DRACUT — The Town of Dracut wishes to inform residents that in an effort to assist with containment and ensure the health and well being of the public and town employees regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the following measures are being taken: All town buildings, including schools, are closed to the public effective immediately. […]
Dracut Police Investigating After Pedestrian Struck on Merrimack Avenue
Chief Peter Bartlett reports that the Dracut Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Merrimack Avenue Wednesday night. At approximately 6:15 p.m., on Wednesday, March 4, Dracut Police responded to the area of 197 Merrimack Ave. for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders […]
Dracut Police Charge Youth Hockey Coach with Three Counts of Sexual Assault
Chief Peter Bartlett reports that a local youth hockey coach has been arrested and charged with three counts of sexual assault on a player on his hockey team. ALLEN S. PEREIRA, AGE 59, OF WOBURN, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 26 following an investigation by Dracut Police detectives. He was charged with three counts of […]
Dracut Police Respond to Fatal Single-Car Crash
DRACUT– Chief Peter Bartlett reports that the Dracut Police Department responded to a fatal single-car crash Sunday night.
Dracut “Stranger” Incident Found to be Fabricated by Juvenile
An investigation determined a Wednesday afternoon report of a stranger approaching a juvenile as he was getting off the school bus was unfounded
