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Police log for March 19–26, 2023

April 2, 2023

March 19

Lincoln Police Department (9:30 a.m.) — DEP police wanted to speak with a supervisor in relation to signage.

Forester Road (9:42 a.m.) — A caller reported a deer running in circles in their back yard. The caller was given a phone number for Animal Control. The deer subsequently left the caller’s yard and opted for the woods.

Liberty Lane (4:00 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer.

South Great Road (5:19 p.m.) — Multiple motorists reported a brush fire across from the Mt. Misery parking lot. The Fire Department was dispatched and had the small fire under control.

March 20

Old Sudbury Road (2:00 a.m.) — An officer observed the railroad gates at Old Sudbury Road appeared to be stuck in the down position. The MBTA was notified. A Keolis representative arrived at 3:00 a.m. and addressed the issue.

Lexington Road (11:41 a.m.) — A caller reported that a suspicious party had driven past them on Lexington Road. After a brief investigation, it turned out the individuals knew each other.

March 21

Liberty Lane (9:00 a.m.) — An officer assisted parties on Liberty Lane.

Codman Community Farms (9:09 a.m.) — The farm called to report a possible theft from their store. An officer is investigating the incident (click here for details).

South Great Road (4:37 p.m.) — Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash near Drumlin Farm. The operator stated they had to veer out of the way of an object in the roadway and collided with a post as a result. The operator refused medical attention and the vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.

Laurel Drive (4:59 p.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle parked in the driveway was on fire. The Lincoln Police and Fire Departments arrived a short time later and the vehicle was extinguished.

March 22

Lincoln Road (2:09 a.m.) — An officer encountered a vehicle behind the Lincoln School. The operator was dropping off some construction tools.

Powdermill Road, Maynard (6:50 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to assist with a structure fire in Maynard.

South Great Road (9:00 a.m.) — A caller asked for the phone number for Animal Control after discovering a raccoon in their yard during the daytime.

Old Sudbury Road (4:58 p.m.) — A dog was reportedly running in the area. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (6:09 p.m.) — A resident called to report a Fire Department vehicle parked in a “no parking” area. The vehicle was moved.

Lexington Road (6:59 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding ongoing issues with neighbors.

March 23

Magic Garden, Bedford Road (10:13 a.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious person possibly approaching children. The area was checked by officers but no one was found.

Todd Pond Road (10:17 a.m.) — A caller reported a scam where an individual was posing as a family member selling an item.

Mary’s Way (10:58 a.m.) — A caller reported their car’s catalytic converter had been stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

Lincoln School (2:58 p.m.) — A caller reported a loose dog in the area. The owner was reunited with the dog a short time later.

Beaver Pond Road (3:29 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a dog wander through their yard with no owner. The area was checked by an officer but no dog was found.

Lincoln Road (4:30 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates at Lincoln Road appeared stuck in the down position. A Keolis representative was on scene approximately 10 minutes later and appeared to have resolved the issue.

March 24

Trapelo Road (3:22 p.m.) — A student who was supposed to remain at school at the end of the day took the bus instead. An officer accompanied the child’s father when the two were reunited.

Concord Road (3:30 p.m.) — The MBTA reported seeing two youths on the tracks between Concord Road and the Codman Estate. An officer located the pair and advised them to stay off the tracks.

Lincoln MBTA station (4:28 p.m.) — A caller reported that a train stopped at the lincoln train station appeared to have smoke coming from the wheel area. The MBTA was notified.

March 25

Old Sudbury Road (9:40 p.m.) — An officer responded to the Old Sudbury Road railroad gates for a report of the gates stuck in the down position. The gates appeared to be functioning properly approximately 30 minutes later.

Old Sudbury Road (10:21 p.m.) — The Old Sudbury railroad gates were once again malfunctioning. An officer remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes until a Keolis representative arrived.

March 26

Sandy Pond Road (2:22 p.m.) — A caller reported two people fishing. The individuals were located and advised to move along.

Cedar Road (3:47 p.m.) — A caller reported a raccoon lying in the roadway. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the animal.

South Great Road (6:12 p.m.) — A motorist observed a vehicle strike the railroad island, knock over a traffic sign, an lose its front bumper before proceeding on South Great Road. Officers responded to the area, located the vehicle, and spoke to the operator. A criminal complaint was issued to the operator for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and a marked-lanes violation.

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