The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the two weeks leading up to November 3. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Arrests
Friday, October 31, at 10:55 a.m., a Phillip Road resident was arrested after a 911 caller reported that a motor vehicle driver attempted to run him down with his vehicle over the use of a leaf blower. He was placed under arrest for “assault by means of a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger, reckless, marked lanes violation, and an immediate threat.”
Friday, October 31, at 8:30 p.m., a caller reported that two women were intoxicated and harassing a man on Waltham Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a man yelling from across the street. He threw his arms up in the air and continued yelling as he crossed two lanes of traffic. He moved aggressively toward the officers as he screamed obscenities at them and put the palm of his hand aggressively on the front of an officer. After several opportunities to calm down and control himself, the officers placed the Somerville resident under arrest for “disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, and assault on a police officer.”
Community Engagement
Wednesday, October 22, at 12:45 p.m., Capt. Barry, Sgt. McGloin, SROs Hankins and Sullivan participated in multiple active shooter drills at the request of Minuteman Tech’s Dean of Students.
Tuesday, October 28, at 9 a.m., Capt. Barry, Sgt. Dell’Anno, and Officer Secatore participated in the FAA Full-Scale Training Exercises at Hanscom Field.
Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m., several officers attended the Domestic Violence Services Network Candlelight vigil at the Community Center to commemorate the lives lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts. Chief McLean was the keynote speaker. In attendance were Lieutenant Dunbar, Officer Murray, Officer Adley, and Detective Ducharme.
Friday, October 31, at 8:20 a.m., an officer participated in the Hastings School Bike Train without incident.
Suspicious Activity
Monday, October 20, at 8:10 p.m., a caller from Skyview Road reported a man appeared in his Ring camera and placed a package beside his door. He was not expecting any packages and asked for police assistance. The responding officer reported the package was candy with a note, and all appeared in order.
Wednesday, October 29, at 4:10 p.m., an Oxbow Road caller reported a car parked nearby that seemed suspicious. The responding officer reported that an Amazon delivery driver was taking a nap in his car while on a break. All was in order.
Friday, October 31, at 3 p.m., a call came in from the Hanscom Base Police reporting protesters near Hanscom Dr. A protester called to report a car was parked several feet away from the protesters with two men inside. They reported a rifle case being removed from the vehicle and placed on the ground. Responding units checked the area and found no protesters. A call to Hanscomb Air Force Base PD revealed the protesters had left the area. They could see a vehicle on camera that was parked on the eastbound side of Marrett Road near the visitor center. Responding officers checked up to the Lincoln line and did not see any suspicious vehicles.
Disturbance
Saturday, October 25, at 10:30 p.m., a Wyman Road caller reported a house party with high school-age drinking. The responding officer spoke with the parents and there was no alcohol involved. They were advised of the disturbance reported regarding the noise level. Several juveniles were dispersed from the property. There were conflicting stories regarding verbal and potential physical altercations that occurred between adults and a juvenile on the scene.
Friday, October 31, at 9:40 p.m., a Linmoor Terrace resident reported a large group of individuals in the front yard “causing too much noise.” The responding officer spoke with the homeowner, who stated there had been a group who were not welcome but had since left.
Noise Complaints and Town Bylaws
Tuesday, October 28, at 7:55 p.m., a Greeley Village resident reported hearing loud piano music coming from the unit above him. The responding officer reported all was quiet upon arrival.
Saturday, November 1, at 9:35 p.m., a Rawson Avenue caller reported kids in the street causing excessive noise. The responding officer located a gathering of kids and dispersed the group for the night. Parents had picked up all the kids who had been attending.
Town Bylaws: Leaf Blower Infractions (455) – During this past week, 21 reports regarding the gas leaf blower bylaw infractions were made. After a year of leniency and countless complaints from residents, enforcement via fines to homeowners will be implemented.
Residents will be fined for these infractions, as homeowners are responsible for all that occurs on their property. Remember to alert your employees to follow Lexington’s Bylaws.
Animal Control and Complaints
Monday, October 20, at 2:05 p.m., a caller reported several turkeys that appeared to be injured at Hill Street and Cedar. An officer checked the area and the roadway was clear.
Tuesday, October 21, at 10:35 p.m., a Mass Ave. resident reported a neighbor was fighting off a raccoon that was attacking her chickens in her backyard. The responding officer reported that the raccoon had left the scene.
Wednesday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m., a Paddock Lane resident found a lost dog in her front yard. It was a small gray and white adult dog without a collar. The Animal Control Officer (ACO) spoke with this resident and was able to reunite the dog with its owner.
Friday, October 24, at 6:55 p.m., a resident near Grant and East Streets reported a small, tan dog with a red and pink bandana running loose. The responding officer reported there were no dogs in the area, and a walker stated not seeing any dogs either.
Thursday, October 30, at 11:40 p.m., a Churchill Lane resident reported “an animal in a bag” inside his home. The responding officer determined it was a sparrow and set it free out the window.
Sunday, November 2, at 4:45 p.m., a Peacock Farm Road resident reported his neighbor’s dog bit his dog, and his wife was injured during the incident. An email was sent to the ACO requesting follow-up.
Burglary and Larceny
Monday, October 20, at 6:15 p.m., a Winchester resident reported she had gone to her mother’s Grove Street residence, and it appeared someone had broken into the house while her mother had been away from the home for two weeks. The rear door had been pried open, but not undamaged as of Oct. 12, when she had last checked the house. Several pieces of jewelry were stolen from the master bedroom. Responding officers canvassed the neighborhood for footage, but with negative results. A detective processed the scene.
Wednesday, October 22, at 11 a.m., a caller reported he thought there had been a break-in at a Middleby residence. The responding detective processed the scene.
Sunday, November 2, at 3:20 p.m., a Mass Ave. resident reported on Oct. 20, at approximately 11:45 a.m., that two packages containing knee braces were taken from her front porch. The packages were worth approximately $320. Ring camera footage did not have video of the packages being taken.
Fraud
Tuesday, October 21, at 1 p.m., a Bertwell Road resident reported wire fraud of $15,000 he transmitted on Oct. 20 to someone impersonating an employee from Bank of America. They indicated they were reversing the fraudulent charge, but he would have to wire the $15,000 to reverse the transaction to a Navy Federal Credit Union. The resident reported to Bank of America, which said the wire had gone through and could not be reversed on Oct. 20, hours after it had been sent. A detective has been alerted to this incident.
Thursday, October 23, at 12:55 p.m., an Evergreen Lane resident reported an incident involving a Facebook Marketplace transaction. The buyer of his product provided a fraudulent check and he had already wired the buyer $2,000. This resident is working with Chase Bank to resolve this.
Thursday, October 23, at 6:05 p.m., a Hill St. resident reported she received notification from her Chase Bank regarding inquiries about her credit. Someone had opened a credit card, checking account and savings account through U.S. Bank. She has contacted credit bureaus to freeze her credit and there is no monetary loss at this time. She wanted this incident documented.
Friday, October 24, at 1:15 p.m., a Briggs Road resident reported a monetary loss of $900 from an Eversource phone scam. She has contacted Eversource directly and they have sent information about it to their fraud team.
Thursday, October 30, at 5 p.m., a Summer Street resident reported she was out when she received a call from an unknown number claiming to be from the Justice Department. She was told to withdraw money from the bank or she and her family would be targeted. She requested a well-being check on her elderly husband who was home alone. Earlier in the day, this resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from Amazon. The caller stated there was fraudulent activity on her card and that she had to withdraw money from the bank to cover it. She was concerned that someone was going to harm her husband while she was out. There is no monetary loss at this time, and she was advised to contact her bank.
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.