Public safety report: Reported trespassing at 200 Trapelo Road 

Police responded to two incidences of suspected trespassing at 200 Trapelo Road this week. The parcel of land houses the former Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center campus as well as the city’s new Universal Playground. Security cameras have been installed on the property in recent months, and a nighttime security officer remains in place. Both measures are intended in part to mitigate trespassing.

On May 3 at 1:22 a.m., police responded to reports of trespassing at the site. The security officer on-site called to report seeing four people in black hoodies enter the property. Officers checked the property and were unable to locate anyone inside.

On May 3 at 10:08 p.m., police responded to a second report of trespassing at 200 Trapelo Road. The security officer said he observed what he described as a “high-powered” flashlight shining from inside one of the buildings. Officers checked the building and the surrounding area, but were unable to locate anyone.

A summary of additional police activity from May 1 to May 4 is as follows:

On May 1 at 2:13 p.m., police responded to reports of an argument on Calvary Street. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that the misunderstanding was largely due to a language barrier and were able to facilitate communication to resolve the issue.

On May 1 at 4:21 p.m., police responded to reports of a scam at a residence on Kings Way. The caller had sent nearly $500 to an account she found online in order to book a vacation in the Caribbean. As communication continued, she believed she had been scammed and made a report to the police.

On May 2 at 8:47 p.m., police responded to reports of an attempted breaking and entering at a residence on Hansen Road. The caller found a damaged window screen on the ground outside her home, which prompted her to contact the police. Nothing had been taken from the scene. Police checked the surrounding area for evidence or any potential witnesses, but didn’t find anything.

On May 3 at 1:19 a.m., police responded to reports of drug activity at Margarita’s on Moody Street. The caller said he witnessed what he believed to be drug dealing activity in the rear parking lot of the building. Officers were able to find a group of individuals in the area who matched the description. Upon investigation, none of the parties were using or selling drugs.

On May 4 at 2:43 p.m., police responded to the post office at 38 Spruce St. where a caller reported walking into the post office and finding no employees inside. Finding it odd, the caller decided to contact the police. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate an employee onsite. It is believed the employee may have been briefly away from the desk when the caller arrived on scene.

All information was obtained from spokespeople with the Waltham Police and Fire departments, the publicly available police blotter and police reports available at Waltham District Court.