Reading Police & Fire Log May 17-19, 2021

Reading, MA — Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire Log:

Monday, May 17, 2021

  • 12:31am – Lift Assist for Woburn Street Resident.
  • 5:24am – Report of a Leaking Fire Hydrant on Arthur B. Lord Drive.
  • 8:52am – Parking Enforcement in the Square.
  • 9:39am – Gazebo Circle Resident Turns in Unwanted Ammunition.
  • 10:39am – Verbal Warning for Red Light Violation on Salem Street.
  • 12:37pm – Oak Street Resident Complaint Regarding a Roofing Truck Parked in a Bad Spot.
  • 2:02pm – Possible Missing Person Located.
  • 3:23pm – Report of Wire Down on Milepost Road.
  • 4:04pm Gazebo Circle Resident Reports Water Leaking from Top of Water Tower.
  • 5:20pm – West Street Resident Complaint Regarding Multiple Vehicles Going Past House Over the Speed Limit.
  • 7:31pm – Parker Street Resident Complaint Regarding Neighbor with Loud Music Playing.
  •  8:06pm – Report of Youths Driving Dirt Bikes on Conservation Land.
  • 8:35pm – Investigation of Vehicle Crash on New Crossing Road.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

  • 7:15am – Main Street Business Reports Unknown Vehicle Parked in Parking Lot.
  • 8:25am – Traffic Light not Cycling Properly at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
  • 8:29am – DPW Notified of Deceased Animal on Village Street.
  • 8:35am – DPW Notified of Deceased Raccoon on Haverhill Street.
  • 8:52am – DPW Notified that the Water Tower is Leaking.
  • 12:56pm – Report of Stolen Scrap Metal from Pearl Street Yard.
  • 1:33pm – Complaint Regarding Vehicle Parked in Handicap Spot with no Plate or Placard on Washington Street.
  • 2:27pm – Investigation of Three Vehicle Crash on Haverhill Street.
  • 3:46pm – Assistance Rendered to Main Street Resident Having Trouble with Phones.
  • 4:11pm – Investigation of Two Vehicle Crash on South Street.
  • 7:56pm – Willow Street Resident Reports Amazon Scam.
  • 7:58pm – Bancroft Avenue Resident Reports Receiving Strange Text Message.
  • 8:25pm – Possible Sinkhole in Roadway on Main Street.
  • 8:47pm – Extra Check of Brentwood Drive Residence.
  • 10:00pm – West Street Resident Reports Receiving Multiple Harassing Calls.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

  • 7:24am – Traffic Lights not Cycling Properly at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
  • 8:16am – DPW Notified of Deceased Animal on John Street.
  • 10:40am – Harrison Street Resident Reports Fraudulent Unemployment Claim.
  • 11:09am – DPW Notified for Access to Auburn Street Water Tower.
  • 11:56am – Main Street Business Reports Erratic Vehicle Operation and Hand Gestures.
  • 12:14pm – Loose Dog Reported on Prescott Street.
  • 12:23pm – Hanscom Avenue Resident Reports Check Stolen from Haven Street Mailbox and Altered.
  • 12:42pm – Officers Assist with Funeral Traffic on Woburn Street.
  • 1:19pm – Franklin Street Resident Reports Check Stolen from Haven Street Mailbox and Altered.
  • 2:21pm – Main Street Resident Reports Finding Dog in Backyard.
  • 3:55pm – Attempt to Serve Summons to Augustus Court Resident.
  • 3:58pm – Report of Mulch Fire on Charles Street.
  • 6:43pm – Attempt to Serve Three Delinquency Summons to Dudley Street Resident.
  • 8:21pm – Lift Assist for Pearl Street Resident.
  • 8:44pm – Order to Repossess Received Via Fax.