Mayor Pro Tem Spears signals opposition to Wilmington police rifle transition; police chief says department is 'behind the curve' At a pre‑agenda meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Spears said he will oppose a resolution (C‑4) to authorize a transition from shotguns to patrol rifles for the Wilmington Police Department, citing community concerns; the police chief defended the move as a needed modernization to improve officer and public safety.

Mayor Pro Tem Spears is set to oppose the Wilmington Police Department's controversial shift from shotguns to patrol rifles, questioning the timing amidst ongoing community concerns.

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Wilmington council withdraws police rifle funding after public outcry over recent shooting The council pulled a consent item to fund a transition from shotguns to rifles for the Wilmington Police Department after public commenters and several council members said the request was poorly timed amid an active investigation into a police-involved shooting. Public commenter Joel Barrio urged the council to delay any purchase until more information is released.

Wilmington City Council has decided to withdraw a controversial funding request to arm police with rifles, following powerful public outcry and concerns over recent violence.

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WILMINGTON — Chief Brian Pupa reports that the Wilmington Police Department arrested and charged a Dracut man with larceny following an investigation into a social media scam.

KEANU ASHTAR-ZADEH, AGE 21 of DRACUT, was arrested and charged with:

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