The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to May 10. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrest for multiple charges on Thursday, May 7, after several callers reported a female throwing rocks at passing vehicles at Waltham St. and Blossomcrest Rd.. Officers attempted to calm and reason with her, but she became increasingly belligerent and loud. She took mail from boxes and threw it at the officers and into the street, creating a hazard for motorists. Officers attempted to calm her, but she was out of control and had to be restrained. She was forceful and aggressive as she stomped on an officer’s foot and kicked him repeatedly. To prevent injury, she was handcuffed, read her Miranda rights, and placed in the cruiser. She continued to scream and began to foam at the mouth. Her hostility increased, and she spat through the window of the cruiser. She was charged as a Disorderly Person, along with Assault, Assault and Battery, with a dangerous weapon, and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.
Community Engagement
Monday, May 4 at 8:40 a.m. School Resource Officers Hankins and Sullivan provided station tours to the high school Intro Law class.
Thursday, May 7 at various times, Officers McGloin, O’Brien, Brady, Flower, DeLuca, and Houvardas took part in the Bike Committee breakfast held on the bike path at Depot Square.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs
Monday, May 4 at noon, School Resource Officers Hankins and Sullivan met with the library staff to schedule new Paw-Fice hours hosted on the first Tuesday of every month at Cary Library.
Tuesday, May 5 at 11:15 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey greeted students and staff during lunch at Clark Middle School.
Wednesday, May 6 at 8:45 a.m., Detectives Chaisson and Sullivan, along with K9 Maisey, gave two students from Bowman Elementary School a ride to school. They were the winners of the school PTO silent auction. Students were able to meet and take pictures with K9 Maisey in front of the cruisers.
Thursday, May 7 at 8:50 a.m., Detectives Hankins and K9 Watson took part in the bike Committee Breakfast on the bike path.
Thursday, May 7 at 2:05 p.m., School Resource Officer Hankins, with the assistance of a high school student, conducted evidence-recovery training with K9 Watson at Lexington High School.
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.”
This past week, there were 3 complaints
Noise Complaints
Wednesday, May 6 at 11:55 p.m., a Wood Park Circle resident stated there was loud music and several cars parked “all over the street.” The responding officer spoke with the homeowner, who had a couple of people visiting in the backyard playing some music. The homeowner agreed to bring the party inside for the night.
Saturday, May 9 at 12:30 a.m., a Wood Park Circle resident reported loud noises coming from the neighbor’s house. The responding officer reported all was quiet upon his arrival. There was no loud music, as this was a gathering after a death in the family.
Saturday, May 9 at 8:05 a.m., a Bow Street caller reported a construction crew playing loud music as they worked. The responding officer spoke to an individual from VG Drywall, who agreed to turn down the music.
Animal Control and Complaints
Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m., a caller reported finding a loose dog on Follen Rd. The owner stated he was working inside when his dog got out of the yard. The owner was in the area looking for his dog and was eventually reunited with him.
Tuesday, May 5 at 9:45 p.m., a caller reported an injured deer on Waltham Street near the Elks Lodge. The responding officer reported the injured deer had left the area before her arrival.
Wednesday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m., an officer reported an injured raccoon in a wooded area near Winchester Dr. It was not a hazard at that time.
Larceny
Wednesday, May 6 at 2:10 p.m., several staff members at Leap School on Marrett Rd reported that sometime in the late fall, items and cash were taken from bags, purses, and wallets. This included jewelry, cash, and gift cards. Responding officers canvassed the area for any video footage, but with negative results. There will be a follow-up with staff members. Officers requested a detective’s follow-up.
Fraud
Monday, May 4 at 11:45 a.m., a Lowell St. resident reported $5,000 missing from her bank account.
Wednesday, May 6 at 12:10 p.m., a Woburn St. resident reported that she took a babysitting job through Facebook. She was scammed into buying 4 Apple gift cards totaling $200 for a birthday gift for the child she was supposed to start babysitting. She sent the gift card codes and gift cards to a Facebook account and is now unable to contact the individual communicating with her.
Thursday, May 7 at 3:10 p.m., a Mason St. resident and her partner submitted an online question regarding a possible contractor scam. They believed they were being scammed for $500,000 by Harbor Stone Masonry and Construction of Framingham. She stated that a man knocked on her door offering to fix her roof. This individual claimed that more work was needed than anticipated. He consistently charged her more money. Her partner had paid the contractor $360,000 in six payments, with a check for the remaining $140,000. The payments ranged from April to May. This Chase Ave. partner learned of the scam from a Newton Police Facebook post that included the same company name and logo of the contractor that approached her.
Sunday, May 10 at 8:55 p.m., a Constitution Rd. resident reported fraudulent activity while using Venmo. The responding officer spoke with the man, who stated he posted a stationary bike for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A buyer contacted him to purchase it. While attempting to receive payment, the buyer attempted to get his American Express account information and instead was able to access his Bank of America account. The monetary loss. is $500.
*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.