Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
- 12:47 AM — A burglar alarm was activated for a corridor motion at Coolidge Middle School on Birch Meadow Drive.
- 5:57 AM — Municipal lot parking violations were checked on Main Street; none were found.
- 6:00 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Willow Street.
- 6:07 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Harnden Street.
- 6:08 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Main Street.
- 7:32 AM — Pine Ridge Road was closed from South Street to Sylvan Road.
- 7:50 AM — Fire alarm Box 2412 at Austin Prep on Willow Street was taken offline for testing.
- 8:05 AM — A woman reported a lost military ID at Camp Curtis Guild on Haverhill Street.
- 8:40 AM — An elevator call was received from Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Road; a unit was sent to check.
- 9:14 AM — Portable Fire Box 18 was placed on fire watch at Trader Joe’s on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 9:16 AM — A vehicle was reported blocking work being conducted on Haven Street.
- 9:42 AM — A resident reported a previous motor vehicle crash at the police station in connection with an earlier case.
- 10:29 AM — A Centerline employee requested access to the water tower on Auburn Street.
- 11:07 AM — A child was reported to have lost a blue Gizmo watch on Virginia Circle.
- 11:21 AM — A dog was reported barking for approximately two hours on Ashley Place.
- 11:28 AM — A caller expressed concern about a van working in the area of Main Street.
- 11:37 AM — An ADT security alarm was activated by motion at Parker Middle School on Temple Street.
- 12:53 PM — Vandalism to tee boxes was reported at Meadow Brook Golf Club on Grove Street.
- 1:23 PM — An Amazon truck was reported to have struck a mailbox on Eastway.
- 2:03 PM — Fire alarm Box 2812 at Austin Prep on Willow Street was back online.
- 2:15 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted at Austin Prep on Willow Street.
- 2:33 PM — A fire inspection was completed and passed on Copeland Avenue.
- 4:28 PM — An alarm activation was reported on Gilmore Avenue; there was no smoke or fire.
- 6:03 PM — An extra check of Morton Field was conducted; one vehicle was moved.
- 6:04 PM — An officer came upon a vehicle parked improperly near Chipotle on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 6:30 PM — One person was arrested on two outstanding warrants on Haven Street.
- 7:08 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Union Street.
- 7:34 PM — An adult male was reported handing something out to youths near McDonald’s on Main Street.
- 8:09 PM — A male reported that his vehicle had been struck in the Market Basket parking lot on General Way.
- 8:48 PM — A direct call to police headquarters reported issues with an alarm system on Chestnut Road.
- 9:21 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted at Austin Prep on Willow Street.
- 9:26 PM — A smoke and carbon monoxide alarm activated inside an apartment on Augustus Court; there was no smoke or fire.
- 10:17 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Main Street.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
- 1:40 AM — An officer came upon a vehicle in the parking lot of the Citgo on Main Street.
- 6:06 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Main Street.
- 6:17 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Charles Street.
- 6:21 AM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Lincoln Street.
- 6:35 AM — A possible blown transformer and power outage were reported on Hanscom Avenue.
- 7:16 AM — Oak Ridge Road was closed with no access; police and fire were advised.
- 7:16 AM — Indian Tree Lane was closed with no access; police and fire were advised.
- 7:34 AM — Fire Department Box 4561 was received at Cumberland Farms on Salem Street.
- 7:40 AM — Haven Street was closed from Main Street to John Street with no access; police and fire were advised.
- 9:45 AM — Wakefield Police requested contact be made with a resident on Summit Drive.
- 9:50 AM — A piece of metal was reported in the road on Main Street.
- 9:59 AM — Fire alarm Box 3813 was received at Reading Health and Rehabilitation on Main Street.
- 10:09 AM — An open 911 line was reported on Main Street; a unit was sent to check the area.
- 10:15 AM — A fire inspection was conducted at a commercial entrance on Woburn Street.
- 10:45 AM — A caller reported reckless operation of a vehicle on Main Street.
- 11:19 AM — A smoke and carbon monoxide inspection was conducted on Washington Street and passed.
- 11:28 AM — A smoke and carbon monoxide inspection was conducted on Summit Drive and passed.
- 11:41 AM — A smoke and carbon monoxide inspection was conducted on Abigail Way and passed.
- 12:01 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on High Street.
- 12:31 PM — A tree was reported down on the side of the road on Main Street.
- 12:40 PM — A caller reported a road-rage incident on Main Street.
- 12:57 PM — Youths were reported possibly attempting to capture geese near the TASC building on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 1:41 PM — Officers assisted the Department of Public Works with traffic on Lowell Street.
- 2:22 PM — A caller on John Street reported that his phone had been hacked.
- 2:26 PM — An accidental 911 call was reported on Main Street; a unit was sent to confirm.
- 2:40 PM — The police armorer retrieved weapons for safekeeping on Temple Street.
- 3:19 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Oak Street.
- 3:25 PM — A resident reported that his house had been vandalized on Shackford Road.
- 5:01 PM — A youth on an e-bike was reported cutting across traffic on Highland Street.
- 5:55 PM — Traffic enforcement was conducted on Franklin Street.
- 7:18 PM — Fire alarm Box 5511 was struck for a ruptured CO2 tank at Chili’s on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 8:44 PM — Three youths were reported banging on doors and running away on Cross Street.
- 8:51 PM — A fire alarm was activated on Bond Street; there was no smoke, fire or odor.
