Medford Public Safety Log: August 28, 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 28, 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).
Friday, August 28, 12:19 a.m. — Noise Complaint: Officers responded to the 50 block of First Street; the matter was advised and a second call at the same address at 12:29 a.m. was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 1:02 a.m. — Trespass/Tow: A vehicle was towed from the 400 block of Salem Street for trespassing.
Friday, August 28, 2:31 a.m. — Disturbance: A report of groups at the 240 block of Fulton Street was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 3:42 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check at the 20 block of Alexander Avenue resulted in a report being taken.
Friday, August 28, 5:14 a.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was taken at the 20 block of Sherman Place.
Friday, August 28, 5:58 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm at Mrs. Murphy's, 25 Salem Street, was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 7:55 a.m. — Open Door: Officers responded to an open door at Bank of America, 40 Locust Street; the matter was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 8:44 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at the 3600 block of Mystic Valley Parkway was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 8:47 a.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism report was taken at the 15 block of Presidents Landing.
Friday, August 28, 9:50 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident report was taken at the 400 block of Riverside Avenue.
Friday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person report was taken at the 80 block of Forest Street.
Friday, August 28, 10:41 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check at the 20 block of Warren Street resulted in no service.
Friday, August 28, 10:47 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at the 35 block of Windsor Road was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 12:42 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting report was taken at ALDI, 630 Fellsway Street.
Friday, August 28, 1:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident at Medford Police Department, 100 Main Street, was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 3:12 p.m. — Disabled Motor Vehicle: A disabled motor vehicle at the 20 block of Harvard Street was towed.
Friday, August 28, 3:48 p.m. — Trespass/Tow: A vehicle was towed from the 99 block of Riverside Avenue for trespassing.
Friday, August 28, 4:17 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run report was taken at the 300 block of Winthrop Street.
Friday, August 28, 4:56 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at the 121 block of Riverside Avenue was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 5:29 p.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governors Avenue, was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 5:53 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident on Rivers Edge Drive required no dispatch.
Friday, August 28, 6:20 p.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm at the 8 block of Earhart Landing was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 7:12 p.m. — Past Motor Vehicle Accident: A past motor vehicle accident at the 371 block of Winthrop Street was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 7:24 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance at the 670 block of Fellsway Street was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 7:48 p.m. — Parking Enforcement: A vehicle was towed from the area of Brookings Street and George Street.
Friday, August 28, 8:36 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency at the 57 block of Foss Street was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 8:38 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check at the 57 block of Forest Street was serviced.
Friday, August 28, 9:07 p.m. — Found Property: A found property report was taken at the 85 block of Station Landing.
Friday, August 28, 11:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident at Harvard Street and Warner Street; an accident report is due.
Friday, August 28, 11:20 p.m. — Noise Complaint: A noise complaint on Light Guard Drive was advised.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, August 28, 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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