The following incidents were selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to March 29. The Lexington Observer does not independently verify this information.
Community Engagement
Tuesday, March 24, at 1:00 p.m., Detective Chaisson met with Sarah Boleski and Shawna Hunnicutt of the Children’s Center of Lexington to review their safety plan for an active threat, evacuation, or shelter-in-place situation. Detective Chaisson will continue to collaborate with them to complete a safety plan document.
Friday, March 27 at 9:45 a.m., Detective Chaisson conducted an ALERRT* training course for the staff at Temple Emunah. He presented a PowerPoint that provided situational awareness and options for an active threat situation. *Research-based active shooter response training.
Saturday, March 28 at 8:55 a.m., several officers were present for the No King’s event. All was in order as the event took place without incident.
Comfort Dogs
Thursday, March 26 at 11:35 a.m., School Resource Officers Sullivan and Hankins visited the ILP program at Lexington High School with K9s Maisey and Watson. They spoke with students about important information to know in case of an emergency. This included their first and last name, home address, parent information, and contact numbers.
Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m., Detectives Sullivan and Hankins attended the LABBB dance program at the Community Center with their dates, K9 Maisie and K9 Watson.
Suspicious Activity
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:20 p.m., a report came in regarding three men who approached the on-duty security guard at Temple Isaiah. After being told it was a Jewish temple, the three began to leave, and the security guard recorded them. This led to two of the men exiting their vehicle, approaching the security guard, and asking why they were being recorded. The guard explained that they record all unknown vehicles in their lot. The individuals reentered their vehicle and left the area without incident. The driver was later identified, and he explained he and his coworkers were working for Freedom Forever in Winchester and were looking for a place to pray after work. They Googled mosques nearby, and they were given directions to Temple Isaiah. When they arrived, they spoke to security and were told it was not a mosque, so they left.
There was no indication of malicious or dangerous intent regarding this incident. Follow-up revealed that when searching for “mosques,” the Google Maps app showed Temple Isaiah as a place to visit.
Disturbance
Saturday, March 29 at 7:45 p.m., two calls came in regarding a disturbance on Sheridan St. Neighbors reported a neighbor on the street was yelling and making threatening comments. Responding officers spoke with the man, and all was calm. He was playing hockey in his driveway and agreed to go inside for the night. All was in order.
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.”
*Both electric and gas-powered blowers can cause noise pollution. Of the 8 complaints, 2 were electric blowers, and 4 were being used by landscaping companies hired by residents. Residents, remind employees to follow Lexington’s laws while on your property.
Town Bylaw 451 Reminder
Saturday, March 28 at 5:40 p.m., a report came in of a group of youths riding bicycles on the track at Center Field. The responding officer reported the cyclists had left the area before his arrival. Bicycle riding is prohibited on the track, sidewalks, and other pedestrian areas.
Animal Control and Complaints
Tuesday, March 24, at 1:40 p.m., an individual came into the station with a dog that had been loose near Belfry Terrace. The dog’s collar listed a phone number and residence on Mass Ave. An officer contacted the resident, and the dog was returned to the owner.
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m., a caller reported finding a loose dog on Dianna Lane. The dog had a leash but no tags, so an officer took the dog to the vet to check for a microchip. The vet found a microchip, but it was unregistered. The officer took the dog to the kennel. The Animal Control Officer was notified. The officer sent photos of the dog to a detective to try to locate the owner. The owner eventually met the officer at the kennel and retrieved his dog.
Larceny
Sunday, March 29 at 1:25 p.m., a Brookside Ave. resident called to report theft of his cell phone. He lost the phone while in a Lyft in Cambridge the night before. He was advised to contact the Cambridge Police Department for further assistance.
Fraud
Monday, March 23 at 7:35 p.m., a Fairbanks Rd. resident reported that she was almost a victim of fraud. She saw a flashing message on her computer screen at approximately 3:00 p.m. and clicked on it. A chat then began with someone claiming to be from Microsoft support. The scammer told her to take $1,000 from the bank and buy Apple gift cards. This resident withdrew the money, then realized she was being scammed before buying the cards. She stopped communicating with the scammers and will have her computer checked for viruses. There was no monetary loss.
Monday, March 23 at 9:20 p.m., a Maple Street resident stated a person claiming to be a representative from Citibank called and advised that his name had been used to take out a credit card in connection with an ongoing criminal police investigation in N.Y. This resident hung up and called the number on his Citibank card. There were no accounts in his name, and they knew nothing about an investigation.
This resident later received several calls through WhatsApp from individuals claiming to be NYPD detectives. He knew this was likely a scam, and there was no monetary loss. He blocked the WhatsApp numbers and ignored other attempts. The responding officer advised him regarding potential identity theft scams and how to monitor his credit activity. He was advised to return to the station if any suspicious or unfamiliar financial activity occurred.
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:40 p.m., a Sherburne Rd. resident stated that on Monday, a pop-up on her computer stated she had been hacked. The pop-up provided a phone number to call. She called, and an individual named Peter Black instructed her to drive to Lowe’s in Woburn to purchase gift cards to eliminate the virus. She did not purchase gift cards. There is no monetary loss, but she wanted the incident documented.
Friday, March. 27, at 9:50 a.m., a Piper Rd. resident reported her identity had been used to open a Discover credit card account. After returning from vacation, she found two credit cards in her mailbox for which she had not applied. There is no monetary loss at this time. The responding officer advised her on how to manage the situation. Discover Credit Card has their investigation department looking into this situation.
*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.
Incidents selected from the Lexington Police Department log during the week leading up to March 29.
