Police log for the week of March 8, 2020

Spring cleanup time is here, and there were several instances this week of people burning brush where the fire got beyond their control. Have a hose nearby (with the outside water turned on!) and remember to get a permit from the Fire Department before you burn anything.

March 8

Tracey’s Corner (12:09 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident who had missed a get-together the previous night. Officer spoke the with party, all is ok and they’ll follow up with the caller.

257 Concord Road (1:51 p.m.) — Multiple 911 calls out an out-of-control brush fire. Lincoln Fire Department responding with Wayland Fire Department assisting. About 1 acre was burned.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:49 p.m.) — Motor vehicle crash. Fire Department transported one party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries; state police also responded.

March 9

Weston Road (1:53 p.m.) — Party came into the station to speak with an officer about a civil matter. Officer took a report to document the matter.

Lexington Road (5:13 p.m.) —  Party reported having a dispute with their neighbor. Officer took a report to document the incident.

Lincoln Road (5:44 p.m.) — Caller complained that the five-way intersection next to the library is generally unsafe. Caller was advised to direct the complaint to the Roadway and Traffic Committee.

Mt. Misery Parking Lot (10:58 p.m.) — Caller reported people in the parking lot being loud and setting off fireworks. Officers moved them along.

March 11

Lincoln Road (1:23 a.m.) — Caller complained about noise from a leaf blower. the owners was advised of the by-law

Conant Road (12:06 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with shaving her husband. She was advised to contact the Council on Aging for assistance.

Smith Hill Road (2:55 p.m.) — Caller report their two dogs attacked each other. Animal control officer was contacted and advised to handle.

March 12

Virginia Road (1:54 a.m.) — Caller reported a loud noise outside the residence. Officers found it was a septic truck pumping out the septic system after the building had a plumbing issue.

Wells Road (5:42 a.m.) — Confused caller stated there’s someone in her home. Officers checked; all is fine.

Weston Road (2:32 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a party.

March 13

Tower Road (12:11 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas at the house. Fire Department checked and found no gas reading on their meter.

Chestnut Circle (10:38 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with an animal; officer responded and assisted.

March 14

Codman Road 3:11 p.m. —  Caller reported missing items from their house. Possible larceny; investigation is ongoing.

Harvest Circle (8:05 p.m.) — Caller reporting a man with “scruffy” appearance walking on the property. Officers checked the area; unable to locate.

March 15

Trapelo Road (11:58 a.m.) — Small woods/grass fire.

Lincoln Road (3:15 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog sitting on the sidewalk with no leash, not being a bother. Caller was advised that Lincoln does not have a leash law; caller took the dog back to its owner.

North Great Road (5:02 p.m.) — Small woods/grass fire.

Offutt Road (7:23 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a family member. Officers spoke to the individual and put family in contact with area social services.