Reading Public Safety Log: May 4–10, 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 4–10, 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 4, 7:45 a.m. — Road Closure: Village Street at Haven Street was closed with detours in place.
Monday, May 4, 7:48 a.m. — Fire/Odor Investigation: Firefighters investigated an odor inside a building on the 95 block of Main Street.
Monday, May 4, 8:27 a.m. — Road Closure: Grove Street at Lowell/Forest Street was closed due to a trench; no emergency access, detours in place.
Monday, May 4, 12:57 p.m. — Traffic Disruption: An officer found train gates stuck in the down position at Main and Ash Streets.
Monday, May 4, 15:01 p.m. — Solicitors: Two males were reported knocking on doors on the 9 block of Willow Street.
Monday, May 4, 3:12 p.m. — Dispute: A 911 call from the 64 block of Green Street reported a dispute over a parking spot and a loose dog.
Monday, May 4, 4:47 p.m. — Animal Call: An injured baby owl was reported on the 100 block of Grove Street.
Monday, May 4, 5:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: Erratic vehicle operation was reported near the 1349 block of Main Street.
Monday, May 4, 5:26 p.m. — Fire/Gas Odor: Firefighters responded to the 102 block of Village Street for an indoor odor of gas.
Monday, May 4, 6:10 p.m. — Fire/Gas Odor: Firefighters investigated an outdoor odor of gasoline in the area of Main and South Streets.
Monday, May 4, 11:53 p.m. — Open Business: A neighbor reported a business on the 500 block of Main Street had its doors wide open.
Tuesday, May 5, 8:29 a.m. — Animal Call: An injured bat was found outside on the 211 block of Summer Avenue.
Tuesday, May 5, 9:07 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A male appeared to have a campsite set up near the 101 block of Willow Street near Austin Prep.
Tuesday, May 5, 9:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A male reported a past collision in a parking lot on the 288 block of Main Street; no injuries noted.
Tuesday, May 5, 10:19 a.m. — Found Property: An electric scooter was found and turned in to the station; found near Mineral and Hancock Streets.
Tuesday, May 5, 11:54 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: An officer came upon a minor collision near the 228 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, May 5, 12:34 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor collision with no injuries was reported in a parking lot on General Way.
Tuesday, May 5, 3:03 p.m. — Wire Down: A low-hanging wire was reported on the 369 block of Main Street.
Tuesday, May 5, 3:04 p.m. — Arrest: A former resident was found attempting to enter a building on the 59 block of Middlesex Avenue. The log does not list the arrestee's name, age, town, or specific charges. (See REVIEW section.)
Tuesday, May 5, 3:10 p.m. — By-Law Violation: An ice cream truck was reported operating without a permit near Birch Meadow Drive at Coolidge Middle School.
Tuesday, May 5, 5:09 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm was triggered at the front door of a business on the 159 block of Ash Street.
Tuesday, May 5, 5:09 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated in an outside storage area at Camp Curtis Guild on the 25 block of Haverhill Street; no contact made.
Tuesday, May 5, 5:54 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A vehicle was reported parked illegally at Kingston and Middlesex Streets.
Tuesday, May 5, 6:41 p.m. — Fire Response: Firefighters transmitted a box alarm for a reported grill fire on the 61 block of Hancock Street.
Wednesday, May 6, 9:31 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Plate Theft: A resident on the 20 block of Sturges Road reported a license plate missing.
Wednesday, May 6, 1:16 p.m. — Road Sign Down: A highway sign was knocked down on the 6 block of Salem Street.
Wednesday, May 6, 4:09 p.m. — Solicitors: Solicitors were reported violating a posted no-solicitation notice on the 58 block of Linden Street.
Wednesday, May 6, 5:12 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A panic alarm activated at a business on the 8 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Wednesday, May 6, 5:24 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A male reported a hit-and-run on his parked motor vehicle in a lot on the 46 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Wednesday, May 6, 6:17 p.m. — Found Property: A male turned in money found in a parking lot near the 1331 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, May 6, 9:40 p.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident on the 10 block of Crocus Lane reported receiving a spoofed call appearing to come from her own phone number.
Thursday, May 7, 8:00 a.m. — Road Closure: Village Street between Haven and Green Streets was closed; access available via Green Street.
Thursday, May 7, 8:22 a.m. — Road Closure: Grove Street at Lowell Street was closed with limited access.
Thursday, May 7, 11:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car minor collision was reported in the parking lot at the 60 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Thursday, May 7, 12:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A hit-and-run collision was reported near Benton Circle and Lowell Street.
Thursday, May 7, 12:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: An officer came upon a two-car minor collision at Main and Green Streets.
Thursday, May 7, 12:20 p.m. — Identity Theft: A resident reported identity theft at the 1 block of High Street.
Thursday, May 7, 2:54 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Repossession: A tow company requested police assistance with a motor vehicle repossession on the 10 block of Deering Street.
Thursday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Hit and Run): A male reported a past hit-and-run near Parkman Road and Lowell Street; no injuries.
Thursday, May 7, 5:14 p.m. — By-Law Violation: An unlicensed ice cream truck was reported operating near the tennis courts on Bancroft Avenue.
Thursday, May 7, 10:08 p.m. — Credit Card Fraud: A caller reported being charged twice at a gas station on the 1337 block of Main Street.
Friday, May 8, 8:17 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Disabled: A disabled vehicle was blocking the road at South and Hopkins Streets.
Friday, May 8, 8:18 a.m. — Road Closure: Village Street at Green Street was closed with detours in place.
Friday, May 8, 8:32 a.m. — Road Closure: Grove Street at Lowell Street was closed with limited access.
Friday, May 8, 9:56 a.m. — Assistance Rendered: A male came to the station lobby seeking a no-trespass order; incident at the 184 block of Woburn Street.
Friday, May 8, 12:09 p.m. — Animal Call: A resident on the 64 block of Forest Street reported concern that her dog had been exposed to rabies.
Friday, May 8, 12:37 p.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A caller reported a neighbor harasses him while he walks his dog, on the 3 block of Line Road.
Friday, May 8, 12:50 p.m. — Fire Response: Firefighters transmitted a box alarm for smoke reported in a back hallway at the 25 block of Green Street.
Friday, May 8, 2:42 p.m. — Harassment: A female came to the station lobby to report harassment; incident at the 5 block of California Road.
Friday, May 8, 3:12 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was reported at Main and Harnden Streets.
Friday, May 8, 3:50 p.m. — Tree and Wires Down: A tree and wires were reported down in the road on the 64 block of Ashley Place.
Friday, May 8, 5:15 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Town Vehicle): A town vehicle was involved in a minor collision near the 355 block of Main Street.
Friday, May 8, 5:26 p.m. — Disturbance: A store employee reported approximately 20 youths causing a disturbance at a business on the 24 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, May 8, 5:50 p.m. — Fire Response: A fire in a mulch bed in a parking lot was reported at the 50 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, May 8, 6:17 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: A former resident refused to leave a property on the 59 block of Middlesex Avenue.
Friday, May 8, 10:21 p.m. — Noise Complaint: An upstairs neighbor noise complaint was reported at a residence on the 16 block of Taylor Drive.
Saturday, May 9, 9:07 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A 2016 black Lexus GS350 was reported stolen from a lot on the 75 block of Augustus Court; last seen the previous Friday.
Saturday, May 9, 9:20 a.m. — Neighbor Dispute: An ongoing dispute over a property line was reported on the 4 block of Cold Spring Road.
Saturday, May 9, 10:28 a.m. — Weapons/Ammunition Surrender: A male came to the station lobby to surrender ammunition for destruction; incident at the 12 block of Libby Avenue.
Saturday, May 9, 12:30 p.m. — Larceny: A male refused to pay a full gas bill at a station on the 1462 block of Main Street.
Saturday, May 9, 1:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was reported at Salem Street and the rotary.
Saturday, May 9, 5:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A vehicle was reported driving erratically in the parking lot at the 50 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Saturday, May 9, 11:24 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A burglar alarm with basement motion was triggered at the 103 block of Washington Street.
Sunday, May 10, 11:21 a.m. — Larceny: A male came to the station lobby to report a stolen wallet and an attempted fraudulent card use; incident originating from the 54 block of Temple Street.
Sunday, May 10, 1:27 p.m. — Traffic Issue: Misplaced detour signs were causing a traffic problem at Lowell and Grove Streets.
Sunday, May 10, 4:31 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was reported near the 650 block of Main Street.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, May 4–10, 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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