The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to May 18. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrest:
Wednesday, May 13 at 9:25 a.m., an individual requested a well-being check for a resident of a group home in Bedford who had not returned. They were interested in her well-being. Police located her at a Main Campus Drive address and found her in good standing. She was taken into custody for a default warrant issued out of the Woburn District Court. The offense location was Burlington for 1 count of trespass. She was booked and later transported to Concord District Court.
Community Engagement
Monday, May 11 at 5:00 p.m., Sgt Dell’Ano met with Larry Frieler and Billy Drew to review what the Police Department and bicycle committee are doing to educate and advise the public about the dangers of bicycles ridden on sidewalks in the Center. Currently, the department is focusing on PLW (Park, Lock, and Walk) as an effective way to engage and educate cyclists on the dangers of sidewalk riding. When an infraction is observed, an officer uses the encounter to engage cyclists and inform them about walking their wheels.
Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m., Lieutenant Dunbar hosted a Human Rights Committee program meeting on hate Incident reporting presented by DA Ryan.
Friday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m., MTR1 Cataldo participated in the Hastings Bike Train event at Forest and Mass Ave.
Saturday, May 16 at 12.30 p.m., Officer Rubino assisted crossing pedestrians on a walking tour of historical houses near Percy Rd. and Mass Ave.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs
Monday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey greeted students in the lobby of Lexington High School.
Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m., Detective Hankins and K9 Watson attended the junior prom hosted at the Marriott Hotel in Burlington.
Suspicious Activity
Friday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m., a Webster Rd. resident reported two males rang his doorbell. They did not appear to have a solicitor’s license. The responding officer checked the area and did not locate anyone matching the description given.
Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m., the manager of Mario’s Italian restaurant reported a suspicious male riding his scooter around the rear lot at 1733 Mass Ave. The responding officer reported the individual was trying to locate an ATM in the area.
Noise Complaints and Town Bylaws
Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 p.m., a Blueberry Lane resident reported loud music on Tyler Rd. The responding officer found a gathering of young adults at the residence. The homeowner was present but was not closely monitoring the gathering. She was advised to supervise the gathering and to keep the music down for the night. The homeowner agreed to keep the party inside and quiet for the rest of the evening. The homeowner also confirmed that each guest was staying at the residence for the night. All was in order.
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 5 complaints.
Saturday, May 16 at 7:55 a.m., Town Bylaw 451. A Bedford St. caller reported construction noise before 9:00 a.m., in violation of the Town Bylaws. The responding officer spoke with the crew from Tri-State Construction and advised them of the town bylaws.
Animal Control and Complaints: Wild Creatures and Domestic Canines
5/12 at Hayes Lane, the responding officer located a raccoon stuck in the basement windowsill. The officer provided contact information for private contractors to remove it. Later in the day, the caller reported he had removed the raccoon and asked that it be euthanized. The responding officer put down the raccoon with a single shot.
5/13 at Lowell and Woburn Sts., Animal Control received several calls regarding an injured raccoon in the street. The responding officer put down the raccoon with two shots.
5/14 at Emerson Rd., The caller reported an injured raccoon on the Vine Brook Bikeway. The responding officer located the injured animal away from the bikeway. It was not a hazard.
5 /11 Lincoln St. at Marrett Rd at 3:00 p.m., a caller reported a loose dog in the area.
5/12 at Woburn St. at 6:25 p.m., a caller reported a large dark dog walking around the area and in the street with no owner in sight. The responding officer was unable to locate the dog.
5/13 at Hartwell Ave at 2:10 p.m., an officer reported finding dogs barking inside a Subaru with the windows open slightly. The owner stated the dogs had been in the vehicle for 30 minutes while she was at an appointment at Mass Eye and Ear. All was in order.
Larceny -Theft From a Building
Saturday, May 16 at 2:50 p.m., an individual reported his wallet had been stolen inside Stop and Shop. He had a tracker inside it, and it was still showing in the store. The responding officer spoke with him, and they went to the Stop and Shop and checked the store and the area the individual had been shopping, and where he checked out. The tile was last pinging at 8:25 a.m. when he was shopping. Customer service did not have the wallet, and it appeared not to be in the store anymore.
Fraud
Monday, May 11 at 2:50 p.m., a Summer St. resident reported he was a victim of a scam. He claimed he was out $120,000 due to a crypto scam. An unknown individual contacted him through LinkedIn and offered to teach him about cryptocurrency trading and wire transfers. This resident sent both cryptocurrency and wire transfers to this unknown party, who also contacted him through WhatsApp. The responding officer advised him to inform his bank about the scam and to block the LinkedIn and WhatsApp accounts.
Tuesday, May 12 at 2:05 p.m., a Brandon St. resident reported an unknown person had opened an unauthorized credit card account in her name with both Chase and Tilt/ Webb Bank. One has closed the fraudulent account and is investigating the incident. There is no monetary loss at this time.
Wednesday, May 13 at 8:45 a.m., a Forest St. resident reported a Discover Card was unlawfully opened in his name. Since the card was opened, there has been $,2794.00 charged on the card.
Thursday, May 14 at 10:55 a.m., a Brown Rd. resident reported identity theft. An unknown party used her Alaska Airlines points and her name to book a flight. She was advised to monitor her credit and contact the Police Department if there is any monetary loss in the future.
*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.