Reading Public Safety Log: January 12–18, 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 January 12–18, 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, January 12, 12:52 a.m. — Gas Odor: An outside odor of gas was reported near the 45 Walkers Brook Drive area.
Monday, January 12, 11:24 a.m. — Harassment: An employee at 279 Salem Street reported receiving ongoing harassing text messages; the incident was linked to a prior case.
Monday, January 12, 12:50 p.m. — Welfare Check: A postal supervisor at 603 Pearl Street reported concern over packages piling up at a residence.
Monday, January 12, 7:14 a.m.–Friday, January 16, 7:15 a.m. — Road Closures (Ongoing Construction): Portions of the Bancroft Avenue corridor — including segments between Mt. Vernon Street and Middlesex Avenue — were closed with access possible on multiple days this week; detours were in place. Additional closures included Hillcrest Road (Howard to Prescott), Winthrop Avenue (Weston to Lowell), John Carver Street (Puritan to Harvard), Pearl Street (Willard Road to Briarwood), and Perkins Avenue at Prescott Street; all were noted with access possible or as temporary closures.
Monday, January 12, 7:51 p.m. — Hazard/Water Main: A water break in the road was reported at the intersection of Dustin Road and Lowell Street.
Monday, January 12, 8:41 a.m. — Hazard: A water main break was reported at Dustin Road and Lowell Street.
Monday, January 12, 6 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at 1364 Main Street.
Monday, January 12, 7 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported at Countryside Lane and West Street; the incident was not investigated.
Monday, January 12, 8:27 p.m. — Disorderly Person: An employee at 62 Oakland Road reported a heated disturbance at a basketball game.
Monday, January 12, 8:48 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident came to the station lobby to report an attempted fraud.
Tuesday, January 13, 2:09 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency requiring a lift assist was reported at 4 Fremont Street; no injuries.
Tuesday, January 13, 3:20 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency requiring a lift assist was reported at 421 Summer Avenue; no injuries.
Tuesday, January 13, 7:24 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A report of a homeless male near a residence was made at the 261 Salem Street area.
Tuesday, January 13, 7:58 a.m. — Erratic Motor Vehicle Operation: Erratic operation of a white Jeep Wrangler was reported at Salem Street and Main Street.
Tuesday, January 13, 8:31 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated at Lowell Street and Causeway Road.
Tuesday, January 13, 6:21 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop at Main Street and Rocky Road resulted in an arrest. The name, age, town of residence, and charges for this arrest were not recorded in the log as provided; editor must obtain full arrest details before publication.
Tuesday, January 13, 10:08 p.m. — Harassment: A male resident at 75 Pearl Street reported receiving harassing phone calls.
Wednesday, January 14, 2:29 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A person was reported throwing trash, yelling, and interrupting work at 279 Salem Street.
Wednesday, January 14, 7:51 a.m. — Disturbance: An officer was flagged down for an argument between roommates at 40 Bancroft Avenue.
Wednesday, January 14, 8:41 a.m. — Hazard: A water break was reported in the road at Dustin Road and Lowell Street.
Wednesday, January 14, 8:44 a.m. — Road Closure: Pearl Street was closed from Willard Road to Briarwood due to a crane in the road.
Wednesday, January 14, 9:12 a.m. — Fire Alarm: A general fire alarm box was transmitted at 117 Main Street.
Wednesday, January 14, 9:52 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated at Salem Street and the rotary.
Wednesday, January 14, 1:33 p.m. — Fraud: A male resident at 2 Elderberry Lane reported an additional fraud loss of $240.
Wednesday, January 14, 5:55 p.m. — Complaint Application Filed: A complaint application was filed as the result of a motor vehicle stop at Salem Street and the rotary.
Thursday, January 15, 11:09 a.m. — Road Rage: A resident came to the station to report a road rage incident near Birch Meadow Elementary School.
Thursday, January 15, 1:27 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency requiring a lift assist was reported at 9 Abigail Way; no injuries.
Thursday, January 15, 2:20 p.m. — Arrest: An arrest was made at 23 Augustus Court as the result of a motor vehicle complaint. The name, age, town of residence, and charges for this arrest were not recorded in the log as provided; editor must obtain full arrest details before publication.
Thursday, January 15, 3:27 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Past): A male came to the station lobby to report a prior motor vehicle accident involving the 48 Walkers Brook Drive area.
Thursday, January 15, 6:13 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: A building manager at 580 Main Street reported a homeless man remaining in the lobby.
Thursday, January 15, 6:16 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: Residents on the 134 South Street block reported that parked vehicles were blocking a driveway.
Thursday, January 15, 8:13 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency requiring a lift assist was reported at 50 Bay State Road; no injuries.
Friday, January 16, 6:07 a.m. — Hazard — Water Main: A possible water main break with significant water and icing conditions was reported at 101 Willow Street near Austin Prep.
Friday, January 16, 12 p.m. — Environmental Complaint: A contractor was reported dumping an unknown liquid into a sewer at 16 Sunnyside Avenue.
Friday, January 16, 3:20 p.m. — Hazard: A street sign was reported struck by a vehicle at the 328 Main Street area.
Friday, January 16, 4:50 p.m. — Threats: A party came to the station lobby to report receiving threats.
Friday, January 16, 5:06 p.m. — Fraud: A female resident came to the station lobby to report a fraud at 7 Fremont Street.
Friday, January 16, 5:19 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency requiring a lift assist was reported at 75 Pearl Street; no injuries.
Friday, January 16, 5:47 p.m. — Fire — Cooking: A pot of hot oil caught fire inside a residence at 183 High Street.
Friday, January 16, 6:46 p.m. — Fire Alarm: A commercial fire alarm box was transmitted at 58 Mineral Street.
Saturday, January 17, 10:34 a.m. — Youths Gathering: A female came to the station lobby regarding an ongoing issue at 62 Cross Street.
Saturday, January 17, 10:41 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor motor vehicle crash was reported inside a car wash at 374 Main Street; no injuries.
Saturday, January 17, 11:47 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated at 313 Lowell Street.
Saturday, January 17, 12:52 p.m. — Identity Theft: A resident at 55 Track Road reported identity theft.
Saturday, January 17, 8:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A grey Honda Civic was struck while parked in the lot at 60 Walkers Brook Drive; the striking vehicle left the scene.
Saturday, January 17, 11:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported at Lowell Street and Dustin Road; the parties involved had left before officers arrived.
Sunday, January 18, 10:08 a.m. — Fire Alarm: A fire alarm box was received at 172 Woburn Street.
Sunday, January 18, 9:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported at Franklin Street and Pearl Street; the incident was not investigated.
Sunday, January 18, 9:39 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A vehicle struck a crosswalk post and sign at 16 Lowell Street near Town Hall.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, January 12–18, 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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