Police log for May 1–10, 2023

May 1

Orchard Lane (4:49 p.m.) — An officer responded to take a fraud report.

Concord Road (6:05 p.m.) — Single-car crash near Giles Road. the vehicle apparently drifted out of its lane, striking multiple objects. The operator of the vehicle appeared to attempt to correct the drifting but ultimately struck a tree, causing the vehicle to roll onto its side. The operator was transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Aspen Circle (8:06 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident about an ongoing dispute with a neighbor.

May 2

Codman Road (5:52 a.m.) — One of the Codman Farm dogs was seen walking by the roadside. A message was left for the farmer.

Old Concord Road (8:19 a.m.) — A resident called to report a bank fraud scheme.

Codman Community Farms (11:56 a.m.) — Codman Farm requested to speak with an officer regarding an individual who visited the farm.

Bedford Road (4:51 p.m.) — A resident called to report a scam involving a fraudulent wire transfer.

Granville Road (5:11 p.m.) — A caller reported a fraudulent bank loan was initiated in their name.

Tower Road (8:45 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding messages received over social media.

May 3

South Great Road (9:20 a.m.) — Police responded to a minor one-car crash. The operator was soon on their way.

Sandy Pond Road (9:40 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a fraudulent unemployment claim filed in their name.

167 Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (4:16 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a fraudulent unemployment claim filed in their name.

May 4

South Great Road (6:42 p.m.) — A caller reported what appeared to be a sick beaver walking by the side of the road near Farrar Pond. After a consult with Animal Control, it was determined that the best course of action was to let the beaver be.

Bedford Road (10:03 p.m.) — A caller reported two vehicles parked on Bedford Road making a lot of noise. The noise was a result of a promposal (outcome unknown).

May 5

Old Concord Road (9:06 a.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.

Wells Road (3:38 p.m.) — A wellbeing check was requested. The individual was fine.

May 6

The Commons in Lincoln (4:19 a.m.) — Police were notified that a resident was having difficulty gaining access to their residence. Staff were ultimately able to get the person safely inside.

St. Anne’s Church (10:04 a.m.) — A report was received for the odor of natural gas coming from the inside of St. Anne’s Church. The Fire Department responded and determined the cause was a faulty stove.

Lincoln Road (1:54 p.m.) — A minor motor vehicle crash occurred behind the police station involving a police cruiser and subcontractor vehicle.

Library Lane (5:14 p.m.) — An officer conducted a check of a vehicle parked and occupied on Library Lane. The operator had pulled and parked in order to change their shoes.

Old Winter Street (10:42 p.m.) — A caller reported an unknow vehicle was blocking their driveway. An officer responded and was able to locate the operator.

Lincoln Road (11:57 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing someone screaming. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone in distress.

May 7

Winter Street (12:05 a.m.) — One-car crash resulting in the vehicle resting on its side. Officer arrived and spoke to the operator, who stated they were lost. The operator was issued a citation for negligent operation and a marked lanes violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

North Commons (9:56 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible argument involving two males. An officer responded and spoke to the reporting party.

South Great Road (11:45 a.m.) — A Lincoln officer assisted the Weston Police Department in a search for an elderly female who was reported missing. At 1:04 p.m., an officer was able to deploy a drone to aid in the search for the missing elderly woman from Weston. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Weston Police located the missing party.

Sandy Pond Road (12:36 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a red dirt bike operating at a high rate of speed heading in the direction of the water treatment plant. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dirt bike.

May 8

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound at Bedford Road (6:28 a.m.) — A caller reported a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Lincoln police and fire responded to the scene; firefighters transported the operator of the motorcycle to the hospital. Massachusetts State Police were investigating the crash.

Codman Community Farms (8:26 a.m.) — Staff at the farm called to report an encounter with an individual they’d had dealings with in the past. The party left before police arrived on scene.

May 9

Wells Road (3:34 p.m.) — A caller reported a beaver in the parking lot. A police officer arrived on scene as the beaver was making its way to a stream behind the property. The beaver ultimately left the lot.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:41 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded for a two-vehicle crash. One of the operators was transported to Lahey Hospital by the Lincoln ambulance. Massachusetts State Police are investigating the crash.

Birchwood Lane (7:15 p.m.) — Notification was made to a resident at the request of an outside law enforcement agency.

May 10

Codman Community Farms (7:20 p.m.) — An officer responded to the farm at the request of the farmer.

Sandy Pond Road (2:39 p.m.) — A caller reported a slight odor of gas in the area. The Fire Department measured the air and found zero readings.

Deerhaven Road (3:36 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a fraudulent unemployment claim filed in their name.

Transfer station, North Great Road (4:20 p.m.) — An object believed to be an unexploded shell was turned in at the transfer station. As a result, the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene. A subsequent X-ray of the device showed it was safe to transport from the scene for safe detonation at a location to be determined by State Police.

Lexington Road (6:21 p.m.) — A resident who had observed potentially suspicious activity spoke to an officer.

Baker Bridge Road (8:35 p.m.) — A caller reported a pedestrian who looked lost. An officer responded to the area and located the pedestrian. The party was transported back to the station to make arrangements for transportation home.