Medford Public Safety Log: July 1, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period July 1, 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).
Wednesday, July 1, 12:56 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A motor vehicle crash was reported at Station Landing.
Wednesday, July 1, 1:08 a.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop was conducted at Billings Avenue and Mystic Avenue. Maria A. Sanchez, 25, of Chelsea, was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (G.L. c. 90, §10), a warrant arrest, and impeded operation (G.L. c. 90, §13).
Wednesday, July 1, 3:45 a.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed for trespass parking at Station Landing.
Wednesday, July 1, 7:24 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported near Modern Pastry on the 20 block of Salem Street; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 a.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported on the 22 block of Hancock Avenue; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, July 1, 8:11 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm was triggered at the Historical Society on the 10 block of Governors Avenue; officers responded.
Wednesday, July 1, 9:35 a.m. — Found Property: Property was found on the 320 block of Middlesex Avenue; officer advised.
Wednesday, July 1, 9:41 a.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported in the Wegmans parking lot at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, July 1, 9:46 a.m. — Repo Tow: A vehicle was towed on the 285 block of Middlesex Avenue.
Wednesday, July 1, 9:54 a.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported at Beacon Bank on the 60 block of High Street; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, July 1, 11:04 a.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported on the 2 block of Hancock Avenue; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 1, 12:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported in the BJ's Wholesale Club lot on the 278 block of Middlesex Avenue; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, July 1, 1:23 p.m. — Found Property: Property was found at Central Avenue and Spring Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 1, 4:21 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Medford Rehab & Nursing Center on the 300 block of Winthrop Street; officers responded.
Wednesday, July 1, 4:34 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported at 3610 Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 1, 4:40 p.m. — Open Door: An unsecured door was reported on the 18 block of Hancock Avenue; officer advised.
Wednesday, July 1, 7:01 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported at John's Auto & Tires Repair on the 514 block of Riverside Avenue; officers responded.
Wednesday, July 1, 8:53 p.m. — Open Door: An unsecured door was reported on the 89 block of Hillsdale Road; a report was taken.
Wednesday, July 1, 9:42 p.m. — Groups/Dispersal: Police responded to a gathering at Medford High School on the 489 block of Winthrop Street.
Wednesday, July 1, 10:02 p.m. — Parking Enforcement / Tow: A vehicle was towed on the 11 block of Sydney Street.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, July 1, 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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