Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Monday, June 30, 2025
- 12:39 AM — Residential checks on Avalon Rd.
- 3:04 AM — Staff at Artis Senior Living on Main St. reported an unknown male attempting to enter the building.
- 5:09 AM — Downed wires reported on Martin Rd.; no arcing or sparking observed.
- 6:04 AM — Fire alarm activation with no smoke or odor on Taylor Dr.
- 6:25 AM — Traffic enforcement at John St. and Pleasant St.
- 6:47 AM — Traffic enforcement at South St. and Jacob Way.
- 7:51 AM — Road closure reported at Pennsylvania Ave. and Summer Ave.; access possible.
- 8:21 AM — Deceased skunk on road on Colburn Rd.; DPW notified.
- 8:30 AM — Residential alarm triggered on Charles St.
- 8:45 AM — Burning complaint on Charles St. reported by passerby.
- 9:21 AM — Traffic enforcement on Woburn St.
- 9:34 AM — Contractor blocking a lane on West St.; officer advised.
- 9:51 AM — Tractor-trailer struck traffic signal at Main St. and Salem St.; reported as hit and run.
- 10:12 AM — Officer escorted a funeral procession on Woburn St.
- 10:28 AM — Wallet returned to police station from Reading Memorial High.
- 11:08 AM — Injured opossum reported on Lisa Ln.; ACO notified.
- 11:22 AM — Fraud with financial loss reported on Pearl St.
- 11:26 AM — DPW notified of downed stop sign at Harnden St. parking area.
- 11:46 AM — Minor two-car crash at YMCA, onArthur B. Lord Dr.; not investigated.
- 11:58 AM — Disabled vehicle reported in roadway near McDonald’s, 413 Main St.
- 12:52 PM — Youths reported threats made by others on Prescott St.; determined unfounded.
- 1:22 PM — Road closed at Intervale Ter. and John Carver Rd.; access still available.
- 1:39 PM — Male reportedly pushing female on sidewalk on Lowell St.
- 2:04 PM — Traffic enforcement at Prescott St. and West St.
- 3:06 PM — Verbal warning for marked lanes violation at High St. and Lowell St.
- 3:24 PM — Smoke alarm activation on Abigail Way; no fire; error message on unit.
- 3:27 PM — Smoke alarm activation on Springvale Rd.
- 3:49 PM — Follow-up visit on Winthrop Ave. regarding prior fraud case.
- 5:17 PM — Female reported possible vandalism to vehicle on Main St. near CVS.
- 6:04 PM — Verbal warning issued following MV stop at Main St. and Salem St.
- 7:11 PM — Helmet citation issued during community policing at Wilson St. and Ide St.
- 7:14 PM — Lift assist for 76-year-old male on Abigail Way; no injuries.
- 7:17 PM — Commercial alarm at American Legion Post on Ash St.; no keyholder on site.
- 8:11 PM — Arrest made on Main St. near CVS following MV stop: adult male taken into custody.
- 9:37 PM — Employee reported minor crash in Cumberland Farms parking lot, Salem St.
ARREST LOG – MONDAY 06/30/25
- Gregory Mark Raskind arrested.
- Charges:
- Carrying a loaded firearm without a license (x2)
- Defacing a firearm serial number
- Charges:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- 12:58 AM — Residential checks on Avalon Rd.
- 1:21 AM — Officer found open back door at Walgreens on Bolton St.
- 5:58 AM — Traffic enforcement at Main St. and Salem St.
- 6:08 AM — Traffic enforcement at South St. and Pine Ridge Rd.; also on Village St.
- 7:18 AM — Fire alarm box 3531 offline at Birch Meadow Elementary on Arthur B. Lord Dr.
- 7:23 AM — Road closed at Summer Ave. and Mineral St.; no access possible.
- 7:56 AM — Road closed on California Rd. between Pennsylvania and India Ave.; access possible.
- 7:59 AM — Fire alarm box 3531 back in service at Birch Meadow Elementary.
- 8:11 AM — Fire alarm box 3431 out of service at Coolidge Middle School, 89 Birch Meadow Dr.
- 8:15 AM — Residential checks on Avalon Rd.
- 8:30 AM — MA license turned in to station from Prescott St.
- 8:40 AM — Fire alarm box 3431 back in service at Coolidge Middle School.
- 8:55 AM — Trucks causing traffic issues near Birch Meadow Elementary on Arthur B. Lord Dr.
- 8:58 AM — Dog jumped from 2nd floor window and chased caller on Deering St.
- 9:27 AM — Lift assist with no injuries on Scotland Rd.
- 9:27 AM — Complaint application filed after MV stop at Lowell St. and Bond St.
- 9:46 AM — Fire alarm box 2611 out of service at Barrows School on Edgemont Ave.
- 9:48 AM — Message request delivered to residence on Munroe Ave., from Somerville DA.
- 10:04–10:36 AM — Several fire inspections conducted; results varied (pass/fail).
- 10:33 AM — Bancroft Ave. closed between Tower and Weston; PD & FD advised.
- 10:38 AM — Verbal warning for red light violation on Main St. near gas station.
- 11:06 AM — Officer assisted disabled vehicle at New Crossing Rd. and Walkers Brook Dr.
- 11:26 AM — Follow-up visit on Winthrop Ave.
- 11:28 AM — Fire alarm box 2611 back in service at Barrows School.
- 11:42 AM — Fire alarm box 3831 out of service at Wood End Elementary on Sunset Rock Ln.
- 11:56 AM — Fraud report: WhatsApp account hacked on Taylor Dr.; financial loss unknown.
- 12:07 PM — Lockout assist requested at Martinage Engineering on Main St.
- 12:19 PM — Male reported vehicle struck in Market Basket parking lot on General Way.
- 12:29 PM — Fire alarm box 3831 back online at Wood End Elementary.
- 12:38 PM — Follow-up at Smith Oil, on Brande Ct.
- 2:01 PM — Traffic enforcement at Main St. and Woburn St.
- 2:34 PM — Officer came upon disabled 2007 red Nissan Altima at Main St. and Washington St.
- 2:41 PM — Message delivered on behalf of Ogunquit, ME PD on Ash St.
- 2:43 PM — Quarterly fire inspection at Quannapowitt Players on Hopkins St.
- 3:12 PM — Traffic enforcement at Franklin St. and Kurchian Ln.
- 3:30 PM — Traffic enforcement at Main St. and Minot St.
- 4:56 PM — Officer assisted in verbal dispute between customer and manager at Market Basket.
- 5:14 PM — Suspicious male taking photos of vehicles at CVS on Main St.
- 5:16 PM — Mulch smoldering near building triggered alarm box on Lakeview Ave.
- 5:22 PM — Bat reported in basement on Fairchild Dr.
- 5:24 PM — Residential checks on Avalon Rd.
- 5:34 PM — Possible water main break on Hartshorn St.; DPW notified.
- 6:38 PM — Parking complaint: black station wagon blocking mailbox on Haven St.
- 6:53 PM — Accidental 911 call at Bear Mountain on Main St.
- 6:57 PM — Dog left inside 2014 white BMW X1 at Planet Fitness on Salem St.
- 7:39 PM — Employee at CVS reported gift cards tampered with.
- 8:03 PM — Traffic enforcement at Summer Ave. and Brook St.
- 8:15 PM — Found black lab behind on Mineral St.
- 8:38 PM — Traffic enforcement at West St. and Prescott St.
- 9:06 PM — Traffic enforcement at Middlesex Ave. and High St.
- 9:12 PM — Traffic lights not cycling properly at Woburn St. and Main St.
- 10:37 PM — Large pothole in southbound lane reported near 917 Main St.