The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to May 26. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement and Comfort Dogs
Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 a.m., Detective Chaisson attended the orientation for town lifeguards at the town pool. Detective Chaisson reviewed safety protocol and active threat situational awareness. He also answered questions regarding when staff should call the police and what types of incidents or situations require a call to 911.
Monday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey greeted students at the guidance office and the cafeteria during lunch.
Suspicious Activity
Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 p.m., a Webster Rd. resident reported someone approached his door and placed his hand over the camera lens. He stated this had happened on multiple occasions during the week. There were several Ring camera footage incidents of 2 individuals trying to sell their solar panels. This resident was uneasy because the men were not wearing uniforms or providing identification. Nothing suspicious occurred during the interaction, but he was concerned. He was advised to call again if someone returned so that they could be identified.
Monday, May 25 at 6:35 p.m., a Ward St. resident reported someone had left unlit firecrackers on her son’s vehicle. The responding officer spoke with her, and she was advised to call back if she found anything else suspicious.
Monday, May 25 at 10:15 p.m., a Lincoln St. resident reported there was someone on his Ring camera who was in his driveway with a flashlight, appearing to stagger. The responding officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone walking nearby.
Noise Complaints
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:25 p.m., a Main Campus Drive resident stated there was shouting and banging coming from the next-door neighbors. The resident stated this has been an ongoing issue, and it lasts late into the night. The responding officers reported all was calm upon arrival. The officer spoke with the father at the residence. The son was playing video games very loudly while the father was cooking dinner. They were advised of the noise complaint.
Saturday, May 23 at 12:45 a.m., a Forest St. caller reported a loud house party nearby. The responding officer spoke to the homeowners and advised them of the complaint. They agreed to keep the noise down.
Town Bylaws
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.” Homeowners, please advise your employees about Lexington’s bylaws.
This past week, there were 7 complaints: 1 complaint was confirmed, 4 were unconfirmed, and 2 were electric leaf blowers.
Animal Control and Complaints
May 20, a Spring Street business caller reported a rabid coyote in the area. The responding officer spoke with security about the coyote. It had returned to the woods, and all was in order.
May 22, a Piper Rd. caller reported an injured raccoon. The responding officer checked the area and was unable to locate the raccoon.
May 22, at Hartwell Ave., an individual called Animal Control to report a baby deer without a mother nearby at the Minuteman Commuter bikeway. The responding officer spoke with the individual, and the baby deer had been located. The reporting party stated he would return later to check it out. He was also in contact with the Wildlife Service.
May 23, near Woburn and Utica Sts., a report of a loose dog. The responding officer located a mixed Golden Lab and reunited the dog with its owner.
Larceny
Tuesday, May 19 at 10:35 a.m., a Middle St. resident reported a past larceny. She explained that since January, two rings and a gold necklace had been missing from her home. She explained that multiple home health aides had been in the residence during that time to assist her husband.
Thursday, May 21 at 4:10 p., a Hancock St. resident reported her AirPods had been stolen from the gym at Lexington High School. The responding officer reported the resident was able to provide the location with the AirPods tracking system. They were tracked to Constitution Ave. in Revere. A detective will follow up.
Breaking and Entering
Monday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m., a Bloomfield St. resident reported his unsecured vehicle had been broken into sometime between 3:00 p.m. on May 24 and 9:00 a.m. on May 25. The total loss was $8 and change. A camera canvas produced negative results.
Fraud
Tuesday, May 19 at 8:35 a.m., a Burroughs Rd. resident reported her identity had been taken and used fraudulently. Someone opened checking and savings accounts using her information at TD Bank. She contacted the bank, and the accounts were closed. She suffered no financial loss, but she wanted the incident documented.
Monday, May 25 at 8:40 a.m., a Worthen Rd. resident reported an airline ticket had been purchased in her name using her father’s credit card. The ticket was purchased through United Airlines. The responding officer advised her to change her passwords and monitor her bank accounts and credit information.
*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.