Reading Public Safety Log: February 9–15, 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 February 9–15, 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, February 9, 9:40 a.m. — Suspicious Person: An employee at a bank on the 500 block of Main Street sought police assistance regarding a homeless male on the premises.
Monday, February 9, 9:58 a.m. — Traffic Control: Multiple calls reported a train gate stuck in the down position at Main and Washington Streets.
Monday, February 9, 10:07 a.m. — Trespass Order: An officer attempted to serve a no-trespass order at a business on the 600 block of Main Street.
Monday, February 9, 10:39 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was investigated on the 300 block of Main Street.
Monday, February 9, 10:55 a.m. — Traffic Control: A traffic light was found twisted at Main and Salem Streets.
Monday, February 9, 12:09 p.m. — Identity Theft: A resident on Lakeview Avenue reported identity theft.
Monday, February 9, 13:15 p.m. — Missing Person: A woman came to the lobby to report her adult son may be missing.
Monday, February 9, 13:59 p.m. — Lost Property: A male reported a lost cell phone at Haven Junction.
Monday, February 9, 14:45 p.m. — Hazard: Water was reported leaking from pipes in a basement on the 60 block of Prescott Street.
Monday, February 9, 14:50 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A resident reported a past hit-and-run on Main Street near Green Street, which had occurred on February 7.
Monday, February 9, 17:44 p.m. — Flooding: A pipe rupture caused an apartment to flood on the 100 block of Washington Street.
Monday, February 9, 19:29 p.m. — Water Quality: A resident on Village Street reported black water coming from faucets.
Tuesday, February 10, 6:40 a.m. — Residential Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a residence on White Oaks.
Tuesday, February 10, 7:39 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A homeless man was found sleeping in the foyer of a building at Haven Junction.
Tuesday, February 10, 8:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was reported at Haverhill Street and the rotary.
Tuesday, February 10, 8:21 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was investigated on Johanna Drive.
Tuesday, February 10, 8:25 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A person rang a doorbell at a residence on Sunnyside Avenue and then walked to the back of the house.
Tuesday, February 10, 9:04 a.m. — Building Check: A caller on Haverhill Street reported a possible intruder in her home; officers checked the building.
Tuesday, February 10, 9:27 a.m. — Fraud: A caller on Charles Street reported purchased appliances were not working, alleging fraud.
Tuesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Hit and Run: A caller near the YMCA on Arthur B. Lord Drive reported her parked car was struck by a motor vehicle that fled the scene.
Tuesday, February 10, 16:19 p.m. — Identity Theft/Fraud: A business manager on Haverhill Street reported identity theft and monetary loss.
Tuesday, February 10, 17:42 p.m. — Soliciting: A resident on Victoria Avenue reported a man knocking on doors and ringing doorbells in the area.
Tuesday, February 10, 19:26 p.m. — Suspicious Motor Vehicle: An unknown white van was reported parked on Plymouth Road for more than five hours.
Tuesday, February 10, 19:45 p.m. — Gas Odor: A fire alarm box was transmitted for an unknown interior odor with a possible gas leak at a residential building on Archstone Circle.
Tuesday, February 10, 19:52 p.m. — Credit Card Fraud: A resident on Arrow Circle reported attempted credit card fraud.
Tuesday, February 10, 19:55 p.m. — Hazard: A possible water main break was reported at Frank Tanner Drive and Hancock Street.
Tuesday, February 10, 20:17 p.m. — Traffic Control: Train gates were reported stuck in the down position at Main Street and the railroad tracks.
Tuesday, February 10, 21:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped at Walkers Brook Drive and New Crossing Road after its plate returned as stolen in the Criminal Justice Information Services database.
Wednesday, February 11, 8:43 a.m. — Road Closure: Charles Street at Evergreen/Wakefield Road was closed due to a trench, with emergency access limited.
Wednesday, February 11, 10:32 a.m. — Illegal Parking: A 2015 Ford Escape was reported illegally parked on Ash Street for several weeks.
Wednesday, February 11, 11:15 a.m. — Hazard: A utility cover was reported displaced on the 800 block of Main Street.
Wednesday, February 11, 15:22 p.m. — Gas Odor: An outside odor of gas was investigated near Killam School on Charles Street.
Wednesday, February 11, 15:59 p.m. — Road Hazard: A truck dropped a railroad tie from a vehicle on King Street.
Wednesday, February 11, 17:20 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A caller on County Road reported a male walking into driveways in the area.
Wednesday, February 11, 17:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with parties arguing was investigated at Main and Lowell Streets.
Wednesday, February 11, 18:24 p.m. — Traffic Control: Train gates were reported stuck in the down position at Willow Street and the railroad tracks.
Wednesday, February 11, 18:26 p.m. — Hazard: A possible water main break was reported on Intervale Terrace.
Wednesday, February 11, 21:45 p.m. — Breaking and Entering — Motor Vehicle: A caller at Planet Fitness on Salem Street reported the driver's-side front window of her car had been smashed.
Wednesday, February 11, 21:54 p.m. — Larceny: A woman on Archstone Circle reported her roommate was stealing from her.
Thursday, February 12, 2:36 a.m. — Hazard Resolved: A water main break at Lowell Street and Intervale Terrace was reported repaired.
Thursday, February 12, 12:56 p.m. — Road Hazard: DPW reported someone dumping rocks or snow in the roadway at Birch Meadow Drive and Arthur B. Lord Drive.
Thursday, February 12, 15:05 p.m. — Complaint Application: A complaint application was filed as a result of a motor vehicle stop at John and Union Streets.
Thursday, February 12, 15:10 p.m. — Fraud: A resident on Zachary Lane reported possible fraud on her financial accounts.
Thursday, February 12, 15:45 p.m. — Road Closure: The left-turn lane on Lowell Street at Grove Street was closed.
Thursday, February 12, 16:45 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a residence on Harrison Street.
Thursday, February 12, 18:52 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A woman on Linden Street reported an unknown male knocking on her door.
Thursday, February 12, 20:33 p.m. — Harassment: A male on Terrace Park reported receiving harassing messages.
Thursday, February 12, 21:50 p.m. — Community Policing: Officers escorted the Reading Memorial High School championship boys' track team bus.
Thursday, February 12, 23:46 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A video-motion burglar alarm activated at a residence on Grey Stone Way.
Friday, February 13, 10:14 a.m. — Gas Odor: An odor of gas was reported at a residence on Terrace Park.
Friday, February 13, 10:17 a.m. — Disturbance: A male customer was reported out of control at a business on Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, February 13, 10:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-car collision with no injuries was investigated at Salem and Pierce Streets.
Friday, February 13, 11:18 a.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a business on Walkers Brook Drive.
Friday, February 13, 12:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A caller reported an oil truck operating erratically on Haverhill Street near St. Athanasius Church.
Friday, February 13, 13:21 p.m. — Traffic Complaint: A lumber truck was reported causing a traffic issue on Pearl Street.
Friday, February 13, 14:12 p.m. — Complaint Application: A complaint application was filed as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Haverhill Street.
Friday, February 13, 14:13 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A caller on Gardner Road reported an unknown person pulled up in front of the residence and took photographs.
Friday, February 13, 15:03 p.m. — Animal: A sick or injured deer was reported in a yard on Hartshorn Street.
Friday, February 13, 15:03 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A bus company reported an e-bike following its vehicle on Main Street near Salem Street.
Friday, February 13, 16:59 p.m. — Property Damage: A male reported damage to his motor vehicle caused by a car wash machine on the 300 block of Main Street.
Friday, February 13, 18:42 p.m. — Fire/Fumes: A fire alarm box was struck on Charles Street for fumes coming from a furnace with an alarm sounding.
Friday, February 13, 19:02 p.m. — Disturbance: Youths were reported playing "ding-dong ditch" on Spruce Road.
Friday, February 13, 20:01 p.m. — Disturbance: An employee at a restaurant on the 200 block of Main Street reported a disagreement with a customer.
Friday, February 13, 22:59 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a business on the 100 block of Main Street.
Saturday, February 14, 8:14 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A male was reported as possibly engaged in drug activity outside a store on the 600 block of Main Street.
Saturday, February 14, 17:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-car collision in a parking lot was reported at Market Basket on General Way.
Saturday, February 14, 18:58 p.m. — School Alarm: A motion alarm activated in the cafeteria at Barrows School on Edgemont Avenue; no keyholder was available.
Saturday, February 14, 20:33 p.m. — Threats: A 911 caller on Washington Street reported threats made against her husband.
Saturday, February 14, 23:17 p.m. — Commercial Fire Alarm: An alarm box was struck for a commercial fire alarm at a building on High Street.
Sunday, February 15, 8:18 a.m. — School Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at the main lobby door of Barrows School on Edgemont Avenue; no keyholder was reached.
Sunday, February 15, 12:46 p.m. — School Alarm: A burglar alarm activated in a second-floor hallway at Reading Memorial High School on Oakland Road; no keyholder was reached.
Sunday, February 15, 15:35 p.m. — Alarm: A panic alarm activated on the second floor of the Reading Public Library on Middlesex Avenue.
Sunday, February 15, 18:12 p.m. — Chemical Odor/Haze: A fire alarm box was struck on Milton Road for a chemical odor and a haze of smoke inside a building.
Sunday, February 15, 18:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Complaint: A motor vehicle was reported operating on Haverhill Street with one tire missing.
Sunday, February 15, 18:48 p.m. — Larceny: A $350 carpet was reported stolen from a front porch on Linden Street.
Sunday, February 15, 18:56 p.m. — Animal: Two dogs were reported fighting at a residence on Aurele Circle; a person was bitten.
Sunday, February 15, 20:14 p.m. — Complaint Application: A complaint application was filed as a result of a motor vehicle stop on the 300 block of Main Street.
--- Source: Reading Police Department official public log, February 9–15, 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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