A Lincoln resident was nearly the victim of a cryptocurrency scam on June 1. A clerk at the Quick Service gas station on Boston Post Road in Sudbury noticed a woman standing at a Bitcoin machine with a large amount of cash. He alerted Sudbury police, who intervened and also contacted Lincoln police, as the victim was a resident of Huckleberry Hill Road in Lincoln.
According to an account in the Sudbury Patch that was confirmed by Lincoln police, the woman was the victim of a ransomware attack, and the scammers told her to convert her cash into Bitcoin to pay them off. This is the second time someone has visited the Bitcoin machine at the behest of scammers, according to Sudbury police.
May 30
Baker Bridge Road (3:37 p.m.) — Multiple calls about cars parked along the side of the road causing a traffic hazard. An officer responded and moved the cars along.
May 31
Hanscom AFB Vandenberg gate (7:07 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called reporting a party attempting to enter the base who had an arrest warrant. Phillip DeSouza, 23, of Centerville was arrested on a warrant for traffic offenses. He was later brought to the Concord District Court.
Lincoln Road (10:34 a.m.) — A caller reported a turtle in the roadway, causing a traffic issue. An officer responded and moved it to the side of the road.
Codman House (11:20 p.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle in the lot of the Codman Estate. The party had pulled over to use their phone.
June 1 (also see item above)
Ridge Road (12:55 p.m.) — A party reported that a vehicle pulled over and talked to a group of kids and then left the area. The party was concerned and thought it was suspicious. The officer located the group of kids involved. The kids reported that it was one of their mothers who pulled over to talk with them.
Ryan Estate (4:17 p.m.) — A caller reported receiving a call demanding money as part of a Publishers’ Clearinghouse scheme. An officer told the party that it was a scam and not to provide any personal information or money.
North Great Road (5:22 p.m.) — Lexington police requested assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in their town, last seen headed west on North Great Road. Police checked the area but found nothing.
Lincoln Police Department (5:32 p.m.) — A party came to the station with a dog found wandering near the railroad tracks. Animal Control was notified.
June 2
Lincoln Road (12:20 p.m.) — A car hit a stone wall near Todd Pond. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Old County Road, Lincoln (4:53 p.m.) — The Waltham Fire Department requested an engine to respond to the residence in their town for a telephone alarm. Lincoln firefighters responded but couldn’t find a cause for the alarm.
Tower Road (6:09 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a resident.
June 3
Lincoln North office building (1:53 a.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle in the parking lot. The party was a security guard for the complex
Marconi’s Auto, Concord Road (2:27 p.m.) — Officer found a vehicle with its interior light on. It appeared to be neglect; everything was secure.
Page Road (7:55 a.m.) — A party turned over several old firearms to be destroyed.
Winter Street (3:46 p.m.) — A caller reported that a neighbor’s dog was being aggressive towards them. Animal Control was notified.
Farrar Road (9:10 p.m.) — A caller reported fireworks being set off in the area. An officer checked but was unable to locate the source.
June 4
Lexington Road (12:41 a.m.) — An officer came across a vehicle on near Route 2 with fresh damage. Officers checked the area for the site of the crash but were unable to locate it. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
North Commons (10:12 a.m.) — A party came to the station regarding a civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and assisted them.
Grasshopper Lane (12:07 p.m.) — A caller reported their water meter was leaking. The Water Department was notified.
June 5
North Great Road (8:31 a.m.) — A caller report that a male exposed himself to them while walking on the Minuteman Trail. Officers responded but were unable to locate the