The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the 2 weeks leading up to April 26. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Simple Assault and Assault and Battery
Thursday, April 16. at 4:45 p.m., an individual left work on Hayden Ave. When he reached Marrett and Follen Rds., a dark blue Bronco with tinted windows drove by, and someone threw an unknown liquid at him. When he reached the car, he saw 3 men in their 20s. They shut their windows and drove off. He provided a partial registration, and a CJ IS inquiry was conducted, but it came back as inconclusive.
Monday, April 20 at 5:55 p.m., a Munroe Road resident was assaulted by an Amazon delivery driver. A neighbor witnessed the assault and photographed the vehicle and the driver. Responding officers checked the area but did not locate the individual or the van. An elder abuse charge was filed through an online portal.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the monthly Collaborative Wellness Committee meeting at the Police Station.
Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar attended the “Adulting with Neurodiversity” event held at the Community Center.
Sunday, April 26 at 1:15 p.m., Officers Gaudet and Fiore attended the Lexington High School Boys Lacrosse car wash.
Suspicious Activity
Friday, April 17 at 9:10 p.m., an officer reported a suspicious male wearing a black coat and a black backpack at Hancock House. The responding officer reported the individual in question was one of the community members’ sons watching the setup for the parade.
Saturday, April 18 at 3:10 p.m., the fire department located an unattended bag on Mass Ave. near Miriam St. The bag was checked, and the owner was identified. All was in order.
Saturday, April 18 at 9:00 p.m., a Mason St. resident reported a man was looking in her windows and claiming to be from the Boston Globe. Responding officers located the individual, and his story checked out. He stated he was looking for more information for his editors.
Friday, April 24 at 9:50 p.m., Arlington police received a call about kids drinking in Sutherland Woods. A large group left the woods near Tarbell Ave. Officers dispersed the group, the individuals left voluntarily, and several parents picked up their kids.
Disturbance
Wednesday, April 15 at 1:20 p.m., a James St. caller reported the landlord at James St was “trashing” his backyard. The responding officer was unable to contact the other party, and the officer reported that this was an ongoing civil issue. The individual was advised to contact the other party to try to work out the problem.
Friday, April 17 at 10:15 p.m., a resident near Longfellow and Whittier Rds. reported a group of kids in Willards Woods “running around yelling.” The responding officer reported that the group of juveniles was near the wood line, dispersing. There was 1 juvenile on scene who contacted a parent. The mother of the juvenile arrived and spoke with the officers.
Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 p.m., a large group of juveniles near Summer and Lowell Sts. was walking in the road toward Whipple Hill, causing a disturbance. Responding officers located a group of five Lexington juveniles, and others ran away toward McClellan Rd. in Arlington. Arlington police were notified, and Lexington parents were contacted to pick up the juveniles.
Noise Complaints
Saturday, April 18 at 11:45 p.m., officers responded to noise complaints from Kendall Rd. and Hilltop Ave. Both complaints reported loud music. Responding officers spoke to the homeowners, and the music was turned down. A second report at 12:20 a.m., the caller reported that when the officers left earlier, the music was turned back up. Responding officers spoke with the homeowners from the previous call. They stated they were “wrapping up for the night.”
Thursday, April 26 at 9:05 a.m., a Munroe Rd. caller reported loud music. The responding officer reported the music on Spring St. was from a small gathering in the parking garage. They were advised of the complaint and left.
Town Bylaw 455 Reminder
“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, aim to eliminate noise pollution and toxic emissions from these machines.”
Respect your neighbors’ rights regarding noise pollution. Homeowners, please advise your employees about Lexington’s bylaws.
These past 2 weeks, there were 19 complaints
Town Bylaw 451 regarding construction work hours
Tuesday, April 14 at 5:50 p.m., a neighbor near Manning and Bedford Sts. complained regarding construction noise after 5:00 p.m. The responding officer spoke with the workers from Boulet Construction on Manning St. The company was advised of the town bylaw and ceased work for the day.
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m., a neighbor near Reed and Park Sts. called regarding a construction company working past 5:00 p.m. The responding officer checked the area. No violations at that time.
Animal Control and Complaints – Wild Creatures and Domestic Canines
4/13 at N Hancock St., an individual from the Mass wildlife rehab requested an officer’s assistance while she returned a fox cub to its den.
4/14 at Belfry Terrace, a homeowner reported a sick skunk in her yard. An officer found it moving about and calmly eating grass.
4/15 at Mass Ave., a report of a very sick skunk. A responding officer used his firearm to put down the animal and notified DPW for removal.
4 /14 at Hartwell Ave., a turkey went through an office window and hobbled around. The responding officer assisted and freed it through the window.
4/21 atRte. 2 and 128, a caller reported a coyote. It was not located.
4/24 at Augustus Rd. and Hickory St., an officer put down an injured skunk and notified DPW for removal.
Tuesday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m., a caller reported she found a loose dog at the Sunoco gas station on Lincoln St. The dog owner retrieved the unleashed dog.
Tuesday, April 14 at 11 a.m., a caller reported 2 dogs tied up to a tree in a wooded area behind the McDonald’s at the Lexington Travel Plaza. The responding officer verified the owner had been located.
Tuesday, April 14 at 11:20 a.m., an individual came by the police station with a lost dog. The dog’s owner was located on Marrett Rd, and they were reunited.
Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m., a Preston Rd. resident reported her neighbor’s dog jumped over the fence as she was putting her child into her car seat. When the dog approached, it scratched and bit her on the arm. The responding officer spoke with her, and she showed that her right bicep was marked, and she declined medical attention. The officer spoke with the neighbor, and he said this was an ongoing issue. He stated the dog was up to date with his vaccinations. Surveillance footage and pictures of the dog bite will be added to the police record. After denying medical services, she wanted EMS to check the dog bite. The Fire Department reported patient refusal. The Animal Control Officer will follow up.
Larceny and Burglary
Monday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m., a nurse called from the Lexington Healthcare Center to report $40 had been stolen from a patient’s room. He had last seen the money two weeks ago.
Thursday, April 16 at 4:40 p.m., an Emerson Rd. resident reported his bicycle had been stolen from Lexington High School. He had left his bike at school on Friday, April 10, and when he returned on Monday, April 13, it was gone from the rack. It was a blue, Royce Union, valued at $400.00. The bicycle had been left unlocked in the bike rack near the exit of the main driveway on the Waltham St. side.
Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m., an individual reported he had left his bike by the bike path on Woburn St. on the on April 17. It was off to the side, chained to a tree. When he went to retrieve the bicycle, it was gone.
Thursday, April 23 at 2:15 p.m., a caller reported that her daughter was away on vacation when she went to the house to check it. It appeared someone had broken in. The responding officer checked the house. There were no obvious signs of forced entry or a break-in. The caller believed someone had entered because the back porch door and the upstairs bedroom door were open. She believed her daughter-in-law had received a threatening letter regarding a separate incident. This furthered suspicions that someone had been at the house. Nothing appeared ransacked or out of place. A detective was called to the scene but could not process it because individuals had moved throughout the house. Officers checked with neighbors regarding video surveillance. While clearing the house, a broken rifle was found unsecured outside the armory and confiscated for safekeeping, tagged, and placed in an evidence locker.
Fraud
Tuesday, April 21 at 9:15 a.m., a Slocum Rd. resident reported she gave sensitive information to a fraudulent party who attempted to withdraw funds from her bank account.
Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m., a Rockville Ave. resident reported he had deposited $1500 into a TD Bank ATM. When he opened his account, there was only a $100 deposit. The current $1400 loss had been reported to TD Bank, and they advised him to report it to the police.
Thursday, April 23 at 12:45 p.m., a North St. resident reported an attempted fraud. He and his wife run a business, and an unknown party spoofed an email address and sent someone an email requesting a check for $18,000 for solar work. He was advised to block the e-mail address. There is no current monetary loss, and he was advised to report the incident to the fraud division of mass.gov.
Saturday, April 25 at 1:25 p.m., a Potter Pond resident reported she had been scammed. She had spent approximately $1500 on Apple gift cards.
*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.