Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Monday, August 17, 2026
- 12:35 AM — At Salem Street and REI Sporting Goods, a vehicle was reported with its trunk open for several hours.
- 1:00 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive and Jordan’s Furniture, fire alarm box 5521 came back online.
- 1:01 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive and Home Depot, fire alarm box 5522 came back online.
- 5:47 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive and LongHorn Steakhouse, a burglar alarm was reported in the manager’s office.
- 6:00 AM — Traffic enforcement at High Street and Middlesex Avenue.
- 6:06 AM — Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Mill Street.
- 6:12 AM — Traffic enforcement at Lincoln Street and Washington Street.
- 6:18 AM — At Martin Road, a fire alarm activation was reported by the alarm company.
- 6:54 AM — At Main Street, an officer conducted a follow-up visit.
- 6:57 AM — At Gould Street, a vehicle had reportedly not moved in more than 30 days and was parked in a two-hour spot.
- 8:59 AM — At Archstone Circle, an accidental 911 call was reported; an officer responded to confirm.
- 9:39 AM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 9:39 AM — Traffic enforcement at Bancroft Avenue and Hartshorn Street.
- 9:59 AM — At Franklin Street, a Chevy work van was reported parked on the sidewalk, impeding pedestrians.
- 11:13 AM — At Summit Drive, an accidental 911 call was reported; an officer responded to confirm.
- 11:39 AM — Traffic enforcement at Chute Street and Woburn Street.
- 12:45 PM — At Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street, a large truck was reported parked in the area.
- 2:16 PM — Traffic enforcement at Willow Street and West Street.
- 2:51 PM — At General Way, an injured seagull was reported in a parking lot.
- 3:25 PM — At Elderberry Lane, an 85-year-old female was reported fallen with no injuries.
- 3:48 PM — At Haven Street, Reading Co-op Bank fire alarm box 1212 came back online as the master.
- 4:41 PM — At Oakland Road, a school alarm was reported at the field house; no keyholder was available.
- 5:19 PM — Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Main Street.
- 5:26 PM — At Haverhill Street near Killam School, a white BMW was reported parked on the road, making it difficult to pass.
- 5:42 PM — At Middlesex Avenue, a found passport was turned in at the lobby and returned.
- 6:05 PM — At Scotland Road, an unknown bag was reported left on a property as an ongoing issue.
- 6:25 PM — At Main Street and Irving Street, additional information was recorded in connection with another case.
- 7:02 PM — At Harnden Street, a manager reported an elderly male possibly being scammed.
- 7:50 PM — At General Way, an accidental 911 call was reported; a unit was sent to confirm.
- 8:09 PM — At Elliott Street, an accidental 911 call by a child was confirmed with the resident.
- 8:10 PM — Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Mill Street.
- 8:16 PM — Traffic enforcement at Salem Street and Harnden Street.
- 9:14 PM — At Pinevale Avenue and Main Street, a suspicious male was reported at the corner of the street.
- 11:17 PM — At General Way, a burglar alarm was reported at Market Basket, with motion detected near the ATM and no contact made.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- 12:24 AM — At Springvale Road, a vehicle was reported idling outside a house for approximately 10 minutes.
- 5:41 AM — Sector 3 commercial building checks.
- 5:42 AM — Sector 1 commercial building checks.
- 5:43 AM — Sector 2 commercial building checks.
- 5:56 AM — At Main Street and Salem Street, municipal lot parking enforcement resulted in no violations.
- 6:08 AM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 6:24 AM — Traffic enforcement at Main Street and South Street.
- 7:12 AM — John Street was reported closed from Walkers Brook to Green Street.
- 7:47 AM — At Haverhill Street, a vehicle was reported illegally parked.
- 8:26 AM — At Green Street and John Street, the road was reported closed, with access possible.
- 8:46 AM — At Bancroft Avenue and Hartshorn Street, the road was reported closed, with access possible.
- 9:45 AM — At Haverhill Street and Franklin Street, a unit was out with a disabled 2014 gray Toyota RAV4.
- 9:59 AM — At Charles Street, an accidental 911 call by a child was reported.
- 10:02 AM — At Dudley Street and School Street, a caller reported concern about a pickup truck near the corner.
- 10:37 AM — At South Street, a smoke/CO inspection passed.
- 10:41 AM — Traffic enforcement at Forest Street and Colburn Road.
- 10:44 AM — At Heritage Drive, a smoke/CO inspection failed.
- 10:50 AM — Traffic enforcement at Lowell Street and Willow Street.
- 11:16 AM — At High Street, an open-line 911 call was reported; a unit was sent to check the area.
- 11:31 AM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 11:39 AM — At Main Street, a caller reported identity theft.
- 11:44 AM — At Main Street, Massachusetts Highway was notified about a downed sign.
- 1:00 PM — At Bay State Road, a community event was held with residents.
- 2:03 PM — At Archstone Circle, a wallet was turned in at the station.
- 2:08 PM — At Woburn Street and the railroad crossing, train gates were reported stuck in the raised position.
- 3:26 PM — At Haverhill Street and Batchelder Road, six to eight youths on dirt bikes were reported stopping traffic.
- 3:51 PM — At Glen Road, a fire box was transmitted for a possible gas odor in a basement.
- 4:28 PM — At South Street, additional information was recorded in connection with another case.
- 6:02 PM — At Chapel Hill Drive, a residential burglar alarm was reported at the front door.
- 7:21 PM — At High Street, an accidental 911 call was reported.
- 7:42 PM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Charleslawn Cemetery.
- 8:00 PM — Traffic enforcement at Salem Street and Harnden Street.
