Reading Public Safety Log: March 2–8, 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 2–8, 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 2, 7:14 a.m. — Road Closure: Sunnyside Avenue was closed from Echo Avenue to Vista Avenue.
Monday, March 2, 9:04 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor crash with no reported injuries was investigated on the 100 block of Summer Avenue.
Monday, March 2, 9:18 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash was investigated at Main and Washington Streets.
Monday, March 2, 11:38 a.m. — Building Check: A window was found pushed in and a door issue noted at the 18 Union Street block.
Monday, March 2, 2:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A parked 2004 red Volvo was struck in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Walkers Brook Drive.
Monday, March 2, 3:39 p.m. — Fraud (Attempted): A resident on the 49 High Street block reported receiving fraudulent phone calls.
Monday, March 2, 4:31 p.m. — Lost and Found: A black Apple Watch was found near the 575 Main Street block.
Monday, March 2, 4:52 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A unit was flagged down for a reported road-rage incident on Haverhill Street near Wakefield Street.
Tuesday, March 3, 5:49 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm was triggered at the front door of the Shell Station on the 110 Main Street block.
Tuesday, March 3, 7:51 a.m. — Road Closure: Middlesex Avenue was closed between Bancroft Avenue and School Avenue; police and fire were advised.
Tuesday, March 3, 2:41 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: A parishioner reported a man sleeping inside St. Agnes Church on Woburn Street.
Tuesday, March 3, 4:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle swerved off the road on the 8 Rustic Lane block; no injuries reported.
Tuesday, March 3, 4:54 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries was investigated on the 99 Pearl Street block.
Tuesday, March 3, 5:27 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle struck a utility pole on the 136 Salem Street block; no injuries reported.
Tuesday, March 3, 5:34 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A box truck and an SUV went off the road at Salem and Eaton Streets.
Wednesday, March 4, 1:05 a.m. — Hazard: Icy conditions were reported on several streets near Pleasant and Main Streets.
Wednesday, March 4, 4:04 a.m. — Fire Alarm: A commercial fire alarm was triggered at the 1 High Street block.
Wednesday, March 4, 4:46 a.m. — Disturbance: A noise complaint was received from a neighbor of Post 1917 Steakhouse on Haven Street.
Wednesday, March 4, 8:26 a.m. — Traffic Control: A train gate was reported broken off at Washington and High Streets.
Wednesday, March 4, 9:54 a.m. — Road Closure: A road closure was in effect at Melbourne Avenue and Cumberland Road.
Wednesday, March 4, 2:47 p.m. — Fraud (Identity Theft): A caller on the 19 Percy Avenue block reported bank fraud.
Wednesday, March 4, 4:49 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A person was reported soliciting money from passersby at the Shell Station on the 110 Main Street block.
Wednesday, March 4, 5:01 p.m. — Fraud (Attempted): A resident on the 201 Grove Street block reported a potential Medicaid scam.
Thursday, March 5, 6:57 a.m. — Carbon Monoxide Activation: A CO alarm activated on the 40 Whitehall Lane block; fire department responded.
Thursday, March 5, 7:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor crash involving black ice left a motor vehicle stuck in a snowbank at Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street.
Thursday, March 5, 7:37–7:38 a.m. — Hazard: Black ice and icy sidewalk conditions were reported at Linden Street near Lowell Street and at King Street near Summer Avenue.
Thursday, March 5, 7:55 a.m. — Unwanted Guest: A man was found sleeping in the lobby of Reading Co-Op Bank on Haven Street.
Thursday, March 5, 11:09 a.m. — Hazard: A low-hanging wire was reported on the 52 Salem Street block.
Thursday, March 5, 10:15 a.m. — Larceny (Shoplifting): A caller reported a previous theft at Liquor Junction on General Way.
Thursday, March 5, 2:05 p.m. — Hazard: A low-hanging wire was reported on Middle Street.
Thursday, March 5, 9:38 p.m. — Hazard: A water leak before the meter was reported at the CVS block on the 650 Main Street block.
Friday, March 6, 10:18 a.m. — Larceny (Fraud): A resident on the 36 Parkview Road block reported a cryptocurrency scam resulting in monetary loss.
Friday, March 6, 3:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit-and-Run: A male reported being involved in a hit-and-run at Main and Woburn Streets.
Friday, March 6, 7:48 p.m. — Disturbance at Licensed Establishment: A large party refused to pay and caused a disturbance at Longhorn Steakhouse on Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, March 6, 10:49 p.m. — Animal Call: An injured deer was reported in the roadway on the 531 West Street block.
Saturday, March 7, 12:09 p.m. — Fire Alarm: An odor was reported coming from the basement boiler room at the 2B Elderberry Lane building; fire department responded.
Saturday, March 7, 12:27 p.m. — Fire/Emergency: A resident was reported stuck in an elevator at Solstice House on Middlesex Avenue; fire department responded.
Saturday, March 7, 3:49 p.m. — Gas Odor: An inside odor of gas was reported at Capri Restaurant on the 355 Main Street block; fire department responded.
Saturday, March 7, 6:17 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car crash with no injuries was investigated in the Golf Galaxy parking lot on Walkers Brook Drive.
Saturday, March 7, 9:08 p.m. — Disturbance: Two children were reported on the roof of the Stop & Shop on Walkers Brook Drive, throwing snow.
Sunday, March 8, 3:42 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Disabled: A disabled motor vehicle was reported at Main Street and Forest Glen Road.
Sunday, March 8, 6:06 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A fall with unknown injuries was reported at the 10 Gleason Road block.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, March 2–8, 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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