The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the 2 weeks leading up to October 19. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Animal Control and Complaints (8 incidents)
Thursday, October 8 at 8:50 a.m., an individual reported her friend had been bitten by a dog on Tuesday, October 6. Both individuals reported that the owner did not return their calls or provide the dog’s medical records. The animal control officer was notified.
Thursday, October 15 at 7:25 p.m., a Francis Rd. resident reported a dog had attacked her at approximately 4:00 p.m. on 10/15. She explained she was doing yard work when something jumped on her back and bit the left sleeve of her shirt. When she stood up and turned around, she noticed her neighbor’s dog had jumped on her and scratched both her upper thighs several times. She told the responding officer she had crossed the street and knocked on her neighbor’s door, where she knew the dog lived. The dog bit the bottom of her shirt while she was knocking. The responding officer reported she declined a medical evaluation.
Sunday, October 18 at 1:25 a.m., an Aerial St. resident reported a neighbor’s dog had been barking for over an hour. She rang their bell, but there was no answer. The responding officer spoke with the resident, who had been sleeping, and advised her of the complaint. She took her dog in for the night.
Community Engagement (7)
Tuesday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m., Detectives Chaisson and Hankins, along with Lieutenant Dunbar and Clinician Tokarowski, were at the police station tent for the farmers market. Information on e-bikes, current scams, and the new co-response clinician was introduced to the community.
Friday, October 9 at 2:30 p.m., Detective Sullivan attended the School Site Council at Estabrook Elementary School.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m., Sergeant Dell’Anno, along with the Friends of the Lexington Bikeway and MassDOT, hosted a public e-bike forum on Safe Routes to School. The forum focused on e-bike usage and education. This event was televised and broadcast to the community.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs (13)
Tuesday, October 6 at 2:05 p.m., School Resource Officer Hankins and K9 Watson attended the weekly farmers market next to the police station.
Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m., School Resource Officers Sullivan and Hankins, along with K9 Maisey and K9 Watson, attended the LABBB Halloween party hosted at the Community Center.
Disturbance and Noise Complaint (3)
Friday, October 9 at 7:25 p.m., a caller reported her teenage daughter, son, and their cousin were in Lexington Center when a group of kids started yelling at them. The responding officer spoke with the reporting party, who stated she was walking around 7:00 p.m. when a group of girls started following two of the girls. Officers informed their parents and advised them to consult with the school to resolve any further issues.
Friday, October 16 at 1:05 p.m., the Pine Knoll Nursing Center called for an ambulance and requested police assistance with a patient who was combative with staff. The responding officers reported the patient was not combative and was transported without incident.
Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 p.m., a Main Campus Drive resident reported her neighbors had been playing loud music since Friday. Responding officers couldn’t reach anyone at the apartment. The officer spoke with the reporting party and advised her of some options for going forward.
Fraud (4)
Saturday, October 10 at 1:15 p.m., a Greeley Village resident reported she was a victim of fraud and $200 had been taken from her Middlesex Savings Bank checking account. The responding officer met with her at her residence. She was having difficulty with her cell phone and needed help setting up a rideshare service. Because of her mobility issues, the responding officer contacted assistance, and help was scheduled to visit the next day.
Tuesday, October 13 at 3:45 p.m., a Courtyard Place resident reported receiving a call stating her Webster Bank debit card was frozen and that she should call. She called and was told she must confirm her identity with a Social Security number. Another family member overheard the conversation and told her to hang up. Because it was a scam, this resident reported it to the FTC, Social Security Administration, her bank, and the credit bureaus. She was advised to report any fraudulent activity on her credit cards, loans, or bank cards.
Larceny (4)
Thursday, October 15 at 7:25 p.m., an individual reported that he had written a check in September to Streamline Communities LLC. He reported the check had been posted, but it had been altered and rewritten to a different payee. The total monetary loss was $29,835.
Sunday, October 18 at 12:54 p.m., a Davis Rd. resident reported she noticed jewelry was missing from her residence. There were no signs of forced entry, and she believed her husband’s home caregiver had taken the jewelry. Responding officers spoke with the resident, who reported approximately 10 pieces of jewelry stolen. The estimated value was $ 40,000. This resident had not contacted this caregiver since October 10.
Suspicious Items and Activity (7)
Tuesday, October 6 at 9:55 a.m., a suspicious bag was left in the lobby of fire headquarters on Bedford St. The bag had no identifying information and had Turkish Airlines tags attached to it. A detective was notified and determined it was safe to remove it. The Mass State Police Bomb Squad responded and X-rayed the bag. They conducted a hand search and discovered the bag was filled with personal care products. An officer attempted to identify the rightful owner via Homeland Security, using the number on the bag. Customs identified the rightful owner.
Monday, October 12 at 7:25 p.m., a Taunton resident reported an individual filming him sitting in his car parked on Mass Ave. outside the police station. The responding officer reported that the high school-aged boy filming insisted he had a First Amendment right to film. During the interaction, the boy was antagonistic toward the individual he was filming, and he attempted to escalate the situation. The officer present could not identify the high school-aged child. The reporting party was upset and left the area.
Town Bylaws: Noise Complaints
Town Bylaw 451 – Construction noise: 6
Town Bylaw 455 – Leaf Blower: 15
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.