The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to September 29. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m., Chief McLain attended the Domestic Violence Service Network’s quarterly executive board meeting.
Tuesday, September 22, at 4:45 p.m., K9 Watson and K9 Maisey attended the Lexington High School girls’ varsity soccer practice.
Wednesday, September 24, at 8:10 a.m., an officer visited Temple Emunah on Piper Road and spoke with some attendees.
Thursday, September 25, at 10 a.m., Detectives Chaisson and Ducharme attended the Lexington Wellness fair at the Community Center. The detectives spoke with residents about scam prevention and the services the Police Department provides.
Suspicious Activity
Wednesday, September 17, at 1:10 p.m., a motorist reported a vehicle appeared to have fresh scuff marks, and the operator appeared impaired. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle reported.
Thursday, September 22, at 8:35 p.m., a mother and two daughters walked into the station to report suspicious activity at the Fiske playground. The responding officer spoke to the Woodpark Circle children, who reported that while playing at the Fiske playground with some friends around 7 p.m., they noticed an adult female watching them for approximately 40 minutes. When they decided to leave the playground, she followed them. They ran to one of their homes and lost sight of the woman. All three girls described the woman with similar details. There was no communication among the juveniles and the adult female. An investigation is underway.
Friday, September 26, at 12:27 p.m., the manager of Stone Meadow Golf Course reported that, at approximately 5 a.m., two individuals were walking around Stone Meadow. He did not recognize either as they went to the back of the building. One stated to an employee on scene that they were new to the area and were “just checking out the place.” The individuals didn’t appear to commit or attempt a crime; however, the manager requested cruiser checks of the property between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. He provided photos of the two.
Update: An officer identified the individuals and spoke with the manager regarding the incident. He is obtaining a no-trespass order on both individuals. The officer will contact the manager during the process. One of the individuals is a suspect in a stolen bicycle case from Waltham Street.
Saturday, September 27, at 10:30 a.m., a Robbins Road resident reported a package was delivered to her residence at 2 a.m., and it was addressed to the Element Hotel. The responding officer reported the package included two cookies and ice cream. The package had been delivered to the wrong address.
Disturbance
Tuesday, September 23, at 6:10 p.m., a worker at a group home on Hill Street reported an argument between two residents. The disagreement had been settled, and the two agreed to separate from each other for the rest of the evening.
Wednesday, September 24, at 10 a.m., a caller reported a male jogging naked on the bike path heading away from DPW toward Bedford. Responding officers checked the bike path from Bedford Street to Westview Cemetery, along with the surrounding areas. They were unable to locate the jogger.
Friday, September 26, at 8:20 p.m., callers reported loud noise from protestors in the area of Compton Circle. The responding officers stood by while the group, the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade, was given 15 minutes to continue its protest. Then, an officer reported that the group was leaving.
Friday, September 26, at 10 p.m., a Summer Street caller reported a group of “100 juveniles” running onto their property headed for a wooded area. One fell while running and injured his arm. Officers remained in the area in case the juveniles returned. The responding officer reported the injured boy was a foreign exchange student from Spain, and his host family arrived on scene and accompanied him to the hospital.
Noise Complaints and Town Bylaws
Saturday, September 27, at 9:20 p.m., and again at 10:20 p.m., an Outlook Drive resident complained about noise and loud music from a neighboring Baskin Road residence. After the second call, they agreed to take the party inside.
Town Bylaws: Leaf Blower Infractions (455) – During this past week, three 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.
Town Bylaws: Noise Ordinance Infractions (451)
Saturday, September 27, at 8:20 a.m., a Buckman Drive resident reported workers for Northeast Gardening began work before the allowed time. The responding officer advised them of the town bylaw.
Sunday, September 28, at 5:10 p.m., a Warren Street resident reported landscapers working after the allowed hours. The responding officer advised them of the town bylaws.
Animal Control and Complaints
Tuesday, September 22, at 12:05 p.m., a neighbor reported a town bylaw regarding a barking dog violation. When a warning was issued to the Wachusett Drive resident, she agreed to comply with the bylaw.
Wednesday, September 25, at 6:20 p.m., a Hathaway Road resident reported a small black and white dog without a collar on his porch. An officer posted a photograph online, and a Redcoat Lane resident claimed his dog at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, at 6:50 p.m., a caller reported there was a cat that had been struck by a vehicle in the middle of the road, and it was still alive. The responding officer reported that the Woburn Emergency Vet would retrieve the cat. The cat ended up running off, and an officer helped the owner look for it. The cat ended up running home, and its owner took it to an emergency vet.
Larceny and Burglary
Wednesday, September 24, at 6:55 p.m., a Mass. Ave. resident reported her “generational hairbrush” (valued at $200) disappeared while she was staying at the Element Hotel on Sept. 17 between 4 a.m. and 8 p.m. She reported it to the hotel staff and wanted it documented with the police.
Sunday, September 28, at 5 p.m., a Waltham St. resident reported her daughter’s 1957 bicycle, valued at $349, had been stolen between late afternoon on Sept. 25 and overnight hours of Sept. 26.
Update: During his investigation, an officer was able to retrieve the stolen bicycle from a Katahdin Drive residence. The bicycle was taken back to the police station and tagged as evidence.
Fraud
Thursday, September 25, at 5:10 p.m., an Emerson Gardens Road resident reported a $106.25 charge on a Visa credit card for a Blink Security Camera maintenance subscription, which she had not initiated. She contacted the credit card company regarding the fraudulent charge, and they are investigating. She is not responsible for the charge, and she has canceled the card. She contacted the credit bureaus for credit card monitoring, and there is no monetary loss at this time.
Friday, September 26, at 2:45 p.m., a Greenwood Street resident reported he had been the victim of a data breach. He was advised to monitor his credit card and obtain a copy of his credit report through the credit reporting bureaus. There is no monetary loss at this time. He wanted to have this documented by the Police Department.
Saturday, September 27, at 2:35 p.m., a Hathaway Rd. resident reported that he and his wife had clicked on a Microsoft pop-up advertisement on their laptop and were instructed to call a number. They did not provide any information and disconnected the call. There is no monetary loss at this time. They went to Best Buy and had their laptop cleared by a specialist. They blocked the phone number, and they have contacted their banks and notified them of this incident.
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.