Reading, MA — Below are highlights from the Reading Police & Fire Log
Thursday, July 16, 2020
- 12:01am – Text-a-Tip Complaint of Noise on Franklin Street.
- 3:13am – Summer Avenue Resident Reports Person Set off Doorbell.
- 6:06am – Report of Missing Storm Drain Cover on Oakland Road.
- 10:33am – Report of Dog off Leash in Memorial Park.
- 11:36am – Complaint of Shopping Carts Between Buildings on Harnden Street.
- 12:22pm – Assistance Rendered as Property is Returned on Main Street.
- 12:37pm – Complaint of Person Going Door-to-Door Asking to Use a Phone on Main Street.
- 1:37pm – Speedboard Deployed on Jacob Way.
- 2:04pm – Report of Vehicle Left in Sturges Road Parking Lot.
- 2:21pm – Past Hit & Run on Main Street Reported.
- 2:30pm – Assistance Rendered to Lakeview Avenue Resident Regarding Towed Vehicle.
- 2:41pm – Sherwood Road Resident Reports Fraudulent Unemployment Claim
- 2:52pm – Main Street Resident Complains of Suspicious Person Banging on Door.
- 5:13pm – Woburn Street Resident Reports Stolen Items.
- 5:20pm – Walkers Brook Drive Business Seeking Advice Regarding Ongoing Theft Issue.
- 5:35pm – Report of Child Locked in Vehicle at Walkers Brook Drive Business.
- 5:57pm – Complaint of Black Backpack on Sidewalk on Vine Street.
- 8:57pm – Apartment Fire Reported on Main Street.
- 11:05pm – Check of Walkers Brook Drive Business.
Friday, July 17, 2020
- 12:47am – Check of Walkers Brook Drive Business.
- 1:05am – Residence Check on King Street.
- 6:06am – Report of Suspicious Person Acting Strangely on Woburn Street.
- 6:36am – Minor Transformer Explosion on Charles Street.
- 7:28am – Low Hanging Branch in Roadway Reported on Intervale Road.
- 10:05am – Follow-up Visit to Lowell Street Residence.
- 12:07pm – Summit Avenue Resident Seeking Advice Regarding Possible Fraud.
- 1:12pm – Main Street Resident Reports Receiving Fraudulent Call from FBI.
- 2:54pm – Complaint of Vehicle Tire Damage from Main Street Business.
- 3:33pm – Roma Lane Resident Reports Fraudulent Unemployment Claim.
- 3:50pm – Grove Street Resident Reports No Water in the House.
- 3:58pm – Report of Suspicious Person Sitting in Vehicle Across Street from Fulton Street Residence.
- 4:07pm – Report of Possible DUI with Children in Vehicle on Haven Street.
- 4:14pm – Report of Loose Dog in Washington Street Area.
- 5:13pm – Loose Dog Located on Kensington Avenue.
- 7:01pm – Report of Person Sleeping on Sidewalk on Haven Street.
- 7:31pm – Ash Street Resident Complains Regarding Neighbor Putting Trash Out Too Early.
- 7:47pm – Follow-up Visit with Ash Street Resident.
Saturday, July 18, 2020
- 1:05am – Verbal Warning Issued for Headlight Violation on Brook Street.
- 2:14am – Lift Assist for Elderberry Lane Resident.
- 9:25am – Grove Street Resident Reports Vehicle Egged on Wednesday.
- 9:36am – Possible Sick Raccoon Reported on Laurel Lane.
- 11:26am – Complaint of Vehicle Parked Over the Limit on Main Street.
- 12:21pm – Assistance Rendered in Property Return at Main Street Business.
- 1:06pm – Complaint that Vehicle Struck Shopping Carts at Walkers Brook Drive Business.
- 1:18pm – Complaint that Traffic Lights at Main Street and Franklin Street not Cycling Properly.
- 3:35pm – Report of Verbal Altercation Between Residents at Main Street Apartments.
- 4:56pm – Complaint of Unoccupied Vehicle Parked in Main Street Driveway.
- 5:37pm – Investigation of Two-Vehicle Crash on Main Street.
- 7:50pm – Lift Assistance Rendered for Union Street Resident.
- 9:02pm – Mulch Fire on Lincoln Street.
- After 9:02pm – Suspect Arrest for DUI.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
- 1:58am – Fire Alarm at Walkers Brook Drive Business.
- 3:13am – Suspicious Vehicle in Main Street Parking Lot.
- 8:19am – Panic Alarm Sounded at General Way Business.
- 11:08am – Roma Lane Resident Complains of On-Going Issue with Neighbor’s Loud Music.
- 11:09am – Vine Street Resident Reports Fraudulent Unemployment Claim.
- 12:08pm – Report of Dog Locked in Vehicle at Walkers Brook Drive Business.
- 1:00pm – Officer Assists with Birthday Driveby on Charles Street.
- 3:19pm – Aurele Circle Resident Reports Fraudulent Unemployment Claim.
- 4:46pm – Reports of Youths on Roof of Birch Meadow Elementary School.
- 5:04pm – Report of Punctured Water Line on Haystack Road.
- 5:50pm – Report of Dog in Hot Car at General Way Business.
- 7:25pm – Prospect Street Resident Reports Lous Vulgar Language from Neighbor’s House.
- 7:30pm – Arrest of Suspect who Threatened and Pulled Gun on Ash Street Resident.
(DISCLAIMER: This information is public information. An arrest does not constitute a conviction. Any arrested person is innocent until proven guilty.)
