Police log for July 16—22, 2020

The most interesting call of the week was from a resident calling to complain about rabbits in her yard on the afternoon of July 16. What made it unusual is that the resident lived in Lincoln, Nebraska and somehow called the police in Lincoln, Mass., by mistake.

For cases of mistaken town identity, “the best is when people walk into the station looking for the Twin River Casino” in Lincoln, R.I., said Lt. Sean Kennedy. “They’re not too happy when they have an hour’s ride south.” Apparently this mixup isn’t uncommon, as seen in the entry on the afternoon of July 19.

July 16

Lincoln Road (3:44 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked near Ridge Road. Party was sleeping; everything was fine.

North Great Road (1:23 p.m.) — 911 calls about a large tree on Rte. 2A near Hanscom Drive blocking a travel lane. Minute Man National Park crews were able to move the tree from the roadway. MassDOT responded to remove the debris

Lincoln School (1:25 p.m.) — Construction crews at the school reported a water main break. The Water Department on scene and the Fire Department was notified.

Walden Pond boat ramp (3:05 p.m.) — Concord police asked officers to check the Lincoln side of Walden for a missing party. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party. However, the party was later located and units cleared.

Pierce House (5:29 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside on Weston Road near the Pierce House. Fire Department and National Grid responded to the scene.

Old Winter Street (6:04 p.m.) — Wellesley police were looking for information on a resident who had property lost in Wellesley, looking to return the property.

July 17

Lincoln Police Department (12:54 a.m.) — A caller from Maynard was looking to see if Lincoln police had had contact with her husband who hadn’t returned home from work. Lincoln police had no contact with the party. Maynard police were aware of the report and were handling.

July 18

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:40 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party walking on Rte. 2 in the breakdown lane. Resident was walking to a home on Cambridge Turnpike. 

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:05 p.m.) — Officer spoke with the operator of piece of construction equipment traveling eastbound in the westbound breakdown lane. Officer assisted the worker to the Wagon Wheel and advised him not to drive on the highway in the future due to the danger.

North Great Road (2:18 p.m.) — Motor vehicle accident initially reported as involving a bicyclist. Officers found that the cyclist fell off the bike and no vehicle was involved. Party transported to the Emerson Hospital with minor injuries.

Sandy Pond Road (8:26 p.m.) — Vehicle parked at Sandy Pond at the water treatment plant. Parties were moved along.

July 19

Conant Road (9:14 a.m.) — Bicyclist called due to concern for an elderly party walking, out of concern due to the high heat. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party.

Concord Road (11:51 a.m.) — Bicyclist ran a red light on his bike. Officer stopped the party and gave him a warning.

Lincoln Police Dept. (1:15 p.m.) — North Attleboro police called reporting they had someone in custody for shoplifting and found credit cards in a woman’s name. The suspect indicated that they broke into a car in Lincoln near a bike path. Officer checked the area and it was later found to have occurred in Lincoln, R.I.

Wells Road (3:37 p.m.) — Caller complained someone was buzzing their door but no one was there. 

Barnes Road, Concord (7:29 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to a Concord house fire to assist.

Concord Road  (9:34 p.m.) — Caller stated they possibly hit a raccoon on Rte. 126 near Walden Pond. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate anything.

Beaver Pond Road (9:56 p.m.) — Littleton police requested a check of a Lincoln residence to see if a motor vehicle was there, as they wanted to speak with the operator. Officer checked and was unable to locate.

July 20

Lincoln Police Department (12:29 a.m.) — Freetown police called reporting a missing person, as a ping of their phone showed they were in the area of MIT Lincoln Lab. Caller was advised to contact Hanscom Security Forces as the location was within Hanscom Air Force Base.

South Great Road (1:06 a.m.) — Weston police called reporting a crash on Rte. 117 near Church St. where two teens fled from the vehicle. A Lincoln officer responded to the area to assist. Weston police then called to cancel after they located the parties.

July 22

Bedford Road (1:13 a.m.) — Officer checked on two parties walking on the trails on Bedford Road near Rte. 2A. Parties are OK. 

Lincoln School (9:47 a.m.) — School principal called to report someone spray-painted the door of the Smith School. Officer responded to document the damage and take a report. The paint had been removed prior to the officer’s arrival.

Concord Road (2:19 p.m.) — Arlington police asked that an officer check the area around Rte. 117 and 126 for a missing party who left a facility and who might be in that area, according to a cell phone ping. Officers responded. Arlington police called back to report that they had updated phone location information and Lincoln police could clear.

Offutt Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (3:52 p.m.) — Officer went to serve court paperwork but found that the party is now in Texas. Officer faxed the paperwork to Arlington, Texas to be served.

Lincoln Road (6:25 p.m.) — Caller reported that railroad gates were stuck down, but then called to advise that there was in fact a train at the station. Officers cancelled.

Windingwood Lane (6:39 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with an internet issue. They were advised to contact their service provider.