Fitchburg Public Safety Log: April 17–20, 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 April 17–20, 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, April 17, 2026, 7:59 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported on the 700 block of Blossom Street.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:29 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the 500 block of North Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:42 a.m. — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported at the 26 block of St. Andrew Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:56 a.m. — Breaking and Entering: A breaking and entering was reported at the 100 block of Payson Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:19 a.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 83 block of Granite Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 11:45 a.m. — Traffic Enforcement: A traffic enforcement stop at the 200 block of Electric Avenue resulted in a preliminary report.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:20 p.m. — Suspicious Person: A suspicious person was reported at the 500 block of John Fitch Highway; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:41 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 300 block of Main Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 2:56 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 100 block of Main Street (Dunkin Donuts); a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A follow-up motor vehicle accident was reported at the 300 block of Main Street.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:25 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 10 block of Morris Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:53 p.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was filed at the 41 block of Greenhurst Avenue; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 300 block of Nichols Road; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:50 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 61 block of Salem Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:53 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 70 block of Cascade Street.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:16 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 100 block of Lincoln Street.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:19 p.m. — Arrest: A disturbance was reported at the 68 block of Bemis Road. HENDRICKS, TUYEO, 36, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:34 p.m. — Arrest: A disturbance was reported at the 66 block of Fairmount Street. RIVERA, ROBERTO A., 38, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:45 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported at the intersection of Main and Circle Streets.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:54 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the 150 block of St. Bernard Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:00 p.m. — Restraining Order Violation: A restraining order violation was reported at the 35 block of Holt Street; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:10 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported at the 400 block of Main Street.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:57 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 470 block of Oak Hill Road; a report was generated.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:14 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 150 block of Great Wolf Drive; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:15 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 400 block of John Fitch Highway (Mill City Pub); a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:42 a.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to the 21 block of Bernard Drive. HEBERT, ALEX STEVEN, 33, of Fitchburg, was charged with an out-of-town warrant.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:34 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 37 block of Winter Street.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:15 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 54 block of Fox Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:18 a.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed at the 114 block of Green Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:24 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement: A traffic enforcement stop at the intersection of Water and Walnut Streets resulted in a preliminary report.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:12 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 60 block of Mayland Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:18 p.m. — Traffic Enforcement: A traffic enforcement stop on Lunenburg Street near East Street resulted in a preliminary report.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:53 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 1000 block of Water Street (Dollar Tree); a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:57 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 600 block of Water Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:21 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 400 block of John Fitch Highway (Burger King).
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:22 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 3 block of Avon Place.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported near the 350 block of John Fitch Highway; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 4:23 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the 490 block of Wanoosnoc Road; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:37 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was filed at the 18 block of Mt. Vernon Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:51 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 169 block of East Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 6:27 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on the 183 block of Franklin Road. SOUZA, DAVID, 46, of Fitchburg, was charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, refusing to identify himself as a motor vehicle operator, driving on sidewalks, motorcycle equipment violation, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:51 p.m. — Missing Person: A missing person report was filed at the 39 block of Dumais Street; a report was generated.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:22 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance at the 1130 block of Water Street. MARTINEZ-CRUZ, JOSE, 53, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery on a family or household member, vandalism of property (G.L. c. 266, §126A), and resisting arrest.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:24 a.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to an unwanted guest call at the 970 block of South Street (Partners Pub). ZURITA, MANUEL, 28, of Fitchburg, was charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:27 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near the 161 block of Main Street (CVS Pharmacy); a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:31 a.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a suspicious person call at the 346 block of River Street. YORK, ANTOINNE M., 33, listed as homeless in Fitchburg, was charged with two counts of out-of-town warrants.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:53 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the 53 block of Everett Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:45 a.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 90 block of Sanborn Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:17 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle accident was reported at the 712 block of South Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:04 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the Senior Citizens Center on the 14 block of Wallace Avenue; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:06 p.m. — Assault: An assault was reported at the 1199 block of John Fitch Highway; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:51 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: A breaking and entering was reported at the 25 block of Federal Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:49 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A larceny was reported at the 1011 block of Main Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 90 block of Crestview Lane; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:41 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 399 block of John Fitch Highway (Market Basket); a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 25 block of Federal Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:03 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was filed at the 185 block of Blossom Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 8:27 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was filed at the 316 block of Shea Street; a report was generated.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9:03 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at the 90 block of Crestview Lane; a report was generated.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 1:24 a.m. — Vagrancy: A vagrancy complaint was reported at the 16 block of Prichard Street.
--- Source: Fitchburg Police Department official public log, April 17–20, 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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