Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Two residents reported paying for work never completed.
Lexington police are investigating alleged contract and business schemes in town after two residents say they paid for work at their homes that was never started, let alone completed. Two homeowners, from Earl and Merriam streets, said they paid for the removal of oil tanks from their properties, and neither received the services, said Lexington Police Capt. Joseph O’Leary. O'Leary told Patch that a state assistant district attorney asked Lexington to conduct an investigation into the alleged contract and business schemes. There are steps savvy homeowners can take to avoid falling prey to schemes, O'Leary said. First, “Do not respond to solicitors [you] don’t know,” O'Leary said. Work with people within the community with established roots…
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The alleged thief reportedly used a bad check on a bundle of gift cards.
Lexington Police last week arrested a Winchester man who allegedly walked away from Stop & Shop with $3,000 worth of gift cards after writing a check the market couldn’t cash. According to Lt. Det. Michael McLean, the supermarket's security recently approached police with information about a man using a bad check to steal $3,000 in unknown gift cards. Police were able to trace the old check back to Edward J. King, 38, of 80 Irving St., Winchester, and called him into the station for an interview, McLean said. During his conversation with Lexington investigators, King reportedly made a comment that led to his arrest for larceny by check. The alleged crime actually took place about a month ago, according to McLean, who said it’s common for …
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Stop & Shop
36 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Police are investigating the reported theft of expensive tools and copper from a job site on Forbes Road.
Lexington Police are investigating the alleged theft of high-end tools and copper from a construction site for MIT Lincoln Labs. According to a police report, a call came in shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 reporting a breaking-and-entering to tool storage containers on Forbes Road, which is located off Route 2A. Seven of the eight companies on the site reported they were missing expensive tools and it appears the alleged thieves were targeting copper, as well, police said. According to the police report, on-scene surveillance indicates the theft occurred between 2 and 4 a.m. on Sept. 12, but it’s no additional about the suspects or how they committed the alleged crime was available as of Friday, Sept. 16. The collective worth of …
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Friday, September 16, 2011
The following information from Sept.12 to 15 was provided by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Monday, Sept. 12 7:51 a.m. – Officers responded to a report thousands of dollars in high-end tools and copper was stolen from seven of the eight contractors working on a job site on Forbes Road. 8:38 a.m. – Police were notified about a dead chicken on Smith Avenue. 1:54 p.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident at Spring Street and Underwood Avenue. 3:59 p.m. – Police responded to a reported domestic dispute on Main Campus Drive. 6:59 p.m. – A possible water main break was reported at Waltham Street and Marrett Road. 8:11 p.m. – An office cleaner working on Waltham Street notified police about a storage unit that was entered over the weekend with a master key and is now missing a vacuum cleaner, paper towels, trash liners and …
Monday, August 15, 2011
The following information from August 12 to 14 was provided by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, Aug. 12 8:34 a.m. – A school was reportedly spray painted on Philip Road. 10:07 a.m. – A house was reportedly egged on Meriam Street. 10:48 a.m. – A Ridge Drive resident reported the door to her vehicle was scratched. 1 p.m. – A Waltham Street resident reported an attempted breaking and entering and police found a screen window cut and footprints on the bulkhead doors. 7:09 p.m. – An Arlington man was arrested on a warrant following his alleged participation in a larceny last week. Michael G. Flett, 52, of 122 Madison Ave., Arlington, was charged with larceny and being an accessory after the fact. 7:31 p.m. – Suspicious activity was reported at Mass Ave and Depot Square. 10:07 p.m. – Police were called to a Vine Street residence …
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
A Lynn man is facing larceny charges after allegedly stealing $21,000 worth of sneakers from the Spring Street shoemaker and attempting to sell them at a flea market in his hometown.
Lexington Police detectives on Saturday arrested a Lynn man who allegedly stole sneakers from Stride Rite and sold them at a flea market in his hometown. According to Lt. Det. Michael McLean, Collective Brands, the parent company of Stride Rite Corporation, came to the police with evidence that an employee was stealing sneakers from the company. After an investigation by the LPD detectives bureau confirmed the alleged theft was taking place, police applied for and executed search and arrest warrants for Arnaldo Santini, 29, of 29 Orchid St., Lynn. On Saturday, July 30, Lexington detectives found Santini at a flea market in Lynn, where he was allegedly attempting to sell 350 pairs of stolen pairs of Saucony and stride rite brand sneakers, …
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191 Spring St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Police incident reports from July 29 to July 31. The following information was supplied by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, July 29 8:10 a.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident on Marrett Road. 10:03 a.m. – Police responded to a reported breaking and entering to a motor vehicle on York Street. 10:13 a.m. – A Lincoln Street resident allegedly verbally confronted NStar workers who were cutting back some trees on his property, but in the company’s right-of-way for the power lines. 2:48 p.m. – Officers were called to Hawthorne Road for a report of suspicious activity. 7:37 p.m. – A call came in reporting a brush fire on Massachusetts Avenue. 10:02 p.m. – Officers responded to Depot Square for a report of a possible fight and found six youths waiting for a ride. The youths said they were fooling around, not fighting, according to the police …
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Lexington Police incident reports from July 25 to July 28. The following information was supplied by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Monday, July 25 11:19 a.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident at Massachusetts and Independence avenues. 12:04 p.m. – A Main Campus Drive resident reported a gold and platinum wedding ring was missing. 12:21 p.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident at Lowell and East streets. 2:41 p.m. – A resident of Emerson Gardens Road reported seeing three men running to a car saying “Go, go. Get out of here.” About the same time, a 911 caller reported a car had its four tires slashed by two black males. The incident remains under investigation. 5:56 p.m. – Police arrested two out-of-state men for prostitution related charges at a Bedford Street hotel. Lance A. Jackson, 23, of 18254 Rosemont St., Detroit, was charged with …
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Quality Inn & Suites
440 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Jonas Clarke Middle School
17 Stedman Rd, Lexington, MA
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Lexington Police incident reports from July 22 to July 24. The following information was supplied by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, July 22 10:50 a.m. – A builder reported a sprinkler, located about six inches onto the lawn of a Laurel Street residence, was damaged after being driven over by a vehicle. 12:56 p.m. – DPW crews were notified a one-way sign was knocked over in the municipal lot behind CVS. 2:45 p.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident on at Marrett Road and Middle Street. 7:12 p.m. – A caller reported two men were fighting inside the locker room at the Boston Sports Club, but police spoke with the friends who claimed they were horsing around. Saturday, July 23 8:46 a.m. – A $2,000 laptop was reportedly stolen from a motor vehicle left unlocked outside the Lexington Golf Club. 10:17 a.m. – A diamond ring was reported lost at Grant …
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Boston Sports Clubs
475 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Golf Club
55 Hill St, Lexington, MA
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CVS Pharmacy
1735 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Police Station
1575 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Lexington Police incident reports from July 18 to July 21. The following information was supplied by the Lexington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Monday, July 18 9:28 a.m. -- A Russell Road resident reported a large, flatscreen was TV stolen from his home sometime over the weekend, when he was away. The thief gained entry to the home by breaking down the rear door, according to the police report. 4:01 p.m. -- A hookah pipe was found on Battle Road and Minuteman Lane. 4:46 p.m. -- Police responded to a report of a barking dog on Waltham Street. 9:10 p.m. -- A vehicle was parked in an odd spot near a playground on Justin Street. Officers arrived and found out that the vehicle's owner was a nearby resident, and represented no threat. 9:57 p.m. -- A Verizon LG touchscreen phone was brought into the station. Tuesday, July 19 7:02 a.m. -- A transformer fire was reported at 81 Hartwell …
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Center Recreation Complex
90 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA
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Department of Public Works
201 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Denise J. Dubé
4:31 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012
Jeff and K. Chung, Police Capt. Joseph O'Leary suggested getting a lawyer if you spent a large amount of money. That, he said, may be your only answer in this situation. It's unfortunate that you've looked taken all the tradition avenues without relief. more ›