Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- 3:41 AM – School burglar alarm activation at Edgemont Avenue and Barrows School.
- 5:59 AM – Traffic enforcement at Haverhill Street and Killam School.
- 6:11 AM – Traffic enforcement at Ash Street and Cross Street.
- 6:20 AM – DPW notified of trash needing removal at Main Street and Salem Street.
- 6:53 AM – Traffic enforcement at John Street and Green Street.
- 7:17 AM – Road closure with no access from Middlesex Avenue to Wood End Lane at Cape Cod Avenue and Middlesex Avenue.
- 7:32 AM – Officer covering crossing guard post at Temple Street and Woburn Street.
- 8:15 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Main Street.
- 9:12 AM – Fire alarm box received at Main Street and Artis Senior Living.
- 9:16 AM – DPW notified for deceased animal at Emerson Street.
- 9:33 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Hopkins Street.
- 9:49 AM – Elevator 911 testing at Willow Street and Austin Prep.
- 10:23 AM – Accidental 911 call at Main Street and CVS.
- 11:32 AM – Attempted fraud reported involving impersonation of a grandson at Bear Hill Road.
- 11:38 AM – Traffic enforcement at Green Street and John Street.
- 1:33 PM – Suspicious person reported taking photos of license plates at New Crossing Road.
- 1:51 PM – Loose dog reported at Parkview Road.
- 2:03 PM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Scotland Road.
- 2:30 PM – Officer covering crossing guard post at Woburn Street and Temple Street.
- 3:09 PM – Larceny reported with wallet stolen from a residence at Haverhill Street.
- 4:31 PM – Traffic enforcement at Middlesex Avenue and Bancroft Avenue.
- 5:34 PM – Caller reported being locked out of vehicle at Salem Street and Planet Fitness.
- 5:56 PM – 911 call regarding a past possible road rage incident at Main Street and South Street.
- 6:29 PM – Report of prior hit-and-run crash in parking lot at Walkers Brook Drive and Home Depot.
- 7:13 PM – Traffic enforcement at West Street.
- 7:30 PM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 8:48 PM – Traffic enforcement at Green Street and Main Street.
- 9:30 PM – Accidental 911 call due to phone issue at Abigail Way.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
- 5:57 AM – Commercial burglar alarm activation at Lowell Street and Town Hall.
- 6:11 AM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Scotland Road.
- 6:50 AM – Traffic enforcement at Haverhill Street and Killam School.
- 8:07 AM – Parking complaint for vehicle during restricted hours at Gould Street.
- 8:27 AM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Hopkins Street.
- 8:36 AM – Two-car motor vehicle crash with no injuries at Woburn Street and Lincoln Street.
- 8:36 AM – Traffic lights flashing requiring control at General Way and Market Basket.
- 8:43 AM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 9:00 AM – Grant-funded traffic enforcement at Salem Street rotary.
- 11:26 AM – Smoke and carbon monoxide inspection at Franklin Street.
- 11:40 AM – Fire alarm activation with no fire or smoke at South Street.
- 1:22 PM – Crossing guard absence noted at Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street.
- 1:36 PM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Scotland Road.
- 1:53 PM – Loose dog reported at Salem Street.
- 1:56 PM – Officer serving trespass order at Grove Street.
- 2:26 PM – Fire alarm box back online at General Way and Market Basket.
- 2:30 PM – Officer covering crossing guard post at Woburn Street and Temple Street.
- 2:38 PM – Officer covering crossing guard post at Main Street and Birch Meadow Drive.
- 3:02 PM – Rabbit stuck in netting reported at Pleasant Street and Hunt Memorial Field.
- 3:40 PM – Loose dog reported at Veterans Way and Main Street.
- 4:11 PM – Attempted fraud reported involving unauthorized purchases at Wilson Street.
- 5:20 PM – Deer struck by motor vehicle reported at West Street and Catherine Avenue.
- 5:27 PM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 5:38 PM – Resident reported concerning letter at Robert Road.
- 6:34 PM – Fire response for metallic odor in basement at Ash Street.
- 6:54 PM – Accidental 911 call confirmed at Main Street.
- 7:30 PM – Traffic enforcement at John Street and Green Street.
- 7:33 PM – Traffic enforcement at West Street and Prescott Street.
- 7:42 PM – Assist provided to elderly female at Glen Road.
- 8:09 PM – Report of vehicle driving over curb and possibly impaired at Haven Street.
- 8:21 PM – Sewer pump alarm sounding; DPW notified at Brewer Lane.
- 9:07 PM – Disturbance reported involving popping noises at Range Road and Reading Rifle Club.
