The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to March 16. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrest
Sunday, March 15 at 12:40 a.m., officers responded to a Mass Ave. location where a Waltham resident had driven his vehicle off the road into a fire hydrant. Based on initial attempts to communicate with the man, who exhibited slurred speech and glassy eyes, he seemed impaired. Officers attempted to communicate with the individual, and he intentionally spat toward them. Several unsealed alcoholic beverages were visible in the vehicle. Due to his continued aggressive and threatening behavior, he was placed under arrest. At 6 a.m., his destructive behavior in and to the cell ceased, and he agreed to continue the booking process. Along with 5 separate motor vehicle charges, he was charged with Assault, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and Defacing or Damaging Property. Before being taken to the Billerica House of Correction’s Safe Watch program, he was taken to Lahey for evaluation.
Community Engagement
Monday, March 9 at 3:30 p.m., Sergeant Dell’Anno spoke with the Domestic Violence Services Network, advising them of progress made with the program.
Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the Lexington Human Rights Committee meeting.
Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar presented information on police responses to domestic violence at the DVSN advocate training.
Thursday, March 12 at 2:15 p.m., Detective Ducharme spoke at Cary Library for staff development regarding contacting the police for emergencies, non-emergencies, and wellness checks. He provided resources for ways to assist individuals exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other mental health issues. Staff members were given guidelines for reporting domestic violence and contact information for departments regarding domestic violence advocates.
Comfort Dogs: Thursday, March 12, at 6:25 p.m., Detective Hankins and K9 Watson attended the monthly Lexington Youth Commission meeting in the Community Room at the police station. Upcoming events were discussed, including Patriots Day Parade information. LYC members will hand out American flags along the parade route, accompanied by K9s Watson and Maisey.
Suspicious Activity
Monday, March 9 at 4:50 p.m., due to a bomb threat to the postal service, the police and fire departments investigated for any suspicious activity down the street from the station. Police Officers and the Lexington Fire Department checked the surrounding areas for indicators of suspicious packages. All appeared to be in order at the time.
Wednesday, March 11 at 9:15 p.m., a caller reported a man making loops around the neighborhood of Anthony and Lillian Rds. He yelled out of a megaphone from a gray or silver vehicle. Responding officers checked the area, but nothing appeared out of order.
Thursday, March 12 at 12:10 p.m., a Woburn resident reported that while leaving the Lexington Community Center, she returned to her vehicle and noticed stones and dirt inside it. She had not locked the car and claimed someone might have broken into it. She thought it might have been her neighbor in Woburn with whom she had been having a dispute. She wanted the incident documented.
Disturbance and Noise Complaints
Saturday, March 14 at 11:30 p.m., a Fletcher Ave. resident reported a large group of loud kids in the street. They believed there had been a house party nearby. The responding officer requested an ambulance for two intoxicated females on the street. Med 1 transported a female to Lahey, and Med 2 obtained a signed patient refusal for transport.
Sunday, March 15, at 12:43 a.m., a Rolfe Rd caller reported very loud music from her neighbors. The responding officer advised the homeowners of the situation and asked them to keep the noise down.
Town Bylaw Violations
Tuesday, March 10 at 2:50. A.m., a caller reported a garbage truck emptying a dumpster in the rear parking lot of 1710 Mass Ave. Love at First Bite. The responding officer reported the truck had left the area before his arrival.
Saturday, March 14, at 8:25 a.m., a Bow Street resident reported construction work nearby. The responding officer spoke with an employee of Phoenix Construction. He stated that they would take a break and restart after 9:00 a.m.
Animal Control and Complaints
*For your canine’s well-being, please follow Lexington’s Leash Laws. Please keep an eye out for increased small, wild creature activity as spring weather brings new litters.
Monday, March 9 at 9:05 a.m., a caller reported a black lab jumped over her fence and into her yard on Wellington Lane Ave. The Animal Control Officer picked up the dog and brought it to the town kennel.
Monday, March at 9:35 a.m., a caller reported a loose dog on Hathaway Road near Brent Rd. The dog was described as a white lab. The responding officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dog.
Monday, March at 9 3:25 p.m., a caller reported an older golden retriever running in Lexington Center by itself. The responding officer retrieved the dog in front of CVS. The owner was notified and claimed the dog.
Tuesday, March 10 at 10:50 p.m., a caller reported an injured raccoon in the middle of the roadway at Bridge and Waltham Sts. The responding officer located and euthanized the animal.
Wednesday, March 11 at 8:05 a.m., a caller reported a sick or injured skunk near Militia Drive. The responding officer located and euthanized the animal.
Saturday, March 14 at 8:15 p.m., a Baskin Rd. resident asked for assistance getting a bat out of the house. They were unable to locate the bat, and the owner was advised to contact a pest control company.
Sunday, March 15 at 6:05 p.m., a Revolutionary Rd. resident reported a sick or injured raccoon nearby. The responding officer reported the raccoon had gone into the woods before he arrived.
Larceny – Theft from a building.
Tuesday, March 10 at 5:45 p.m., an individual reported a package had been delivered to a Concord Ave address. The responding officer reported the package contained a pair of hiking boots costing approximately $650. It was delivered on March 2 at around 5:15 p.m. and was reported missing the same day at around 9:00 p.m.
Fraud
Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m., a Hayes Ave. resident reported her husband’s home health aide had been taking her checks and writing them out to himself for various amounts totaling $62,000.
*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