Fitchburg Police Log: Oct. 16 to 22, 2026

Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Townbrief

The incidents and arrests below are reported according to the Fitchburg Police log for Oct. 16 to 22, 2026.

Everyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Friday, Oct. 16, 7:05 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Princeton Road.

Friday, Oct. 16, 10:06 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant on Water Street. Jonathan Bernard, 38, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with drug, distribute class a, subsq off; drug, possess class b; and drug, possess class b.

Friday, Oct. 16, 1:27 p.m. Trespassing: Police responded to a report of trespassing at a church on Main Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Airport Road.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2:24 p.m. Larceny: A theft was reported at a business on Summer Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 3:09 p.m. Larceny: A theft was reported at an on Merriam Parkway.

Friday, Oct. 16, 3:16 p.m. Animal bite: An animal bite was reported near Westminster Hill Road.

Friday, Oct. 16, 3:58 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on South Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 4:44 p.m. Animal abuse: An abandoned or abused animal was reported on Water Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 6:08 p.m. Harassment: A caller reported harassment at a business on Main Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 6:40 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at a business on Airport Road.

Friday, Oct. 16, 7:05 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported at South Street and Wanoosnoc Road.

Friday, Oct. 16, 8:47 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Abbott Avenue and Water Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 9:35 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Pearl Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 11:13 p.m. Trespassing: Police responded to a report of trespassing at a store on Kimball Street.

Friday, Oct. 16, 11:36 p.m. Crash: Police arrested a driver after a crash on Pacific Street. Alexis Aponte, 44, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with oui-liquor or 08%.

Friday, Oct. 16, 11:47 p.m. Disturbance: A caller reported an unwanted guest at a cafe on Lunenburg Street.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 8:09 a.m. Missing person: A missing person was reported on School Street.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:55 p.m. Arrest: Police made an arrest after a report of an unwanted guest on Kimball Street.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 5:15 p.m. Assault: An assault was reported near Prichard Street and Hartwell Street.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 5:27 p.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Norcross Terrace.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10:51 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Whalon Street.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 5:31 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on Kimball Street after a report of trespassing. Michael Anthony Burt, 48, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with trespass.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 11:51 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a driver on Water Street during a traffic stop. Jamari Rodney Nedd, 23, of Worcester, was arrested and charged with license suspended/ revoked, op MV with; uninsured motor vehicle; and unregistered motor vehicle.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:31 p.m. Harassment: A harassment incident was reported on Daniels Heights.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 6:13 p.m. Assault: An assault was reported on Leyte Road.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 8:01 p.m. Mental health call: A caller reported a mental health concern near Main Street.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 9:40 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Summer Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 10:57 a.m. Fraud: A fraud was reported on Great Wolf Drive.

Monday, Oct. 19, 11:17 a.m. Vandalism: Vandalism was reported near Day Street and Main Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 11:55 a.m. Fraud: A fraud was reported on Rindge Road.

Monday, Oct. 19, 12:47 p.m. Mental health call: A caller reported a mental health concern on Pine Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 1:10 p.m. Threats: Threats were reported on Prichard Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2:03 p.m. Threats: Threats were reported on John Fitch Highway.

Monday, Oct. 19, 2:27 p.m. Breaking and entering: A breaking and entering was reported on Davis Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 4:54 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on Oliver Street on a warrant. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, Oct. 19, 6:28 p.m. Breaking and entering: A breaking and entering was reported on Davis Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 8:18 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Airport Road and Bemis Road.

Monday, Oct. 19, 8:32 p.m. Suicide threat/attempt: A caller reported a suicide threat or attempt near Wilmot Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 9:56 p.m. Threats: A caller reported threats near Lunenburg Street.

Monday, Oct. 19, 10:41 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near Day Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:43 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Laurel Street and South Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:18 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Rollstone Street and Laurel Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:58 a.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near Franklin Road.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:27 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported near Myrtle Avenue.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:10 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near Stoneybrook Road.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2:16 p.m. Suicide threat/attempt: A caller reported a suicide threat or attempt near Prescott Street and Boutelle Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4:57 p.m. Fraud: A caller reported a fraud near Hazel Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:09 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop near Elm Street. Rodolfo Mercado-Rivera, 32, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with license suspended/ revoked, op MV with; uninsured motor vehicle; and unregistered motor vehicle.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:05 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported near Industrial Road.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:48 p.m. Fraud: A caller reported a fraud near Albee Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8:53 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported near John Fitch Highway.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8:59 p.m. Mental health issue: A caller reported a mental health issue near Myrtle Avenue.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:18 a.m. Unattended death: An unattended death was reported near Charles Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. Fire: A fire or medical emergency was reported near Cobbler Drive.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:57 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported near Electric Avenue.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:27 a.m. Vandalism: Vandalism was reported near Main Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:42 a.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported at Daniels Street and Martel Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12:08 p.m. Suicide threat/attempt: A caller reported a suicide threat or attempt near Nutting Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:16 p.m. Fraud: A caller reported a fraud near Bemis Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2:09 p.m. Fraud: A caller reported a fraud near Almount Terrace.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. Threats: A person reported threats on Rollstone Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3:35 p.m. Arrest: A person was arrested on an outstanding warrant on Madison Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:23 p.m. Fraud: A resident reported a fraud on Fisher Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:07 p.m. Fire: A building fire was reported on Myrtle Avenue.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:50 p.m. Harassment: A resident reported harassment on Spruce Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:09 p.m. Trespassing: A trespassing complaint was reported near Flat Rock Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:09 p.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Westminster Hill Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:34 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Lunenburg Street and East Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:26 p.m. Arrest: A person was arrested after an assault was reported on Joslin Place. Daion Romeo, 31, of Worcester, was arrested and charged with A&B with dangerous weapon; and A&B, serious bodily injury.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 8:48 a.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Prichard Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:11 a.m. Harassment: A resident reported harassment on Madison Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:35 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported at Cascade Street and Westminster Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 1:43 p.m. Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on Daniels Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 1:47 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Intervale Road.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:41 p.m. Vandalism: Damage to a police vehicle was reported on Elm Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:42 p.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Summer Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:46 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on John Fitch Highway.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:53 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Main Street.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:06 p.m. Arrest: A person was arrested on an outstanding warrant on Beech Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:54 p.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Ashburnham Street.

Source: Fitchburg Police Department log, Oct. 16 to 22, 2026. All entries are as recorded in the official log.