Medford Public Safety Log: October 1, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period October 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).

Thursday, October 1, 1:23 a.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop at Freedom Way and Riverside Avenue resulted in an arrest. Name, age, town of residence, and charges were not specified in the log.

Thursday, October 1, 3:29 a.m. — Injured Officer: An officer injury was reported at Medford Police Department headquarters on Main Street; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 1, 11:10 a.m. — Breaking and Entering (Motor Vehicle): A motor vehicle break-in was reported in the 15 block of Presidents Landing; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 1, 4:35 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported in the 25 block of Brooks Park; an accident report is due.

Thursday, October 1, 4:44 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was taken at Medford High School on Winthrop Street.

Thursday, October 1, 5:26 p.m. — Identity Fraud: An identity fraud report was taken in the 100 block of Sydney Street.

Thursday, October 1, 5:32 and 6:10 p.m. — Disturbance: Two disturbance calls were made from the 125 block of Willis Avenue; both resulted in parties being advised.

Thursday, October 1, 6:41 p.m. — Identity Fraud: An identity fraud report was taken in the 400 block of Salem Street.

Thursday, October 1, 8:38 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop at a Mystic Avenue dealership resulted in a report being taken.

--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, October 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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