The Valley Courier publishes a Police Incident Report to inform residents of incidents, criminal activities, and police responses occurring in the towns of Essex, Deep River, and Chester. As those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the report does not include names. It may be edited for space and content.

Sunday, Dec. 2

• No arrests were made.

• Criminal mischief was investigated at 497 Winthrop Road by Trooper James Connelly at 7:12 a.m. No details were available at press time.

• A larceny was investigated at 18 Harvey Lane by Officer Richard Smith at 9:55 a.m. No details were available at press time.

• Citizen assistance was provided on the mid-200 block of Westbrook Road by Officer Richard Smith at 4:36 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 3

• No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• No arrests were made.

• Citizen assistance was provided on the upper 100 block of Middlesex Turnpike by Trooper Matthew Ewing at 9:34 a.m.

• Citizen assistance was provided on Village Street by Officer Raymond Sypher at 11:27 a.m.

Senior correspondent Jason J. Marchi compiles the Police Incident Report.