Medford Public Safety Log: September 23, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period September 23, 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 23, 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).
Wednesday, September 23, 8:12 a.m. — Vandalism: A report of vandalism was taken on the 100 block of Capen Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 10:14 a.m. — Unwanted Person: A report was taken for an unwanted person on the 90 block of Central Avenue.
Wednesday, September 23, 10:24 a.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed from Exchange Avenue.
Wednesday, September 23, 11:09 a.m. — Unwanted Person: A report of an unwanted person at a CVS on Fellsway Street resulted in the subject being gone on arrival.
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 p.m. — Unwanted Person: A report was taken for an unwanted person at an Aldi on Fellsway Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 p.m. — Arrest: A warrant arrest was made in connection with an earlier incident. Katie M. Martinello, 43, listed as homeless, was arrested on a warrant.
Wednesday, September 23, 12:03 p.m. — Arrest: A shoplifting report at Wegmans on Mystic Valley Parkway led to an arrest. Shaun M. Barry, 35, listed as homeless, was charged with possession of a class A drug (subsequent offense), shoplifting by concealing merchandise (third offense), and on an outstanding warrant.
Wednesday, September 23, 12:09 p.m. — Unwanted Person: A report of an unwanted person at a CVS on Fellsway Street resulted in the person being brought to the hospital.
Wednesday, September 23, 2:12 p.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed from a Walgreens on High Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 5:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Ross Street and Spring Street; an accident report is due.
Wednesday, September 23, 5:34 p.m. — Larceny: A report was taken for a larceny at a Planet Fitness on Fellsway Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 5:41 p.m. — Disabled Vehicle: A disabled vehicle at Lawrence Road and Winthrop Street was towed.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:10 p.m. — Repossession Tow: A vehicle was repossessed and towed from the 40 block of Lambert Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:16 p.m. — Shoplifting: A report was taken for a shoplifting incident at a Target on Salem Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:27 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 90 block of Central Avenue was handled with advice given.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:44 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 300 block of Winthrop Street was handled with advice given.
Wednesday, September 23, 7:49 p.m. — Missing Person: A report was taken for a missing person on the 100 block of Jerome Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 8:17 p.m. — Neighbor Dispute: A neighbor dispute on the 10 block of Doonan Street was serviced.
Wednesday, September 23, 8:19 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on the 200 block of Salem Street was serviced.
Wednesday, September 23, 9:16 p.m. — Follow-Up: A follow-up call on the 0 block of Fulton Street resulted in a vehicle being towed.
Wednesday, September 23, 9:45 p.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed from Revere Beach Parkway near the 30 block.
Wednesday, September 23, 10:29 p.m. — Trespass Tow: A vehicle was towed from the 200 block of Salem Street.
Wednesday, September 23, 11:16 p.m. — Medical: A medical call at a Stop & Shop on Fellsway Street involved a refusal of treatment.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, September 23, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
=
Share this story
Know someone in Medford who follows town government? Share Townbrief Medford: they can sign up free.