Medford Public Safety Log: September 14, 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 September 14, 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, September 14, 12:10 a.m. — Overdose: An overdose was reported in the 40 block of Sheridan Avenue; a report was taken.

Monday, September 14, 2:30 a.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person call was reported at a laundromat on Mystic Avenue.

Monday, September 14, 9:20 a.m. — Medical: A medical emergency on Cummings Street resulted in a hospital transport.

Monday, September 14, 11:32 a.m. — Medical: A medical emergency on Main Street resulted in a hospital transport.

Monday, September 14, 12:32 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting incident was reported at Kohl's on Mystic Valley Parkway; a report was taken.

Monday, September 14, 1:11 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported at a business on Riverside Avenue.

Monday, September 14, 2:44 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check at a business on High Street resulted in a referral for treatment.

Monday, September 14, 2:58 p.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed for trespassing at Station Landing.

Monday, September 14, 3:55 p.m. — Arrest: A shoplifting call at Kohl's on Mystic Valley Parkway led to an arrest. Sarah R. Butler, 41, of Quincy, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with distribution of a Class E drug and shoplifting by concealing merchandise.

Monday, September 14, 4:04 p.m. — Medical: A medical emergency on Bristol Road resulted in a hospital transport.

Monday, September 14, 5:09 p.m. — Vandalism: Vandalism was reported in the 100 block of Rivers Edge Drive.

Monday, September 14, 5:36-5:53 p.m. — Traffic Stops: Motor vehicle stops at Governors Avenue & Lawrence Road and Governors Avenue & Porter Road each resulted in citations issued.

Monday, September 14, 6:19 p.m. — Identity Fraud: An identity fraud complaint was reported on Forest Street; a report was taken.

Monday, September 14, 7:04-7:12 p.m. — Trespass Tow: Two vehicles were towed for trespassing from the Cousens lot.

Monday, September 14, 7:26 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Cabot Road.

Monday, September 14, 11:15 p.m. — Hit and Run: A hit-and-run was reported on Hancock Street; a report was taken.

--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, September 14, 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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