The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to December 1. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrest
Wednesday, November 26 at 8:40 a.m., Watertown Savings Bank reported a male throwing sticks at their front window at 1075 Waltham St. Prior to arrival, the Boston resident walked over the town line into Waltham. Waltham PD was notified and dispatched a cruiser to the area. Officers were able to locate the subject matching the description. He was placed under arrest on a default warrant issued out of the Quincy District Court and transported to the station without incident. The individual was also charged with Malicious Destruction of Property – Defacing or Damaging property.
Animal Control
Monday, November 24 at 3:00 p.m., a caller reported what appeared to be an injured beagle running down Shade St. The ACO was notified and checked the area, but the dog was gone on arrival.
Monday, November 24, at 5:20 p.m., a caller reported a black dog running around the rest stop parking lot at the Lexington Travel Plaza. She stated that a woman had been walking the dog but was now not in the area. The dog was left by itself. The ACO reported that someone standing nearby saw the dog run up into the woods behind McDonald’s. He went inside McDonald’s to check for camera footage and found that a woman had left the dog at the rest stop.
Monday, November 24 at 7:40 p.m., a caller reported that he had hit and injured a deer. The deer was on the side of the road near Marrett Rd. and Mass Ave. The responding officer checked the area and did not locate the deer. It appears it was gone upon his arrival.
Monday, November 24, at 10:25 p.m., a Pfeiffer Lane resident reported a bear at her front door. The responding officer reported the bear was not causing any issues and advised that bears find bird feeders attractive.
Larceny
Monday, November 24, at 9:30 a.m., a Mass Ave. caller reported that it appeared someone had entered the preschool area at Hancock Church and rearranged items. She also reported a set of keys was missing. The responding officer spoke with her, and she stated there were programs throughout the weekend, and someone moved furniture in the hallway and classrooms. Nothing was damaged. The only property she is reporting stolen is a set of keys that access the main office, kitchen, and classrooms. The officer spoke with an individual who had surveillance footage of the incident.
A Holiday Season Reminder from AARP
Gift card fraud and package theft increase!
Gift cards remain a holiday staple, with 7 in 10 consumers (72%) planning to purchase them this year. Unfortunately, criminals have become experts at draining these cards. One-third (33%) of adults have given or received a gift card with no balance.
While convenient, buying gift cards off the rack at retail stores (60% plan to do this) leaves consumers exposed to selecting gift cards that scammers have tampered with, recording the number and PIN, and draining funds as soon as the card is purchased.
November Stats
Assisting Fire Department 91
Animal Control 17
Community Engagement 9
Cruiser Check: House 38, Business 242, Person 30, General 41 = Total 351
Directed Traffic 148
Fraud 10
Leaf Blower Complaints 126
FYI: All Night Parking Ban: “Commencing December 1 through April 1, the Lexington Police Department will strictly enforce the provisions of the All-Night Parking Ban. Parking on a sidewalk is always prohibited. Parking on any street or way or within 5 feet of the edge of any street or way, or in any municipal off-street parking area for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of. 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. is strictly prohibited. Violators may be towed at the expense of the registered owner.
*Strict enforcement is necessary for efficient snow removal throughout the winter months, even though road conditions and weather forecasts may be favorable. Thank you for cooperating.”
*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.