Reading Public Safety Log: March 9–15, 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 March 9–15, 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, March 9, 5:52 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: Two-car crash with no injuries in the area of Walkers Brook Drive near Home Depot.
Monday, March 9, 8:35 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A manager at Sherwin Williams on the 300 block of Main Street reported fraud and theft from the store.
Monday, March 9, 8:57 a.m. — Downed Wire: A low, possibly downed wire was reported in the area of Salem and John Streets.
Monday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. — Larceny from Motor Vehicle: A vehicle at the 50 block of Mineral Street was entered sometime overnight.
Monday, March 9, 1:39 p.m. — Bomb Threat: Stop & Shop on the 25 block of Walkers Brook Drive received a bomb threat by phone.
Monday, March 9, 3:06 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: Two-car crash with no injuries in the area of Walkers Brook Drive near Home Depot.
Monday, March 9, 4:47 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: Two-car crash with no injuries at Haverhill Street near the rotary.
Monday, March 9, 5:10 p.m. — Trespass/Building Check: Youths were reported jumping a fence and entering a garage at the 475 block of Main Street.
Monday, March 9, 5:46 p.m. — Harassment: A resident on the 1 block of Leaning Elm Drive reported receiving harassing mail.
Monday, March 9, 9:07 p.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: CO alarm activation reported at a residence on the 1 block of Carnation Circle, basement unit.
Tuesday, March 10, 7:22 a.m. — Road Closure: Middlesex Avenue at Lowell/Kingston Street was closed with a trench; no access, detours in place.
Tuesday, March 10, 8:54 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft (Plate Only): A license plate and registration sticker were taken from a motor vehicle on the 100 block of Red Gate Lane.
Tuesday, March 10, 9:46 a.m. — Identity Theft: Fraudulent student loans were opened using a resident's personal information; reported from the 70 block of Green Street.
Tuesday, March 10, 11:49 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A resident on the 36 block of Abigail Way reported a scam involving monetary loss.
Tuesday, March 10, 11:50 a.m. — Hazard: A low-hanging wire was reported across the roadway on Gilmore Avenue.
Tuesday, March 10, 5:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A motorcycle was reported traveling at a high rate of speed on the 100 block of West Street.
Tuesday, March 10, 6:22 p.m. — Shoplifting: A store owner at a gas station on the 1300 block of Main Street reported a shoplifting incident.
Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: A neighbor was reported entering an apartment without permission on the 3 block of Archstone Circle.
Wednesday, March 11, 7:17 a.m. — Road Closure: Middlesex Avenue from Cape Cod Avenue to Woodend Lane was closed with no access.
Wednesday, March 11, 11:32 a.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident on the 55 block of Bear Hill Road reported a caller pretending to be their grandchild in an attempted scam.
Wednesday, March 11, 1:33 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A caller on the 30 block of New Crossing Road reported a male photographing license plates.
Wednesday, March 11, 3:09 p.m. — Larceny: A woman reported her wallet was stolen from her home; the report was made at the 700 block of Haverhill Street.
Wednesday, March 11, 5:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle/Road Rage: A 911 transfer from Stoneham reported a past possible road rage incident at Main and South Streets.
Wednesday, March 11, 6:29 p.m. — Hit and Run: A male reported a previous hit-and-run in the parking lot at Walkers Brook Drive near Home Depot.
Thursday, March 12, 8:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: Two-car minor crash with no injuries at Woburn and Lincoln Streets.
Thursday, March 12, 1:56 p.m. — Trespass Order: An officer was dispatched to serve a trespass order on the 170 block of Grove Street.
Thursday, March 12, 3:02 p.m. — Animal Call: A rabbit was found stuck in netting at Hunt Memorial Field, Pleasant Street.
Thursday, March 12, 4:11 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident on the 19 block of Wilson Street reported someone using their personal information to make purchases.
Thursday, March 12, 5:20 p.m. — Animal/Motor Vehicle: An officer responded to a deer struck by a motor vehicle at West Street and Catherine Avenue; the vehicle was not on scene.
Thursday, March 12, 5:38 p.m. — Harassment: A resident on the 12 block of Robert Road reported receiving a concerning letter.
Thursday, March 12, 6:34 p.m. — Fire/Odor: Box 563 was transmitted for a metallic odor reported from a basement on the 300 block of Ash Street.
Thursday, March 12, 7:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A resident on the 231 block of Haven Street reported a motor vehicle drove over a curb; the driver was possibly impaired.
Thursday, March 12, 8:21 p.m. — Sewer Alarm: A sewer pump station alarm was sounding on the 22 block of Brewer Lane.
Friday, March 13, 11:24 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A caller near the library on the 64 block of Middlesex Avenue reported a vehicle being driven with a child standing in the front.
Friday, March 13, 12:05 p.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A CO detector activated at a unit on the 10 block of Abigail Way.
Friday, March 13, 4:59 p.m. — Animal Call: A caller on the 20 block of Willow Street reported an injured or sick raccoon.
Friday, March 13, 5:17 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: Multiple callers reported a male inside a residence on the 10 block of Mineral Street.
Friday, March 13, 6:07 p.m. — Elevator Entrapment: One occupant was trapped in an elevator with no injuries at a condominium on the 5 block of Washington Street.
Friday, March 13, 9:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A vehicle struck a deer on the 198 block of Haverhill Street; no injuries reported.
Friday, March 13, 11:02 p.m. — Larceny: A manager at Chili's Restaurant on the 70 block of Walkers Brook Drive reported diners leaving without paying their bill.
Saturday, March 14, 8:42 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a restaurant on the 530 block of Main Street.
Saturday, March 14, 12:58 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A bank reported a fraudulent check from an account on the 1400 block of Main Street.
Saturday, March 14, 4:11 p.m. — Downed Wire: A wire was down in the roadway at Buckingham Drive and Summer Avenue.
Saturday, March 14, 4:15 p.m. — Disturbance at Liquor Establishment: A group at a store on the 74 block of General Way was reported to be drinking from an open bottle of alcohol inside the store.
Saturday, March 14, 7:54 p.m. — Fire Investigation: An officer responded to a reported delayed ignition of an oil burner on the 18 block of Henzie Street.
Saturday, March 14, 10:02 p.m. — Traffic Signal: Traffic lights were not cycling properly at West and South Streets.
Saturday, March 14, 10:11 p.m. — Arrest: A male was found attempting to break into an apartment on the 30 block of Haven Street. No further arrest details — name, age, town of residence, and charges — were included in the official log entry. Editor: confirm arrest details before publication.
Sunday, March 15, 9:45 a.m. — Residential Alarm: A duress alarm activated at a residence on the 10 block of Morgan Park.
Sunday, March 15, 2:31 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A resident on the 18 block of Hodson Lane reported online fraud with a possible monetary loss.
Sunday, March 15, 4:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash was reported in the parking lot at McDonald's on the 413 block of Main Street.
Sunday, March 15, 6:02 p.m. — Smoke Investigation: Box 152 was struck for an indoor odor of smoke on the 23 block of Echo Avenue; nothing was found.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, March 9–15, 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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