The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to April 7, 2025. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrests
Thursday, April 3, at 3:30 p.m., officers served a Grapevine Avenue resident with a warrant issued earlier in the day by Concord District Court. Once in custody, he began to experience a medical issue. After being evaluated by the Lexington Fire Department (LFD), he was taken to Emerson Hospital by ambulance. At approximately 6 p.m., medical staff cleared him, and he was transported from Emerson back to Lexington for booking.
Friday, April 4, at 8:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to Lowell Street at Winchester Drive for a a motor vehicle crash involving a Medford resident and a Winchester resident. There were no reported injuries, minor damage, and Mal’s towed one of the vehicles. The Medford resident admitted to drinking before operating the motor vehicle and showed clear signs of intoxication during field sobriety testing. She was arrested for operating under the influence (OUI), first offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating under the influence of alcohol, and a marked lanes violation. At approximately 6 a.m., she became cooperative enough to complete the booking process. The bail commissioner set bail at $200, and she was released at approximately 10:05 a.m. on April 5.
Community Engagement
Wednesday, April 2, at 6:05 p.m., Detectives Chaisson, Sullivan, and Hankins participated in the Resource Fair hosted by Lexington Public Schools for families new to Lexington.
Friday, April 4, at 8:25 a.m., an officer reported that everything was completed without incident at a Bike Train event.
Directed Park, Lock, and Walk – Schools
[Officers are “directed” to a location in their sector. They “park” the cruiser, “lock” it, then “walk” around to closely observe the school.]
This week, officers made four visits to elementary schools, two visits to middle school, and one visit to the high school. During the Lexington High School visit, an officer introduced himself to the main office staff and walked the hallways while students changed classes between periods. He spoke with the Campus Security Officer to check if there were any concerns with which the police could further assist him. All was in order.
Suspicious Activity
Wednesday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m., a Lowell St. resident reported seeing a male wearing a black hoodie who appeared to be casing a house on Bryant Road. She was unsure of the exact address. Officers checked the area, but did not locate anyone matching the description given.
Wednesday, April 2, at 8:15 p.m., a Lantern Lane resident reported a suspicious dark sedan parked in front of his house when he arrived home. The vehicle left abruptly when this resident approached. He did not record the registration of the vehicle, but he was concerned and wanted the incident documented. Responding officers checked the area and did not locate the vehicle described.
Saturday, April 5, at 10:05 a.m., the property manager of a Waltham Street building reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the lot near a dumpster. Responding officers located the unattended vehicle and advised the reporting party.
Noise Complaint
Tuesday, April 1, at 7:40 p.m., a Burroughs Road resident reported a Bobcat making noise in the neighborhood after work hours. At the time of the call, she could see it driving around. An officer reported that the vehicle appeared to be gone on arrival. However, they located a construction company still operating and advised workers of the bylaw, and they stopped work for the night.
Town bylaw – Leaf blowers
During this week, 31 reports regarding gas leaf blower bylaw infractions were made. Residents can be fined for these infractions. Please note that homeowners are responsible for all that occurs on their property.
Animal Control and Complaints
Three Cheers! Another good week for our domestic and wild creatures in Lexington. Only one loose dog was reported, and all wild creatures remain safe and sound. Thank you.
Tuesday, April 1, at 11:25 a.m., a Wood Street resident reported a loose black and brown dog in her yard. The dog’s owner was advised to pick up his dog from the town kennel. An officer reported that the three-year-old spaniel had been claimed at the kennel.
Larceny
Wednesday, April 2, at 1:20 p.m., a Main Campus Drive Supervisor reported that a resident had had a package stolen and wanted to file a police report. An officer spoke with the supervisor about a video of the suspected tenant stealing a package. Officers viewed the footage that showed a woman “grabbing a green package from the entrance” of a building. The officer attempted to contact the tenant suspected of stealing the package, but was not successful and will follow up.
Friday, April 4, at 4:50 p.m., a Captain Parker Arms resident reported a package taken from his residence. The package contained an iPhone 16 worth over $900. FedEx tracking showed the package delivered to the mail area, located in the lobby, of his building at 2:30 p.m. This resident returned home at approximately 8 p.m. and checked the surrounding area buildings, but was unable to locate the package.
Sunday, April 6, at 9:25 a.m., an April Lane resident reported his unlocked vehicle had been entered sometime during the night. A black wallet containing various credit cards, a driver’s license, various personal papers, and $80 had been stolen.
Fraud
Monday, March 31, at 8:20 a.m., a Webb Street resident reported Eastern Bank informed him that his Social Security number had been compromised, and a fraud attempt was made on his accounts. He has since closed and reopened all accounts with Eastern Bank. He filed with The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as major credit bureaus, and placed a credit alert on his account. He was advised to notify the Social Security Administration and to continue monitoring his accounts. There has been no monetary loss at this time.
Monday, March 31, at 2:30 p.m., a Pleasant Street resident reported receiving mail from Santander informing him of an attempt to open an account in his name. The information was part of a security breach through Mass General, and he received similar mail in December. He placed a credit monitoring alert on his account. Then, he was advised to notify the FTC and Social Security Administration. There is no monetary loss at this time.
Monday, March 31, at 3:55 p.m., a Wayland resident reported notifications from several credit card companies showing unauthorized attempts to open credit card accounts. An unknown individual logged into his Morgan Stanley account and updated the address to his prior residence in Lexington. The individual intended to steal his mail at the Lexington address. He froze his accounts and notified credit bureaus of the fraudulent activity. He also filed a mail forwarding request with USPS. Cruiser checks are scheduled at the Waltham St. address.
Tuesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., a Rawson Road resident reported an unknown person had opened a Verizon account in his name. He received a bill for $876.71, so he contacted Verizon. They confirmed there was no active account in his name and no balance due. The account had been a scam and not from Verizon. As a precaution, he was advised to report this to Verizon’s fraud department and Social Security.
Sunday, April 6, at 2:45 p.m., a Waltham St. resident reported a possible monetary loss of $20,000. She is waiting to hear back from Fidelity Bank regarding the status of the transaction.
Excerpted from AARP January 2025: “25 Great Ways to Avoid Scams”
- Accept your vulnerability
- Practice radical skepticism
- Pause and Think
- Be suspicious of secrecy
- Set up bank alerts
- Be informed
- Don’t pay for anything in gift cards, cryptocurrency, or gold
- Find a sounding board
- Sign up for identity monitoring
- Avoid unsolicited calls, texts, and emails
- Freeze your Credit
- Maximize online privacy settings
- Think twice before clicking links in emails and text messages
- Go straight to the source
- Update your software
16. Only hire trusted contractors
“To avoid fraudulent contractors and fake construction companies, always get multiple bids on home improvement or repair projects,” says licensed contractor Rodney Hakimi, owner of Prime Renovations in Baltimore. “This will help you find a fair price and avoid overcharging,” says Hakimi, who recommends checking licenses and insurance before hiring a contractor. “It is necessary to deal with professionals who are correctly credentialed. Check your local government website for a contractor license lookup tool.” Other signs of a fake or unscrupulous contractor are high-pressure sales tactics and requests for extremely high deposits. “A genuine contractor would never hurry you into making decisions,” Hakimi continues. “Also, at no instance is one required to pay more than one-third of the total cost in advance. It’s reasonable to give a down payment, but never pay everything upfront.” Finally, be sure to check references and get a signed contract. “Always get a written, detailed contract before any work has started,” Hakimi says.
17. Be cautious when purchasing property
“Because a home purchase is a large and complex transaction, real estate scams can deliver big paydays to ambitious scammers who try to intercept down payments — a devastating experience for home buyers when the criminals succeed (and they often do).” Home buying can be an unfamiliar, complex process “where a lot of confusing information comes at you from all directions, making it difficult for you to detect when something seems ‘out of the ordinary,’ ” says Tom Cronkright, cofounder of CertifID, a wire fraud prevention firm, and Sun Title, a residential and commercial title company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Scammers will leverage public property and listing data to intercept trusted communications and then impersonate your agent, attorney or title company to get you to send your money to the wrong place.” To protect yourself — and your investment — ask your real estate agent how they verify the identity of a seller before you close on a property. “Don’t act hastily,” Cronkright says. Also, “call your real estate agent, title company or attorney to independently verify any wire instructions before sending funds.”
March Stats
Assisting Fire Department- 95
Animal Control- 4
Community Relations- 11
Cruiser Check: House- 9, Business- 247, Person- 26, General- 27 = Total- 309
Directed Traffic- 171
Directed PLW- 4
Fraud- 19
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.