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Police log for June 14–26, 2024

July 1, 2024

June 14

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:22 a.m.) — A caller reported a duck and ducklings stuck on median in middle of Route 2. State Police were notified along with the Animal Control Officer.

Trapelo Road (1:33 p.m.) — Report of a loose manhole cover on Trapelo Road in Waltham. Waltham police were notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:04 p.m.) — A second report of a duck and ducklings on Route 2. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

South Great Road (8:36 p.m.) — Jaime Garcia, 48, of Roslindale was located by officers after Waltham police had reported a hit-and-run in their city. He was arrested for OUI–alcohol, third offense.

June 15

Lincoln Road (5:18 a.m.) — A caller asked whether Emerson Hospital was open.

Concord Road (8:03 a.m.) — Three callers reported traffic lights malfunctioning at the intersection of Rte. 117 and Rte. 126. An officer responded; the lights were working properly.

Windingwood Lane (11:34 a.m.) — An officer met with a person about a lottery scam. No fraudulent activity occurred.

Lincoln Road (3:23 p.m.) — A resident was accidentally locked out of a building. The Fire Department gained entry for the resident.

Mary’s Way (4:10 p.m.) — Officers were called to the scene to keep the peace during a dispute between a new and existing tenant over a moving truck blocking access to assigned parking spaces. The truck was moved upon officer arrival.

Twin Pond Lane (5:15 p.m.) — Police received complaints regarding ongoing construction in the area.

Twisted Tree Café (10:14 p.m.) — A caller reported Amazon packages outside the business after hours.

June 16

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (12:45 a.m.) — Police checked on an unoccupied vehicle that had been parked there for some time.

North Great Road (4:47 p.m.) — A caller reported a male throwing objects at passing cars. The person was gone when an officer arrived.

Page Farm Road (10:04 p.m.) — A caller reported an unoccupied vehicle parked across street from their residence and was advised that it belonged to a neighbor.

June 17

Wells Road (8:00 a.m.) — An interior door had been pushed in but nothing was reported stolen. The matter remains under investigation.

Lincoln Road (12:01 p.m.) — A vehicle in the commuter lot was ticketed for non-payment.

Twisted Tree Café (3:14 p.m.) — Three people walked into the station to speak with an officer regarding a minor accident in front of Twisted Tree Café.

Codman Road (4:57 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog walking down road. An officer was unable to locate the dog.

Huntley Lane (5:15 p.m.) — A caller reported that a groundhog had entered their garage and was stuck on a sticky trap inside. The Animal Control Officer was contacted to assist.

Wells Road (8:35 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a complaint about ivy being cut off of their fence.

June 18

Mackintosh Lane (7:08 a.m.) — A resident asked to have firearms destroyed by police.

Virginia Road (11:40 a.m.) — A caller reported an odor of gas. Fire Department crews located a gas stove that was accidentally left on in one of the units.

Bartkus Farm Road, Concord (4:51 p.m.) — Lincoln firefighters responded to a house fire in Concord. Click here for details.

Concord Road (7:10 p.m.) — A vehicle delivering food to the wrong address turned around and did minor damage to a freshly hydroseeded lawn and dislodged a few stones from a stone wall. The operator was identified.

Virginia Road (8:17 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for gas odor in a different unit than the one reported earlier that day at the same address. Management was contacted to have a plumber respond to to address the problem.

Winter Street (9:10 p.m.) — Lincoln and Waltham firefighters responded to a residence for an overheating appliance.

June 19

South Great Road (10:01 a.m.) — A resident called to report a bat in their house. The matter was referred to the Animal Control Officer.

Donelan’s Supermarket — A car belonging to an Orchard Lane resident was left unattended for a couple of days at the supermarket. The owner was contacted and said the would remove the vehicle.

North Commons (12:36 p.m.) — A caller requested information about self-defense options.

Lexington Road (7:12 p.m.) — A man was attempting to get the attention of residents to use telephone to arrange for a ride to his home. Officers responded and transported the person to a rest stop on I-95 to await a ride.

Old County Road (7:30 p.m.) — Two males parked a vehicle in front of a home and proceeded to go fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir. Officers cleared them from the area.

Winter Street (10:27 p.m.) — A caller reported loud music in the area. Officers responded and found kids playing music while in the pool. The parents turned down the music.

June 20

Route 2 Gas (6:33a.m.) — An officer spoke to a person who was resting inside their vehicle. The party was sent on their way.

Mackintosh Lane (11:11 a.m.) — Medical personnel on scene requested assistance with a resident who was uncooperative.

Boyce Farm Road (12:43 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being the victim of scam. An officer took a report and advised them regarding future incidents.

Stonehedge Road (3:24 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station asked to speak with an officer about mail they received in an effort to determine if the mail was a scam. It was determined to be junk mail only.

Old Sudbury Road (9:29 p.m.) — Railroad gates were stuck down. Keolis responded and lifted the gates.

Lincoln Road (10:39 p.m.) — Railroad gates were stuck down. Keolis responded and advised that the issue was caused by slow-moving train as it passed through the Old Sudbury Road crossing.

June 21

Minuteman Technical High School (1:05 p.m.) — Roman Martis, 21, of Lexington was arrested after an investigation by officers for a breaking-and-entering and larceny at the school.

Wells Road (8:46 a.m.) — A caller reported suspicious males. Officers were unable to locate anyone.

June 22

Codman House (9:12 a.m.) — A caller reported a broken board on a footbridge behind Codman Estate. The Conservation Department was notified.

Browning Lane (6:59 p.m.) — An officer responded for a report of a parked taxi. The operator was picking up a family member.

Donelan’s Supermarket (11:44 p.m.) — A party was found sleeping behind Donelan’s. They were transported by an officer to their father’s residence in Wayland.

June 23

DeCordova Museum (3:08 p.m.) — Staff called about sick animal. The matter was referred to the Animal Control Officer.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:17 p.m.) — Officers responded to a crash that state police ultimately handled.

Codman House (8:47 p.m.) — An officer contacted the owner of a vehicle parked after hours. The vehicle was disabled and will be towed from area on Monday.

Lincoln Woods (2:02 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing slamming car doors and people arguing in parking lot. An officer responded but all parties had left the area.

June 24

Old County Road (1:16 p.m.) — An officer advised a resident to stop dumping trash in the street. The trash was removed from side of the road.

Stonehedge Road (2:05 p.m.) — A resident called to report two people with a ladder against a telephone pole. An officer determined that they were working for another resident on the street.

Wells Road (5:30 p.m.) — A resident called about an interaction with a neighbor. Officers responded and spoke to all parties involved, one of whom was unaware that an incident had occurred.

Wells Road (8:36 p.m.) — A caller asked for Animal Control Officer contact information regarding a stray cat.

Wells Road (9:54 p.m.) — A caller reported an unattended citronella candle burning behind their unit. The Fire Department responded and spoke to a resident to advise to extinguish candles when unattended.

Lincoln Road (10:20 p.m.) — An officer found a woman sleeping on the sidewalk. She was transported to a relative’s residence in Wayland.

Lincoln School (1:09 a.m.) — An officer checked on the occupants of a parked vehicle at the school. The parties were talking and were sent on their way.

June 25

Wells Road (8:52 a.m.) — A caller requested contact info for Animal Control Officer regarding a stray cat they found.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:58 am.) — Lincoln police assisted state police with a vehicle crash.

Mackintosh Lane (11:09 a.m.) — A caller sought advice from an officer regarding the ongoing health problems of family member.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:08 p.m.) — Several callers reported seeing an elderly man walking on the Route 2 off-ramp. Officers checked the area but didn’t find anybody.

June 26

Lincoln Road (6:35 p.m.) — Neighbors held on to an escaped puppy until an officer and the owner arrived.

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