Crime & Safety

Threatening and Disturbing Phone Scam Reported

The following information was provided by the Lexington Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Friday, November 1-

Police arrested Michael Santos, 39, of 83A Spring St., Lexington, on a Lexington warrant for operating without insurance and a revoked registration.

At 9:33 a.m. there was a report of low hanging wires on Audubon Road.

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At 3:33 p.m. there was a report of a minor in possession of alcohol on Waltham Street. Police received information from Lexington High School about a student found in possession of alcohol. The student will be summonsed. 

 

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Saturday, November 2-

At 9:52 a.m. there was a report of annoying, possibly scam phone calls on Grandview Avenue. The resident said they received a phone call from someone who said they were in Texas who claimed they were involved in a motor vehicle accident with the resident's brother. The caller told the resident he was now holding the brother hostage and demanded money. The resident contacted their brother who said he was fine. This is a phone scam that has been happening in the area. 

At 10:09 a.m. police issued a citation for an expired registration to a driver in Lot 3.

Sunday, November 3-

At 12:13 p.m. police checked an Eaton Road home for a possible breaking and entering to a side door several days before.

 

Monday, November 4-

At 6:59 a.m. there was a noise complaint for construction before 7 a.m. on Red Coat Lane.

At 1:25 p.m. there was a report of credit card fraud by a Waltham Street caller. Caller reported an employee used a credit card without authorization.

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