The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to July 1. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrests
Assault and Battery
Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m., multiple callers reported a “juvenile male” throwing rocks and sticks into the street at cars near Adams, Hathaway and East Streets. When approached, the individual was aggressive and ran around the nearby streets. A perimeter was established in the area and the suspect ran into an overgrown area leading to Parker Meadow. An update on the suspect revealed he was a male in his 20s or 30s, wearing a sweatshirt, gym shorts, and blue beanie. He was a Waltham resident. Drone units from Burlington, Air 2 from Mass State Police, a Waltham police officer, and Bedford units assisted in the search. He was spotted numerous times on the bike path and in the Hartwell Avenue area. A Lexington detective spotted the individual at Dunkin’ Donuts in Bedford on Great Road. The subject was taken into custody on Brooksby Road in Bedford.
Burglary/Breaking and Entering
Friday, June 27, at 1:55 p.m., a Bedford Street resident reported someone trespassing on his property. An individual had entered his home, currently unoccupied due to a fire. The man was near an open basement door and it appeared he had just run from the house. Responding officers pursued on foot and located him as he attempted to hide. He was identified as a Worcester resident with four outstanding warrants from Worcester District Court. Responding officers established that he had entered the property by kicking open the rear basement door. He was placed under arrest and transported to the station.
Community Engagement
Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended a meeting on immigration rights at Temple Isaiah.
K-9 Community Engagement
Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m., Detective Hankins and K9 Watson participated in Beth Sager’s ‘Wagging Wednesday’ podcast to encourage the adoption of dogs from rescue organizations.
Tuesday, June 24, at 12:30 p.m., School Resource Officer Hankins met with staff from the Lexington recreation summer camps to discuss opportunities for including comfort dogs this summer. While on site, K9 Watson greeted staff and students.
Thursday, June 26, at 6:05 p.m., K9 Watson attended the last Girl Scout meeting of the year.
Suspicious Activity
Thursday, June 26, at 9:10 p.m., a Rolling Lane resident reported her son noticed someone standing in front of their house around 3:30 p.m. He said the individual walked toward the backyard of their residence and appeared to be looking at the ground. He made eye contact with the man before he left on his bicycle. He appeared to be approximately 15 years old. This resident wanted to document the incident and requested cruiser checks during the evening and overnight hours. An officer will check for camera footage.
Saturday, June 28, at 1:50 a.m., a Sanderson Road resident reported a car following her while she was driving home. She felt it was closely trailing her and chose not to drive to her residence. Instead, she drove through several neighborhoods, including Maple Street and Lowell Street. The vehicle continued to follow her. Eventually, she drove to the police station for assistance. She provided dash cam footage, which confirmed the vehicle was registered to a Solomon Pierce Road resident. She found the incident unusual and unsettling and wanted it documented.
General Disturbance
Friday, June 27, at 6:25 p.m., a call came in from Pine Meadows Country Club on Cedar Street reporting an individual “out of control” on the golf course. He was “yelling and screaming at other golfers.” The responding officer reported the man had been escorted from the premises and that all was in order.
Town Bylaws – Leaf Blower Infractions
During this past week, seven 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. If necessary, remind your employees to follow Lexington’s bylaws.
Animal Control and Complaints
Tuesday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m., multiple calls reported a dead deer in the area of either Waltham at Winthrop or Worthen Road. The responding officer reported the deer was closer to Marrett Square. DPW was notified for pickup.
Thursday, June 26, at 12:35 p.m., a caller reported a deer had been struck by a car at Waltham Street and Worthen Rd. The responding officer euthanized the animal with one round. The Department of Public Works (DPW) was notified for pickup.
Fraud
Monday, June 23, at 1:40 p.m., an employee of a Muzzy Street company reported wire fraud for $50,000. Due to a transitional period with the company’s accounting manager, a wire transfer to the wrong company was accidentally approved.
Wednesday, June 25, at 2:50 p.m., a Grape Vine Avenue resident reported an Internet scam taking place over the past six months. Someone claiming to be an FBI agent advised her that her identity was being used in a money laundering incident, and she would have to pay or she would be arrested. She wired money through her Chase Bank account several times over the last months, totaling a loss of $600,000. This resident will provide digital copies by email of all relevant information. She was advised to file an Internet crimes complaint with the FBI.
Wednesday, June 25, at 3:35 p.m., a Dexter Road resident reported her daughter had been in contact with a “spam number” and had sent an individual $200 in gift cards. The responding officer advised her to block these numbers in the future and ignore messages from people she does not know.
Monday, June 30, at 12:20 p.m., an Adams Street resident reported she had received mail for an unknown individual who had never resided at her address. The first letter was received on June 16 for a vehicle title from the RMV, which she returned to the sender. She notified the post office that the individual did not live at her address. The responding officer advised her to return all mail addressed to the sender and to call the registry of motor vehicles to notify them of a “false address.” She was advised she could “impound her address through the local clerk’s office, or for more security, look into scrubbing her information from the Internet.”
Monday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m., a Main Campus Drive resident received an email from his bank stating an individual tried to use his account to take $196.61 using a new credit card received a week ago. This individual spoke to Chase Bank, and there had been no fraudulent activity. He was also advised to check his other credit cards.
June Call Stats
Assisting Fire Department: 102
Animal Control: 20
Community Relations: 22
Cruiser Check- House: 12, Business: 287, Person: 57, General: 276 = Total: 632
Directed Traffic: 180
Directed PLW: 11
Fraud: 17
Leaf Blower Complaints: 21
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.