Police Blotter: Team of three males attempts residential break-in

The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to Oct. 6. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information. 

Community Engagement

Tuesday, September 30, at 10 a.m., Officer O’Brien spent time in Lexington Center interacting with the public, and all was in order.

Wednesday, October 1, at 8 a.m., Detective Chaisson participated in “Coffee with a Cop,” a community event at Cumberland Farms. While there, Detective Chaisson and other officers socialized with patrons, staff and members of the community. 

Wednesday, October 1, at 4:50 p.m., Detective Dunbar met with Temple Emunah security during their 5 to 6 p.m. service. Officer Scearbo was also on assignment at the temple, and all was in order.

Saturday, October 4, at 11:55 a.m., Officers Burkle and Ham assisted with the “Ride for a Cure” motorcycle ride at Westview Cemetery.

Community Engagement: Comfort Dogs

Tuesday, September 30, at 10 a.m., School Resource Officer Hankins and K9 Watson were at Bridge Elementary School responding to a call.

Tuesday, September 30, at 2:05 p.m., K9 Watson and K9 Maisey had their monthly visit at Artis Senior Living Center. During the visit, both dogs greeted residents and staff.

Wednesday, October 1, at 9:30 a.m., Detective Hankins and K9 Watson interacted with the public while participating in “Coffee with a Cop.”

Wednesday, October 1, at 10:15 a.m., School Resource Officer Sullivan and K9 Maisey visited Bridge Elementary School. While on campus, they conducted a classroom visit where students and staff greeted K9 Maisey. 

Wednesday, October 1, at 1:35 p.m., School Resource Officer Sullivan and K9 Maisey visited Diamond Middle School. While on campus, they met students during passing time between classes.

Thursday, October 2, at 10 a.m., Detectives Hankins and Sullivan took K9 Maisey and K9 Watson to their monthly visit at the Lexington Community Center. Visitors were able to meet the dogs and learn about their duties with the Police Department.

Suspicious Activity

Monday, September 29, at 10:20 p.m., a caller reported hearing banging noises and people talking inside an abandoned house on Mass. Ave. Responding officers checked the interior and did not see anyone. They noted the residence was in disrepair. It did not appear to have any newly broken windows or doors. They left a message for the property contact, who later stated his father owned the property, but nobody had lived there for years. He believed the noise was probably an animal. He would check the house and report anything out of the ordinary.

Tuesday, October 1, at 12:15 p.m., a Middleby Road resident reported a suspicious male on her Ring camera. He appeared to be checking out her property. The subject was later observed leaving by crawling over the front wall. The subject was described as a male with glasses wearing a mask. The responding officer spoke with the homeowner, who stated the man was dressed in black and wearing a black baseball cap. The suspect walked up to his back gate, then walked back to the street. The man was on the property for less than one minute, then left. The resident was concerned that it was ICE or DHS coming to talk to his cleaners.

Friday, October 3, at 4:25 p.m., a Highland Avenue resident reported three males attempted to enter her home. She told the responding officer that after she yelled out her window, the three males left in their vehicle. Responding officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. There was no entry. The officer explained the house looked old and vacant, which could be the reason the attempt was made. The neighborhood was canvassed, and a follow-up investigation will be conducted.

Disturbance

Thursday, October 2, at 6:10 p.m., a caller reported hearing gunshots and/or fireworks coming from the leasing office at Main Campus Drive. Responding officers checked the surrounding areas. A group of people who had been outside for awhile reported they did not hear anything.

Friday, October 3, at 8:10 p.m., electric bike riders were once again on the track on Worthen Road. The group of juveniles came too close to a runner and caused him to fall while trying to move out of the way. Through further investigation, an officer was able to identify the juvenile bike riders.

Noise Complaints and Town Bylaws

Thursday, October 2, at 4:20 p.m., an individual from the Complete Salon reported an ongoing noise issue with the condo above the salon. They stated they were fearful of going up themselves because there had been an assault when they did so before. They wanted an officer’s assistance. The assistant manager of the salon reported that people above the salon were making noise. Officers advised them of the noise complaint, and they stated they would keep it down. 

Town Bylaws: Leaf Blower Infractions (455) – During this past week, nine 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

Wednesday, October 1, at 2:30 p.m., a school bus driver reported a black Mercedes parked at the Diamond Middle School had been running with a dog inside since 1:45 p.m. The SRO took over, the car was moved, and all was in order.

Friday, October 3, at 12:10 p.m., a complaint came in from an individual who was “almost bitten” by a dog on the bike path near Merriam Street. The responding officer spoke with the dog owner, who reported that all was in order. No further action was needed.

Larceny and Burglary

Tuesday, September 30, at 4:05 p.m., a Gleason Road resident reported money stolen from her backpack in the girls’ locker room at Lexington High School. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, she put her backpack in the locker room at approximately 10:35 a.m. and returned at 11:40 a.m. to retrieve it. On Sunday, she noticed $460 was missing.

Wednesday, October 1, at 8:45 a.m., a Garfield Street resident reported her vehicle had been broken into between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. A black wallet containing $140 cash, a debit card, and her MA driver’s license was taken.

Fraud  

Wednesday, October 1, at 9:15 p.m., a Saddle Club Road resident reported a $3,500 monetary loss. The business owner believed a past employee, who wrote checks two years ago, had cashed them a second time this past month.

Sunday, October 5, at 3:35 p.m., a Shirley Road resident reported receiving a collection notice from a company in North Carolina regarding an outstanding T-Mobile balance of $275. The balance dated back to December 2024 when an unknown party fraudulently opened the account. She has not made any payments. She reported that the delinquent account had impacted her credit score and her ability to acquire a loan.

September Stats

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.