The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the 2 weeks leading up to November 2. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Assault and Battery (2)
Wednesday, October 21, an individual reported that at 4:15 on October 8, while at the old reservoir on Marrett Rd., he gave his fishing rod to an unknown male, who then struck him with it. The rod and the fishing lure, which had two triple hooks, became stuck in his jacket.
Wednesday, October 21, a USPS employee in Lexington reported being physically assaulted by another employee on October 9.
Animal Control (8)
Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 a.m., a caller reported a deceased deer on Waltham St. The responding officer moved the deer to the sidewalk and reported there was a great deal of blood on the sidewalk. DPW was notified for cleanup.
Monday, October 26 at 1:50 p.m., a Utica St. resident called to report that his Labrador had “bolted from his house” into the woods near Lower Vine Brook. The responding officer called dispatch to report the dog had returned home.
Saturday, October 31 at 11 a.m., a Russell Rd. resident reported that on October 29 at around 5:00 p.m., a dog bit his left calf while he was jogging on Fairlawn Lane. He spoke with the apologetic owner, who provided proof of her German shepherd’s rabies vaccination. She was advised that the animal control officer would be notified and a report would be submitted. The officer spoke with the dog owner, who provided images of the bite and a rabies vaccination certificate.
Burglary (1)
Thursday, October 29 at 10:10 a.m., a Lexington Locke employee reported a break-in that likely occurred between 4:15 p.m. the previous day and 10 a.m. A back window had been broken and forced in. The responding officer requested a detective to process the scene.
Community Engagement (8)
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:30 p.m., Detectives Sullivan and Hankins and Captain Barry joined Minuteman High School staff to conduct safety drills. The Lexington Fire Department and Lincoln Police Department were also present and available to assist.
Thursday, October 29 at 5:25 p.m., Chief McLean, Lieutenant Dunbar, Detective DeLuca and Clinician Tokarowski attended a Domestic Violence Services Network candlelight vigil in Sudbury.
Friday, October 30 at 10:40 a.m., Officers Brady, Sullivan and Hankins participated in a Pink Patch Project community event on the Battle Green for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Friday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m., the Lexington Police Department participated in the 2026 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event hosted by local businesses in the Center.
Community Engagement – Comfort Dogs (17)
Monday, October 19 at 9:35 a.m., Detectives Hankins and Sullivan, along with K9s Maisey and Watson, visited Bowman Elementary School. The detectives read the children’s book about their community resource dogs to all second-grade classes and then donated the book to the school.
Monday, October 26 at 1:15 p.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey conducted high school track training with help from students earning community service hours.
Friday, October 30 at 10 a.m., K9s Watson and Maisey attended the Mass Pink Patch Project event on the Battle Green.
Saturday, October 31 at 11:15 a.m., K9s Watson and Maisey attended a Trunk-or-Treat event at Elliott Human Services at Genoa Healthcare LLC on Hartwell Ave. for children removed from their homes by the Department of Children and Families.
Disturbance and Noise Complaints (8)
Monday, October 26 at 11:40 a.m., an Aloft hotel employee reported a woman on the property who was yelling at guests and causing a disturbance; she believed the employees were part of a human trafficking conspiracy. The employee called back to say the woman had left in an Uber.
Friday, October 30 at 9:55 p.m., a caller complained about a house party and excessive noise on Fiske Rd. The responding officer reported that approximately 150 to 250 juveniles were partying in the backyard of a house that is unoccupied and under construction. The house itself was locked and secure. The homeowner was contacted and was on his way. The officer spoke with the mother of the juvenile responsible for the party, who said it was intended to be a small gathering but “got out of hand.” Officers helped the juveniles leave the property safely and in an orderly manner.
Saturday, October 31 at 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a loud house party with underage drinking on Bedford St. When the responding officer arrived, the crowd dispersed.
Suspicious Activity and Persons (4)
Friday, October 23 at 8:25 p.m., Berman’s Wine and Spirits on Mass Ave. reported a man in dark clothes tapping on the window of a dark blue BMW, which triggered the car’s alarm. The responding officer reported the parking lot was empty and no one matched the description.
Saturday, October 31 at 10:20 p.m., a Hastings Rd. resident reported a man dressed in black wielding a knife in her yard. Responding officers found the man, who did not have a knife. Officers contacted his father to pick him up. The reporting party was satisfied with the findings.
Town Bylaws: Noise Complaints
Town Bylaw 451 – Construction noise: 3
Town Bylaw 455 – Leaf blower: 19
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.