Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
POLICE LOG SUMMARY – WEDNESDAY 05/20/26
- 5:06 AM – A man reported a stolen motor vehicle at Blueberry Lane.
- 5:10 AM – Caller reported multiple vehicle doors left open overnight at Marla Lane.
- 5:32 AM – Commercial burglar alarm reported at Main Street and Christopher’s Restaurant.
- 5:48 AM – School burglar alarm reported at Temple Street and Parker Middle School.
- 6:17 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 6:32 AM – Traffic enforcement at Lowell Street and Town Hall.
- 8:09 AM – Two vehicles entered overnight with items missing at Grove Street.
- 8:57 AM – Woman reported compromised bank account at Augustus Court.
- 9:01 AM – Open 911 line investigated at Woburn Street.
- 10:22 AM – Landscaping trailer reported impeding traffic at Washington Street and Minot Street.
- 10:32 AM – Vehicles reported impeding traffic at South Street and Jacob Way.
- 10:50 AM – Vehicle reported parked in the lot for over a week at Main Street and Harrow’s Restaurant.
- 11:46 AM – Verbal warning issued for double parking at Main Street and the Square.
- 12:30 PM – Wallet turned over to police at Main Street and Bank of America.
- 2:20 PM – Unregistered solicitor reported in the area of Marla Lane.
- 2:59 PM – Officer covering crossing post at Birch Meadow Drive and Arthur B. Lord Drive.
- 3:05 PM – Mulch fire reported at Main Street and Perfecto’s Cafe.
- 3:17 PM – Arrest made on an outstanding warrant at Walkers Brook Drive.
- 3:30 PM – Vehicle complaint reported after a car struck a barrier on the highway near West Street.
- 4:08 PM – Brush fire reported at Haverhill Street.
- 4:41 PM – Vehicle without plates reported parked on the street at Border Road.
- 5:39 PM – Low-hanging wires reported at Summer Avenue.
- 5:42 PM – Woman reported neighbor harassment at Summer Avenue.
- 5:57 PM – Complaint application filed following motor vehicle stop at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
- 6:12 PM – Brush fire response continued at Haverhill Street.
- 6:22 PM – Tree limb on wires reported at Winthrop Avenue.
- 7:35 PM – Complaint application filed following a traffic stop at Lowell Street and Bond Street.
- 8:03 PM – Caller is concerned about a solicitor at Grove Street.
- 8:30 PM – Lost license and credit cards turned in at General Way and Market Basket.
- 8:48 PM – Arrest made for operating under the influence at Howard Street.
- 10:38 PM – Smoking breaker in the basement reported at Bond Street.
- 10:40 PM – Dog barking complaint reported at Haystack Road.
POLICE LOG SUMMARY – THURSDAY 05/21/26
- 2:00 AM – Residential check requested by the probation department at School Street.
- 6:04 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and South Street.
- 6:13 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Salem Street.
- 6:18 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Charles Street.
- 6:58 AM – An illegally parked vehicle was reported near Sandra Lane and William Road.
- 7:39 AM – Fire alarm box taken offline for testing at Gazebo Circle.
- 8:22 AM – Road closure reported at Gould Street with emergency access maintained.
- 9:11 AM – Apple crash notification investigated at West Street and South Street.
- 9:30 AM – Sewer cap hazard reported at Haverhill Street and St. Athanasius Church.
- 9:44 AM – Traffic lights flashing reported at Summer Avenue and Prescott Street.
- 10:06 AM – Accidental 911 call investigated at West Street.
- 11:12 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pleasant Street and John Street.
- 11:14 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Minot Street.
- 12:02 PM – Follow-up investigation conducted regarding assault case at Beaver Road.
- 12:42 PM – Road closure reported between Pleasant Street and Ideal Avenue on Gardner Road.
- 12:58 PM – Traffic enforcement at Franklin Street and Susan Drive.
- 1:16 PM – Traffic enforcement at South Street and Curtis Street.
- 1:40 PM – Attempted shoplifting reported at General Way and Market Basket; items recovered.
- 2:06 PM – Disabled vehicle reported at Walkers Brook Drive and Home Depot.
- 4:16 PM – Possible bullying incident reported at Walkers Brook Drive and Starbucks.
- 5:15 PM – Accidental Apple Watch 911 call reported at Sanborn Street and Post Mark Square.
- 6:23 PM – Traffic enforcement at John Street and Green Street.
- 7:07 PM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Main Street.
- 8:30 PM – Injured cat reported on Lowell Street.
- 9:14 PM – Erratic operation complaint reported at Salem Street and Libby Avenue.
- 9:39 PM – Traffic signal malfunction reported at Main Street and Hopkins Street.
- 9:54 PM – Traffic enforcement at West Street and Catherine Avenue.
- 10:50 PM – Officers assisted with student bus return from prom at Oakland Road and Reading Memorial High School.
