Arlington Public Safety Dispatch Summary: September 20, 2026
Compiled from emergency dispatch communications by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Arlington on or around September 20, 2026. These reports are derived from unconfirmed emergency radio communications and have NOT been independently verified. Details may be incomplete or inaccurate. This summary is provided for informational purposes only and must be reviewed and verified by the editor before publication.
Saturday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. — Fire: A small outside fire was reported in a backyard on Newland Road.
Saturday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. — Disturbance: A noise complaint was called in at a practice field on Summer Street.
Saturday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. — Traffic Stop: A motor vehicle was stopped near Forest Street and Park Avenue Extension.
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. — Disturbance: Officers dispersed a large birthday party gathering on Massachusetts Avenue.
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. — Other Incident: A person was transported from Bear Park to the station.
Sunday, September 20, 1:00 a.m. — Traffic Stop: A vehicle was stopped for a U-turn violation at Massachusetts Avenue and Medford Street.
Sunday, September 20, 1:00 a.m. — Fire: A building smoke alarm and a separate fire alarm activation were reported near Drake Road.
--- Source: USCrimeRadar emergency dispatch feed (https://www.uscrimeradar.com/arlington-ma). Townbrief has not independently verified these incidents.
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