Police log for January 10–16, 2024

January 10

South Great Road (1:40 a.m.) — Keolis was notified of multiple issues with the railroad crossing gates at Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road. Officers remained on scene for approximately 40 minutes until maintenance crews arrived.

Lincoln Road (6:59 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Route 117. A vehicle was attempting to turn onto Lincoln Road when it was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Rt. 117. The operator of the vehicle turning was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Codman Community Farms (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle idling for an excessive period of time. An officer responded and spoke with the operator.

Lincoln Road (12:40 p.m.) — An individual reported a suspicious encounter with another person. An officer spoke to all parties.

Old Concord Road (3:38 p.m.) — A caller observed that a door to their residence was open. Officers responded, checked the residence, and determined the door might have been opened by the wind.

January 11

Lincoln School (3:31 p.m.) — An individual inquired about a pet tarantula that they could no longer care for. They were promptly provided with information for Animal Control.

Old Sudbury Road (4:31 p.m.) — An officer performed a courtesy check of a residence at the request of the homeowner.

January 12

Old Cambridge Turnpike (3:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

Weston Road (6:19 p.m.) — A portion of Weston Road was closed in Lincoln due to a motor vehicle crash in Weston.

North Great Road (11:49 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle in the Visitor Center parking lot.

January 13

North Great Road (2:14 a.m.) — An officer spoke with a motorist who had pulled into the Paul Revere parking lot to rest.

January 14

South Great Road (5:58 p.m.) — A motorist reported that they had struck a deer. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off into the woods.

Silver Hill Road (8:18 p.m.) — A single vehicle crash occurred when the operator lost control of the vehicle after it slid on some ice. The DPW was notified to treat the iced-over section of roadway.

January 15

Baker Bridge Road (9:20 a.m. — A caller reported a water main break in their driveway. The Water Department was notified.

South Commons (9:34 a.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

January 16

Acorn Lane (2:50 a.m.) — The DPW called to report a car parked on the side of the road hampering their plowing efforts. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was removed.

Old Sudbury Road (8:34 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an injured raccoon on the railroad tracks by Old Sudbury Road. Animal Control was notified.

Farrar Road (2:35 p.m.) — A plow truck backed into a vehicle traveling directly behind the plow. There were no injuries reported.

Lincoln Road (2:46 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported that all railroad gates malfunctioning. Officers responded to all crossings (with the exception of Tower Road, where the gates were functioning properly). Officers remained on scene for approximately one hour until Keolis could address the issue.

South Great Road (4:08 p.m.) — A vehicle had slowed to enter the gas station when it was struck from behind by a vehicle that failed to slow/yield. There were no injuries.