POLICE LOG for February 23: WPD Captures Fugitive; Cadillac Crashes Into Woods

WILMINGTON, MA  — Here are EIGHT highlights from the Wilmington Police Log for Tuesday, February 23, 2016:

• Police officers were flagged down by a motorist reporting an elderly woman wearing a nightgown walking in the area.  Police located the woman and drove her back home. (12:30am)
• A fugitive of justice — Ramon Castro (32, Dorchester) — was arrested on many warrants, including operating with a suspended license, multiple vehicle charges, multiple breaking & enterings, possession to distribute Class B and Class C drugs, assault & battery, and attempt to commit a crime.  Castro was pulled over in a black 2004 Infinity at McDonald Road and Salem Street. (12:33am)
• Police received report of a female in the area of Chili’s on Main Street begging cars for change/money. A second call stated she just entered CVS. Police spoke with the woman and advised her. (8:43am)
• Matthew Brian Jones (32, Billerica) was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, an uninsured motor vehicle, and no inspection sticker. (9:43am)
• The ‘no left turn’ sign is report missing from the Wilmington Plaza exit. (2:04pm)
• Kevin Costanzo (22, Burlington) was issued a summons for operating a motor vehilce with a revoked registration, uninsured motor vehicle, and no inspection sticker. (2:08pm)
• K9 Ridic underwent training at the Whitfield School site. (5:22pm)
• A black 2005 Cadillac crashed into the woods on Hopkins Street, striking a Verizon pole, fire hydrant, and speed limit sign. Police notified Verizon, Water Department and DPW. Vehicle towed. No injuries reported. (11:23pm)

(DISCLAIMER: This information is public information.  An arrest does not constitute a conviction.  Any arrested person is innocent until proven guilty.)

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