Concord Public Safety Log: July 29–August 3, 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 July 29–August 3, 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, July 29, 3:53 p.m. — Larceny: The manager of West Concord Wine and Spirits on Main Street reported a past larceny of cigarettes from the store approximately one week prior; video footage of the incident was available.
Wednesday, July 29, 6:14 p.m. — Arrest: Police stopped a motor vehicle on Main Street, conducted a sobriety test, and made an arrest; bail was set at personal recognizance. The arrested person's name and charges are not included in the log text provided; see editor flag.
Wednesday, July 29, 6:41 p.m. — Larceny: A resident on the 9000 block of Main Street reported multiple items of jewelry missing from her home, last seen several weeks prior.
Thursday, July 30, 9:05 a.m. — Fraud: A resident on Spencer Brook Road reported being scammed into allowing remote access to her computer and bank account; no money was taken and the account was frozen.
Thursday, July 30, 9:09 a.m. — Roadway Obstruction: A tree branch was reported blocking the inbound lane of Old Marlboro Road; the branch was removed and the road cleared.
Thursday, July 30, 1:57 p.m. — Nemlec SWAT Activation: A Concord sergeant responded to a SWAT call-out in Ayer under the NEMLEC mutual aid agreement.
Thursday, July 30, 6:54 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on the 11000 block of Old Marlboro Road resulted in a citation for failure to stop at a stop sign and written warnings for speed, number plate violation, expired inspection, and no license in possession.
Thursday, July 30, 6:50 p.m. — Traffic Accident Follow-Up: A walk-in at the station reported that her daughter had been injured in a motor vehicle crash in West Concord the previous Tuesday and had since been evaluated at an emergency room.
Friday, July 31, 7:49 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash on the 7000 block of Lowell Road left one person transported by ambulance to Emerson Hospital and one person declining transport; the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee received citations for failure to keep right, speed, and marked lanes violations.
Friday, July 31, 10:07 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A trash truck on Love Lane struck overhead wires, bringing down a utility pole; no wires were on the ground and the utility responded to handle repairs.
Friday, July 31, 12:04 p.m. — Fraud: A walk-in on Fairhaven Road reported being scammed.
Friday, July 31, 4:51 p.m. — Trespass: A trespass notice prohibiting a person from property on the 1000 block of Dalton Road was filed and recorded.
Friday, July 31, 5:46 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A two-vehicle crash with airbag deployment occurred on Route 2 eastbound near Sudbury Road; five occupants declined medical transport and the incident was handled as a State Police booking.
Friday, July 31, 7:58 p.m. — Alarm, Possible Trespass: A burglar alarm activation at a National Park Service property on Liberty Street prompted a police response; officers found a person inside the building who was confirmed to be a contracted cleaner.
Friday, July 31, 8:23 p.m. — Burglar Alarm: Officers responding to a burglar alarm at a building on the 9000 block of Monument Street found that a keyholder had provided an incorrect passcode; an interior check found no issues and the cause of activation was undetermined.
Friday, July 31, 8:51 p.m. — Motor Vehicle, Criminal Charges: A motor vehicle stop on the 10000 block of Concord Turnpike revealed a vehicle with no plates; criminal charges were applied to the operator for operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle and for improper display of plates.
Friday, July 31, 10:45 p.m. — Welfare Check: Police were unable to make contact with a resident at a Winthrop Street address following a request for a welfare check from an officer in another state.
Saturday, August 1, 2:55 a.m.–8:37 a.m. — Road Closure, Special Event: No-parking signs were posted along Walden Street overnight; by morning, Walden Street was closed outbound from Hubbard Street to Main Street for an event, with inbound access to the parking lot remaining open from Main Street.
Saturday, August 1, 11:25 a.m. — Arrest: Police responded to Nice Acre Convenience Store on the 5000 block of Sudbury Road on a report of a shoplifting; a male suspect was located and arrested. The arrested person's name and charges are not included in the log text provided; see editor flag.
Saturday, August 1, 12:47 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A minor two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported on the 3000 block of Main Street; a citation for failure to use care was to be mailed to the operator of a rental vehicle.
Saturday, August 1, 4:45 p.m. — Civil Dispute: Police responded to Belknap Street on a report of a verbal dispute between a resident and a moving company over alleged overcharging; a report was filed.
Saturday, August 1, 9:45 p.m. — Motor Vehicle, Summons: A motor vehicle stop on Union Turnpike west of Rotary Circle resulted in summonses for operating a motor vehicle after license revocation, and for operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
Saturday, August 1, 10:24 p.m. — Burglar Alarm: Officers responding to a burglar alarm at a Meriam Road property found an unsecured door; officers entered the building, conducted an interior check, and secured the door.
Sunday, August 2, 12:05 p.m. —