The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to October 27. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Vandalism: Pilgrim’s Pumpkin Patch: An Unfortunate Incident in the Nighttime of Wednesday, October 23. After 13 years of peace in the patch, a light-colored SUV drove twice across the patch and destroyed a section of pumpkins and the front lawn of Pilgrim Church on Coolidge Ave. This popular pumpkin sales event provides locally grown pumpkins for purchase by the community, helps support Pilgrim’s congregation, and funds service projects Pilgrim does to support local and international communities in need. If you have any information regarding this ongoing investigation, contact the Lexington Police Department.
Community Engagement
Wednesday, October 23 at 6:15 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended a Lexington Human Rights Committee community event.
Thursday, October 24 at 7:20 p.m., Chief McLean and Lieutenant Dunbar attended a Communities for Restorative Justice meeting in the community room.
Directed Park, Lock, and Walk – Schools
Officers made 5 visits to elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 visit to the high school. *During a visit to Hastings School, an officer reported checking in and interacting with staff and students. She also familiarized herself with the layout of the school building.
Disturbance and Noise Complaint
Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m., a report came in from Douglas Funeral Home regarding a service at Westview Cemetery. There was a dispute over the disposition of a military service funeral flag. The responding officers reported all was calm upon their arrival. They stood by for the remainder of the service, and there was no further incident.
Saturday, October 26 at 5:05 a.m., a neighbor reported “excessively loud” music at a house party on Bowser Rd. Responding officers spoke with the residents who stated they were having a Halloween party and guests were leaving shortly. They were advised to keep the noise down.
Animal Control
Thanks for taking great care with our canine friends this week. There were no reports of loose, lost, or injured dogs!
Unfortunately, there was an injured coyote on Grant St., a dead skunk at Tewksbury and Bedford Sts., and a trapped possum in a trash barrel at Center Playground.
Saturday, October 26 at 2:20 p.m., an Emerson Rd. resident reported he had observed a squirrel in a trap in front of his house. This resident expressed concern that this was inhumane. The responding officer reported the trap was a catch-and-release style trap for small animals designed to not injure an animal while inside it. The person set the trap in his garden to prevent animals from eating his plants. He checked the trap earlier and it was empty, so he was unaware a squirrel was trapped inside. The squirrel was released and the trap’s owner was advised to check it more often.
Burglary / Breaking & Entering
Friday, October 25 at 5:55 p.m., a Worthen Rd. resident reported arriving home and finding his house had been ransacked. He did not lock his door when he left to do an errand. When he came back, the house had been ransacked and his wife’s wedding ring had been stolen. Responding officers spoke with neighbors who claimed they saw a white vehicle around 5:00 p.m. The officer canvassed the neighborhood and a detective processed the scene.
Friday, October 25 at 9:00 p.m., a Bryant Rd. resident reported someone broke a back window and entered his house. He stated his father was sick and unable to describe the individual and did not know the direction of travel. The responding officer reported this break occurred around 7:00 p.m. When the burglar entered the father’s room and used a flashlight, the father assumed the family had returned. At approximately 8:50 the family arrived home and noticed the back door to their living room had been smashed. The police arrived shortly and canvassed the area. When the detective arrived, he processed the house.
Larceny
Monday, October 21 at 10:45 a.m. a Potter Pond resident ordered an iPhone 16 Pro, and FedEx delivered it to his front porch on 10/17 at 1:45 p.m. Ring doorbell footage shows an unknown male dressed in an Amazon uniform stealing the package from his porch at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23 at 1:10 p.m., a Concord Ave. resident reported money and personal items stolen by guests in her home on 10/16 who had used her bathroom. Several personal items and $100 cash were taken.
Thursday, October 24 at 9:35 a.m., a Fairland St. resident reported a bag of assorted items left at her front door by her neighbor the day before had been stolen. Neighborhood camera footage showed an unknown male walking away from the house.
Sunday, October 27 at 2:25 p.m., a Main Campus Drive resident reported his son’s bicycle had been stolen. It had been secured at their home on 8/2. On 8/8 the bike was taken from the bike rack. There is no video footage of the theft.
Fraud
Wednesday, October 23 at 2:15 p.m., a Waterstone of Lexington resident reported a 7/27 processed rent check for $14,200 had been altered to a 10/10 payment of $7500 to Tyler West. The check had been counterfeited (not washed) as an individual handed it directly to the front desk attendant. It had not been mailed, so it was received and later cashed and deposited by Waterstone. The suspect is a recently suspended/fired former security guard who may have been involved.
Wednesday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m., a Cliff Ave. resident reported a bank account was opened in her name. This resident explained while she was on vacation someone opened an account in her name. She called the bank and closed the account before any monetary loss. She wanted to make proper documentation of this incident.
Thursday, October 24 at 8:10 a.m., a Grove St. resident reported someone had opened an account with Fidelity and accessed $75,000 from her account. This resident reported the fraud to Fidelity and the FTC. Fidelity is investigating and requires her to complete a form before refunding her money.
Friday, October 25 at 8:20 a.m., a Mass Ave. resident reported someone took $150,000 out of his bank account, and he was fortunate enough to get the money back. However, he wanted police assistance in obtaining further information about the incident from his bank. The bank informed him the police had to be involved before accessing certain information.
*The Lexington Police Department updates its call log on Monday mornings. Lexington Observer coverage is a sampling of incidents and is not an exhaustive list. Logs are available for public viewing.