Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Monday, January 5, 2026
- 4:20 AM – Fire department transmitted Box 12 for a commercial fire alarm at Main Street and Family Dental Associates.
- 5:39 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Ash Street and Cross Street.
- 5:51 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted on Woburn Street.
- 5:51 AM – Three overnight parking violations reported in the downtown area.
- 6:05 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Lowell Street and Willow Street.
- 8:17 AM – Fire department reported Box 2812 offline for sprinkler testing at Willow Street and Austin Prep.
- 8:55 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at John Street and Green Street.
- 9:46 AM – A woman reported a past larceny that occurred in Puerto Rico at Mineral Street.
- 10:22 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Pearl Street and Main Street.
- 10:29 AM – A 911 open line call was received from a cell phone at Oakland Road and Reading Memorial High School; no answer on callback.
- 10:33 AM – An accidental 911 call was reported from a cell phone at Willow Street and Austin Prep; an officer responded to confirm.
- 10:36 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Charles Street and Charleslawn Cemetery.
- 11:11 AM – Fire department reported Engine 1 running in place of Engine 3 at Fire Department Station 2 on Woburn Street.
- 11:32 AM – A large pothole was reported in the roadway on Willow Street. Department of Public Works was notified.
- 12:11 PM – Multiple packages were reported stolen from a residence on Jacob Way.
- 12:13 PM – A vehicle was reported illegally parked in a fire lane on General Way.
- 12:31 PM – Shoplifting was reported at Liquor Junction on General Way, involving a bottle of liquor valued at approximately $900.
- 12:34 PM – A party reported bank fraud at Lowell Street.
- 3:19 PM – A disabled motor vehicle was reported at Lowell Street and Grove Street.
- 3:31 PM – Fire department responded to a report of an odor of smoke on Minot Street.
- 3:43 PM – Department of Public Works and Reading Municipal Light Department were notified to mark pipes for National Grid on Main Street.
- 3:54 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Louanis Drive and Avalon Road.
- 4:53 PM – Shoplifting was reported at Golf Galaxy on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 5:09 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Franklin Street and Susan Drive.
- 5:36 PM – Traffic lights were reported struck and turned at Main Street and Salem Street.
- 5:47 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at West Street and Catherine Avenue.
- 7:06 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Main Street and Haven Street.
- 7:09 PM – A motor vehicle complaint was reported involving vehicles doing donuts in a parking lot on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 7:49 PM – Officers stood by for closing at a business on Salem Street.
- 10:14 PM – A disabled motor vehicle was reported on General Way, with the operator waiting for roadside assistance and concerned about a family member’s well being.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- 12:46 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Green Street and John Street.
- 4:37 AM – Accidental 911 call reported at Main Street.
- 5:19 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Avalon Road and Louanis Drive.
- 6:05 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Bethune Avenue and Forest Street.
- 6:50 AM – A disabled motor vehicle was reported at Haverhill Street and Charles Street. the operator planned to return later with a tow service.
- 7:00 AM – Traffic control provided at Main Street and Ash Street due to train gates being down for an extended time.
- 7:16 AM – A road closure was reported at Bancroft Avenue and Middlesex Avenue, with access still possible.
- 7:41 AM – A large pothole was reported forming on Summer Avenue near Joshua Eaton Elementary School; Department of Public Works was notified.
- 8:38 AM – An officer stood by for traffic at Main Street and Salem Street due to electric light work without a detail.
- 8:52 AM – An officer assisted with a disabled motor vehicle at Haverhill Street and Charles Street.
- 9:50 AM – National Grid was notified regarding a worker ahead sign left behind at Main Street and Bethesda Lane.
- 10:10 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Middlesex Avenue and High Street.
- 10:53 AM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Birch Meadow Drive and John Carver Road.
- 12:22 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Green Street and John Street for stop sign violations.
- 12:34 PM – Assistance was rendered to a resident seeking information on Summit Drive.
- 12:35 PM – A child’s backpack was reported found on Woburn Street.
- 1:12 PM – A woman reported stolen luggage on Bond Street.
- 2:20 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at West Street and Selfridge Road.
- 3:24 PM – A motor vehicle complaint was reported regarding a vehicle partially blocking a driveway on Dudley Street.
- 3:28 PM – A motor vehicle crash not investigated was reported on Pond Meadow Drive.
- 3:46 PM – A two-car motor vehicle crash with no injuries was reported on Walkers Brook Drive.
- 3:47 PM – Traffic control was provided at High Street and Woburn Street due to a train gate issue.
- 3:56 PM – A suspicious person wearing a ski mask was reported in the area of Willow Street and Austin Prep.
- 4:16 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted on Avalon Road.
- 5:24 PM – A suspicious person was reported inside a business on Main Street.
- 5:25 PM – A two-car motor vehicle crash with no injuries was reported on Main Street.
- 5:56 PM – A residential burglar alarm was reported on Chapel Hill Drive.
- 6:29 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted on Ash Street.
- 6:45 PM – A debit card was reported found at a bank on Haven Street.
- 6:47 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at Grove Street and Mark Avenue.
- 7:20 PM – Traffic enforcement conducted at John Street and Green Street.
- 9:34 PM – A party reported being struck by a vehicle and robbed on Zachary Lane.
