Medford Public Safety Log: August 24, 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 24, 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, Aug. 24, 12:12 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported on Farragut Avenue; no police disposition was required.
Monday, Aug. 24, 12:25 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at Mrs. Murphy's, Salem Street; officers responded and serviced the call.
Monday, Aug. 24, 12:27 a.m. — Mental Health/Unwanted Person: An unwanted-person call at the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Mystic Avenue, resulted in a person being transported to the hospital.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2:13–2:21 a.m. — Parking Enforcement: Parking citations were issued on Medford Street, Willis Avenue, George Street, and Main Street during an early-morning enforcement sweep; a parking matter on South Street was also serviced.
Monday, Aug. 24, 3:21 a.m. — Noise Complaint: A noise complaint at Harris Park, Bradbury Avenue, was resolved.
Monday, Aug. 24, 5:18 a.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted-person call at Harris Park, Bradbury Avenue, was resolved by officers.
Monday, Aug. 24, 6:55 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at a Mystic Valley Parkway address was handled by officers.
Monday, Aug. 24, 7:30 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm at Kappy's Liquors, Revere Beach Parkway, was determined to be a false alarm.
Monday, Aug. 24, 8:38 a.m. — 911 Investigation: A 911 call on Locust Street prompted an area search; nothing was found.
Monday, Aug. 24, 8:48 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking violation was addressed at James Street and Mystic Avenue.
Monday, Aug. 24, 8:48 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at the Tufts MBTA Station, Boston Avenue, was handled by officers.
Monday, Aug. 24, 8:50 a.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism report was filed at Station Landing, Boston Avenue; an accident report is pending.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:25 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Starbucks, Revere Beach Parkway; the subject had left before officers arrived.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:26 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking violation was addressed at Henley Street and Second Street.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:30 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check at Brooks Estate/Manor, Grove Street, was completed.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:53 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at Beacon Bank, High Street, resulted in a person being transported to the hospital.
Monday, Aug. 24, 10:11 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on Cabot Road was completed.
Monday, Aug. 24, 10:19 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency on Westwood Road was handled by responding units.
Monday, Aug. 24, 10:49 a.m. — Assist: Officers responded to an assist call on Sturges Street; the matter was resolved with advice.
Monday, Aug. 24, 12:02 p.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted-person complaint at McGovern Jeep, Mystic Avenue, was resolved with advice.
Monday, Aug. 24, 12:10 p.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a Salem Street address; officers responded and serviced the call.
Monday, Aug. 24, 1:15 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Harvard Avenue; the matter was resolved with advice.
Monday, Aug. 24, 1:57 p.m. — Hazard Investigation: A hazard investigation on Mystic Avenue was completed by officers.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2:27 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Fellsway Street; the subject had left before officers arrived.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2:32 p.m. — Evidence Turn-In: Officers collected evidence at a Salem Street address.
Monday, Aug. 24, 3:39 p.m. — Parking Enforcement: A parking enforcement matter on Hadley Street was resolved; the party dispersed.
Monday, Aug. 24, 4:08 p.m. — Harassing Phone Calls: A harassing-phone-call complaint on Taft Street was handled; the caller was advised.
Monday, Aug. 24, 4:13 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at Carr Park, Winslow Avenue, resulted in a person being transported to the hospital.
Monday, Aug. 24, 4:24 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency on Riverside Avenue required no police disposition.
Monday, Aug. 24, 5:03 p.m. — Found Property: Found property was turned in at the 7-Eleven, Main Street; officers responded.
Monday, Aug. 24, 5:13 p.m. — Tree Down: A tree was down at Sandy Beach, Mystic Valley Parkway; no police disposition was required.
Monday, Aug. 24, 6:13 p.m. — Lockout: Officers assisted with a residential lockout on Fulton Street.
Monday, Aug. 24, 6:14 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting complaint at the 7-Eleven, Main Street, was handled; the parties were advised.
Monday, Aug. 24, 7:18–8:30 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stops: Officers conducted motor vehicle stops on Bonner Avenue at Willis Avenue and on Fellsway West at Sheridan Avenue (two stops); all resulted in advice to operators.
Monday, Aug. 24, 7:42 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency on First Street was handled by officers.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:11 p.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a Mystic Avenue address; officers responded and serviced the call.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:21 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on Boston Avenue; a police report was taken.
Monday, Aug. 24, 9:36 p.m. — Erratic Driver: An erratic-driver report near St. Clements Church, Warner Street, was investigated; the vehicle was gone on officers' arrival.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, August 24, 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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