The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to November 17. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
FYI: “The Lexington Police Department, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverages Control Commission, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks at local establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol.”
Assault and Battery
Tuesday, November 11, at 9:40 p.m., a 911 call was received from Aloft Lexington, located on Marrett Road. Callback attempts were unanswered at the front desk. Before the officers arrived, a second 911 call was made by an employee at the desk, who stated that a disturbance in a room was ongoing. The responding officer reported there was a past assault between two friends.
Wednesday, November 12 at 4:50 p.m., the Director of Nursing at the Lexington Healthcare Center on Lowell St. reported a resident had assaulted another. It was a “minor altercation” between two elderly residents.
Friday, November 14 at 4:30 p.m., a Care One worker reported a man had struck a woman. The responding officer reported 2 patients in the Minuteman unit had a “minor” physical altercation. According to the patients and witnesses, one individual approached and struck another on the top of the head in retaliation for a recent altercation. One was voluntarily transported to Leahy for an evaluation. Care One staff advised they would transfer the other to a separate unit in the building to keep them separated in the future.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m., officers spent time with citizens at a Veteran’s Day classic car event at the Church of Our Redeemer.
Wednesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the Lexington Human Rights Committee meeting as a liaison.
Friday, November 14 at 8:35 a.m., an officer participated in the Hastings School bike train event.
Suspicious Activity
Tuesday, November 11 at 9:15 p.m., a Dane Rd. resident reported a suspicious individual claiming to be from a nonprofit came to his house twice between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. The subject had a camera and claimed to be working. The second time the man knocked on the door, the resident did not answer, and the man left. The responding officer circled the neighborhood a few times but was unable to find anyone matching the description given. All appeared in order.
Wednesday, November 12 at 8:15 a.m., a caller reported a suspicious vehicle in the area of Great Rock and Crescent Rds. It appeared to be idling and moving about. The responding officer did not locate the vehicle as it was gone upon arrival.
Noise Complaints
Friday, November 14 at 2:50 a.m., a Curve St. caller reported her neighbor’s car alarm kept going off. The responding officer located the vehicle and attempted to reach the owner, but there was no answer at the door. The vehicle’s alarm stopped before the officer’s departure.
Town Bylaws: Gas Leaf Blower Infractions (455) – During this past week, 28 reports regarding gas leaf blower bylaw infractions were made. After a year of leniency and countless complaints from residents, enforcement via homeowners’ fines has been implemented.
*Residents will be fined for these infractions, as homeowners are responsible for all that occurs on their property. Remember to alert your employees to follow Lexington’s Bylaws.
Animal Control and Complaints
Monday, November 10 at 5:20 p.m., a Ledgelawn Ave. resident brought a lost dog into the station. While there, the reporting party received a call saying that she had her neighbor’s dog. No further assistance was needed.
Friday, November 14 at 5:35 p.m., an officer found a yellow lab with a pink collar near Hancock St. and Braemore Ter. There were no tags, so the dog was taken to the town kennel. A message was sent to the Animal Control Officer. A detective added the information to Facebook, and a Braemore Terrace resident picked up their dog.
Sunday, November 16 at 7:25 p.m., an individual reported a deer struck by a car on the side of the road at Bedford St. and Hartwell Ave. The responding officer reported the deer was deceased. Officers were able to move the deer off to the side of the road, and Mass DOT was notified for removal.
Breaking & Entering and Burglary
Friday, November 14 at 12:55 a.m., an officer reported that between 11:45 and 12:02, a man searched through the unlocked vehicles in the parking lot of Accurate Brake and Alignment on Mass Ave. One item was taken from a vehicle. A detective arrived to process the scene and review video footage.
Friday, November 14 at 2:50 p.m., a Maureen Rd. resident reported his home had been broken into while away. The responding officer reported that three individuals wearing light-colored clothes were seen on camera coming out of a dark colored SUV. One entered through a basement window. The individuals went through the primary bedroom, and it does not appear that anything was taken. The officer reported they were able to obtain video footage from a Maureen Rd. neighbor.
Fraud
Monday, November 10 at 2:45 p.m., a Blodgett Rd. resident reported she had received an email through her company for an online position with the company Believe in Students. She responded to the email, and she was hired to be in charge of assisting with student funding. She stated she deposited $1,800 given to her by a company contact. She was then instructed to wire it to a woman in Somerville. She realized the funds were not cleared, and $1,800 of her own funds were removed from her account. It had been a scam. She reported the situation to her employer and her bank.
Tuesday, November 11 at 3:40 p.m., a Ledgelawn Ave. resident reported his company credit card statement showed numerous fraudulent transactions. He has since contacted his bank and received a full refund for the transactions. The bank advised him to report it to the police.
Tuesday, November 11 at 4:40 p.m., a Loring Rd. resident reported his address had been used fraudulently. He had been receiving Capital One mail on behalf of someone else for approximately 4 to six weeks. He expressed concern that this might lead to identity theft.
Saturday, November 15 at 12:20 p.m., a Mass Ave. resident reported fraudulent activity on her bank account. She reported a check for $2,400 written on her account that she did not write. Bank of America will reimburse her.
*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.