Medford Public Safety Log: September 21, 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 21, 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 21, 4:11 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A traffic stop at Locust Street and Mystic Valley Parkway resulted in a report being taken.

Monday, September 21, 7:25 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Fellsway Street and Presidents Landing.

Monday, September 21, 9:05 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash on the 200 block of Harvard Street requires an accident report.

Monday, September 21, 10:12 a.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on the 30 block of West Street resulted in a referral to treatment.

Monday, September 21, 12:12 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance at City Hall on George P. Hassett Drive was dispersed by officers.

Monday, September 21, 12:29 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance at the Stop & Shop on Fellsway Street resulted in a report being taken.

Monday, September 21, 12:30 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 100 block of Willis Avenue resulted in a report being taken.

Monday, September 21, 12:55 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 40 block of Woburn Street was serviced by officers.

Monday, September 21, 2:13 p.m. — Enforcement: An enforcement action was taken at Spring Street and Yeomans Avenue.

Monday, September 21, 2:18 p.m. — Found Property: Found property at Barry Park on Marston Street was reported.

Monday, September 21, 3:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash at Fulton Spring Road and Fulton Street requires an accident report.

Monday, September 21, 3:03 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on the 10 block of Fourth Street was serviced.

Monday, September 21, 3:40 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 50 block of Exchange Avenue was serviced by officers.

Monday, September 21, 4:18 p.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported at Wegmans on Mystic Valley Parkway.

Monday, September 21, 4:58 p.m. — Death Investigation: A death was reported on the 300 block of Middlesex Avenue; a report was taken.

Monday, September 21, 5:06 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to the 30 block of Winford Way on a warrant arrest. Russell A. Giacchetto, 59, of Medford, was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, September 21, 6:19 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check on the 100 block of Monument Street resulted in the person being brought to a hospital.

Monday, September 21, 7:59 p.m. — Breaking and Entering (Motor Vehicle): A motor vehicle break-in was reported on the 100 block of Rivers Edge Drive; a report was taken.

Monday, September 21, 10:09 p.m. — Noise Complaint: A noise complaint on the 20 block of Carney Street resulted in the involved party being advised.

Monday, September 21, 10:21 p.m. — Arrest: An arrest was made on the 40 block of Oakland Street. Name, age, and town not stated in log; charges not specified.

Monday, September 21, 10:37 p.m. — Medical: A medical emergency on the 100 block of Rock Glen Road resulted in a report being taken.

Monday, September 21, 11:36 p.m. — Alarm: An alarm at Regina Pizza on Station Landing was determined to be accidental or defective.

Monday, September 21, 11:42 p.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person call at the Bank of America on Fellsway Street resulted in the individual being advised.

--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, September 21, 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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