Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 12:33 AM – Officer checked Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street. Everything appeared normal.
- 12:44 AM – Officer came upon an open car door on Deborah Drive.
- 5:50 AM – Extra building check and walkthrough conducted at Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street.
- 7:23 AM – 911 hang-up call on Haven Street. Caller confirmed on callback that it was accidental.
- 7:46 AM – 911 call transferred to Stoneham regarding road rage at Calareso’s on Main Street.
- 8:00 AM – Officers stood by for school openings at Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Road.
- 9:19 AM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Brook Street.
- 9:30 AM – Loose black-and-white dog reported in the area of Pleasant Street.
- 9:38 AM – Extra check of early voting conducted at Town Hall on Lowell Street.
- 11:29 AM – Mental health clinician conducted a follow-up visit on Baker Road.
- 12:14 PM – Open 911 line reported on High Street. No answer on callback.
- 12:45 PM – Officer stood by for school release at Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street.
- 1:19 PM – Officer conducted a follow-up visit on Salem Street.
- 2:26 PM – Officers covered school dismissals at Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road.
- 2:35 PM – Minor motor vehicle crash reported at Coolidge Middle School on Birch Meadow Drive. No injuries.
- 2:52 PM – Disabled 2017 black Audi A6 reported at Main Street and Woburn Street.
- 3:59 PM – 911 hang-up call on Woburn Street. Unable to leave a voicemail.
- 4:36 PM – An elderly woman was reported pacing back and forth at South Street and Walnut Street.
- 4:39 PM – Parked vehicle reportedly struck at Trader Joe’s on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 5:08 PM – Possible brush fire reported in the area of Barrows Road.
- 5:11 PM – Fire alarm box 5522 at Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive returned to service.
- 5:12 PM – Fire alarm box 5521 at Home Depot on Walkers Brook Drive returned to service.
- 5:17 PM – Follow-up visit conducted at Solstice House on Middlesex Avenue.
- 5:27 PM – A group of youths reportedly caused a commotion in front of Starbucks on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 5:34 PM – Residence check conducted on Salem Street.
- 5:34 PM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 6:34 PM – Man reported being harassed by youths on e-bikes at Main Street and Haven Street.
- 7:19 PM – Youths on bicycles reported riding without lights or reflectors in the middle of the road on Main Street.
- 7:29 PM – School check conducted at Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street.
- 7:31 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Pleasant Street.
- 7:54 PM – Arrest reported following a motor vehicle striking another vehicle in a parking lot on Salem Street. One party was possibly driving under the influence.
- 9:03 PM – An audible alarm was reported at a residence on Johnson Woods Drive. No smoke or fire was found.
- 10:17 PM – Exit gate reported not closing at the Department of Public Works on New Crossing Road.
- 10:34 PM – Fire alarm box 5521 at Home Depot on Walkers Brook Drive reported as a street box only.
- 10:34 PM – Fire alarm box 5522 at Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive reported as a street box only.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 12:50 AM – Property check conducted on Salem Street. Everything appeared in order.
- 2:43 AM – Fire alarm box 5522 at Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive returned to service as a master box.
- 2:43 AM – Fire alarm box 5521 at Home Depot on Walkers Brook Drive returned to service as a master box.
- 3:01 AM – Extra check of Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street. Everything was in order.
- 6:03 AM – Extra property check conducted on Salem Street. Everything appeared in order.
- 6:18 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Charles Street.
- 6:20 AM – Report of erratic vehicle operation in the area of Main Street and Salem Street.
- 7:05 AM – Traffic enforcement at Coolidge Middle School on Birch Meadow Drive.
- 7:13 AM – Officers stood by for school opening at Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Road.
- 8:28 AM – Traffic lights stuck on flashing at Woburn Street and High Street.
- 8:50 AM – Follow-up regarding a parking complaint at Tarpin Terrace and Main Street.
- 9:09 AM – Man at Reading Health and Rehabilitation on Main Street reportedly no longer wanted to be a patient.
- 9:18 AM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Brook Street.
- 9:39 AM – Child locked inside a 2016 white Volkswagen Tiguan on High Street.
- 10:42 AM – Man sought assistance with paperwork at East Coast Gas on Main Street.
- 11:03 AM – Extra check of early voting conducted at Town Hall on Lowell Street.
- 11:25 AM – Accidental 911 call reported on Eastway. A unit was sent to confirm.
- 11:49 AM – Smoke and carbon monoxide inspection passed on Pilgrim Road.
- 12:13 PM – Animal Control Officer responded to a report of a loose dog on Border Road.
- 12:14 PM – Caller reported a previous collision with a deer on Main Street.
- 1:02 PM – Officer followed up on a request for assistance at East Coast Gas on Main Street.
- 1:29 PM – Extra check of early voting conducted at Town Hall on Lowell Street.
- 2:08 PM – Heavy traffic reported on South Street due to construction-related parking.
- 2:11 PM – Resident reported a lost or stolen driver’s license on Lowell Street.
- 2:14 PM – Officer assisted with school dismissals at Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street.
- 2:35 PM – Report of erratic vehicle operation and excessive speed at Main Street and Franklin Street.
- 3:05 PM – Traffic enforcement at Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road.
- 3:33 PM – A woman reported credit card fraud in the police station lobby. The incident was associated with an address on Main Street.
- 3:47 PM – Mystic Valley Elder Services requested assistance with a resident on Gazebo Circle.
- 4:26 PM – A woman reported a new TikTok video posted that day involving Austin Preparatory School on Willow Street.
- 4:42 PM – Fire alarm box 1154 on Haven Street returned to service as a master box.
- 6:00 PM – Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Night No. 2 in progress at Coolidge Middle School on Birch Meadow Drive.
- 6:13 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and South Street.
- 6:29 PM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 7:20 PM – Residence check conducted on Salem Street.
- 8:14 PM – Commercial alarm activated at Perfecto’s Cafe on Main Street. Kitchen motion alarm reported.
- 9:46 PM – Accidental 911 call on Howard Street, confirmed with caller.
- 9:50 PM – Noise complaint on Pleasant Street regarding a neighbor playing a guitar loudly in the yard.
- 10:02 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Woburn Street.
- 10:30 PM – Extra property check conducted on Salem Street. Everything appeared in order.
