Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Friday, July 4, 2025
- 02:16 AM – “A” shift extra checks on Avalon Rd.
- 05:11 AM – Caller reported a tree down in the roadway on Mill St.
- 05:58 AM – Traffic enforcement on Lowell St at Town Hall.
- 06:06 AM – Traffic enforcement on Minot St and Warren Ave.
- 06:21 AM – Residential alarm, front door, no keyholder on Gregory Ln.
- 06:49 AM – Homeowner reported a male dropped an envelope in the mail slot on Parkview Rd.
- 11:05 AM – Disabled vehicle; tow requested for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe on Main St.
- 01:39 PM – “B” shift residence checks on Avalon Rd.
- 01:50 PM – Ambulance request canceled during call on Main St.
- 02:39 PM – Female requested a residence check on Washington St.
- 04:30 PM – “C” shift extra checks on Avalon Rd.
- 05:16 PM – Male was seen wandering and appeared confused on Sanborn St.
- 06:14 PM – Smoke reported from BBQ and pool area on Summit Dr.
- 06:50 PM – Two females reported shoplifting on Harnden St.
- 07:03 PM – Report of fireworks on Putnam Rd.
- 07:15 PM – Grill fire reported 25 feet from house on Dana Rd.
- 08:54 PM – Report of fireworks on Oakland Rd.
- 09:11 PM – Report of fireworks on Temple St.
- 09:16 PM – Commercial alarm, front door motion on High St.
- 09:35 PM – Report of fireworks in the area on Audubon Rd.
- 09:35 PM – Burglar alarm at Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Dr.
- 09:57 PM – Female reported a woman arguing about music on Walkers Brook Dr.
- 10:00 PM – Units assisted with Wakefield fireworks traffic on Walkers Brook Dr.
- 11:18 PM – Unit en route to Newbury for K-9 callout.
- 11:57 PM – Newbury PD reported missing female; determined unfounded on New Crossing Rd.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
- 1:42 AM — Extra checks on Avalon Rd.
- 2:23 AM — Resident reported people ringing doorbells and running in the hall on Augustus Ct.
- 6:10 AM — Traffic enforcement at Woburn St. and High St.
- 7:01 AM — Manager reported possible employee theft over $1,200 at Reading Quick Stop on Main St.
- 9:13 AM — Ongoing issue with trash being thrown on the lawn at Lowell St.
- 9:52 AM — Traffic enforcement at Summer Ave and Brook St.
- 11:07 AM — Alarm at Parker Middle School on Temple St.
- 1:19 PM — Traffic enforcement at Wakefield St. and Charles St.
- 2:07 PM — MV blocking emergency access driveway at Walkers Brook Dr. and Home Depot.
- 2:23 PM — Traffic enforcement at High St. and Middlesex Ave.
- 4:18 PM — Alarm (Field House Door 19) at Reading Memorial High on Oakland Rd.
- 4:55 PM — Community policing; helmet citations issued at Main St. and Pleasant St.
- 7:48 PM — Traffic enforcement at Lowell St. and Middlesex Ave.
- 7:51 PM — Traffic enforcement at West St. and Prescott St.
- 8:26 PM — Found wallet at Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Rd.
- 8:37 PM — Report of reckless operation at Lowell St. and Causeway Rd.
- 10:10 PM — Verbal warning issued after MV stop at Main St. and Burger King.
- 10:54 PM — Suspicious vehicle reported at Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Rd.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
- 12:49 AM — Extra residential building checks on Avalon Rd.
- 04:13 AM — Caller reported arguing outside on Summit Dr.
- 08:03 AM — Male reported tree down blocking sidewalk on Lowell St near Town Hall.
- 08:22 AM — Commercial alarm (front door motion) at Bertucci’s on Walkers Brook Dr.
- 09:37 AM — Telephone follow-up at Reading Quick Stop on Main St.
- 09:59 AM — Smoke detector activation on Juniper Cr.
- 10:07 AM — Two-car crash with no injuries on West St and South St.
- 11:06 AM — Branch resting on telephone pole on Wakefield St.
- 12:21 PM — Possible disabled vehicle in RMLD lot on Ash St.
- 12:41 PM — Traffic enforcement on Summer Ave and Brook St.
- 01:31 PM — Traffic enforcement on Lowell St near Town Hall.
- 02:06 PM — Traffic enforcement on Charles St and Wakefield St.
- 02:09 PM — Traffic enforcement on West St and Prescott St.
- 02:10 PM — 911 open line from cellphone at Reading Commons on West St.
- 04:23 PM — Tree fell and struck a residence on Washington St; no wires were involved.
- 04:39 PM — Follow-up visit to obtain video footage at Reading Quick Stop on Main St.
- 05:37 PM — Traffic enforcement on West St and Prescott St.
- 06:33 PM — Residential building check on Avalon Rd by “C” Shift.
- 06:41 PM — Verbal dispute regarding parking at Market Basket on General Wy.
- 06:59 PM — Verbal warning for wrong-way violation at Haven St and Main St.
- 07:29 PM — MV stop (white Nissan Altima) for revoked insurance on Main St and Woburn St.
- 10:05 PM — Traffic enforcement on Lowell St near Town Hall.
- 10:13 PM — Suspicious red Toyota sedan approached daughter on Beaver Rd near Ciano & Avellino.
- 10:28 PM — Automated 911 collision detection call on Main St.
- 11:19 PM — Residential building check on Avalon Rd by “C” Shift.
- 11:20 PM — Traffic enforcement on Charles St and Wakefield St.
- 11:44 PM — Male reported raccoon stuck in trash barrel on Bethune Ave; ACO notified.
