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.

Wednesday, April 18

• No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.

Thursday, April 19

• No arrests were made.

• An untimely death was investigated at 9 Meadow Lane by Trooper Dawn Taylor at 8:25 p.m.

Friday, April 20 - Tuesday, April 24

• No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.

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