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Medford Public Safety Log: October 8, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period October 8, 2026.

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The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period October 8, 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 8, 2:31 a.m. — Larceny from a Motor Vehicle: A larceny from a motor vehicle was reported in the 90 block of Riverside Avenue; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 2:42 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency in the 30 block of Windsor Road resulted in a hospital transport.

Thursday, October 8, 4:39 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency in the 90 block of Wyman Street resulted in a hospital transport.

Thursday, October 8, 7:08 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported in the 3900 block of Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 9:06 a.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported in the 3600 block of Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 10:36 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted at a business in the 400 block of Salem Street.

Thursday, October 8, 11:32 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted at a self-storage facility in the 50 block of Commercial Street.

Thursday, October 8, 12:18 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run crash was reported in the 300 block of Boston Avenue; an accident report is pending.

Thursday, October 8, 1:23 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting incident was reported at a store in the 3800 block of Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 2:09 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency in the 100 block of Main Street resulted in a hospital transport.

Thursday, October 8, 6:14 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported on Foss Street; an accident report is pending.

Thursday, October 8, 6:40 p.m. — Shoplifting: A second shoplifting incident was reported at the same Mystic Valley Parkway store; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 6:57 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Fire: A motor vehicle fire was reported on Fellsway West.

Thursday, October 8, 9:26 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at a fitness club on Station Landing; a report was taken.

Thursday, October 8, 10:37 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported in the 90 block of Governors Avenue; a report was taken.

--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, October 8, 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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