Crime & Safety

Dryer Fire at Lava Laundry, Vandalism on Grove Street and Liquor License Inspection

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log

Monday, Nov. 3

At 6:30 a,m, motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Street investigated. One vehicle backed up into another vehicle.

At 9:24 a.m., fire department inspection on Main Street. Liquor license inspection at Sam’s Bistro.

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At 9:27 a.m., vandalism over $250 investigated on Grove Street. Window smashed on house.

At 12:49 p.m., fire department responded to Lava Laundry on High Street for a dryer fire.

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At 4:22 p.m., disabled motor vehicle blocking the road at Willow Street and railroad tracks. Vehicle not occupied.

At 7:50 p.m., raccoon struck by a motor vehicle, injured in roadway.

At 10:48 p.m., man reported receiving threats on Main Street.

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