Cronin: Criminal Complaint Denied

In a statement released late this afternoon, Police Chief Edward Cronin said the criminal complaint filed against him was denied by Leominster District Court. The only place you can read about it, including Cronin's entire statement (at least as of this writing), is here.

Cronin points out in his statement that not only did he not do anything wrong, but that some councilors who were expected to testify on the complaintants behalf, Ted DeSalvatore and Dean Tran, didn't. Cronin also says a lot of written about the situation, including in the comments section here (he doesn't pick out SF by name, but what else could he be talking about after the early-week mayhem here), was wrong.

Anyway, go read the statement, and enjoy. While I have your attention....

Coming up in this week's Fitchburg Pride, available tomorrow morning:

-- Despite facing possible layoffs, two city councilors say they want to hold the line on property tax increases next year.

-- A new business in an old building comes up with a creative way to use the city's vast mill space.

-- Two men take to the streets each week to help the homeless, provide both assistance and hope.

-- More local news, sports, and Mayor Dan Mylott's monthly column.