The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to December 15. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrests
Monday, December 9 at 2:40 p.m., an Enterprise Rent-a-Car manager observed a light green Toyota drive into a stop sign, knock it over, and drive away on the wrong side of the road headed down Fottler Ave. Responding officers located the vehicle driven by a Boston resident. She was arrested and taken into custody for OUI/alcohol. Other charges included, 1. “Leave scene after property damage, 2. Operate a motor vehicle negligently so as to endanger, 3. Operate motor vehicle under the influence, liquor, 4. Failure to use care.”
Sunday, December 15 at 6:35 p.m., Board of Probation requested assistance with a Dedham “Probation Warrant Violation.” Responding officers took a Lexington resident into custody at his home on Fletcher Ave.
Community Engagement
Monday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the Select Board meeting at the Town Hall.
Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the Human Rights Committee meeting at the Community Center.
Thursday, December 12 at 7:50., School Resource Officer Hankins attended the monthly Lexington Youth Commission meeting. A review of recent community events was conducted. A discussion about upcoming events included the senior citizen’s Valentine’s Day cards.
Directed Park, Lock, and Walk – Schools
During this past week, officers made 7 visits to elementary schools, 1 to middle schools, and 2 to the high school. During a visit to Bridge School, an officer engaged with students and staff, patrolled the school, and familiarized himself with the layout of the building.
Suspicious Activity
Sunday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m., a Fiske Rd. resident called to report her son was outside her house and she wanted officers to escort him off the property. The resident was overseas and concerned he would get into the house. The responding officer spoke with the son who stated he planned to write a note and leave it in the mailbox. He left without incident.
Larceny, Breaking and Entering, Burglary
Tuesday, December 10 at 11:20 p.m., a Captain Parker Arms resident reported a backpack and wallet she purchased online had been delivered to her address, but subsequently stolen.
Thursday, December 12 at 5:45 p.m., a Concord Ave. resident reported her house had been broken into. She stated the window in her husband’s office was open and a watch had been taken. The responding officer reported that individuals broke into the house and took jewelry and watches. Officers canvassed the surrounding areas for camera footage, and a detective was dispatched to process the scene.
Friday, December 13 at 8:35 a.m., a resident reported a past break into his office sometime overnight. Camera footage, recovered from the scene, briefly depicted a male inside the office suite at 12:48 a.m. before the feed was cut. This individual confirmed prescription medications were stolen from a safe. Forced entry was discovered, and the office had been ransacked. A detective was dispatched to process the scene.
Fraud
Monday, December 9 at 12:15 p.m., a Hibbert St. resident reported an unknown individual attempted to open a Verizon cell phone account using his personal information. There is no monetary loss at this time, and Verizon asked him to file a complaint with the police.
Tuesday, December 10 at 1:45 p.m., a Cedar St. resident reported checks issued by his law firm were stolen from a mailbox and washed. A check was written from the firm’s Cambridge Savings Bank account and altered to $3,950. The bank did not process it. They received 3 more copied checks that were not authentic for $2,500 and two for $19,150. There was no monetary loss as the bank did not cash any of the checks.
Tuesday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m., a Rindge Ave. resident reported an unknown person opened a credit card from the Bank of Missouri using his personal information. He received a bill for $1,020.99. The bank closed the fraudulent account, and there was no monetary loss.
Tuesday, December 10 at 3:50 p.m., the manager of Walgreens Pharmacy on Bedford St. reported a Fall River resident picked up an Arlington resident’s prescription without her consent.
Saturday, December 14 at 1:20 p.m., a Watertown St. resident reported being scammed out of $20,000 two weeks ago through an e-mail investing scam. The scammer came to her house, and this resident handed the cash to the scammer.
Sunday, December 15 at 7:05 p.m., a Sanderson Rd. resident reported on October 5th that $14,186.44 from his Visa had been used and iPhone 16 purchased. The purchase took place in Lynnfield. This resident stated he had canceled the compromised Visa card, and they were investigating this purchase along with the Apple Store. He had been asked to file a police report.
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.