Fitchburg Public Safety Log: March 6–8, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Fitchburg Police Department's official public log for the period March 6–8, 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).
Friday, March 6, 12:36 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near the Fitchburg Police Department, 20 Elm St.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 4:07 a.m. — Medical Emergency: Officers responded to a medical emergency at the 300 block of Broad St.; a police report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 8:27 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at the 88 block of Ashburnham Hill Rd.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 8:49 a.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was filed by a walk-in at 73 Clarendon St.
Friday, March 6, 8:51 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash involving a police-generated incident report was recorded at the 400 block of Water St.; reports were filed.
Friday, March 6, 10:35 a.m. — Larceny: A theft was reported at Market Basket, 399 John Fitch Hwy.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 11:06 a.m. — Missing Person: A missing-person report was filed following a walk-in complaint from the 300 block of Canton St.
Friday, March 6, 11:18 a.m. — Welfare Check: Officers conducted a welfare check at the 1 Summer St. address.
Friday, March 6, 12:22 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported at the 100 block of Highland Ave.
Friday, March 6, 1:15 p.m. — Mental Health Call: Officers responded to a mental health call at the 1100 block of John Fitch Hwy.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 1:31–2:39 p.m. — Threats/Harassment: A threats complaint was filed at Safe Roads Driving Academy, 495 Electric Ave. (1:31 p.m.); two subsequent harassment calls were received at the same location (2:14 p.m. and 2:39 p.m.); reports were filed.
Friday, March 6, 1:31 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers responded to a disturbance at the 400 block of Fisher Rd.
Friday, March 6, 1:51 p.m. — Arrest: Officers on warrant service at the 26 Valley St. area placed a man under arrest. Brian A. Atkinson, 57, of Fitchburg, was charged with an in-town warrant.
Friday, March 6, 1:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Boulder Dr. at Putnam St.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 2:12 p.m. — Missing Person: A walk-in missing-person report was filed from the 67 Burma Rd. area; handled at the scene.
Friday, March 6, 2:17 p.m. — Unattended Death: Officers responded to an unattended death at the 34 Lincoln St. address; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 3:25 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Rollstone Rd. at Brittany Ln.
Friday, March 6, 3:28 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported near 35 Main St.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 3:40–3:59 p.m. — Keep the Peace: Officers maintained the peace at the 21 Lawrence St. address (3:40 p.m.) and at the 50 Blossom St. address (3:59 p.m.).
Friday, March 6, 4:05 p.m. — Larceny: A theft was reported at Market Basket, 399 John Fitch Hwy.
Friday, March 6, 4:39 p.m. — Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was reported at the 680 block of Ashburnham Hill Rd.
Friday, March 6, 4:47 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported at the 59 Melrose St. address.
Friday, March 6, 5:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A crash was reported at Water St. at Benson St.; a report was filed.
Friday, March 6, 5:03 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: