Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Monday, August 24, 2026
- 3:26 AM – A burglar alarm was reported on Walkers Brook Drive at Longhorn Steakhouse.
- 3:36 AM – Units found an open door at Toscana Ristorante on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 5:58 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Main Street at South Street.
- 6:30 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Charles Street at Pearl Street.
- 7:16 AM – Pearl Street was closed, with access possible, and police and fire departments were advised.
- 7:19 AM – Hopkins Street was closed from Main Street to Cedar Street.
- 7:36 AM – A rabid or sick coyote was reported in the area of Auburn Street and Highland Street.
- 9:00 AM – An unruly customer was reported inside the Shell station on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 11:32 AM – Victoria Avenue was closed with no access, and police and fire departments were advised.
- 11:32 AM – A cement truck was reported impeding traffic on Van Norden Road at Franklin Street.
- 11:49 AM – A female reported a possible past sighting of a missing male near Forest Street and Grove Street.
- 12:20 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Oak Street at Pine Ridge Road.
- 12:34 PM – A male entered the lobby on Main Street to report possible mail fraud.
- 12:57 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Willow Street at Summer Avenue.
- 12:58 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Pearl Street at Charles Street.
- 2:04 PM – A 911 hang-up was reported from a caller in a motor vehicle leaving the area near CVS on Main Street.
- 2:08 PM – A passerby reported a minor motor vehicle crash on Salem Street at the rotary.
- 2:26 PM – An accidental 911 call was confirmed near Hallmark Health on New Crossing Road.
- 2:30 PM – An 88-year-old male received a lift assist on Whittier Road, with no injuries reported.
- 3:43 PM – A hold-up alarm was reported at Market Basket on General Way.
- 5:08 PM – A dealership reported an issue with a customer trying to sell a vehicle at the Honda dealership on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 5:54 PM – Two street bikes were reported on Mill Street, with one striking a motor vehicle and leaving the scene.
- 6:56 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Robin Road at Summer Avenue.
- 8:27 PM – A homeowner returned to a residence on Franklin Street and found shattered glass on a side door.
- 9:22 PM – A 911 open line was reported on Pearl Street; voicemail was reached on callback.
- 9:49 PM – A front door keypad panic alarm was activated on Gazebo Circle.
- 10:15 PM – A dog was reported barking for the past hour near Arcadia Avenue and West Street.
- 10:26 PM – Males were reported in a vehicle at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Lowell Street.
- 10:33 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Main Street at Salem Street.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- 12:17 AM – A rear driver’s-side tire on a police cruiser was reported flat at Cumberland Farms on Salem Street.
- 12:25 AM – An extra check of a residence was conducted on Franklin Street.
- 12:57 AM – A youth was reported walking through a backyard and jumping a fence on Harnden Street.
- 5:38 AM – A unit came upon a disabled motor vehicle on Franklin Street at Haverhill Street.
- 5:55 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Lowell Street at Willow Street.
- 5:59 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Charles Street at Pearl Street.
- 6:01 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Bancroft Avenue at Lowell Street.
- 6:03 AM – A commercial alarm was reported at Chili’s on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 6:48 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Lowell Street at Town Hall.
- 7:06 AM – John Street was closed from Walkers Brook Drive to Haven Street.
- 7:10 AM – Hopkins Street was closed at Main Street and South Street.
- 7:49 AM – A commercial alarm was reported at Golf Galaxy on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 8:14 AM – A commercial alarm was reported at Chili’s on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 8:24 AM – A fire alarm was activated at Trident Management Apartments on Woburn Street.
- 9:24 AM – The Water Department requested an officer to stand by on Pearl Street.
- 10:08 AM – A smoke/CO inspection failed on Baldwin Lane.
- 10:20 AM – Fire alarm box 2215 at Trident Management Apartments on Woburn Street came back online.
- 10:23 AM – An inspection passed on Main Street.
- 10:33 AM – A smoke/CO inspection passed at Post Mark Square on Sanborn Street.
- 10:56 AM – A community event was held at the YMCA on Arthur B Lord Drive.
- 11:04 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Hartshorn Street at Bancroft Avenue.
- 11:20 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Pearl Street at Main Street.
- 11:24 AM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Oak Street at Summer Avenue.
- 12:10 PM – Detectives were at a residence on Haverhill Street for a follow-up.
- 12:11 PM – Traffic enforcement was conducted on Willow Street at West Street.
- 12:28 PM – An accidental 911 call was reported on Wilson Street, and an officer was sent to confirm.
- 12:52 PM – A sign was reported stolen from the conservation area near Pearl Street and Bare Meadow Recreation Area.
- 12:53 PM – Apple AirPods were found on a sidewalk on Temple Street at Parker Middle School and turned in.
- 12:57 PM – A Dell laptop was found on the side of the road near Main Street and Willard Road and turned in.
- 1:11 PM – An audible fire alarm was reported on Orange Street, with no sign of smoke or fire.
- 1:53 PM – A tree branch was reported on a power line near Coolidge Middle School on Birch Meadow Drive.
- 2:06 PM – A direct call was received for an open burn on Hampshire Road.
- 2:35 PM – Dogs were reported barking inside a vehicle on Haven Street.
- 3:11 PM – NEMLEC was setting up a command post for a missing male near Burbank Ice Arena, who was subsequently located.
- 3:13 PM – Youths were reported on the roof of a building at Joshua Eaton Elementary School.
- 3:48 PM – A broken sewer cap was reported on Colonial Drive.
- 5:24 PM – The fire department was requested by police on Haverhill Street.
- 5:41 PM – An accidental 911 call was reported on Franklin Street and confirmed accidental.
- 6:09 PM – A 911 caller reported erratic operation of a motor vehicle near Grove Street and Franklin Street.
- 6:40 PM – A resident reported a motor vehicle parked on the road for a week on Manning Street.
- 6:50 PM – A resident reported a water heater issue on Beaver Road.
- 6:59 PM – An accidental 911 call was reported near Camp Curtis Guild on Haverhill Street, and a unit was sent to confirm.
- 8:01 PM – A motor vehicle was reported parked on the sidewalk on Harnden Street.
- 8:26 PM – An officer was flagged down for a disgruntled soldier in the motor pool at Camp Curtis Guild.
- 8:32 PM – A female reported a past motor vehicle hit-and-run on Washington Street.
- 8:45 PM – Three youths were located in the back warehouse at Liquor Junction on General Way.
- 9:06 PM – An officer conducted a follow-up to the hit-and-run case on Washington Street.
- 9:14 PM – A female reported she was followed on Sunday near CVS on Main Street.
