Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 3:24 AM – Fire apparatus out of service, Medic 2 covering at Main Street and RFD Headquarters.
- 3:48 AM – Fire response for smoke from blown charger at Augustus Court, Reading Woods.
- 4:01 AM – Open 911 line with no response at Winthrop Avenue.
- 6:04 AM – Traffic enforcement at Oak Street and Pine Ridge Road.
- 6:09 AM – Traffic enforcement at Elliott Street and Green Street.
- 6:48 AM – Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Wakefield Street.
- 8:02 AM – Community policing event, cruiser ride to school at Arthur B. Lord Drive and Birch Meadow Elementary School.
- 8:06 AM – Assistance rendered to female feeling threatened at Woburn Street.
- 8:53 AM – Road closure with no emergency access at Highland Street and Locust Street/Federal Street.
- 8:58 AM – Open 911 line with language barrier at Batchelder Road.
- 9:48 AM – Report of multiple stolen packages at Archstone Circle community center.
- 10:45 AM – Two-car motor vehicle crash, no injuries at Main Street and McDonald’s.
- 10:48 AM – Assistance provided for escort at Harnden Street and Dollar Tree.
- 1:22 PM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 1:59 PM – Commercial alarm activation at Middlesex Avenue and Library Street.
- 2:46 PM – Traffic enforcement at High Street and Mineral Street.
- 3:06 PM – Follow-up investigation for possible breaking and entering at Pearl Street.
- 3:55 PM – Report of damaged sidewalk at Hillside Road.
- 4:31 PM – Follow-up visit regarding prior case at Bay State Road.
- 6:03 PM – Found wallet returned at Walkers Brook Drive and Stop & Shop.
- 7:05 PM – Lost cat reported at Dudley Street.
- 7:44 PM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Woburn Street.
- 8:07 PM – Report of youths knocking on door and running at Summer Avenue.
- 9:05 PM – Traffic enforcement at High Street and Mineral Street.
- 9:39 PM – Traffic enforcement at Belmont Street and Chequessett Road.
- 10:04 PM – Large group of teenagers yelling at passing cars at Wakefield Street and Charles Street.
- 11:07 PM – Noise complaint for loud house party at Cherry Lane Drive.
- 11:36 PM – Suspicious person yelling threats at High Street and Haven Street.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 12:53 AM – Traffic enforcement at Washington Street and Lincoln Street.
- 2:34 AM – Arrest made following report of vehicle operating on rim at Main Street and Washington Street.
- 3:35 AM – Fire alarm activation, no fire found at Belmont Street.
- 4:43 AM – Open 911 line with no response at Main Street.
- 6:02 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 7:31 AM – Accidental 911 call confirmed at Main Street.
- 7:52 AM – School alarm activation at Oakland Road and Reading Memorial High School.
- 8:47 AM – Medical lift assist for elderly male at Frank Tanner Drive.
- 10:06 AM – Deceased animal reported at Birch Meadow Drive and Castine Field.
- 11:05 AM – Commercial burglar alarm at Main Street and Tower Home Loans.
- 11:46 AM – 911 hang-up with no response at Echo Avenue.
- 11:53 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 12:14 PM – Traffic enforcement at Green Street and John Street.
- 12:31 PM – Possible sinkhole reported at Hopkins Street.
- 12:45 PM – Residential alarm activation at Haystack Road.
- 2:46 PM – Loose puppy reported in roadway at Sanborn Street and Woburn Street.
- 3:35 PM – Audible alarm investigated at Lincoln Street.
- 4:25 PM – Commercial alarm sounding at Main Street and DiCara’s Deli.
- 6:25 PM – Possible hit-and-run crash at Main Street and Public Kitchen.
- 7:00 PM – Illegal burn reported at Warren Avenue.
- 7:41 PM – Report of erratic driver at Washington Street.
- 9:02 PM – Traffic enforcement at Franklin Street and Parsons Lane.
- 9:07 PM – Traffic enforcement at Ash Street and Green Street.
- 9:32 PM – Group of youths setting off fireworks at Washington Street and Washington Park.
- 10:25 PM – Carbon monoxide alarm activation, no hazard found at Main Street and Rise building.
- 11:04 PM – Report of possibly impaired rideshare driver at Main Street and Citgo.
- 11:27 PM – Accidental 911 call at Lakeview Avenue.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 12:21 AM – Traffic enforcement at Washington Street and Lincoln Street.
- 6:00 AM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 6:07 AM – Traffic enforcement at Arcadia Avenue and West Street.
- 10:28 AM – Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Robin Road.
- 11:19 AM – Traffic enforcement at John Street and Green Street.
- 11:44 AM – Assistance to another agency regarding text-to-911 at Spruce Road.
- 12:42 PM – Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Wakefield Street.
- 12:59 PM – Report of extortion/blackmail at Lowell Street.
- 1:33 PM – Attempted fraud reported at Archstone Circle.
- 5:12 PM – Traffic enforcement at Lincoln Street and Washington Street.
- 8:23 PM – Parking complaint at Washington Street.
- 9:10 PM – Report of youths knocking on door at Strawberry Hill Lane.
- 9:17 PM – Traffic enforcement at Main Street and Franklin Street.
- 9:19 PM – Traffic enforcement at High Street and Mineral Street.
- 10:17 PM – Suspicious person reported at Haverhill Street.
