Reading Public Safety Log: March 30–April 5, 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 30–April 5, 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 30, 4:58 a.m. — Fire/Water Emergency: Water leaking into an apartment at the 30 Taylor Drive complex.
Monday, March 30, 7:14 a.m. — Road Closure: Bancroft Avenue at Middlesex Avenue was closed; access remained possible.
Monday, March 30, 7:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A trailer came loose from a vehicle at Salem Street and Harnden Street.
Monday, March 30, 9:09 a.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A suspicious vehicle was reported near Parker Middle School on the 45 block of Temple Street.
Monday, March 30, 11:40 a.m. — Hazard: Sewer backup reported at the 50 block of Collins Avenue.
Monday, March 30, 3:09 p.m. — Animal Call: A dog was found loose on Adams Way; animal control notified.
Monday, March 30, 3:48 p.m. — Disturbance: A group of teenagers was causing a disturbance inside Starbucks at 24 Walkers Brook Drive.
Monday, March 30, 6:03 p.m. — Neighbor Disturbance: A resident on the 2C block of Elderberry Lane reported a neighbor banging on the ceiling.
Monday, March 30, 10:04 p.m. — Traffic Control: Crosswalk lights at Town Hall on the 16 block of Lowell Street were activating with no pedestrians present.
Tuesday, March 31, 7:25 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A vehicle struck and knocked down a light post at Main Street and Salem Street.
Tuesday, March 31, 8:28 a.m. — Road Closure: Middlesex Avenue at Cape Cod/Deering Avenue was closed with no emergency access; detours were in place.
Tuesday, March 31, 8:28 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A black Chevrolet pickup truck was impeding traffic on the 39 block of Federal Street.
Tuesday, March 31, 9:06 a.m. — Weapons: A firearm was retrieved from the 239 block of West Street for safekeeping.
Tuesday, March 31, 9:59 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A pedestrian was nearly struck in a crosswalk by a black Chevrolet Equinox near Planet Fitness on the 275 block of Salem Street.
Tuesday, March 31, 12:13 p.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A party in a white SUV was reported parked in front of a residence on the 21 block of Strawberry Hill Lane.
Tuesday, March 31, 5:32 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle was struck in the parking lot at Stop & Shop, 25 Walkers Brook Drive; the owner reported the incident.
Tuesday, March 31, 6:53 p.m. — Larceny (Attempted): A male reported that a dealership on the 88 block of Walkers Brook Drive was retaining his check.
Wednesday, April 1, 6:12 a.m. — Arrest: A male was arrested for trespassing at the 580 block of Main Street. (Note: No name, age, or town of residence was included in the log for this arrest — see Review section.)
Wednesday, April 1, 7:09 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A Ring camera captured a male approaching a residence on the 26 block of Orchard Park Drive.
Wednesday, April 1, 7:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A 2022 white Acura MDX was stolen overnight from a driveway on the 15 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Wednesday, April 1, 11:31 a.m. — Immediate Threat — Service Attempt: An officer attempted to serve an immediate threat order at a residence on the 13 block of Lakeview Avenue.
Wednesday, April 1, 1:03 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries was reported at Bradford Road and Lowell Street; not investigated.
Wednesday, April 1, 3:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries was reported on the 11 block of Fox Run Lane; not investigated.
Wednesday, April 1, 9:55 p.m. — Mental Health/Crisis: A 911 call was transferred to Washington State 911 regarding a suicidal male.
Thursday, April 2, 8:09 a.m. — Property Damage: A vehicle drove across a lawn overnight on the 89 block of Grove Street.
Thursday, April 2, 11:57 a.m. — Fire/Emergency: An elevator entrapment was reported at Briarwood Condos on the 5 block of Washington Street.
Thursday, April 2, 6:34 p.m. — Arrest: A shoplifter was arrested at Stop & Shop, 25 Walkers Brook Drive. (Note: No name, age, or town of residence was included in the log for this arrest — see Review section.)
Friday, April 3, 2:14 a.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A white pickup truck was reported repeatedly driving by a residence on the 364 block of Haverhill Street.
Friday, April 3, 6:30 a.m. — Traffic Control: All four traffic lights at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue were flashing yellow.
Friday, April 3, 8:39 a.m. — Road Closure: A road closure was in effect at Grove Street and Lowell Street.
Friday, April 3, 9:27 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A male was repeatedly sleeping on the steps of a business on the 32 block of Lowell Street.
Friday, April 3, 2:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries was investigated on the 23 block of Sanborn Lane.
Friday, April 3, 2:35 p.m. — Traffic Control: Multiple calls were received regarding flashing yellow lights at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
Friday, April 3, 3:26 p.m. — Fire/Possible Illegal Burn: A call was received regarding a possible illegal burn at Main Street and Hillside Road.
Friday, April 3, 9:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft — Recovered: State Police located the stolen 2022 white Acura MDX (reported stolen April 1 from Pennsylvania Avenue).
Saturday, April 4, 12:18 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A suspicious male was reported sitting on the sidewalk on the 239 block of Washington Street.
Saturday, April 4, 3:40 p.m. — Disturbance: A caller reported a hostile interaction stemming from a Facebook Marketplace transaction on the 29 block of Louanis Drive.
Saturday, April 4, 5:03 p.m. — Open Door/Residence: A neighbor reported that a door at a residence on the 368 block of Pearl Street had been left open.
Saturday, April 4, 5:15 p.m. — Animal Call: A resident reported an injured beaver in a yard on the 445 block of Lowell Street.
Saturday, April 4, 5:35 p.m. — Larceny: Items were reported stolen from a member's locker at Planet Fitness, 275 Salem Street.
Saturday, April 4, 6:08 p.m. — Assistance Rendered: A male reported tracking lost AirPods to an address on the 71 block of Highland Street.
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car crash with no injuries was investigated near DiCara's Deli on the 1349 block of Main Street.
Saturday, April 4, 8:23 p.m. — Disturbance: Three teenage males banged on a door at a residence on the 3 block of Strawberry Hill Lane.
Saturday, April 4, 10:27 p.m. — Traffic Control: Train gates were stuck on Prospect Street; a cruiser was requested by Keolis to manage traffic.
Saturday, April 4, 10:58 p.m. — Fire Alarm: A residential fire alarm activated on the 10 block of Fairview Avenue.
Saturday, April 4, 11:11 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: An officer came upon a two-car crash at Main Street and Union Street.
Sunday, April 5, 1:19 a.m. — Suspicious Persons: Two hooded men with clubs were reported banging on a door on the 94 block of Gleason Road.
Sunday, April 5, 3:54 a.m. — Open Door/Residence: All doors and windows at a residence on the 10 block of Spring Street were reported open.
Sunday, April 5, 8:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A hit-and-run was reported at Main Street and Salem Street; the suspect vehicle fled into Wakefield.
Sunday, April 5, 10:47 p.m. — Medical Emergency: An elderly male fell with no injuries at 75 Pearl Street; a lift assist was provided.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, March 30–April 5, 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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