Lexington Police Log: Aug. 17 to 23, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The incidents and arrests below are reported according to the Lexington Police log for Aug. 17 to 23, 2026.

Monday, Aug. 17, 7:38 a.m. Hazard: A downed tree or limb was reported on Lowell Street.

Monday, Aug. 17, 11:12 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Massachusetts Avenue and was investigated by police.

Monday, Aug. 17, 1:02 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Massachusetts Avenue and was investigated by police.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 8:33 a.m. Vandalism: Police investigated a report of malicious damage to property on Hancock Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10:36 a.m. Fraud: A resident reported being the victim of a fraud that occurred outside Lexington.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 3:48 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported a wire fraud scam on Katahdin Drive.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2:12 p.m. Fraud: A report of a forged check being passed was made at a bank on Massachusetts Avenue.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 5:28 p.m. Hazard: A downed tree or limb was reported on Gould Road.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 7:08 p.m. Hazard: A downed tree or limb was reported near Westview Street and the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 7:33 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported credit card or ATM fraud on Middle Street.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8:16 a.m. Fraud: A resident reported being the victim of a fraud that occurred outside Lexington.

Friday, Aug. 21, 1:18 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported being the victim of a fraud that occurred outside Lexington.

Friday, Aug. 21, 1:27 p.m. Hazard: A downed wire was reported on Middle Street.

Friday, Aug. 21, 1:55 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported credit card or ATM fraud at a bank on Massachusetts Avenue.

Friday, Aug. 21, 3:08 p.m. Threats: A resident reported receiving threats on Grassland Street.

Friday, Aug. 21, 3:14 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported a scam or confidence game on Meriam Street.

Friday, Aug. 21, 7:47 p.m. Larceny: A theft from a building was reported on Marrett Road.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 5:38 a.m. Disturbance: A general disturbance was reported near Maple Street and the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8:22 a.m. Break-in: A break-in was reported on Lois Lane.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 6:06 p.m. Missing person: A missing adult was reported on Bedford Street.

Sunday, Aug. 23, 2:16 p.m. Hazard: A downed wire was reported on Bernard Street.

Source: Lexington Police Department log, Aug. 17 to 23, 2026. All entries are as recorded in the official log.