Medford Public Safety Log: October 5, 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 5, 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, October 5, 10:02 a.m. — Harassment Complaint: A harassment complaint was reported at a High Street business; a report was taken.

Monday, October 5, 11:14 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Medford High School on Winthrop Street; a report was taken.

Monday, October 5, 2:36 p.m. — Downed Tree: A tree came down at Woburn Street and Wyman Street; the scene was cleared.

Monday, October 5, 5:09 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting incident was reported at Kohl's on Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.

Monday, October 5, 5:27 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on Newbern Avenue; a report was taken.

Monday, October 5, 5:54 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting incident was reported at Cuddle Cup Cafe on Salem Street.

Monday, October 5, 6:25 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Caffe Del Mare on Middlesex Avenue. Vahdettin M. Gungor, 28, of Medford, was arrested and charged with trespassing.

Monday, October 5, 9:44 p.m. — Overdose: An overdose was reported on Leonard Circle; a report was taken.

Monday, October 5, 10:19 p.m. — Arrest: Police responded to a report on Fourth Street. Vahdettin M. Gungor, 28, of Medford, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering a building or motor vehicle for a misdemeanor and trespassing.

Monday, October 5, 11:56 p.m. — Harassment Complaint: A harassment complaint was reported on Wilson Street; a report was taken.

--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, October 5, 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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