Reading Public Safety Log: March 16–22, 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 16–22, 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 16, 8:44 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A white van/SUV was reported operating erratically near the 95 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Monday, March 16, 12:45 p.m. — School Alarm: A panic alarm activated in the RISE administrative office at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road.
Monday, March 16, 12:54 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A white pickup truck was reported parked on the sidewalk on the 100 block of Salem Street.
Monday, March 16, 1:24 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported in the Market Basket parking lot, 30 General Way.
Monday, March 16, 1:46 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A distressed female was observed pacing outside a business on the 28 block of Gould Street.
Monday, March 16, 3:46 p.m. — Harassment: A resident on the 200 block of Washington Street reported being harassed by a neighbor.
Monday, March 16, 4:10 p.m. — Property Damage: A neighbor was reported causing damage to property on the 12 block of Libby Avenue.
Monday, March 16, 4:32 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A grey Toyota Venza was struck while parked at the depot handicap ramp, 36 Lincoln Street.
Monday, March 16, 7:03 p.m. — Sewage: A homeowner on the 69 block of Lowell Street reported a possible sewage backup.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:30–7:49 a.m. — Storm Hazards: Multiple tree-down and wire-down calls overnight into the morning, including a fallen tree with wires down on the 100 block of Van Norden Road, a tree taking down power lines on the 8 block of Nichols Road, a split tree with branches down on the 1000 block of Main Street, a tree hanging over Main Street near the 1037 block, a tree down on Eaton Street near Green Street, a tree down on Salem Street near the rotary, and a tree behind Sanborn Lane into Elderberry Lane; roads were addressed and utilities responded.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:47 a.m. — School Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at door 12 of Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:47 a.m. — Fire Alarm: A general fire alarm transmitted at 2A Elderberry Lane.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:58 a.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A CO alarm activated at Bunratty Tavern, 620 Main Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:59 a.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A CO alarm activated at 30 Haven Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 2:00 a.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A female on the 300 block of Haverhill Street reported a suspicious vehicle driving in the area.
Tuesday, March 17, 3:53 a.m. — Transformer: A transformer blew with arcing and sparking on the 100 block of Salem Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 4:05 a.m. — Possible Elevator Entrapment: Reported at 22 Gould Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 4:27–4:37 a.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarms: CO alarm activations reported at 163 Pearl Street and 128 Pearl Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 7:37 a.m. — Road Closure: Bancroft Avenue at Middlesex Avenue was closed with detours in place.
Tuesday, March 17, 11:09 a.m. — Unwanted Guest: An irate female customer was reported inside Stop & Shop, 25 Walkers Brook Drive.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:28 p.m. — Animal Call: A brown dog on a green harness was found running loose on the 200 block of Forest Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 1:59 p.m. — Animal Attack: A dog was reported attacked by a raccoon on the 100 block of Prescott Street.
Tuesday, March 17, 3:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: An employee's vehicle was struck while the employee was working in the Market Basket parking lot, 30 General Way.
Tuesday, March 17, 4:46 p.m. — Hazard: A fence blew into the roadway on the 9 block of Parkman Road.
Tuesday, March 17, 7:02 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries was reported at Main Street and Salem Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 6:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A dark-colored SUV was reported driving erratically near Haven Street and High Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 7:09 a.m. — Road Closure: Bancroft Avenue was closed from Middlesex Avenue to 60 Bancroft Avenue.
Wednesday, March 18, 7:34 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries was reported at Planet Fitness, 275 Salem Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 8:41 a.m. — Panic Alarm: A panic alarm activated at Middlesex Savings Bank, 55 Walkers Brook Drive.
Wednesday, March 18, 10:03 a.m. — Weapons/Ammunition: Officers retrieved ammunition for disposal from the 500 block of Franklin Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 1:36 p.m. — Downed Wire: A passerby reported a wire down on the sidewalk near 191 Main Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 1:47 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: A male reported to the lobby that two National Grid accounts had been fraudulently opened in his name; the incident occurred at the 16 block of Fairmount Road.
Wednesday, March 18, 1:47 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A black Range Rover was reported traveling at a high rate of speed near Main Street and Harnden Street.
Wednesday, March 18, 4:37 p.m. — Suspicious: An employee at Stop & Shop, 25 Walkers Brook Drive, reported suspicious luggage outside the building.
Wednesday, March 18, 6:51 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A resident on the 4 block of Bartlett Circle reported a suspicious female in the area.
Thursday, March 19, 7:07 a.m. — Road Closure: Bancroft Avenue from Middlesex Avenue to Mt. Vernon Street was closed with no access.
Thursday, March 19, 8:54 a.m. — Road Closure: Pearl Street was blocked from Wakefield Street to Linnea Lane with no access.
Thursday, March 19, 9:45 a.m. — Hazard: A broken tree was reported hanging over the sidewalk on the 1000 block of Main Street.
Thursday, March 19, 10:32 a.m. — Building Check/Residential: A female at 30 Haven Street reported that someone had been entering her apartment.
Thursday, March 19, 12:07 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with unknown injuries was reported at Main Street and Haven Street.
Thursday, March 19, 2:28 p.m. — Building Check: Officers were directed by the Health Department to check a residence on the 18 block of Tamarack Road regarding a bed bug infestation complaint.
Thursday, March 19, 3:42 p.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A caller on the 7 block of Beverly Road reported a neighbor threatening to poison their dog.
Thursday, March 19, 4:46 p.m. — Youths: Youths on electric bikes were reported being disrespectful to patrons in the Jordan's Furniture parking lot, 50 Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, March 20, 6:52 a.m. — Noise Complaint: A resident on the 57 block of Pearl Street reported construction work beginning before 7 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 6:58 a.m. — Larceny: A petty theft was reported at 139 Washington Street.
Friday, March 20, 10:15 a.m. — Traffic Control: An officer assisted with an oversized load on Franklin Street near Franklin Terrace Road.
Friday, March 20, 3:16 p.m. — Youths: Youths were reported running around and being disrespectful at Jordan's Furniture, 50 Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, March 20, 3:58 p.m. — Shoplifting: A manager at Stop & Shop, 25 Walkers Brook Drive, requested an officer for a shoplifting report.
Friday, March 20, 5:43 p.m. — Disturbance: A 76-year-old female was reported being aggressive with staff at Reading Health/Rehab, 1364 Main Street.
Friday, March 20, 6:12 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop at Camp Curtis Guild, 25 Haverhill Street, led to an arrest. (Arrest details — name, age, town of residence, and charges — were not included in the official log text provided. Editor must obtain full arrest details before publication.)
Friday, March 20, 7:04 p.m. — Youths: Youths were reported lying in the road near Salem Street and Harnden Street.
Friday, March 20, 11:26 p.m. — Noise Complaint: A female at 20 Woburn Street reported noise coming from a neighboring apartment.
Saturday, March 21, 12:39 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A possible drunk driver was reported near Bancroft Avenue and Middlesex Avenue.
Saturday, March 21, 7:33 a.m. — Assault: A nurse at Reading Health/Rehab, 1364 Main Street, reported that a patient had struck another patient overnight.
Saturday, March 21, 8:31 a.m. — Road Closure: Belmont Street at Salem Street was closed due to a tree in the road.
Saturday, March 21, 9:25 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries was reported at Lowell Street and Barrows Road; fire department was requested to evaluate a party involved.
Saturday, March 21, 10:28 a.m. — Fuel Leak: A dirt bike was reported leaking gas in front of REI Sporting Goods, 279 Salem Street.
Saturday, March 21, 11:32 a.m. — Disturbance: A caller near the American Legion Post, 37 Ash Street, reported a male yelling at her.
Saturday, March 21, 3:31 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries was reported at Leaning Elm Drive and Main Street.
Saturday, March 21, 8:36 p.m. — Youths: Youths were reported banging on doors on the 24 block of Azalea Circle.
Saturday, March 21, 10:05 p.m. — Noise Complaint: A caller on the 18 block of Aurele Circle reported a neighbor playing loud music.
Sunday, March 22, 12:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle was struck in the Market Basket parking lot, 30 General Way.
Sunday, March 22, 6:43 p.m. — Fire Alarm: A fire alarm was transmitted at 157 Pearl Street for a light odor of smoke.
Sunday, March 22, 9:11 p.m. — Fire Alarm: A fire alarm was transmitted at General Wash, 625 Main Street, for a report of smoke.
Sunday, March 22, 10:52 p.m. — Sewage: Sewage water was reported backing up in a basement on the 99 block of Charles Street.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, March 16–22, 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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