The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to March 9. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement
Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar and School Resource Officers Hankins and Sullivan presented at a community forum with DA Marion Ryan on Social Host Liability and underage drinking. The Lexington School Health Advisory Council sponsored this event.
Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m., Captain Barry and Sergeants Colatosti and Dell’anno attended an active attacker discussion and security presentation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. This was a prelude to a meeting later this spring when there will be an exercise involving other agencies and an active attacker scenario.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs
Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., Detectives Hankins and Sullivan, along with K9s Watson and Maisey, attended the Lexington School Health Advisory Council meeting hosted at the police station.
Tuesday, March 3 at 9:15 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey visited the TLP classroom at Diamond Middle School.
Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m., Detectives Hankins and Sullivan, along with K9s Watson and Maisey, attended the monthly “Pawfice” hour hosted at the Lexington Community Center.
Friday, March 6 at 8:50 a.m., School Resource Officers Hankins and Sullivan, with K9s Watson and Maisey, conducted a K9 demonstration for students at Lexington High School.
Suspicious Activity
Monday, March 2 at 10:05 a.m., a report came in regarding a suspicious gold-colored motor vehicle driving on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway near the Bedford St. entrance. The responding officer checked the area and was unable to locate anyone driving on the bike path.
Wednesday, March 4 at 12:35 p.m., a Solomon Pierce Rd. resident reported three men came to her door and stated they were there to work. She explained she did not hire any contractors to work. This resident reported the individuals used her father’s name, and he has not owned the house since 2004. She was unable to describe the men or the vehicle. She was concerned about a possible scam. The responding officer checked the area, spoke with neighbors, and viewed some Ring camera footage. No information was obtained.
Town Bylaws Reminders: Noise and Leash Laws
“The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited for all residents effective March 15, 2026. This follows a ban on commercial landscapers, which took effect on March 15, 2025. The restrictions, part of an amendment to the Town Noise Bylaw, aims to eliminate noise pollution and toxic emissions from these machines.”
“Dogs must be under ‘immediate restraint and control’ (either by leash or reliable voice/sight command) at all times when off the owner’s premises. Specific areas like Willard’s Woods require leashes on weekends.”
Animal Control and Complaints
Monday, March 2 at 1:40. p.m., a Lowell St. resident reported one of her dogs had bitten her cleaning lady. EMS and the ACO were dispatched. The Animal Control Officer reported the victim was transported to Lahey, and the dog was up to date on all shots.
Wednesday, March 4 at 3:25. p.m., an individual reported a dead raccoon near Reed and Bedford St. DPW was notified for removal.
Friday, March 6 at 3:50 p.m., the MSPCA reported they had received a complaint from a neighbor on Valleyfield St. that a corgi had been locked outside all day and had been at the rear door crying. The responding officer spoke with the owner, who stated the dog had not been left outside by itself. The officer checked the backyard, and no marks indicated the dog had tried to get inside. All appeared in order, and the MSPCA was updated.
Friday, March 6 at 7:40 p.m., a North St. resident reported a stray white and black dog she had not seen before in her yard. The responding officer located and returned the dog to its owner on Westwood St.
Fraud
Thursday, March 5 at 3:10 p.m., a Wachusett Dr. resident reported falling for a “Birthday Party Scam” two weeks ago. The scammers gained remote access to her computer. Then she found a Zell transaction for $950 to One Finance. She wanted to know if the scammers could be tracked down through the bank name. All funds have been returned, and she did not want to file an official report. She wanted advice. It was suggested that she continue to monitor bank accounts and personal information and report any suspicious activity to the LPD.
*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.