the road on North Street. It was gone upon arrival. 6:00 p.m.: Three vehicles were left unattended at the Town Recycle Center. Officers spoke to the group, which was playing paintball. They were sent on their way. 8:12 p.m.: Officers were out with a suspicious person who…
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The following information was supplied by the Wilmington Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following is an excerpt from the Wilmington Police log from Wednesday, May 1, to Thursday, May 2. Wednesday, May 1 5:55 a.m.: A motor vehicle crash with property damage was reported on Main Street. Both vehicles were drivable following the crash. 7:25 a.m.: On Adams Street, a resident reported a male and female who appeared to be high school aged leaning on her fence. She wanted them removed from the area. 10:32 a.m.: Police were called for a possible domestic incident on Ashwood Ave. Officers cleared the scene. It was a verbal argument only and peace was restored. 1:16 p.m.: A dumpster fire against a building with visible flames was reported on Main Street. A witness believed he saw two men place something in the dumpster then take …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Wilmington Police Chief was key in leading NEMLEC units who went to work following the Boston Marathon bombings, but he is quick to dish out credit to his officers and family for their support.
Having just returned home from what will likely rank as one of the most trying times in his law enforcement career, Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis sat down in his living room, answering questions from family members who had sparse contact with him during the days that followed the Boston Marathon bombings. Begonis sat down in his reclining chair telling his loved ones what it had been like to help search for the most wanted man in the country. And then he fell asleep in the middle of a sentence. That’s just how long of week it was. “It was a very emotional week,” said Begonis, who spearheaded the efforts of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) Regional Response Team, SWAT teams and Incident Management …
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Kathy Geary
2:47 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Thank you for a job well done Wilmington Police Department!!! more ›