Fitchburg Public Safety Log: January 16–19, 2026 (Partial)
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 January 16–19, 2026 (partial; log as printed covers January 16–22, 2026 but source text is truncated). 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, January 16, 2026, 3:15 a.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 200 block of Boutelle Street; a preliminary incident report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:39 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Fire: A motor vehicle fire was reported near the 1400 block of John Fitch Highway; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:58 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Bemis Road near Falulah Street.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:35 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 100 block of Vine Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:55 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 30 block of Berry Street.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:12 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was received at the 300 block of Nichols Road; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:18 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was received at the 30 block of Winter Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at South Street near Laurel Street.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:43 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 10 block of Cherry Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:26 p.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was reported at the 40 block of Duck Mill Road; a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 110 block of St. Joseph Avenue.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 800 block of Westminster Hill Road.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 2:35 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A walk-in motor vehicle accident report was filed for an incident near the 500 block of John Fitch Highway (Walgreens); an accident report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 2:48 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 10 block of Saari Parkway.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:39 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was filed as a walk-in for an incident at the 70 block of Highland Avenue; a preliminary report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 600 block of River Street; an accident report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:24 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 400 block of Electric Avenue (Cumberland Farms).
Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:07 p.m. — Malicious Mischief/Vandalism: A vandalism complaint was filed at the 100 block of Marshall Street; a preliminary report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:06 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at Wanoosnoc Road near Water Street; an accident report was generated.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:13 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 500 block of Kimball Street (Cumberland Farms).
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:34 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 200 block of River Street (Riverside Commons); a preliminary report was filed.
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:35 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement: A traffic stop near the 600 block of John Fitch Highway resulted in a preliminary incident report.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:17 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 20 block of Gage Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:31–11:17 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accidents (Cluster): Multiple motor vehicle accidents were reported across Fitchburg during the morning hours, including crashes at River Street near George's Auto Sales, South Street at Electric Avenue, South Street at Cross Street, Old South Street, Water Street near Pine Dental, Birch Street at Water Street, Putnam Park, Spring Street, Rollstone Road, Wanoosnoc Road at South Street, South Street at Walnut Street, and Heywood Street at Old South Street. Accident and incident reports were generated for multiple collisions.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:34 a.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was filed as a walk-in at Workers' Credit Union, 800 block of Main Street; a preliminary report was generated.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:48 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 6 block of Nichols Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:55 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at Workers' Credit Union, 800 block of Main Street.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:34 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accidents (Afternoon Cluster): Motor vehicle accidents were reported at Princeton Road near Newark Way, the 100 block of Pine Street, Lincoln Street at Pearl Street, the 3 block of Bruce Street, the 400 block of Rollstone Street, Nutting Street at Simonds Street, Wilson Street, and Franklin Road near the 700 block; accident reports were generated for multiple collisions. An officer was injured on duty in connection with the Franklin Road crash cluster; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:43 p.m. — Suspicious Noises: Suspicious noises were reported at the 300 block of Water Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Theft: A motor vehicle theft was reported at the 100 block of Pleasant Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:53 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 100 block of Prichard Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:54 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Market Basket, 90 Water Street.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:59 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was received at the 11 block of Willow Street.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:50 p.m. — Unwanted Guest: An unwanted guest complaint was filed at the 38 block of Birch Street; a preliminary report was generated.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 5:55 p.m. — Found Property: Found property was reported at the 300 block of Main Street (El Bohio Restaurant); a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:14 p.m. — Welfare Check: A welfare check with a preliminary report was initiated at the 15 block of Juniper Road.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:57 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was received at the 100 block of Woodland Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9:48 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 400 block of Main Street (Victor's on Main); a preliminary report was filed.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:23 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was received at the 29 block of Nutting Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 12:51 a.m. — Illegal Dumping: Illegal dumping was observed and reported at Columbus Street near Chester Street.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9:24 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: A breaking and entering was reported at the 40 block of Summer Street; a preliminary report was filed.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 10:57 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 100 block of Lawrence Street; an accident report was generated.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:35 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near Fitchburg