Lexington Public Safety Log: January 1–4, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Lexington Police Department's official public log for the period January 1–4, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).
Thursday, January 1, 12:03 a.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 400 block of Shire Way.
Thursday, January 1, 4:30 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Not Investigated): A motor vehicle crash was reported at the Hartwell Place parking garage; the incident was not investigated at the scene.
Thursday, January 1, 7:45 a.m. — Malicious Destruction of Property: Police responded to a report of malicious/wanton destruction of property at the 10 block of Lily Pond Lane.
Thursday, January 1, 10:53 a.m. — Town Bylaw Complaint: A leaf blower bylaw complaint was reported at the 28 block of Cottage Street.
Thursday, January 1, 1:30 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 454 block of Lowell Street.
Thursday, January 1, 5:42 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 52 block of Percy Road.
Thursday, January 1 (date of crash unreported) — Motor Vehicle Crash (Reported by Mail): A motor vehicle crash at the 37 block of Peacock Farm Road was reported after the fact by mail; no police response at scene.
Friday, January 2, 8:20 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Reported by Mail): A motor vehicle crash at Route 2 near Exit 127A West was reported after the fact by mail; no police response at scene.
Friday, January 2, 1:11 p.m. — Police Investigation: Police investigated a matter at Pine Knoll Nursing Center, 30 Watertown Street.
Friday, January 2, 1:17 p.m. — Animal Control: An animal control call was handled at the Bedford Street/Eldred Street intersection.
Friday, January 2, 3:23 p.m. — Police Investigation: Police investigated a matter at the 1063 block of Massachusetts Avenue.
Friday, January 2, 5:15 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: Police responded to a breaking and entering at the 32 block of Dewey Road.
Friday, January 2, 6:31 p.m. — Property Found: Property was turned in or located at the 114 block of Waltham Street.
Friday, January 2, 4:26 p.m. — Criminal Process (Attempted Service): Officers attempted to serve legal process at the United States Postal Service facility, 1661 Massachusetts Avenue.
Friday, January 2, 12:42 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, 1777 Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, January 3, 7:45 a.m. — Criminal Process (Served): Officers served legal process at the United States Postal Service facility, 1661 Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, January 3, 11:42 a.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 15 block of Albemarle Avenue.
Saturday, January 3, 12:10 p.m. — 911 Investigation: Police investigated a 911/caller-ID matter at the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street.
Saturday, January 3, 12:35 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Hit-and-Run, Property Damage): A hit-and-run motor vehicle crash involving property damage was reported at the 18 block of Muzzey Street (Lexington Center parking lot).
Saturday, January 3, 5:20 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Police responded to a report of suspicious persons at the 1838 block of Massachusetts Avenue (Crafty Yankee).
Saturday, January 3, 6:22 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 34 block of Stimson Avenue.
Saturday, January 3, 6:37 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: Police responded to a breaking and entering at the 50 block of Burlington Street.
Saturday, January 3, 9:18 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 2 block of Ross Road.
Saturday, January 3, 10:10 p.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 5 block of Fiske Road.
Sunday, January 4, 11:33 a.m. — Fire Department Assist: Police assisted the fire department at the 28 block of Reed Street.
Sunday, January 4, 4:36 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle crash was investigated at Pleasant Street near Wilson's Farm.
Sunday, January 4, 4:59 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle crash was investigated at Lowell Street and East Street.
Sunday, January 4, 6:17 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: Police responded to a breaking and entering at the 90 block of Blake Road.
Sunday, January 4, 11:23 p.m. — Dispute: Police responded to a customer dispute at Pine Knoll Nursing Center, 30 Watertown Street.
--- Source: Lexington Police Department official public log, January 1–4, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
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