Medford Public Safety Log: August 26, 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 26, 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, August 26, 12:23 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at Medford Police Department headquarters, 100 Main St.; the patient was transported to a hospital.
Wednesday, August 26, 5:27 a.m. — Pedestrian Accident: A pedestrian accident was reported at Harvard Street and Winchester Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 5:56 a.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported in the 79 block of Saunders Street; an accident report is pending.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:01 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported in the 400 block of High Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:45 a.m. — Trespass/Tow: A vehicle was towed for trespassing from the 3600 block of Mystic Valley Parkway.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:53 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Harvard Avenue and Monument Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 10:40 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported in the 46 block of South Border Road; the matter was resolved on scene.
Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 a.m. — Alarm: An alarm was reported at the 55 block of Riverside Avenue; the call was serviced.
Wednesday, August 26, 12:51 p.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person was reported at Wegmans, 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Willis Avenue; the matter was resolved on scene.
Wednesday, August 26, 1:37 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Needham Bank, 270 Mystic Avenue; no disposition required.
Wednesday, August 26, 2:17 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported in the 5 block of Cabot Road; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 4:04 p.m. — Past Motor Vehicle Accident: A past motor vehicle accident was reported at Main Street and Yale Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 4:12 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to the 100 block of Mystic Avenue. Jose A. Lozano, 49, of Washington, D.C., was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (G.L. c. 265, s. 15B) and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A).
Wednesday, August 26, 5:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Regina Pizza, 44 Station Landing; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 5:45 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported in the 66 block of Harvard Avenue; the call was serviced.
Wednesday, August 26, 5:58 p.m. — Arrest: A disturbance was reported in the 600 block of Fellsway Street; a report was taken. Jose A. Lozano, 49, of Washington, D.C., was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (G.L. c. 265, s. 15B) and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (G.L. c. 265, s. 15A).
Wednesday, August 26, 7:17 p.m. — Tree Down: A downed tree was reported at Victory Park, Winthrop Street; the call was serviced.
Wednesday, August 26, 7:47 p.m. — Erratic Driver: An erratic driver was reported at Forest Street and Lawrence Road; the matter was advised.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:01 p.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A neighbor dispute was reported in the 6 block of Adam Circle; the matter was advised.
Wednesday, August 26, 8:23 p.m. — Disturbance/Groups: A crowd disturbance was reported at Stop & Shop, 760 Fellsway Street; the matter was advised.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:04 p.m. — Fight: A fight was reported at Garfield Avenue and Salem Street; the call was serviced.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:05 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at Boston Avenue and Warner Street; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:14 p.m. — Identity Fraud: An identity fraud complaint was reported in the 4 block of Boylston Terrace; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:16 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was reported in the 50 block of Bradbury Avenue; a report was taken.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:18 p.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person was reported at Life Time, 70 Station Landing; the subject was gone on arrival.
Wednesday, August 26, 9:51 p.m. — Disabled Motor Vehicle: A disabled motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Mystic Avenue; the call was serviced.
Wednesday, August 26, 11:10 p.m. — Noise Complaint: A noise complaint was reported in the 300 block of Middlesex Avenue; no disposition required.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, August 26, 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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