Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
POLICE LOG SUMMARY – MONDAY 04/27/26
- 01:47 AM — Suspicious person report: male caller stated he was being followed by an individual with a firearm at Van Norden Road.
- 04:10 AM — Fire Department lift assist for an 85-year-old female at West Street.
- 05:55 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Willow Street and West Street.
- 05:56 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 06:03 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Middlesex Avenue and High Street.
- 06:25 AM — Fire Department response for street box activation at Main Street and Reading Health and Rehabilitation Center; no smoke or fire reported.
- 07:40 AM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 07:42 AM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Arthur B. Lord Drive and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 08:28 AM — Residential fire alarm activation at Beaver Road residence; ADT system activation, no smoke or fire reported.
- 08:28 AM — Road closure on Grove Street between Lowell Street and Forest Street.
- 08:50 AM — General complaint: damaged Israeli flag reported at Main Street and Willard Road.
- 09:04 AM — Suspicious person: male observed sleeping in a hammock in conservation area at Hunt Street and Vine Street.
- 09:24 AM — DPW notified for access request at Auburn Street and water tank area.
- 10:02 AM — Fire Department response for electrical box with exposed wiring at Main Street and Capri Restaurant.
- 10:17 AM — Gas spill response at Salem Street and Cumberland Farms.
- 11:00 AM — Fire alarm activation at Pine Ridge Road residence; no smoke or fire reported.
- 11:48 AM — Contractor dispute complaint at Carnation Circle.
- 12:38 PM — Parking complaint involving vehicle in no-parking zone at Frank Tanner Drive.
- 01:32 PM — Larceny report: missing medication at Pleasant Street apartment.
- 01:59 PM — Fire Department response for investigation at Archstone Circle apartment.
- 02:03 PM — Lost and found: wallet containing identification turned in at Haven Street and Eastern Bank.
- 02:40 PM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 02:40 PM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Arthur B. Lord Drive and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 03:04 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Birch Meadow Drive and Arthur B. Lord Drive.
- 03:57 PM — Animal complaint: small dog roaming at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 04:01 PM — Fire Department lift assist for medical call at Maple Street.
- 04:07 PM — Fire Department lift assist for elderly female at Haverhill Street.
- 04:42 PM — 911 open line call reported at General Way and Market Basket; no contact made on callback.
- 07:26 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Green Street and Ash Street.
- 08:23 PM — Soliciting complaint: male going door to door at Gazebo Circle.
- 08:47 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 08:48 PM — Traffic control adjustment at West Street and South Street intersection.
- 09:18 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at West Street and Willow Street.
- 09:49 PM — Suspicious motor vehicle reported watching apartment complex on Salem Street.
POLICE LOG SUMMARY – TUESDAY 04/28/26
- 05:40 AM — Suspicious occupied motor vehicle observed during patrol at Walkers Brook Drive and Jordan’s Furniture area.
- 05:58 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at West Street and Willow Street.
- 06:06 AM — Attempted message delivery for Middleton Police Department at Salem Street and Sober House.
- 06:08 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Green Street and Elliott Street.
- 06:17 AM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Wakefield Street and Pearl Street.
- 06:53 AM — Fire alarm activation at Field Pond Drive residence; no smoke or fire reported.
- 07:17 AM — Parking complaint: large vehicle blocking roadway at West Street and Woburn Street.
- 07:28 AM — Road closure at Village Street and Haven Street.
- 07:48 AM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 07:58 AM — DPW notified for utility access cover issue at Kingston Street and Mount Vernon Street.
- 08:05 AM — Traffic control update related to West Street and South Street intersection.
- 08:39 AM — Road closure on Grove Street and Lowell Street.
- 08:46 AM — Suspicious person: male sleeping at Salem Street near Old South Church.
- 10:03 AM — Text-a-tip received regarding vehicles speeding near General Way and Market Basket.
- 10:06 AM — Smoke and CO inspection at Van Norden Road residence passed.
- 10:19 AM — Smoke and CO inspection at Whittier Road residence failed.
- 10:23 AM — Smoke and CO inspection at White Oaks Lane residence passed.
- 10:26 AM — Smoke and CO inspection at White Oaks Lane residence passed.
- 10:35 AM — Smoke and CO inspection at Louanis Drive residence passed.
- 01:00 PM — Trespass order filed at General Way.
- 01:46 PM — Noise disturbance complaint: loud music reported at South Street residence.
- 02:38 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 02:52 PM — Officer covering crossing guard post at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 04:30 PM — Mutual aid request: MBTA assistance with fare evader at High Street and Haven Street.
- 04:50 PM — Lift assist provided at Main Street apartment.
- 05:00 PM — Fire Department inspection at Mattera Cabin on Main Street.
- 06:08 PM — Complaint application filed following motor vehicle stop at Green Street.
- 06:17 PM — Residential burglar alarm activation at Putnam Road residence.
- 07:44 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Mineral Street and High Street.
- 08:18 PM — Disabled motor vehicle reported at Main Street and Washington Street.
- 09:02 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Main Street and South Street.
- 09:48 PM — Traffic enforcement conducted at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 10:51 PM — Fire alarm activation at Washington Street apartment; no smoke or fire reported.
- 11:33 PM — Water leak reported under sink at Forest Street residence.
