Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Friday, February 20, 2026
- 12:51 AM – Report of red pickup truck striking trash at Sanborn Lane.
- 6:09 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Forest Street.
- 6:10 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pleasant Street and Eaton Street.
- 6:45 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 7:40 AM – 911 open line from cell phone at Echo Avenue.
- 9:14 AM – Homeowner reported garage possibly entered overnight at Middlesex Avenue.
- 9:17 AM – Road closure with detours in place at Middlesex Avenue and Bancroft Avenue; emergency access available.
- 10:20 AM – Traffic enforcement at Willow Street and West Street.
- 11:43 AM – Report of red Ford Explorer traveling at a high rate of speed at Main Street and Pleasant Street.
- 12:35 PM – Traffic enforcement at Sanborn Street and Lowell Street.
- 12:39 PM – Fire alarm box received at Haven Street and Reading Cooperative Bank.
- 12:55 PM – Report of older male urinating on school property at Oakland Road and Reading Memorial High School.
- 1:13 PM – Fire Department responded for water issue at Augustus Court.
- 1:45 PM – Attempted gift card fraud involving elderly male at Harnden Street and Dollar Tree.
- 2:46 PM – Motor vehicle struck while parked at General Way and Market Basket.
- 3:33 PM – Traffic enforcement at Bancroft Avenue.
- 4:37 PM – Fire Department responded for unknown odor at Summer Avenue.
- 4:49 PM – Homeowner reported stolen leaf blower at Middlesex Avenue.
- 6:20 PM – Disabled MBTA bus in roadway at Main Street and Woburn Street.
- 8:29 PM – Report of youths riding shopping carts around store at Walkers Brook Drive and Stop and Shop.
- 9:04 PM – Traffic enforcement at Green Street and Main Street.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 6:14 AM – Traffic lights not functioning at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
- 8:18 AM – Two-car motor vehicle crash reported by third party at Willow Street.
- 8:29 AM – Commercial burglar alarm (rear door) at Main Street and Marathon Sports.
- 9:04 AM – Report of erratic operation by gray Jeep Compass at Haverhill Street.
- 9:23 AM – Residential burglar alarm (basement door) at Melendy Drive.
- 9:55 AM – Fire Department responded for assistance call at Washington Street and Parker Tavern.
- 10:32 AM – Minor motor vehicle crash in parking lot at Walkers Brook Drive and Home Depot; no injuries.
- 11:12 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 11:58 AM – Traffic enforcement at Willow Street and West Street.
- 12:37 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 12:37 PM – Residential alarm (garage door) at Forest Street.
- 12:41 PM – Fire alarm activation transmitted at Elderberry Lane.
- 12:45 PM – Complaint application filed as result of traffic stop at Main Street and Knollwood Road.
- 1:20 PM – Traffic enforcement at Bancroft Avenue.
- 1:27 PM – Suspicious male in white SUV reported taking photos of residence at Pearl Street.
- 2:06 PM – Shed break-in reported; bicycle stolen at Middlesex Avenue.
- 3:42 PM – Possible water main break reported at Lakeview Avenue.
- 4:08 PM – Commercial alarm (office/side entry) at Main Street and Perfecto’s Cafe.
- 4:09 PM – Flashing light hanging low in intersection at Main Street and Mill Street.
- 4:32 PM – Fire alarm box received at Woburn Street.
- 6:03 PM – Vehicle blocking driveway reported at Green Street.
- 6:53 PM – Traffic light malfunction reported at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
- 7:31 PM – Vehicle parked in front of hydrant at Green Street.
- 8:12 PM – Accidental 911 call at Rustic Lane.
- 8:59 PM – Caller reported boyfriend locked inside laundromat at High Street and Lava Laundry.
- 9:03 PM – Wallet found and returned to owner at Main Street.
- 9:06 PM – Traffic enforcement at Pleasant Street and Eaton Street.
- 9:19 PM – Exit gate stuck open reported at New Crossing Road and Department of Public Works.
- 10:18 PM – Multiple vehicles reported in parking lot after hours at Walkers Brook Drive and Home Depot.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
- 6:00 AM – Traffic enforcement at Haven Street and Sanborn Street.
- 6:01 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 6:01 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street.
- 6:50 AM – Officer located vehicle with trunk open for extended period at Charles Street.
- 7:15 AM – Fire alarm box received at Salem Street and Cumberland Farm Gas.
- 7:44 AM – School burglar alarm (exterior door) at Oakland Road and Reading Memorial High School.
- 8:16 AM – Homeless male reported inside Post Office lobby at Haven Street.
- 9:35 AM – Fire alarm activation transmitted at Sanborn Street and Post Mark Square.
- 10:31 AM – Commercial alarm (side and front doors) at Walkers Brook Drive and Reading Cooperative Bank.
- 11:08 AM – Tree limb resting on power lines at Linden Street.
- 11:47 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 12:20 PM – Unattended belongings reported at Haven Street Post Office.
- 12:37 PM – Traffic enforcement at Bancroft Avenue and Weston Road.
- 2:23 PM – Two-car motor vehicle crash with no injuries at South Street and Hopkins Street.
- 2:36 PM – Minor motor vehicle crash in parking lot at Walkers Brook Drive and Chili’s Restaurant.
- 4:23 PM – Accidental 911 call at Pearl Street; officer responded to confirm.
- 4:23 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Forest Street.
- 4:49 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 4:50 PM – Fire Department assisting resident at Smith Avenue.
- 4:51 PM – Traffic enforcement for stop sign violations at West Street and Wescroft Road.
- 5:19 PM – Residential fire alarm (living room) at Lowell Street.
- 6:04 PM – Accidental 911 call at Curtis Street; officer responded to confirm.
- 11:48 PM – School burglar alarm at Edgemont Avenue and Barrows School.
