Fitchburg Public Safety Log: March 13–19, 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 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).
Friday, March 13, 12:07 a.m. — False Alarm: A billable false alarm was reported at a bank on the 400 block of John Fitch Highway.
Friday, March 13, 6:05 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A motor vehicle theft was reported on the 200 block of Kimball Street.
Friday, March 13, 11:14 a.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was filed by a resident on the 2 block of Harvard Street.
Friday, March 13, 12:03 p.m. — Vandalism: A malicious mischief/vandalism complaint was filed on Aimees Way.
Friday, March 13, 12:17 p.m. — Traffic Stop/Arrest: A traffic enforcement stop near Authority Drive resulted in a report.
Friday, March 13, 1:16 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported near Elm Street; units responded.
Friday, March 13, 1:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on the 300 block of John Fitch Highway.
Friday, March 13, 1:46 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported near John Fitch Highway and the Market Basket plaza.
Friday, March 13, 1:51 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision with injuries was reported near Laurel Street; a report was filed.
Friday, March 13, 1:55 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on the 400 block of John Fitch Highway.
Friday, March 13, 2:48 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on the 40 block of Constitution Drive.
Friday, March 13, 4:07 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was handled near Reingold Avenue.
Friday, March 13, 4:34 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at the Market Basket on Water Street; a report was filed.
Friday, March 13, 4:50 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported near Rindge Road.
Friday, March 13, 5:10 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement/Report: A traffic enforcement stop on the 400 block of Water Street resulted in a report.
Friday, March 13, 6:34 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing incident was reported at the Market Basket on Water Street; a report was filed.
Friday, March 13, 6:50 p.m. — Found Property: Found property was reported on the 30 block of Spruce Street.
Friday, March 13, 5:21 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 400 block of Water Street.
Friday, March 13, 6:09 p.m. — Arrest — Aggravated Assault: An aggravated assault was reported on the 100 block of Mechanic Street. Joanne Marie Asdot, 44, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery on a family/household member, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer (two counts), and malicious destruction of property (under $1,200).
Friday, March 13, 6:23 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on Hardy Parkway.
Friday, March 13, 6:32 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported at Pratt Street and Woodland Street.
Friday, March 13, 9:55 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was handled on the 400 block of Princeton Road.
Friday, March 13, 11:36 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on William Street; a report was filed.
Friday, March 13, 11:37 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported on the 5 block of Bluff Avenue; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 1:05 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at a bar on the 400 block of John Fitch Highway; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 6:33 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on the 400 block of Electric Avenue.
Saturday, March 14, 6:56 a.m. — Vandalism: A malicious mischief/vandalism complaint was filed on the 10 block of Hawes Street.
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. — Arrest — Warrant: During a traffic enforcement stop on the 800 block of Water Street, an outstanding warrant was identified. Joshua Santos, 37, of Fitchburg, was charged with an outstanding warrant (Docket No. 2661CR000168).
Saturday, March 14, 10:31 a.m. — Arrest — Assault and Battery: An assault and battery was reported on Allen Place. William K. ONeil, 38, of Somerville, was charged with assault and battery on a family/household member.
Saturday, March 14, 10:25 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was handled on the 500 block of Kimball Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 11:16 a.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at a business on the 1000 block of Main Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 11:23 a.m. — Illegal Dumping: Illegal dumping was reported at Cleghorn Street and Federal Street.
Saturday, March 14, 12:22 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was handled on the 200 block of Clarendon Street.
Saturday, March 14, 1:07 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported on the 4 block of Berry Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 1:30 p.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was filed on the 100 block of Appleton Circle.
Saturday, March 14, 1:51 p.m. — Arrest — Aggravated Assault: An aggravated assault was reported on the 70 block of Day Street. Iris Santiago, 48, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery on a family/household member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Saturday, March 14, 5:09 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 20 block of Lawrence Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, March 14, 5:13 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement/Report: A traffic enforcement stop on Water Street at First Street resulted in a report.
Saturday, March 14, 6:04 p.m. — Drunkenness: A public drunkenness incident was handled on the 35 block of Holt Street.
Saturday, March 14, 6:51 p.m. — Arrest — Warrant: A warrant was served at the police station. Angel Jose Maldonado, 23, of Fitchburg, was charged with an in-town warrant.
Saturday, March 14, 7:09 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement/Report: A traffic enforcement stop on Cleghorn Street at Kimball Street resulted in a report.
Saturday, March 14, 7:42 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement/Report: A traffic enforcement stop on the 100 block of John Fitch Highway resulted in a report.
Sunday, March 15, 8:04 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 100 block of Plymouth Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, March 15, 8:47 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A suspicious person complaint was filed on the 100 block of Melrose Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, March 15, 11:32 a.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at the Market Basket on Water Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, March 15, 11:59 a.m. — Assist Other Agency: Assistance was provided at a residence on the 20 block of Forest Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, March 15, 12:10 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported on the 30 block of Allston Place.
Sunday, March 15, 12:55 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at Great Wolf Lodge on Great Wolf Drive; a report was filed.
Sunday, March 15, 1:10 p.m. — Arrest — Aggravated Assault: An aggravated assault was reported on the 100 block of High Street. Chance D. Lane Sr., 43, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault.
Sunday, March 15, 1:24 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A collision was reported at Water Street and Abbott Avenue.
Source: Fitchburg Police Department official public log, March 13–19, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
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