Fitchburg Public Safety Log: June 19–25, 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 June 19–25, 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, June 19, 4:36 a.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was reported at the 54 Wallace Avenue complex.
Friday, June 19, 6:22 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported in the area of the Coggshall Park Disc Golf Course on South Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 8:07 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported near the Dollar Tree on Water Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 8:16 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 200 block of Pearl Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 8:44 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 400 block of Water Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 8:49 a.m. — Departmental Services: An incident report was filed in connection with a matter at Longsjo Middle School on Academy Street.
Friday, June 19, 11:28 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported at Market Basket on Water Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 12:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported at the intersection of Princeton Road and Westminster Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 1:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A second crash was reported at the intersection of Princeton Road and Westminster Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 1:22 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported on Flat Rock Road; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 1:18 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Great Wolf Lodge on Great Wolf Drive; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 1:35 p.m. — Mental Health Call: A mental health call was reported on the 70 block of Lincoln Street; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 2:10 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 800 block of Oak Hill Road; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 2:35 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on the 300 block of Pratt Road; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 4:07 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at Green Street Park; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 4:16 p.m. — Found Property: Property was found at Fitchburg State University's Landry Arena on John Fitch Highway; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 5:35 p.m. — Arrest: A disturbance was reported at the intersection of Cleghorn Street and Kimball Street. Jeff Jean, 43, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery (A&B) and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Friday, June 19, 5:55 p.m. — Malicious Mischief/Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on the 28 block of Martel Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 6:22 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported at the intersection of Water Street and Benson Street; a report was filed.
Friday, June 19, 8:13 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Park Hill Park on Franklin Road; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 9:13 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported on the 1 block of Leyte Road; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 9:02 p.m. — Breaking and Entering: A breaking and entering (B&E) was reported on the 1 block of Redman Place; officers responded.
Friday, June 19, 11:05 p.m. — Suspicious Vehicle: A suspicious vehicle was reported near Mill City Pub on John Fitch Highway; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 1:26 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Majors Cafe on Lunenburg Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 4:17 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported on the 100 block of Rollstone Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 4:42 a.m. — Arrest: Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle on the Rollstone Street bridge. Matthew B. Collins II, 38, of Townsend, was charged with an in-town warrant.
Saturday, June 20, 7:37 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported near the intersection of Phillips Street and Westminster Hill Road; a report and incident report were filed.
Saturday, June 20, 8:48 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported on the 33 block of Garnet Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 8:52 a.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft was reported at Cumberland Farms on Kimball Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 12:36 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Super Liquors on Water Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 1:07 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported at Market Basket on Water Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 1:48 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash / Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on the 49 block of Kimball Road; a crash report was also filed.
Saturday, June 20, 1:52 p.m. — Stolen Property: A stolen property complaint was reported at The Dog Tub on Broad Street; officers responded.
Saturday, June 20, 2:52 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 26 block of Crescent Street. Rafael Pagan, 21, of Warren, CT, was charged with vandalism of property (G.L. c. 266, §126A).
Saturday, June 20, 4:32 p.m. — Arrest: Officers on patrol conducted an area check near the intersection of Wallace Road and Senna Road. Damon Scott Jones, 57, homeless, of Fitchburg, was charged with possession of a Class B controlled substance, subsequent offense.
Saturday, June 20, 4:47 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 16 block of Milk Street. Raymond Addaryl Reeves, 53, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery (A&B) on a person age 60 or older/disabled, strangulation or suffocation, and intimidating a witness/juror/police officer/court official.
Saturday, June 20, 5:36 p.m. — Arrest: Officers on patrol conducted an area check near Zeda's on Laurel Street. Kerry J. Goode, 36, homeless, of Fitchburg, was charged with possession of a Class B controlled substance, subsequent offense, and walking or riding on railroad tracks.
Saturday, June 20, 6:19 p.m. — Fire/Medical Emergency: Officers responded to a fire/ambulance call on the 300 block of Ashby State Road; an incident report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 6:46 p.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on the 72 block of Meadowbrook Lane; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 7:38 p.m. — Stolen Property: A stolen property complaint was reported near Crocker Playground on Wachusett Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 8:33 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported on the 47 block of Elizabeth Street; a report was filed.
Saturday, June 20, 9:58 p.m. — Found Property: Property was found at the 25 block of Hobson Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 12:09 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 50 block of Norval Avenue; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 3:17 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 100 block of Lincoln Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 3:41 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 8 block of Prescott Street; officers responded.
Sunday, June 21, 5:39 a.m. — Suicide Threat/Attempt: Officers responded to a suicide threat or attempt on the 200 block of Lincoln Street.
Sunday, June 21, 9:19 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Green Meadows Cannabis on Whalon Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 9:55 a.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported at Willow Loft Apartments on Willow Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 9:57 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 18 block of Hartwell Street; a report and incident report were filed.
Sunday, June 21, 10:38 a.m. — Assault: An assault was reported on the 41 block of School Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 11:37 a.m. — Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on the 100 block of Harvard Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 12:52 p.m. — Larceny/Theft: A theft report was filed at the Fitchburg Police Department; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 1:20 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported at the intersection of Water Street and Bemis Road; a report and incident report were filed.
Sunday, June 21, 1:40 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 8 block of Prescott Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 4:43 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at the 100 block of Boulder Drive parking garage; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 5:11 p.m. — Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported at Dunkin' Donuts on Main Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 5:14 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported on the 100 block of Beech Street; officers responded.
Sunday, June 21, 5:29 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 133 block of Payson Street. Carlos Gadiel Arroyo Ortiz, 29, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery (A&B) on a family or household member and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Sunday, June 21, 6:22 p.m. — Threats: A threats complaint was reported at Wallace Towers on Wallace Avenue; officers responded.
Sunday, June 21, 8:24 p.m. — Suspicious Situation: A suspicious situation was reported at Fitchburg Rehabilitation on Summer Street; a report was filed.
Sunday, June 21, 10:01 p.m. — Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 6 block of Newtonville Avenue. Joseph Paul Wheeler, 40, of Fitchburg, was charged with assault and battery (A&B) on a family or household member and vandalism of property (G.L. c. 266, §126A).
Sunday, June 21, 11:43 p.m. — Fireworks: A fireworks complaint was reported on the 76 block of Columbus Street; officers responded.
Monday, June 22, 5:21 a.m. — Suspicious Person: A suspicious person was reported on the 53 block of Everett Street; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 8:09 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported near The Gables on John Fitch Highway; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 8:29 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 600 block of Franklin Road; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 11:40 a.m. — Fraud: A fraud complaint was reported on the 100 block of Pine Street; officers responded.
Monday, June 22, 12:04 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported at Great Wolf Lodge on Great Wolf Drive; an incident report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 1:13 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported near Gustave Johnson Swimming Pool on Wanoosnoc Road; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 1:28 p.m. — Stolen Property: A stolen property complaint was reported at the 49 block of Willow Street; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 1:50 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the 300 block of Elm Street; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 2:51 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash was reported on the Water Street Bridge; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 2:55 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at a Loiselle Avenue address; officers responded.
Monday, June 22, 3:08 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash: A crash involving a report was noted at Great Wolf Lodge on Great Wolf Drive.
Monday, June 22, 3:44 p.m. — Stolen Property: A stolen property complaint was reported at Family Dollar on Electric Avenue; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 4:08 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 200 block of Bemis Road; a report was filed.
Monday, June 22, 4:10 p.m. — Incident Report Filed: An incident was reported by a walk-in at the 73 block of Mechanic Street; a report was filed.
[Log text ends abruptly mid-entry for June 22 at approximately 4:42 p.m. Entries for June 22 afternoon through June 25 are not present in the supplied text. Editor should obtain the complete log before publication.]
Source: Fitchburg Police Department official public log, June 19–25, 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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