Crime & Safety

Marijuana in the Woods; Drug Paraphernalia in the Bathroom; Bag of Needles Turned In

Excerpts from the Reading Police Department log.

Thursday, May 14

At 8:28 a.m., a jar containing marijuana and a grinder was found near Strout Avenue and the town forest.

At 8:55 a.m., a report came in of a plow left in the street and causing a hazard.

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At 12:17 p.m., a man came into the station to report losing his wallet.

At 2:49 p.m., a caller reported having lost their dog.

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At 3:08 p.m., a suspicious man in a black Toyota was taking photos on Lowell Street.

At 3:50 a.m., a man came into the station with a bag containing needles.

At 3:51 p.m., an elderly male was reported for refusing to leave Grumpy Doyle’s.

At 6:07 p.m., a smoldering mulch pile was reported.

At 8:24 p.m., a Cumberland Farms employee reported finding drug paraphernalia in the bathroom.

At 8:29 p.m., a report came in of a four-door Jeep crossing over the yellow line and from which people were yelling.

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