Fitchburg Police Log: Oct. 23 to 29, 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. 23 to 29, 2026.

Everyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Friday, Oct. 23, 6:44 a.m. Death investigation: Police responded to a report of an unattended death on Day Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 8:52 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Newton Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 12:47 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Newton Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 1:06 p.m. Larceny: Police responded to a report of a theft at a store on River Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 1:37 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported near the Princeton Road overpass.

Friday, Oct. 23, 3:02 p.m. Assault: Police responded to a report of an assault on Intervale Road.

Friday, Oct. 23, 3:19 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Temple Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 4:09 p.m. Missing person: Police responded to a report of a missing person near Townsend Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 4:41 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Cetrino Memorial Drive.

Friday, Oct. 23, 4:58 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported near John Fitch Highway and Summer Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 5:01 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported near Water Street and Harvard Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 5:47 p.m. Illegal dumping: Illegal dumping was reported on Westminster Street.

Friday, Oct. 23, 5:56 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop on Summer Street. Eris Alberto Paula-Maria, 36, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with license suspended/ revoked, op MV with lights violation and MV.

Friday, Oct. 23, 7:46 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person after responding to a disturbance at a business on Harvard Street. Jaqueline Gabriella Lemus, 24, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with A&B with dangerous weapon, A&B with dangerous weapon, A&B with dangerous weapon and A&B.

Friday, Oct. 23, 11:22 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on warrants after responding to a well-being check on Johnson Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:55 a.m. Larceny: Police responded to a report of a theft at a store on Franklin Road.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:45 a.m. Crash: A crash was reported at a store on Water Street.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 12:25 p.m. Disturbance: Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Prescott Street.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 12:31 p.m. Assault: Police responded to a report of an assault on Myrtle Avenue.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2:56 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Kimball Street.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 8:24 p.m. Crash: A crash was reported on Crescent Street.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:42 p.m. Disturbance: Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Summer Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 12:47 a.m. Shots fired: Police responded to a report of shots fired on Crestview Lane; the report was later determined to be unfounded.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 3:06 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person after responding to a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Main Street and Prichard Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 8:57 a.m. Larceny: Police investigated a report of stolen property on Clifton Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 11:24 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant at a store on Water Street. Luis Antonio Ortiz, 41, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with A&B on police officer, resist arrest and shoplifting by asportation.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:10 p.m. Fraud: Police investigated a report of fraud on Mechanic Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 3:07 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person following a report of a disturbance on Second Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:05 p.m. Disturbance: Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Richmond Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:44 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested two people following a report of a disturbance at a sober living house on Leighton Street. One person was arrested on a warrant. Tavis Louis Ducksworth, 34, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with drug, possess class b, subsq off; and drug, possess class e.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:59 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person following a report of an unwanted guest on Montrose Street.

Sunday, Oct. 25, 11:01 p.m. Death investigation: Police investigated an unattended death on Plain Street.

Monday, Oct. 26, 10:13 a.m. Welfare check: Police conducted a well-being check on Albee Street.

Monday, Oct. 26, 10:15 a.m. Trespassing: Police investigated a report of trespassing on Airport Road.

Monday, Oct. 26, 11:06 a.m. Breaking and entering: Police investigated a report of a breaking and entering on Everett Street Ext.

Monday, Oct. 26, 11:11 a.m. Larceny: Police investigated a report of larceny at a store on John Fitch Highway.

Monday, Oct. 26, 12:53 p.m. Mental health call: Police responded to a report of a mental health issue on Westminster Street.

Monday, Oct. 26, 3:28 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant at the police station on Elm Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, Oct. 26, 5:21 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant on Prichard Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, Oct. 26, 7:21 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant near Snow Street and Cherry Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on a warrant at a bank on Main Street. Michael James Bergeron, 41, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with resist arrest; and drug, possess class e, subsq off.

Monday, Oct. 26, 9:32 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a driver during a traffic stop on Clarendon Street. Kaytlin S. Misner, 37, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with license suspended/ revoked, op MV with; stop/yield, fail to; and signal, fail to.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:35 a.m. Threats: A caller reported threats on Park Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1:21 p.m. Larceny: A vehicle theft was reported on Willow Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2:30 p.m. Larceny: A theft was reported at a store on Whalon Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:27 p.m. Officer injured: An officer was reported injured while on duty on Leighton Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on an out-of-town warrant on Lunenburg Street. Albert R. Gillis, 62, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with drug, possess class b.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8:44 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on an outstanding warrant on Kimball Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8:56 p.m. Harassment: A resident reported harassment on Milk Street.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:48 p.m. Shots fired: A caller reported shots fired on St Bernard Street; the report was determined unfounded.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:28 a.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person on multiple warrants on Madison Street. Eric S. Lacouture, 45, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with FENTANYL, TRAFFICKING IN MORE THAN 10 GRAMS (c½); drug, possess class a; and drug, distribute class a.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:19 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Pratt Street.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:12 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person during a traffic stop at John Fitch Highway and Mechanic Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:24 p.m. Larceny: A theft was reported at a business on Electric Avenue.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:46 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person after responding to a disturbance on Derby Court. Jossie Martinez, 39, of Fitchburg, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and A&B on police officer.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:25 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Clarendon Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:57 a.m. Harassment: A harassment complaint was reported on Albee Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:55 a.m. Vandalism: Vandalism was reported at Summer Street and Harvard Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:28 p.m. Arrest: Police arrested a person during a stop at Highland Avenue and Pearl Street. One person was arrested on a warrant.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:13 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Shawna Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:42 p.m. Threats: A threat was reported on Market Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2:46 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Lincoln Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 3:17 p.m. Threats: A threat was reported on Pacific Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 3:24 p.m. Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Lincoln Street.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:38 p.m. Larceny: A theft was reported at a business on Blossom Street.

Source: Fitchburg Police Department log, Oct. 23 to 29, 2026. All entries are as recorded in the official log.