Reading, MA – Excerpts from the Reading Police and Fire log:
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 12:09 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a burglar alarm was reported at LongHorn Steakhouse.
- 12:30 AM — Traffic enforcement at Lincoln Street and Woburn Street.
- 5:09 AM — At Summit Drive, an accidental 911 call from a cellphone was reported.
- 6:20 AM — Traffic enforcement at Pearl Street and Charles Street.
- 7:06 AM — Hopkins Street was closed from Main Street to Cedar Street.
- 9:31 AM — At Main Street, a caller reported hitting a train gate.
- 11:04 AM — Traffic enforcement on High Street.
- 12:00 PM — At Woburn Street and Main Street, an older-model Motorola cellphone was found.
- 12:58 PM — Traffic enforcement at Oak Street and Summer Avenue.
- 1:15 PM — Traffic enforcement at Bancroft Avenue and Hartshorn Street.
- 2:09 PM — At Woburn Street and High Street, a woman reported that the walk signal was not functioning.
- 2:39 PM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a caller reported damage to his vehicle caused by a shopping cart.
- 6:13 PM — At Mount Vernon Street, an open-line 911 call was reported; a unit was sent to make contact.
- 6:26 PM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a dog was reportedly left in a vehicle for almost two hours.
- 7:01 PM — Traffic enforcement at Summer Avenue and Joshua Eaton Elementary School.
- 7:03 PM — At Main Street, a patron reported accidentally opening the door to a closed business.
- 8:31 PM — Traffic enforcement at Salem Street and Harnden Street.
- 9:27 PM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 10:26 PM — At Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street, a unit assisted North Reading police with a shoplifting suspect.
- 11:04 PM — At Charles Street and Harrison Street, a traffic stop resulted in an arrest for OUI alcohol.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 12:22 AM — At Pearl Street, an open-line 911 call was reported with no answer on callbacks.
- 12:25 AM — At Haverhill Street, an open-line 911 call was reported with no answer on callback.
- 8:41 AM — At Main Street, a male was waiting inside a business for an Uber; an employee requested that he wait outside.
- 9:37 AM — At County Road, a motor vehicle was reported struck while parked on the street overnight.
- 9:43 AM — At Kingston Street, a male reported a past hit-and-run.
- 10:00 AM — At Garrett Road, an open-line 911 call was reported with no answer on callback.
- 10:08 AM — At Van Norden Road, a fire alarm was reported by the alarm company.
- 11:21 AM — At Taylor Drive, an alarm panel was sounding; no smoke or fire was reported.
- 12:17 PM — At Elderberry Lane, a resident reported a water issue.
- 1:09 PM — At Main Street, an elderly female was reported as being ignored by staff at a health and rehabilitation facility.
- 1:37 PM — Traffic enforcement at High Street and Lowell Street.
- 2:08 PM — Traffic enforcement at Lowell Street and Salem Street.
- 2:10 PM — At Main Street, a neighbor reported screaming from an apartment.
- 2:32 PM — At Main Street, a male was reported dancing in a Burger King parking lot.
- 2:36 PM — At County Road, a 2021 gray Subaru Legacy was reported struck while parked.
- 3:13 PM — At Haverhill Street, warrant management requested contact with a resident.
- 4:57 PM — At Lowell Street, an officer stood by while a limb was cut away from wires.
- 5:38 PM — At Ash Street, an accidental 911 call was reported; a unit was sent to check the area.
- 6:06 PM — At Salem Street, a unit conducted a follow-up visit.
- 8:16 PM — Traffic enforcement at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
- 8:52 PM — At Haverhill Street, units attempted to serve a warrant.
- 9:21 PM — At Haverhill Street, a male was reported to have made suicidal statements.
- 9:28 PM — At Pierce Street, a commercial fire alarm was transmitted.
- 9:32 PM — At General Way, a commercial hold-up alarm was reported at Market Basket; no keyholder was available.
- 9:46 PM — At Oak Street, a large house party was reported.
- 11:32 PM — At Pierce Street, a commercial fire alarm was activated by water flow in a unit.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 5:22 AM — At Pearl Street, a residential burglar alarm was reported at a basement door.
- 6:03 AM — Traffic enforcement on Pearl Street.
- 6:12 AM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a burglar alarm was reported at LongHorn Steakhouse.
- 6:13 AM — Traffic enforcement at Lincoln Street and the Met building.
- 6:21 AM — Traffic enforcement at Salem Street and Harnden Street.
- 8:58 AM — At Haverhill Street, a follow-up visit was conducted regarding a warrant of apprehension.
- 9:17 AM — At Mariano Drive, a Ring alarm reported CO and fire alarm activation.
- 10:27 AM — At Haverhill Street, a family member reported their son missing.
- 10:38 AM — At Salem Street, a caller reported a possible scam device on a gas pump.
- 10:50 AM — Traffic enforcement on Lowell Street.
- 1:20 PM — At Forest Street and Main Street, malfunctioning traffic lights were reported.
- 1:35 PM — At Haverhill Street and Batchelder Road, a passerby reported a transformer explosion on a utility pole.
- 2:25 PM — At Vine Street, smoke was reported coming from a house with an alarm sounding; a fire box was transmitted.
- 3:43 PM — At General Way, a 911 hang-up call was reported with no answer on callback; a unit was sent to check the area.
- 4:52 PM — At Wakefield Street, a 911 misdial from a cellphone was reported.
- 6:43 PM — At Washington Street, a fire alarm activation was reported.
- 6:56 PM — At Harnden Street, a resident reported water issues.
- 7:34 PM — At Salem Street, a homeowner reported having issues with a contractor.
- 7:41 PM — At Harnden Street, a request was made to reevaluate a reported water issue.
- 8:13 PM — At John Street, an ongoing issue with a neighbor’s dog barking throughout the day was reported.
- 10:20 PM — Traffic enforcement at Lowell Street and Willow Street.
- 10:43 PM — Traffic enforcement on Lowell Street.
- 11:27 PM — At Walkers Brook Drive, a burglar alarm was reported at LongHorn Steakhouse.
