Medford Public Safety Log: August 17–23, 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 August 17–23, 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).
Monday, August 18, 2026 — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop on Sheridan Avenue led to an arrest on multiple motor vehicle charges. Zakaria Gajja, 27, of Medford, was charged with marked lanes violation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, August 17–23, 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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