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Police log for April 3–9, 2023

April 12, 2023

April 3

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:56 a.m.) — A small brush fire was reported near Old County Road. A passing ambulance crew was able to extinguish the fire. The Lincoln Fire Department arrived and continued to douse the area.

Mary’s Way (5:17 p.m.) — A passerby reported that a storm drain cover on Mary’s Way was positioned in the wrong direction, potentially creating a road hazard. The DPW was notified.

Mary’s Way (9:29 p.m.) — A vehicle was repossessed.

April 4

Russett Court (9:31 a.m.) — A fire vehicle struck a parked police vehicle while at the scene of a medical call.

Lincoln Road (10:25 a.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Codman Road. The first vehicle was traveling south on Lincoln Road. The second vehicle traveling west on Codman Road and came to a stop but then proceeded through the intersection, striking the southbound vehicle. The operator of the second vehicle was issued a warning for failing to yield right of way at an intersection. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Indian Camp Lane (1:03 p.m.) — Police and fire units were dispatched to the address for a well-being check and successfully contacted the individual.

Lincoln Road (7:23 p.m.) — A caller reported a fire behind the Masonic Hall. Police confirmed that the fire was confined to a fire pit and was being tended to by several members.

April 5

Wells Road (12:51 a.m.) — A resident requested assistance after being locked out of their apartment. Police were able to gain entry.

Russett Court (1:50 p.m.) — A Bank of America employee called to report a customer was the possible victim of a scam.

April 6

Lincoln Road (1:14 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding some missing items. An investigation is ongoing.

Linway Road (3:31 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a questionable letter they’d received in the mail.

Birches School (4:51 p.m.) — A school employee observed an individual operating a blue dirt bike across the soccer field. A check of the area and side streets was conducted but the dirt bike was not located.

Cambridge Water Department, Trapelo Road (6:52 p.m.) — A motorist reported several individuals fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir. An officer arrived as the individuals were leaving; they were advised that they could not fish at the reservoir.

April 7

North Avenue, Weston (12:47 p.m.) — Lincoln fire and police units responded to a house fire (click here for details).

Wells Road (2:17 p.m.) — A minor motor vehicle crash occurred in the parking lot.

Wells Road (3:13 p.m.) — A minor motor vehicle crash occurred between a moving truck and passenger vehicle. An officer helped the two operators exchange papers.

Russett Court (5:02 p.m.) — An individual reported that one of their car windows was shattered. It was determined that a nearby landscaping company may have inadvertently broken the vehicle’s window during the course of their operations. An officer assisted with an information exchange.

Paul Revere Lot, North Great Road (6:05 p.m.) — A caller reported that their vehicle’s window was broken and several items had been taken from the vehicle.

Beaver Pond Road (7:28 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a fire in the woods that appeared to be growing. Police and fire personnel responded and located a campfire, which they extinguished.

April 8

South Great Road (3:11 p.m.) — Two-vehicle crash. A vehicle had stopped while traveling west on South Great Road waiting to turn south onto Tower Road. A vehicle pulling a trailer in the same direction attempted to pass the first vehicle but ultimately sideswiped the first vehicle. A warning was issued to the second operator for failing to use care when passing. The first vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

South Great Road (3:35 p.m.) — A vehicle struck the raised island by the railroad crossing causing a flat tire. AAA was notified.

Old Sudbury Road (5:27 p.m.) — A resident reported seeing an injured raccoon in their yard. Animal Control was notified.

Sandy Pond Road (5:30 p.m.) — An officer investigating a report of people fishing at Flint’s Pond checked the area but could not locate anyone.

April 9

Codman Community Farms (9:16 a.m.) — An officer responded to Codman Farm for a reported larceny.

Farrar Road (12:14 p.m.) — Wayland Police received a call for a brush fire by the Lincoln town line. Responding units confirmed that the fire was under control and that the residents had a burn permit.

Weston Road (3:28 p.m.) — A caller reported an out-of-control brush fire. The Fire Department arrived and was able to knock down the fire in 20 minutes.

Beaver Pond Road (5:54 p.m.) — The Fire Department was dispatched to a residence for a malfunctioning fire alarm and replaced the batteries of the faulty detector.

Beaver Pond Road (6:29 p.m.) — National Grid was notified of a strong odor of natural gas on Beaver Pond Road.

Wells Road (9:00 p.m.) — An individual reported that a suspicious vehicle had been seen in the area the previous night. They were advised to contact the police should the vehicle return.

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