The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to February 9, 2026. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, February 3 at 7:05 p.m., Officer Snell completed his community engagement at the First Parish Church without incident.
Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m., Officer O’Brien completed his community engagement at the First Parish Church without incident.
Thursday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m., Detective Chaisson met with the Executive Director of the Hayden Recreation Center to review their Emergency Operations Plan. They clarified the types of situations that would require certain responses. The plan was updated with new protocols as needed.
Community Engagement: Comfort Dogs
Tuesday, February 3 at 9:50 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey visited Clark Middle School. They greeted students and staff in the hallways and visited the guidance office.
Tuesday, February 3 at 6:50 p.m., Detectives Hankins and Sullivan attended the high school varsity basketball game with K9 Watson and K9 Maisey.
Thursday, February 5 at 10 a.m., Detective Sullivan and K9 Maisey attended their monthly office hours at the Community Center. They interacted with residents and staff.
Suspicious Activity
Tuesday, February 3 at 2:20 a.m., a Katahdin Dr. resident reported a suspicious motor vehicle playing loud music in the parking lot outside of her residence. The responding officer checked the area, and the car was gone upon arrival.
Noise Complaints and Disturbance
Tuesday, February 3 at 9:20 p.m., an Ivan St. resident stated her neighbor’s generator had been “going off all day long.” The responding officer spoke with her, and she reported the house had been recently sold and was unoccupied. She stated the noise had died down, and with all her windows shut, it would be fine.
Thursday, February 5 at 4:50 p.m., Blue Complete Hair Salon complained that the people upstairs were too loud. The responding officer spoke with the manager of the salon, who was complaining about noise coming from the Lexington Science Academy. The teacher stated he knew this was an ongoing issue, and he had “told the kids to quiet down.” He stated he had contacted an insulation company due to the ongoing issue.
Saturday, February 7 at 11:40 p.m., a Clelland Rd. resident reported excessive music from his neighbor’s house. There is a history of numerous noise complaints at this address. The responding officer spoke with both homeowners. He told one to turn the music down and advised them both that, due to the history of noise complaints, if the Police Department received another call, a citation for a town bylaw violation would be issued.
Thursday, February 5 at 2:40 p.m., the facilities manager at Grace Chapel reported a group of juveniles using the gym without permission. The responding officer spoke with the manager, who stated they had left and were walking toward Bedford St. The responding officers spoke with the juveniles and explained they were not welcome unless they were part of a group. All was in order.
Animal Control and Complaints
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m., a responding officer euthanized a sick raccoon on Follen Rd.
Friday, February 6 at 7:55 p.m., a Manor Terrace resident reported that a dog bit him outside 22 Muzzey St. He was conducting maintenance inside the home. His injury was a minor laceration to the wrist. The owner of the dog was present during the incident, and she was advised there would be follow up with the Animal Control Officer.
Fraud
Monday, February 2 at 12:05 p.m., a Waltham St. resident reported an unknown individual attempted to withdraw $859.77 from his checking account using a fraudulent check. This resident was able to stop the transaction by contacting his bank. There was no monetary loss.
Monday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m., a resident reported she had been the victim of attempted credit card fraud. Charges were attempted, but none were approved.
Tuesday, February 3 at 9:45 a.m., a Lawrence Lane resident reported that in December 2025, approximately $6,300 was taken from his business account by an unknown individual. He has been working with his bank and insurance company, but he wanted a police report to document the incident.
Wednesday, February 4 at 6:35 p.m., a Lexington Ridge Dr. resident reported $51 had been stolen from her PayPal account. A PayPal account notification on her phone alerted her to the fraudulent payment. She has filed a fraud report with PayPal, and they’re requesting a police report.
Saturday, February 7 at 9:10 a.m., an Emerson Gardens Rd. resident reported he received a text from an individual he believed was from Citizens Bank regarding a withdrawal from his account. He removed $1,400 from Citizens Bank in Waltham and transferred it to an unknown individual via a cash app from CVS in Waltham. This resident notified Citizens Bank, and they notified him that they will conduct an internal investigation.
Happy Valentine’s Day
from AARP’s website, “How to spot a romance scam”
To avoid placing your trust in the wrong person, pay close attention to these red flags:
A ‘wrong number’ text. If you reply, you’ll soon find yourself in conversation with them. “All of a sudden, they create a relationship out of thin air,” says Solomon.
- They want to talk to you directly. If you met on a dating site, they’ll quickly ask for your number or suggest communicating via WhatsApp or another messaging platform. “They want to take you off those sites because those companies have the ability … to identify [scammers] and block them,” says Solomon.
- They live far away. You can’t meet in person — yet — because they claim to live in another part of the country or to be abroad for business, a military deployment or charity work.
- They are constantly in contact. They love bomb you (lavish you with attention), texting at all hours and promising a life together.
- You make plans to meet, but something always comes up. Just as they’re finally on their way to meet you, there’s a last-minute crisis.
- They need money for an emergency. Your online companion has a sudden medical problem, legal crisis or business disaster; they need cash fast and you’re the only one who can help.
- They have an investment opportunity. They have a relative who’s done well in cryptocurrency, and they want you to benefit from their knowledge.”
*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.