Concord Public Safety Log: May 19, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Concord Police Department's official public log for the period May 13–19, 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).
Wednesday, May 13, 12:32 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A civil citation was issued to a driver for speeding near the intersection of Concord Turnpike and Elm Street.
Wednesday, May 13, 1:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A summons was issued to the registered owner of a 2023 Hyundai Tucson on Concord Turnpike near Sudbury Road for revoked registration and operating uninsured.
Wednesday, May 13, 2:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A walk-in report of a past hit-and-run on Walden Street was filed; a note left by the other operator was illegible due to rain.
Wednesday, May 13, 4:23 p.m. — Disturbance: A caller reported subjects being loud near the train bridge behind an apartment on the Elsinore Street block; officers found three people fishing and advised them of the complaint.
Wednesday, May 13, 5:09 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a business on the Baker Avenue block; officers found cleaning staff on scene and the exterior secure.
Thursday, May 14, 12:14 a.m. — Medical Emergency: A welfare check at Emerson Hospital's parking area resulted in a person being transported to the hospital.
Thursday, May 14, 5:34 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash on Concord Turnpike near Sudbury Road resulted in one person transported to Lahey hospital with advanced life support, one transported to Emerson Hospital, and one patient refusal; State Police responded.
Thursday, May 14, 6:37 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop/Arrest: A criminal citation was issued to a driver stopped near Westford Road and Lowell Road for operating with a suspended license and speeding.
Thursday, May 14, 11:48 a.m. — Animal Complaint: A walker at Hapgood Forest reported an aggressive dog on the trails; Animal Control was notified.
Thursday, May 14, 3:55 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a residence on the Garfield Road block; officers found no issues and the cause was unknown.
Thursday, May 14, 9:15 p.m. — Residential Alarm: A second burglar alarm activation at the same Garfield Road block residence the same evening; officers found no issues and the cause was unknown.
Thursday, May 14, 9:14 p.m. — Commercial Alarm: A burglar alarm activated at a business on the Meriam Road block; officers found an open door, checked the interior, and the premises checked secure.
Friday, May 15, 8:51 a.m. — Parking Violation: A parking citation was issued following a complaint of a vehicle parked on the sidewalk on the Hunters Ridge Road block.
Friday, May 15, 12:00 p.m. — Loose Animals: Horses reported loose in the area of Anson Road and later on Walden Street between Thoreau Street and Route 2 were returned to their stable.
Friday, May 15, 6:16 p.m. — Vandalism: Graffiti written in chalk was reported on the bridge over the Assabet River along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near Commonwealth Avenue; it was documented by officers.
Friday, May 15, 8:41 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance at a business on the Commonwealth Avenue block; the subject had calmed and returned to their room on arrival.
Saturday, May 16, 1:39 a.m. — OUI (Operating Under the Influence) Arrest: Officers stopped a blue Toyota on Concord Turnpike near Elm Street and conducted field sobriety tests; the operator was found to be impaired. (Arrest details — name, age, town, charges — are not included in the extracted log text provided; see Review section.)
Saturday, May 16, 1:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A four-vehicle collision on Route 2 Westbound near Old Road to Nine Acre Corner resulted in four patients evaluated; multiple were transported to Emerson Hospital with advanced life support; Route 2 Westbound was temporarily closed and has since reopened. State Police were on scene.
Saturday, May 16, 1:52 p.m. — Larceny: A resident on the Beharrell Street block reported a bicycle stolen from a garage parking lockup area sometime in the past three to four months.
Saturday, May 16, 1:54 p.m. — Assault: Officers responded to a report of an assault on the Main Street block; a report was filed.
Saturday, May 16, 8:45 p.m. — Welfare Check: A healthcare facility reported a male patient had walked away; officers located him at Emerson Hospital and transported him to the West Concord Train Depot, where he waited for a train.
Saturday, May 16, 9:26 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: A caller reported a male on a bicycle had followed individuals to a business on the Sudbury Road block; officers responded and filed a report.
Saturday, May 16, 10:14 p.m. — Roadway Obstruction: A large tree branch had fallen on Strawberry Hill Road near the Concord Rod and Gun Club; officers moved the limb to the roadside.
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