Medford Public Safety Log: September 5, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period September 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).
Saturday, September 5, 12:53 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm was reported at Theory Wellness, Mystic Avenue near the 160 block; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 1:44 a.m. — Trespass/Tow: A vehicle was towed from the 471 block of Salem Street for trespass parking.
Saturday, September 5, 2:31 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Powder House Road Extension near the 57 block; an accident report was required.
Saturday, September 5, 2:40 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported on Powder House Road Extension near the 57 block.
Saturday, September 5, 3:23 a.m. — Erratic Driver: An erratic driver was reported near Target on Salem Street; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 3:48 a.m. — Found Property: A found property report was taken at the 100 block of Main Street.
Saturday, September 5, 4:18 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported on the 500 block of Main Street.
Saturday, September 5, 5:33 a.m. — Fire Alarm: A fire alarm was reported at 101 Geo P. Hassett Drive; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 5:58 a.m. — Parking Enforcement: A parking citation was issued on the 42 block of First Street.
Saturday, September 5, 6:19 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 275 block of Salem Street; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 8:08 a.m. — Alarm: A burglar alarm was reported at Serenity in the City Salon, Middlesex Avenue near the 269 block; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 10:47 a.m. — Larceny: A larceny was reported at the 50 block of Bow Street; a report was taken.
Saturday, September 5, 11:43 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking violation was addressed at the 288 block of Main Street.
Saturday, September 5, 1:28 p.m. — Tree Down: A downed tree was reported at Yale Street and Harvard Terrace; a report was taken.
Saturday, September 5, 2:51 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at Wegmans, Mystic Valley Parkway; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 3:45 p.m. — Shoplifting: A shoplifting incident was reported at Target, Salem Street near the 471 block; a report was taken.
Saturday, September 5, 5:03 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted near Panda Express, Riverside Avenue near the 491 block; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 5:16 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check was conducted at River Street and Riverside Avenue; serviced.
Saturday, September 5, 5:32 p.m. — Past Motor Vehicle Accident: A prior motor vehicle accident was reported near Christy's Market, Riverside Avenue near the 502 block; a report was taken.
Saturday, September 5, 5:32 p.m. — Trespass/Tow: A vehicle was towed from Station Landing for trespass parking.
Saturday, September 5, 6:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop at Alexander Avenue and Main Street resulted in a citation being issued.
Saturday, September 5, 7:46 p.m. — Found Property: A found property report was taken at the 100 block of Main Street.
Saturday, September 5, 9:14 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at the 487 block of Fulton Street; the person was transported to the hospital.
Saturday, September 5, 9:22 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at the 99 block of Riverside Avenue; the person was transported to the hospital.
Saturday, September 5, 10:48 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on Salem Street; no dispatch was required.
Saturday, September 5, 10:49 p.m. — Unwanted Person: An unwanted person complaint was reported at the 99 block of Riverside Avenue; parties were advised.
Saturday, September 5, 11:06 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 110 block of College Avenue; parties were advised.
Saturday, September 5, 11:45 p.m. — Medical Emergency: A medical emergency was reported at Tufts University, Carmichael Hall, Packard Avenue.
Saturday, September 5, 11:50 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 260 block of Main Street; units arrived to find no one present.
--- Source: Medford Police Department official public log, September 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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