Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Monday, July 28, 2025
- 6:03 AM — Traffic enforcement at Main St. and Salem St.
- 6:10 AM — Traffic enforcement at Hopkins St.
- 6:19 AM — Traffic enforcement at Woburn St. and Main St.
- 7:45 AM — Engine 2 running in place of Ladder 1; Ladder 1 out for maintenance at RFD HQ on Main St.
- 7:45 AM — Harrison St. closed from Orange St. to Charles St.; access possible.
- 8:14 AM — Wakefield St. closed from Pearl St. to Charles St.; no access, detours placed.
- 9:53 AM — Unknown male on property at Summer Ave.
- 10:17 AM — Traffic enforcement at Franklin St. and Kurchian Ln.
- 10:32 AM — Reported car group planning meet-up in the lot at Walkers Brook Dr. and Jordan’s Furniture.
- 10:44 AM — Traffic enforcement at Woburn St. and High St.
- 10:59 AM — 911 open line; unable to leave message at Grove St.
- 11:31 AM — Female reporting a possible tracker found on her cellphone at Haven St.
- 12:06 PM — Female reporting missing male (not missing) at School St.
- 12:14 PM — MV stop at Temple St. and Woburn St; complaint application filed.
- 12:37 PM — Female in lobby reporting credit card fraud at Main St., Apt 5.
- 1:13 PM — Parked vehicle struck at Home Depot lot on Walkers Brook Dr.; 2021 gray Honda Accord.
- 1:14 PM — Dog locked inside vehicle at Market Basket on General Way; 2001 brown Toyota Camry.
- 2:35 PM — Traffic enforcement at High St. and Woburn St.
- 2:40 PM — Female in lobby reporting identity theft at The Met Building on Lincoln St.
- 2:43 PM — Several youths on bikes are causing disruptions at The Met Building on Lincoln St.
- 3:50 PM — 911 accidental; officer to confirm at Gardner Rd.
- 4:09 PM — Burglar alarm at Parker Middle School on Temple St.
- 4:42 PM — Parking complaint at Main St.
- 4:48 PM — Damage to parked vehicle at Haven St.
- 4:54 PM — Traffic enforcement at Franklin St. and Kurchian Ln.
- 8:16 PM — MV complaint for erratic operation at Haverhill St. and Franklin St; 2023 Tesla Model 3.
- 9:31 PM — Unknown odor; direct call to Fire Department at Bearhill Rd. and Summer Ave.
- 9:47 PM — Found dog at Main St. and Tarpin Terrace.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
- 6:01 AM: Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Salem Street.
- 6:02 AM: Traffic enforcement at West Street and Prescott Street.
- 6:06 AM: Traffic enforcement at Salem Street and Bay State Road.
- 7:13 AM: TT driver requested help with directions at Woburn Street and Copeland Avenue.
- 8:34 AM: Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Brook Street.
- 8:35 AM: Alarm reported at Bank of America on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 9:58 AM: Suspicious female reported around a motor vehicle on Archstone Circle.
- 10:02 AM: Smoke/CO inspection passed on Cory Lane.
- 10:24 AM: Propane tank inspection passed at Hartshorn Street.
- 10:27 AM: Smoke/CO inspection passed at John Street.
- 10:29 AM: Smoke/CO inspection passed at Prescott Street.
- 10:30 AM: 911 hang-up at Tamarack Road. Voicemail on callback; unit checked the area.
- 10:34 AM: Smoke/CO inspection passed at Elm Street.
- 10:38 AM: Automated motor vehicle crash report from cell phone on Pearl Street.
- 10:40 AM: 911 call at Holly Road determined to be accidental.
- 10:42 AM: Smoke/CO inspection passed on Minot Street.
- 11:20 AM: Traffic enforcement at Franklin Street and Kurchian Lane.
- 2:40 PM: Fire hydrant reported out of service at Woodward Avenue. FD notified.
- 2:49 PM: Male reported lost wallet on Crosby Road.
- 6:09 PM: Verbal warning issued for red light violation at Charles Street and Main Street.
- 6:09 PM: Male reported property damage after a fight on Salem Street.
- 6:59 PM: Wallet found and turned in at Reading House of Pizza on Main Street.
- 7:03 PM: Complaint application filed following a traffic stop at Main Street and Woburn Street.
- 7:58 PM: Traffic enforcement at Prescott Street and West Street.
- 8:29 PM: Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Salem Street.
- 9:11 PM: Verbal warning issued following a traffic stop on Main Street near Rise.
- 9:41 PM: Disabled vehicle parked overnight on Haven Street.
- 9:43 PM: Light pole on fire at Kingston Street and Middlesex Avenue.
- 9:50 PM: Residential burglar alarm at Main Street.
- 10:28 PM: Verbal warning issued following a traffic stop at Dustin Road and Lowell Street.
- 10:49 PM: Traffic enforcement at Lowell Street and Sanborn Street.
- 10:51 PM: Automated iPhone crash 911 call on Main Street near McDonald’s.
