Reading Public Safety Log: May 18–24, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Reading Police Department's official public log for the period May 18–24, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).
Monday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. — Road Closure: Lowell Street at Grove Street was closed with emergency access maintained; detours were in place.
Monday, May 18, 8:46 a.m. — Harassment: A woman came to the police lobby to report that her son was being harassed, on the 100 block of Hartshorn Street.
Monday, May 18, 9:48 a.m. — Larceny (from a building): A woman came to the lobby to report stolen jewelry, on the 20 block of Crosby Road.
Monday, May 18, 11:11 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Repossession: A 2018 GMC Sierra was repossessed on the 100 block of Grove Street.
Monday, May 18, 11:14 a.m. — Attempted Fraud: A woman came to the lobby to report that her elderly father had been scammed, on the 300 block of Summer Avenue.
Monday, May 18, 2:25 p.m. — Vandalism (under $250): A woman reported a black Subaru Forester vandalized on the 8 block of Nichols Road.
Monday, May 18, 2:25 p.m. — Low-Hanging Wire: A low-hanging wire was reported at Charles Street and Pearl Street.
Monday, May 18, 4:44 p.m. — Gas Odor: A fire box was transmitted for an odor of gas in a building on the 29 block of Gould Street.
Monday, May 18, 4:48 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident came to the lobby to report fraud, on the 11 block of Rachel Road.
Monday, May 18, 5:19 p.m. — Disabled Motor Vehicle: A 2012 black Honda Accord was disabled at Main Street and South Street.
Monday, May 18, 5:43 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car minor crash with no injuries occurred at Haverhill Street near the rotary.
Monday, May 18, 6:08 p.m. — Hazard: A stop sign was reported as positioned too high to be seen clearly, near 413 Main Street at the McDonald's Restaurant.
Monday, May 18, 6:20 p.m. — Animal Call: A severely injured rabbit was found in a driveway on the 11 block of Grand Street.
Monday, May 18, 8:23 p.m. — Suspicious Persons: Two males claiming to be from a church were reported at Mineral Street and Prospect Street; they left the area.
Tuesday, May 19, 7:58 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A rear left-side door motion alarm activated at Golf Galaxy, 40 Walkers Brook Drive.
Tuesday, May 19, 8:42 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: An officer came upon a minor two-car crash with no injuries near 6 Salem Street at Old South Church.
Tuesday, May 19, 8:46 a.m. — Disabled Motor Vehicle: A 2007 gray Honda Accord was found disabled with the vehicle up on the sidewalk at Main Street and Salem Street.
Tuesday, May 19, 9:50 a.m. — Harassment: A woman came to the lobby to report being sexually harassed by an employee, at the Citgo station on the 85 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, May 19, 12:03 p.m. — Business Check: Connecticut State Police requested a check of the Dunkin' Donuts at 273 Salem Street.
Tuesday, May 19, 12:12 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (parking lot): A party came to the lobby to report a past crash in the lot at Burbank Ice Arena, 51 Symonds Way.
Tuesday, May 19, 12:39 p.m. — Larceny (from a building): A large bottle of whiskey was stolen from Liquor Junction, 74 General Way.
Tuesday, May 19, 2:31 p.m. — Traffic Signal Malfunction: Traffic lights at Summer Avenue and Prescott Street were not cycling properly and were blinking red.
Tuesday, May 19, 4:05 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A woman reported that her 81-year-old mother was involved in a bank scam, on the 15 block of Ash Hill Road.
Tuesday, May 19, 4:16 p.m. — Weapons Surrender: A woman under elder care reported finding firearms in the house on the 72 block of Timberneck Drive; firearms were turned over for disposal.
Tuesday, May 19, 4:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries occurred on the 259 block of Ash Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 5:06 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A man came to the lobby to report a stolen motor vehicle from the 14 block of Blueberry Lane.
Wednesday, May 20, 5:10 a.m. — Breaking and Entering (motor vehicles, no force): Multiple car doors were found open on the 54 block of Marla Lane.
Wednesday, May 20, 8:09 a.m. — Larceny (from motor vehicles): Two vehicles were entered overnight and items were reported missing on the 32 block of Grove Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 8:57 a.m. — Fraud: A woman reported her bank account compromised, on Augustus Court.
Wednesday, May 20, 10:22 a.m. — Traffic Obstruction: A landscaping trailer was impeding traffic at Washington Street and Minot Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 12:30 p.m. — Returned Property: A passerby turned a wallet over to an officer near the Bank of America, 580 Main Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 2:20 p.m. — Unregistered Solicitor: An unregistered solicitor was reported in the area of the 54 block of Marla Lane.
Wednesday, May 20, 3:05 p.m. — Mulch Fire: A mulch fire was reported at Perfecto's Cafe, 285 Main Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 3:17 p.m. — Arrest: A homeless male was found sleeping on the property at the TASC Building, 55 Walkers Brook Drive. The arrested individual's name, age, and town of residence were not included in the log; charges are listed as outstanding warrant.
Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A 2026 black Honda HRV struck a barrier on the highway near the 46 block of West Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 4:08 p.m. — Brush Fire: Multiple callers reported a brush fire on the 745 block of Haverhill Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 5:39 p.m. — Low-Hanging Wires: Low-hanging wires were reported on the 216 block of Summer Avenue.
Wednesday, May 20, 5:42 p.m. — Harassment: A neighbor was reported harassing a woman and her family on the 569 block of Summer Avenue.
Wednesday, May 20, 5:57 p.m. — Complaint Application Filed: A complaint application was filed following a motor vehicle stop at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:12 p.m. — Brush Fire (second call): A brush fire was reported again at the 745 block of Haverhill Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:22 p.m. — Hazard: A tree limb was reported on wires on the 66 block of Winthrop Avenue.
Wednesday, May 20, 7:35 p.m. — Complaint Application Filed: A complaint application was filed following a stop at Lowell Street and Bond Street.
Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 p.m. — Lost and Found: A license and two credit cards were turned in to the station, found near Market Basket, 30 General Way.
Wednesday, May 20, 8:48 p.m. — Arrest — Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUI): A motor vehicle stop was initiated for erratic operation on the 98 block of Howard Street. The arrested individual's name, age, and town of residence were not included in the log; charges listed as OUI.
Wednesday, May 20, 10:38 p.m. — Electrical Hazard: A breaker was reported smoking in a basement; a fire box was transmitted at 46 Bond Street.
Thursday, May 21, 2:00 a.m. — Residential Check: Probation authorities requested a check on the ankle bracelet of a male party on the 31 block of School Street.
Thursday, May 21, 8:22 a.m. — Road Closure: Gould Street was closed with access possible.
Thursday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. — Hazard: A sewer cap was reported sticking up in the roadway on the 300 block of Haverhill Street near St. Athanasius Church.
Thursday, May 21, 9:44 a.m. — Traffic Signal Malfunction: Traffic lights at Summer Avenue and Prescott Street were on flash.
Thursday, May 21, 12:02 p.m. — Follow-Up: Officers conducted a follow-up on an assault investigation at the 111 block of Beaver Road.
Thursday, May 21, 12:42 p.m. — Road Closure: Gardner Road between Pleasant Street and Ide Street was closed with access possible.
Thursday, May 21, 1:40 p.m. — Attempted Shoplifting: An attempted shoplifting was reported at Market Basket, 30 General Way; items were recovered.
Thursday, May 21, 4:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A party came to the lobby to report possible bullying at the Starbucks, 24 Walkers Brook Drive.
Thursday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. — Animal Call: An injured cat was found in the road on the 178 block of Lowell Street.
Thursday, May 21, 9:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A woman reported a vehicle operating erratically at Salem Street and Libby Avenue.
Thursday, May 21, 9:39 p.m. — Traffic Signal Malfunction: A traffic light was not functioning at Main Street and Hopkins Street.
Friday, May 22, 5:52 a.m. — Suspicious Motor Vehicle: A vehicle with no plates was found in the Barrows School lot, 16 Edgemont Avenue.
Friday, May 22, 8:13 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries occurred near Caffe Nero, 676 Main Street.
Friday, May 22, 12:59 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries occurred at Washington Street and High Street.
Friday, May 22, 2:13 p.m. — Assistance: A resident's vehicle was locked inside the compost center at Strout Avenue.
Friday, May 22, 3:27 p.m. — Disturbance: A large group of teenagers was causing a disturbance at the Starbucks, 24 Walkers Brook Drive; described as an ongoing issue.
Friday, May 22, 5:46 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash occurred near Burger King, 357 Main Street, with one vehicle ending up on the railroad tracks; no injuries reported.
Friday, May 22, 7:14 p.m. — Low-Hanging Wires: Low-hanging wires were reported at Grove Street and Lowell Street.
Friday, May 22, 10:12 p.m. — Suspicious Person: An unknown person struck the front door of a residence and fled on the 11 block of Old Farm Road.
Saturday, May 23, 10:38 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (parking lot): A crash with no injuries occurred in the Liquor Junction lot, 74 General Way.
Saturday, May 23, 12:27 p.m. — Traffic Signal Malfunction: Traffic lights at Franklin Street and Main Street were stuck on red, causing traffic to back up.
Saturday, May 23, 1:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A road rage incident was reported near the Shell station, 110 Main Street.
Saturday, May 23, 3:07 p.m. — Assault/Intimidation: A woman came to the lobby to report harassment at a group home on the 59 block of Middlesex Avenue (Solstice House).
Saturday, May 23, 3:08 p.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A man reported property line issues on the 196 block of Main Street.
Saturday, May 23, 4:20 p.m. — Lost and Found / Possible Skimmer: A woman reported a bank card taped to an ATM at the Bank of America ATM, 294 Main Street.
Saturday, May 23, 4:45 p.m. — Lost and Found: A bag containing identification was found at High Street and Woburn Street.
Saturday, May 23, 9:26 p.m. — Smoke in House: A fire box was transmitted for smoke in a house on the 180 block of Prescott Street; no fire was seen.
Saturday, May 23, 9:38 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: An erratic driver was reported swerving into lanes and cutting off another driver near the 757 block of Main Street.
Sunday, May 24, 8:30 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: An erratic operator was reported in the area of the Chili's Restaurant, 70 Walkers Brook Drive.
Sunday, May 24, 10:21 a.m. — Animal Call: A loose gray-and-white husky was reported in the area of John Street and Union Street.
Sunday, May 24, 11:25 a.m. — Mulch Fire: A mulch fire in a yard on the 22 block of Whittier Road was extinguished during the call.
Sunday, May 24, 8:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A woman was heard screaming in a building at 1 High Street; the nature of the incident was unknown.
Sunday, May 24, 9:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: Massachusetts State Police Danvers reported an erratic operator near the Salem Street rotary.
Sunday, May 24, 10:41 p.m. — Youths Gathering: A group of youths was reported making noise outside on the 21 block of Bainbridge Road.
Sunday, May 24, 11:05 p.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: An alarm company reported a CO alarm activation on the 99 block of Sanborn Lane.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, May 18–24, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
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