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, Aug. 22

• No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.

Thursday, Aug. 23

• No arrests were made.

• At 2:15 p.m. police reported that a 53 year-old man of Winthrop Road was operating a 2004 Lincoln Continental on Route 80 near the Deep River Transfer Station when the vehicle became disabled. While backing along the roadway he struck a metal beam guard rail causing damage to the right side of the Lincoln. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed by Fred & George’s garage. No enforcement action was indicated.

Friday, Aug. 24 - Tuesday, Aug. 28

• No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.

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