The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to September 15. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrest
Tuesday, September 9, at 4 p.m., a Lexington resident was arrested and taken into custody after crashing her vehicle into her home while under the influence of alcohol. The building inspector was on the scene, and Mals towed her vehicle. She was charged with “the failure to stay within a marked lane, operating a motor vehicle recklessly so as to endanger, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, fourth offense.” She was released on personal recognizance by Bail Commissioner Day to her husband.
Community Engagement
Thursday, September 11, at 8:35 a.m., Police Department members participated in the “Honor Roll Bike Team” memorial at the Patrolman James Hodgdon memorial. Sergeant Dell’Anno participated in the bike ride from Aloft to Minuteman Park in the morning before the memorial at the Patrolman James Hodgdon memorial, located at the police station.
Thursday, September 11, at 10:15 a.m., an officer walked around Lexington High School, and all was in order.
Friday, September 12, at 10:15 a.m., officers assisted with the 10th anniversary celebration at the Community Center.
Friday, September 12, at 11 a.m., officers and cadets assisted with the Diamond Middle School Town Takeover event in Lexington Center from 12 to 2 p.m. The event was successful as the officers educated cyclists who were riding bikes on the sidewalk of the town’s bylaw restricting such activity.
Friday, September 12, at 12:25, 1, and 4:25 p.m., officers assisted with the 10th anniversary celebration at the Community Center.
Friday, September 12, at 6:05 p.m., an officer visited with community members at Massachusetts Ave. and Depot Square.
Friday, September 12, at 6:10 p.m., Bike Liaison Dell’Anno was at the Lexington Community Center celebration advising children and residents about bicycle safety tips and town regulations.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs
Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Watson attended a breakfast at Minuteman Tech.
Tuesday, September 9, at 10:40 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Watson visited the Bridge Elementary School. They spoke with the administration and visited one fifth-grade classroom.
Friday, September 12, at 8 a.m., a social worker from Clark Middle School contacted Detective Sullivan about a student who would benefit from seeing the comfort dog. Detective Sullivan and K9 Watson met with the student in the guidance office.
Suspicious Activity
Monday, September 8, at 10 a.m., a Gleason Road resident reported two vehicles parked in front of her house. When one left and the other remained, she found the situation suspicious. The responding officer found the vehicle was parked legally, and there were no issues.
Monday, September 8, at 11:55 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle parked at the corner of Woburn and Cottage Streets with a loud group of kids. The responding officer spoke with the driver, who reported he was dropping off a friend. All was in order.
Tuesday, September 9, at 7:40 p.m., a Robbins Road resident reported that two hours before, a white vehicle was parked by her house and appeared to have been checking out her house and the neighbor’s house. The responding officer checked the area and was unable to locate any suspicious vehicle. All was in order.
Tuesday, September 9, at 9:25 p.m., an individual reported she witnessed a woman who seemed disoriented at Stop and Shop being put into a vehicle. The reporting party followed the vehicle, and the woman was left at a Mass. Ave. address. The responding officer reported there was a language barrier, but she understood they were waiting for someone. They pulled off because the baby was crying, and they were waiting for a cousin. They felt there was no need for assistance.
Disturbance
Saturday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m., security from 1050 Waltham Street reported several youths causing a disturbance by riding their bicycles through the parking garage. When asked to leave, they refused. The responding officer reported that they had already left the area upon arrival.
Sunday, September 14, at 12:40 a.m., a Main Campus Drive resident called asking for help removing an unwanted person from his home. The individual had left before their arrival. The reporting party was advised to call if the individual returned.
Sunday, September 14, at 4:05 p.m., an employee from Cumberland Farms on Marrett Road reported a group of five young adults causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. He stated they had trespassed at some point by entering the store after it was closed. The responding officer spoke with an individual who stated that the group was in the store filming a YouTube prank. They were asked to leave, and they “took their time doing so.” All was in order.
Noise Complaint
Wednesday, September 10, at 11:30 p.m., an East Street resident reported his neighbor on Holmes Road appeared to be using a chainsaw. The responding officer checked the area, but was unable to locate any noise.
Town Bylaws
Leaf Blower Infractions (455) – During this past week, seven reports regarding the 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
Hmmm… Where have all the leashes gone?
Monday, September 8, at 9:50 a.m., a resident reported an altercation had occurred on Sept. 7 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Clark Middle School tennis courts. He described an incident involving a woman who allowed her off-leash dog to charge him aggressively. At that point, he asked her to leash her dog. Shortly afterwards, he was approached by a man in a black pickup truck who told him “not to speak to his wife that way.” An officer followed up with the individual to assure him the information was forwarded to the Animal Control Officer, and patrol was informed of the situation in case any similar incidents with this particular individual occurred at the tennis courts.
Monday, September 8, at 10 a.m., a Blueberry Lane resident reported her small, brown dog “got out again.” The responding officer advised that she would contact the owner if anyone found her dog.
Tuesday, September 9, at 3:45 p.m., a caller reported a yellow lab running in the roadway near Bedford and Reed Street. The responding officer checked the area, but no one had seen the dog.
Tuesday, September 9, at 8:30 p.m., a caller reported a dog had been barking in her Summer Street driveway for quite a while. The dog had a collar without tags. The dog was taken to the pound from Summer St. Arlington PD notified the Lowell Street owner, and LPD returned the dog to the owner.
Wednesday, September 10, at 5:20 p.m., a caller reported a loose dog with a blue harness found on Parker Street. Later, the owner picked up the dog.
Friday, September 12, at 8:40 a.m., an officer on a detail reported two dogs running into traffic at Lowell St. and Pear Tree Drive. He contacted the ACO, who later checked the area but did not locate the dogs.
Fraud
Tuesday, September 9, at 6:40 p.m., a Seaborne Place resident received an email he believed was from Microsoft. The email stated there would be a charge of $180 for a service he did not recognize. He was instructed to call the company if he wanted to opt out of the service. This resident spoke with a man who identified himself as Bruce Hills. They installed software on the computer. Once the installation was complete, he asked this resident to open a PayPal account. This resident became suspicious and refused to do so. Mr. Hills attempted to scare him and requested a larger sum of money, or he would report him for gambling and pornography. He hung up and called LPD. No banking or personal information had been revealed during the conversation. The officer instructed him to contact his banks and financial institutions regarding this incident. He was also advised to have a professional inspect the laptop for any viruses.
Thursday, September 11, at 10 a.m., an employee from Lexington Wine and Spirits reported a man had come in over the weekend and used a stolen credit card. He reported a loss of $3,600.
*This week: No reports of Larceny or Burglary in Lexington
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.