Police Log: Police Label Trash Fire as Arson

On Wednesday, April 18, around 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a dumpster on fire at 74 Medford Street. A fire captain told the officers that an accelerant had been used in the incident.

On Wednesday, April 18 around 3:15 p.m., a bite victim visited the district A-15 police department to report a dog bite. The victim said that a medium-sized yellow dog had made the bite. The dog’s owner accompanied the victim to the Massachusetts General Hospital facility on High Street, where the victim was given vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria.

Other notable entries:

Monday, April 16

• A victim on O’Reilly Way reported that someone had stolen $200 or more worth of valuables from the victim’s car.

Tuesday, April 17

• Police received a report that a driver involved in an accident in Sullivan Square left the scene after causing damage to property.
• Officers responded to a report of an assault and battery on Austin Street around 1:20 p.m.
• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Main Street.

Wednesday, April 18

• A victim reported that someone stole $200 or more worth of valuables from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked on Carney Court.
• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Prospect Street.

Thursday, April 19

• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Mead Street.
• Officers responded to a report of an assault and battery on Carney Court.
• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Tremont Street.
• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Concord Street.

Friday, April 20

• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Main Street.

Saturday, April 21

• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Terminal Street.

Sunday, April 22

• Officers responded to a report that someone was playing their music too loud around 3 a.m. on Bunker Hill Street.
• A victim reported that someone stole $200 or more worth of valuables from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked in Sullivan Square.
• Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Carney Court.