January 23
North Great Road (3:36 p.m.) — A motor vehicle slid off of the road due to the snowy conditions. A National Park Ranger assisted until a tow truck could remove the vehicle.
Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:46 p.m.) — A passing motorist reported a vehicle had slid off the road due to the snowy conditions. The Lincoln Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police responded.
Hartwell lot, North Great Road (4:03 p.m.) — A motorist had parked to make arrangements to have their damaged vehicle removed from the lot. The motorist was involved in a crash on Route 95.
Red Barn Road, Wayland (7:23 p.m.) — Wayland Police requested assistance from the Lincoln Police for an additional officer at a residence in their town.
Lincoln Road (8:49 p.m.) — The MBTA called to notify police that the railroad gates at Lincoln Road were malfunctioning. An officer responded and awaited a Keolis representative. The gates were functioning normally approximately 15 minutes later.
Minuteman Commons (9:54 p.m. — A motorist called to state that it appeared a snow removal company was depositing snow in the roadway. An officer responded and found the roadway clear.
January 24
Partridge Lane (2:49 a.m.) — A private plow truck became stuck in a driveway while attempting to clear a driveway. A tow truck was called to assist.
January 25
Donelan’s Supermarket lot (12:23 p.m.) — An officer assisted with information exchange after a minor motor vehicle crash.
Tracey’s Corner (1:23 p.m.) — Well-being check; contact was made with the individual in question and relayed to the caller.
Lexington Road (10:26 p.m.) — Officers responded to the residence for the report of a housebreak. The investigation is ongoing.
Bypass Road (10:53 p.m.) — A resident called to report hearing a loud bang outside of the residence. Officers responded and checked the property. Nothing was found out of the ordinary and no noise occurred while they were on scene.
January 26
Tower Road (3:18 pm.) — A caller reported hearing what sounded like several gunshots and a vehicle accelerating. Officers checked the area; no vehicle or signs of discharge of a firearm were found.
Tracey’s Corner (5:00 p.m.) — Well-being check.
North Great Road (5:10 p.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer, which ran off into the woods. There was no damage to the vehicle.
Bedford Road and Route 2 (10:25 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection. A vehicle had stopped at the light awaiting the signal to change when they were struck by a vehicle that could not properly negotiate the turn from Route 2 onto Bedford Road. The operator of the turning vehicle was cited for a marked lanes violation. No injuries; both vehicles were towed from the scene.
January 27
Lincoln Road (6:50 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an encounter between two others that was unnerving. Officers responded and spoke with the caller.
Lexington Road (11:25 p.m.) — A caller reported several vehicles honking their horns and travelling at high speed on Lexington Road. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate any vehicles.
January 28
Care Dimensions, Winter Street (7:40 a.m.) — A caller reported parking their vehicle overnight and discovering damage to the vehicle in the morning. An officer responded to assist.
Harvest Circle (1:35 p.m.) — An officer took a report regarding a dispute with a co-worker.
Chennault Street, Hanscom AFB (3:56 p.m.) — DigSafe reported a water main break. Hanscom Security Forces were notified.
January 29
Trapelo Road (9:06 a.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance with an individual seen walking on Trapelo Road. The call was cancelled a short time later; the individual was picked up by staff of a group home.
Mount Misery lot (5:39 p.m.) — A caller reported being lost at Mt. Misery and emerging from the trails in an unfamiliar area. An officer responded and transported them back to their vehicle.
January 30
Lexington Road (7:50 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing smoke in the area. The Fire Department checked; the smoke appeared to be a hotspot from a previous brush burn and the area was extinguished.
Lincoln Road (8:45 a.m.) — Well-being check.
Mount Misery lot (2:04 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for a dog that was locked in a vehicle. Firefighters were able to unlock the vehicle.
Baker Bridge Road (9:32 p.m.) — A resident reported being the victim of identity fraud.
January 31
South Great Road (12:11 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing what they thought was someone inside their home. An officer responded; the noise was coming from an electronic device.
Lincoln North office building (3:38 a.m.) — An officer checked on an occupied vehicle in the parking lot. The occupant was an employee of the building.
The car accident near Bowles Terrace on the morning of January 31 with the shattered utility pole at right (click for larger version). Photo by Joanna Schmergel
South Great Road (8:04 a.m.) — Several 911 calls were made for a one-car crash near Bowles Terrace. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle that was upside down, a severed utility pole, and electrical wires on the roadway. The operator of the vehicle refused medical attention on scene and was issued a motor vehicle citation for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating after suspended license, marked lanes violation, and speed greater than reasonable.
Minuteman Technical High School (10:48 a.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of the high school.
Lincoln Road (5:15 p.m.) — A lost wallet was reunited with its owner.
Silver Birch Lane (7:33 p.m.) — A resident called the police regarding a neighbor’s dog barking. An officer checked the area and heard nothing.
February 1
Storey Drive (2:04 a.m.) — An officer responded to the area for a parking complaint.
Aspen Circle (2:53 a.m.) — An officer assisted a resident with a well-being check.
Beaver Pond Road (8:04 a.m.) — A caller reported a strong odor of natural gas in the area. The Fire Department deployed a meter to check the area but did not find a measurable amount of natural gas.
Mayflower Road (10:06 a.m.) — Hanscom AFB requested a mutual-aid engine for a possible house fire.
Lincoln Road (10:14 a.m.) — A caller reported a minor motor vehicle crash. An officer responded and assisted.
Hanscom Drive (11:08 a.m.) — The Fire Department was alerted to a plane having difficulty. The plane landed safely.
Wells Road (11:37 a.m.) — Well-being check.