Reading Public Safety Log: June 1–7, 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 June 1–7, 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, June 1, 12:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A vehicle was reported doing donuts and driving erratically near the 16 block of Edgemont Avenue near Barrows School.
Monday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A male was reported photographing a home on the 57 block of Dividence Road.
Monday, June 1, 10:39 a.m. — Gas Odor: A fire alarm box was transmitted for an indoor odor of gas at a residence on the 200 block of Salem Street.
Monday, June 1, 1:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated near the 580 block of Main Street.
Monday, June 1, 3:44 p.m. — Fraud — Credit Card: A man reported his credit card stolen with fraudulent charges made; incident reported near the 39 block of Walkers Brook Drive.
Monday, June 1, 6:48 p.m. — Gas Odor: A fire alarm box was transmitted for an odor of gas on the second floor of the Senior Center on Pleasant Street.
Monday, June 1, 8:07 p.m. — Hazard: Loose and displaced crosswalk pavers were reported creating a hazard at Main Street and Haven Street.
Tuesday, June 2, 2:59 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A resident reported a person banging on her door at an apartment on Archstone Circle.
Tuesday, June 2, 1:11 p.m. — Animal Call: A dog was reported inside a vehicle with windows up in the 275 block of Salem Street.
Tuesday, June 2, 3:16 p.m. — Immediate Threat Order Served: An immediate threat order was served on a male in the lobby of a building on the 13 block of Lakeview Avenue.
Tuesday, June 2, 7:04 p.m. — Disturbance: Youths at the Bancroft Avenue tennis courts were reported playing loud, vulgar music on a basketball court.
Tuesday, June 2, 11:03 p.m. — Suspicious Persons: A woman reported three males approaching her home on the 173 block of Haverhill Street asking for her son's girlfriend.
Wednesday, June 3, 7:11 a.m. — Animal Call: A school principal reported ducklings trapped in a sewer drain near Birch Meadow Drive at Coolidge Middle School.
Wednesday, June 3, 1:20 p.m. — Disturbance: An unruly male and a dispute involving a contracted employee were reported at the Senior Center on Pleasant Street.
Wednesday, June 3, 6:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated near the 1342 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, June 3, 11:13 p.m. — Fireworks/Possible Gunshot: A report of a possible gunshot or firework was received near the 445 block of Pearl Street.
Wednesday, June 3, 11:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A possible transformer explosion was reported near Van Norden Road and Forest Street.
Wednesday, June 3, 11:18 p.m. — Fireworks: A firework was reported shot into a tree near the 134 block of High Street.
Thursday, June 4, 4:10 a.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A white SUV was reported repeatedly driving up dead-ends near Laurel Lane and Mark Avenue.
Thursday, June 4, 8:39 a.m. — Attempted Fraud: A resident on the 193 block of County Road reported a possible identity compromise at a hospital.
Thursday, June 4, 11:05 a.m. — Carbon Monoxide Alarm: A carbon monoxide detector activation was reported at a residence on the 26 block of Governors Drive.
Thursday, June 4, 11:49 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A 2023 black Hyundai Tucson was struck by a vehicle that fled near Haven Street and Sanborn Street.
Thursday, June 4, 1:29 p.m. — Animal Call — Possible Abuse: A possible animal abuse complaint was reported at a residence on the 50 block of Bay State Road.
Thursday, June 4, 2:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A 2013 blue Honda Civic was stopped for revoked registration and no insurance near Main Street and Haven Street; a complaint application was filed.
Thursday, June 4, 4:51 p.m. — Bikes/Mini Bikes: Two youths were reported racing mini bikes down the road near the 9 block of Center Avenue.
Thursday, June 4, 6:06 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A male discovered damage to his motor vehicle near Town Hall on Lowell Street.
Thursday, June 4, 6:13 p.m. — Hazard: A stop sign was reported very difficult to see at Willow Street and Summer Avenue.
Thursday, June 4, 8:56 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: A possibly intoxicated woman was reported at the bar at Longhorn Steakhouse on Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, June 5, 7:39 a.m. — Residential Alarm: A glass-break alarm activated in the basement of a residence on the 364 block of Franklin Street; the reporting party heard a noise.
Friday, June 5, 9:51 a.m. — Elder Abuse Report (19A): An elderly woman at a facility on the 1364 block of Main Street reported abuse by an aide; a 19A report was filed.
Friday, June 5, 10:05 a.m. — Lost and Found: A passport was found on the roadway near Arnold Avenue and Arcadia Avenue.
Friday, June 5, 10:22 a.m. — Residential Check: A woman on the 10 block of Bainbridge Road reported hearing someone attempting to enter her residence.
Friday, June 5, 1:02 p.m. — Larceny from a Building: A basket of electronics was stolen from the front porch of a residence on the 160 block of Howard Street.
Friday, June 5, 1:40 p.m. — Fire: A mulch fire was reported and responded to near the 13 block of High Street.
Friday, June 5, 2:46 p.m. — Fire: A second mulch fire was reported near High Street and Washington Street.
Friday, June 5, 3:34 p.m. — Hazard: A low-hanging tree branch was reported creating a hazard on the sidewalk and roadway near Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street.
Friday, June 5, 3:46 p.m. — Larceny from a Building: A cell phone was reported stolen from inside a business on the 47 block of High Street.
Friday, June 5, 3:59 p.m. — Larceny — Shoplifting: An elderly woman was reported attempting to steal items from Market Basket on General Way.
Friday, June 5, 4:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated on Lincoln Street.
Friday, June 5, 4:50 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated at Woburn Street and Summer Avenue.
Friday, June 5, 4:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A tractor-trailer unit struck and knocked down a traffic light at Main Street and Salem Street.
Friday, June 5, 5:23 p.m. — Disturbance: A possible fight in progress was reported near the Bank of America on Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, June 5, 6:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was investigated near Town Hall on Lowell Street.
Friday, June 5, 6:45 p.m. — Hazard: A non-energized downed line was reported near the 550 block of Pearl Street.
Friday, June 5, 10:37 p.m. — Youths Gathering/Fight: Multiple callers reported a large group of youths fighting and drinking near West Street and Howard Street.
Saturday, June 6, 9:47 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A shirtless male was reported smoking drugs in a parking lot near High Street and Haven Street.
Saturday, June 6, 11:07 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor crash with no injuries was investigated on the 62 block of Sanborn Street.
Saturday, June 6, 12:03 p.m. — Traffic Control: Multiple calls were received for train gates stuck in the down position at Woburn Street and High Street.
Saturday, June 6, 2:33 p.m. — By-Law Violation: An unauthorized ice cream truck was reported at Joshua Eaton Park on Summer Avenue.
Saturday, June 6, 4:20 p.m. — Property Damage: A shopping cart struck a vehicle in the parking lot near Calareso's on the 100 block of Main Street.
Saturday, June 6, 6:38 p.m. — Threats: A woman reported that a coworker made threats to her at a business on the 162 block of Main Street.
Saturday, June 6, 10:13 p.m. — Youths Gathering/Vandalism: Youths were reported ringing doorbells and causing damage to a yard on the 38 block of Ashley Place.
Saturday, June 6, 10:17 p.m. — Large House Party: A tip was received regarding a large house party on Parkview Road.
Saturday, June 6, 11:16 p.m. — Hazard: A large branch was reported resting on a power line near the 292 block of South Street.
Sunday, June 7, 9:55 a.m. — Vandalism: A porta-potty and soccer nets were knocked over at Woodend Elementary School on Sunset Rock Lane.
Sunday, June 7, 10:47 a.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A neighbor was reported to have thrown dog feces at a resident's car on the 41 block of Canterbury Drive.
Sunday, June 7, 12:11 p.m. — Soliciting: A woman was reported soliciting money near the Home Depot on Walkers Brook Drive.
Sunday, June 7, 4:21 p.m. — Bikes/Mini Bikes: Youths on dirt bikes were reported riding in the town forest off Strout Avenue.
Sunday, June 7, 10:29 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A male with a motorcycle was reported walking around with a flashlight near the Knights of Columbus on Sanborn Street.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, June 1–7, 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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