Winchester Man Loses Nearly $5,000 in Scam

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] May 9 2:47 p.m.: A Winchester man visited the police station to report fraud, according to a police report. The man reportedly paid nearly $5,000 to an individual claiming to be federal tax agent and that the man owed taxes. The alleged tax agent threatened the man with deportation if he did not pay the agent $3,800 in "greendot" Moneypak pre-paid cards loaded with the money, and after the agent received the money he told the man he was mistaken and that an additional $1,000 needed to be paid in the same fashion, according to the report. Moneypak told police they were not responsible for …

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Dog Killed in Accident in Winchester

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Dog Killed in Accident in Winchester At 8:05 a.m. on May 7, Winchester Police responded to Eaton Street for a report of a dog struck by a vehicle, according to a police report. A witness told police that she saw a woman speeding up Eaton to try and avoid waiting in traffic, when a dog ran out into the street and was hit by the driver before she could stop, according to the report. The dog was dead when police arrived on scene, according to the report. The dog's owner told police that she left her dogs in the backyard for a few minutes, and when she called them back in only one came back, …

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Vehicle Vandalized on Dana Avenue in Winchester

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Vehicle Vandalized on Dana Avenue in Winchester At 7:45 a.m. April 21, Winchester Police were called to Dana Avenue for a report of vandalism to a vehicle, according to a police report. The owner's vehicle, a gray 1994 Plymouth Sundance, had a smashed window on the driver's side, according to the report. The damage appeared to be done by a rock thrown through the window, and the steering wheel also sustained some damage, according to the report. Nothing was reported stolen from the vehicle. April 17 8:51 a.m.: Police called to Swanton Street on a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle …

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Two Arrests for Domestic Assault and Battery in Winchester

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Two Arrests for Domestic Assault and Battery in Winchester At 1:34 p.m. April 10, Winchester Police responded to the area of Common and Church Streets for a report of a disturbance, according to a police report. Ciro Faienza, 20, of 408 Highland Ave., Winchester, was placed under arrest for domestic assault and battery for allegedly slapping his wife across the face with an open hand, according to the report. An infant was present during the verbal argument that turned physical, according to the report. DCF was reportedly contacted. At 12:37 p.m. April 13, police were called to the area of …

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Police Log: Woman Injured in Squire Road Crash

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Woman Injured in Squire Road Crash At 10:22 a.m. April 6, Winchester Police responded to Squire Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident. A 2009 Honda Civic, operated by a man with a woman in the passenger's seat, struck an NSTAR utility pole, causing damage to the pole and extensive damage to the right front end of the vehicle as well as the right front tire, according to a police report. The woman complained of chest pain after the airbag deployed, and she was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington, according to the report. The man was not injured, according to the report. NSTAR …

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Vehicle Vandalized on Church Street in Winchester

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Vehicle Vandalized on Church Street At 8:13 a.m. April 3, Winchester Police responded to Church Street on a report of motor vehicle vandalism and a larceny from the vehicle. The passenger's side window was smashed and about $20 was stolen from the vehicle, according to a police report. A white pillow was found on the ground next to the vehicle and may have been used to silence the sound of the glass breaking, according to the report. Electronics Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle At 9:18 a.m. April 5, police responded to Yale Street for a report of a larceny from a motor vehicle. The suspect(s) …

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Postal Worker Bitten By Dog; Man Revived After Collapsing on Tennis Court

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Postal Worker Bitten By Dog At 1:37 p.m. March 29, Winchester Police responded to Pierrepont Road for a report of a dog complaint. The caller reported a postal worker had been bitten on the right calf by a 16-year-old Wheaten Terrier mix, and afterward a disturbance ensued between the postal work, movers and the dog's owner, according to a police report. The postal worker allegedly sprayed the dog with pepper spray, and a mover at the residence took exception to the postal worker's spraying of the dog because the dog had already let go of the worker's pant leg, according to the report. The …

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Winchester Police Respond to Multiple Home Break-Ins

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Winchester Police Respond to Multiple Home Breaks At 1:29 p.m. March 14, Winchester Police responded to Pine Street for a report of a breaking and entering. An alarm was activated, according to police. Police noticed painted splinters of wood lying on a door mat outside. An interior door appeared to be damaged near the door knob, according to police. Appears a pry bar was used on the door and frame to gain entry to the home, according to police. Nothing appeared to be stolen, and the suspect(s) could not be located, according to police. At 1:50 p.m. March 14, police were called to Wildwood …

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Jewelry Stolen From Arlington Street Home During Burglary

The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

[Editor's note: The following information comes from the Winchester Police Department. When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Jewelry Stolen From Arlington Street Home During Burglary At 3:37 p.m. March 4, Winchester Police responded to Arlington Street for a report of a past breaking and entering and burglary. A side door adjacent to the garage was kicked in, and the suspect(s) appeared to have entered the home through the basement door at the front of the house, according to police. The suspect(s) rummaged through boxes in the attic, but nothing was missing, according to police. Several pieces of jewelry, with some items valued between $2,000 and $6,200, were stolen from an armoire in the residence, according to …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things to Know in Winchester: WHS Musical, Police Log and More

Check out the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, March 8.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, March 8: 1. Snowy day: Snow is expected to fall before 3 p.m. Thursday, with temperatures peaking at about 38 during the day and dipping to a low of around 27 in the evening, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Winchester Police log. 3. Commuting information: Find gas prices and traffic information for the Winchester region in the Commute section on Winchester Patch. 4. Now hiring: Visit the Jobs section on Winchester Patch today! 5. Showtime! Winchester High School's Musical "Promises, Promises" is slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Winchester High School. Tickets cost $15. Use Winchester Patch …

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