The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to June 24. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m., Detectives Chaisson and Hankins, along with K9 Watson, drove two Harrington Elementary School students who had won a “Ride to school in a Police Car” raffle held by the school’s PTA.
Wednesday, June 18, at 9:55 a.m., Officer Hsu assisted with the Truck Day event taking place at the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Bedford Street at 11:30 a.m. Officer Fiore also joined the event.
Wednesday, June 18, at 10 a.m., Detectives Chaisson and Hankins spoke with the preschool class from the Children’s Center in Lexington at the First Baptist Church. The class was learning about community caretakers and they learned about being a police officer. They were also introduced to K9 Watson and learned about his role with the Police Department.
Monday, June 23, at 6:05 p.m., Detective Evelyn participated in active shooter training at Temple Emunah along with the temple’s private security company.
K-9 Community Engagement
Monday, June 16, at 12:05 p.m., School Resource Officer (SRO) Hankins and K9 Watson attended a graduation party for a 12th grader at Lexington High School.
Wednesday, June 18, at 10 a.m., SRO Hankins and K9 Watson met a group of preschoolers during a tour of the police station conducted by Detective Chaisson.
Wednesday, June 18, at 10:20 a.m., Detective Hankins and K9 Watson attended DPW’s Family Day.
Directed Park, Lock, and Walk – Schools
During this past week, officers made five visits to elementary schools, two visits to middle schools, and one to the high school. During these visits, officers interacted with faculty, students, and staff members while they familiarized themselves with the layout of the school buildings.
Suspicious Activity
Monday, June 16, at 9:35 p.m., a Hastings Road resident reported a car parked half on the grass and the road nearby. The driver’s side door was open and no occupant was on scene. The responding officer reported speaking with the driver of the vehicle, who said he was running errands and visiting a friend’s house when he forgot to secure the door. He reported nothing had been stolen and then secured the door.
Tuesday, June 17, at 4:55 p.m., a Robinson Road resident reported her outdoor chairs were found in the woods behind her house, along with some potted plants. She believed kids made a fort in the woods and then took the items. The responding officer spoke with her regarding options.
Monday, June 23, at 11:55 a.m., a Brookside Avenue resident reported hearing a tapping noise and saw a man standing in front of his home. Responding officers spoke with the individual and checked the area. They did not locate anyone suspicious. Officers advised the resident to lock his doors and call if anything else occurred.
Noise Complaints and Disturbance
Wednesday, June 18, at 9:55 p.m., a caller reported loud music coming from the Willard’s Woods entrance by North Street. The responding officer located three vehicles upon arrival and spoke with an individual who stated there was a gathering of high school students in Willard’s Woods. The vehicles were on conservation land near the Brent Road entrance. Individuals were leaving the woods. Their vehicles were legally parked and the parties were advised of the complaint.
Saturday, June 21, at 11 p.m., a Lillian Road resident reported a noisy house party nearby. The responding officer reported speaking with the homeowner, who stated an “adult party” was going on, and they agreed to turn down the music for the night.
Town Bylaws
Thursday, June 19, at 8:30 a.m., a Millbrook Road resident reported a nearby neighbor’s landscapers using gas-powered leaf blowers in violation of the town bylaw 455.
Thursday, June 19, at 12:35 p.m., an Aerial Street resident reported nearby construction work in violation of a town bylaw 451.
Animal Control and Complaints
Wednesday, June 18, at 12:05 p.m., an individual reported an injured hawk on Bedford St. near Sunnyvale Avenue. An officer checked the area and the bird was just off the sidewalk in a grassy area. It did not appear to be injured. Mass Audubon agreed to pick up the hawk.
Thursday, June 19, at 8:50 a.m., a Hill Street resident found an Australian Shepherd with tags that belonged to Leeland Terrace. The individual was not able to contact the owner. An officer reunited the owner and the dog.
Thursday, June 19, at 12:05 p.m., a caller reported a sick or injured turkey on the side of the road near Hartwell Avenue. The responding officer reported the turkey did not appear injured and was safe while resting off the road.
Breaking & Entering and Larceny
Wednesday, June 18, at 1:40 p.m., a Marrett Road resident reported her vehicle had been broken into during the night of May 24. At approximately 6 a.m., she noticed her car had been searched and all compartments were left open. A small change purse with approximately $5 was taken.
Monday, June 16, at 2 p.m., a Taft Avenue resident reported her son’s girlfriend stole from her home on numerous occasions since December. Approximately six weeks ago, this was brought to her attention when they confronted her. She said she would return what she had stolen, but she has not. She is currently in residential treatment. It prompted this resident to report the incident. The stolen items are valued at about $10,000 and include belongings with both sentimental and monetary value.
Friday, June 20, at 2:30 p.m., a Hilltop Avenue resident reported the contents of a package stolen from his property. A box that contained shoes was delivered on June 19. The box was empty. The responding officer spoke with neighbors and asked them to contact the police with any video on Ring cameras relating to this incident.
Fraud
Monday, June 16, at 4:30 p.m., a Trotting Horse Drive resident reported an ongoing issue of his stolen identity and reported numerous times to the department. This identity information had been used to open accounts and he was notified by mail. He froze his credit, notified the Social Security Administration, and will contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He’s considering LifeLock. The number used to open his accounts was 857-832-9733. This number is frequently used in scams and changes locations to appear as a local number.
On Monday, June 23—one week later—unemployment benefits were offered to this resident based on updated wage information. The unemployment office had been contacted and a claim was initiated.
Saturday, June 21, at 11:25 a.m., a Munroe Road resident reported a false unemployment claim filed under his name. The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment has been notified.
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.