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Police log for January 31–February 6, 2022

February 9, 2022

January 31

Trapelo Road (12:08 p.m.) — Delivery driver came into the station reporting that they found a wallet in the driveway of a residence on Trapelo Road. The owner of the wallet was contacted and picked it up.

Oakdale Lane (1:02 p.m.) — Caller reported a food delivery driver struck the rear of their vehicle while making a delivery and left the area. Officer responded and took a report.

Tower Road (3:24 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Tower Road. No injuries, one vehicle was towed from the scene. An officer gave one of the drivers with a ride to the station to make arrangements for a ride home.

Concord Road (3:42 p.m.) — One-car crash on Route 126 near Codman Road. The driver was brought to Emerson Hospital. Melissa Ritchie, 47, of Lincoln was given a summons to later appear in Concord Court for OUI–liquor and marked lane violation.

Concord Road (3:53 P.M.) — Concord Police assisted at a one-car near Walden Pond. A Lincoln officer responded from a previous crash and took the report. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

February 1

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:06 p.m.) — State Police requested assistance with a crash near Route 128. An officer responded and stood by until a trooper arrived on scene.

Lincoln MBTA Station (3:37 p.m.) — Vehicle has been parked in the lot for several days. The owner was contacted.

Boyce Farm Road (7:07 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being bitten by a dog a few days earlier. Animal Control was contacted to handle the matter.

February 2

South Great Road (8:39 a.m.) — Caller reported a raccoon walking in the roadway near Route 126 and wasn’t sure if it’s sick. An officer responded but the raccoon was gone on arrival.

Concord Road (12:09 p.m.) — An officer delivered paperwork to a resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Lincoln Library (2:19 p.m.) — A staff member called reported a party appears confused. An officer responded and spoke to the party and brought them back to their residence.

Lincoln Road (6:03 p.m.) — Reports that the railroad gates are stuck down. Officer responded to stand by while Keolis was contacted.

February 3

South Great Road (3:29 p.m.) — One-car crash near Mt. Misery. Officers and Fire Department responded. Party appears to have suffered a medical event while driving. They were transported to Lahey Clinic.

South Great Road (5:37 p.m.) — A party reported they were involved in a minor side-swipe crash near the Weston town line when someone struck their side mirror as they were headed in the opposite direction. Officer took a report.

February 4

Sunnyside Lane (5:54 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog defecated on their property. An officer spoke to the involved party and advised them of the complaint.

February 5

Liberty Lane, Hanscom AFB (1:56 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported receiving inappropriate text messages/images. Officer took a report; investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (10:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that a neighbor was shutting their slider door loudly. An officer spoke to the neighbor about the complaint.

Wells Road (10:51 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas. Fire Department responded; it was caused by a neighboring unit’s stove. The Fire Department handled the matter.

February 6

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:30 a.m.) — Report of a deceased coyote in the breakdown lane. MassDOT was notified to handle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:12 a.m.) — Another report about the dead coyote. State Police and MassDOT were notified; the animal was removed at 10:21 a.m.

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