Police log for June 27 – July 11, 2024

June 27

Tower Road (2:10 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

June 28

Old Concord Road (6:05 p.m.) — A caller reported that a vehicle was situated in the middle of the roadway. An officer checked the area but the obstructing vehicle was gone on arrival.

Trapelo Road (6:44 p.m.) — A group of youths were reported to be fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir. They were moved along.

Lincoln Woods (8:18 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an odor of natural gas in the basement.

June 29

Wells Road (5:30 a.m.) — A caller reported an individual was outside their residence yelling. Officers responded and spoke with the individual. The individual was sent on their way a short time later.

Wells Road (6:07 p.m.) — The same individual from the earlier call returned and was observed yelling outside a residence. Police spoke with the individual a second time and advised them to return when the resident they wish to speak with is home.

Lincoln Road (7:56 p.m.) — A caller reported the pedestrian railroad gate was stuck in the down position. An officer was able to return the gate to the up position. A Keolis representative arrived on scene a short time later.

The Commons of Lincoln (8:51 p.m.) — An officer spoke to several individuals regarding a brief incident.

Trapelo Road (9:02 p.m.) — A motorist reported six dead geese by the CambridgeRreservoir causeway. An officer responded and checked the area for any signs of the responsible vehicle. The DPW was notified.

Baker Bridge Road (11:55 p.m.) — A caller reported an encounter with a coyote. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Twisted Tree Café (11:58 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual acting strange behind a residence on Wells Road. Officers responded to the area and spoke with the individual, who declined any services.

June 30

North Great Road (10:11 a.m.) — An item was turned in to the Police Department that was found on Route 2A.

Sunnyside Lane (12:54 p.m.) — A caller reported their white female cat was missing. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (1:23 p.m.) — A caller reported concern for an individual who appeared to be confused. The area was checked but the person was gone on arrival.

July 1

Bedford Road (3:49 p.m.) — An individual reported a past road rage incident on Route 2 heading east.

July 2

Grasshopper Lane (8:03 a.m.) — Officers assisted an outside agency.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (9:33 a.m.) — A caller requested to speak with the Animal Control Officer regarding an incident they witnessed.

Wells Road (10:48 a.m. and 11:25 a.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual who reported being the victim of a fraud.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:30 p.m.) — The Massachusetts State Police were notified of several large stuffed animals on the side of Route 2 East.

Mary’s Way (2:35 p.m.) — An officer took possession of an item marked for destruction.

July 3

Old Winter Street (11:05 a.m.) — An officer assisted a resident with a Vehicle Identification Number verification.

South Great Road (5:33 p.m.) — A motorist reported an individual fishing from the stone railing of Lee’s Bridge. The individual was advised to find a better, safer spot.

North Commons (6:02 a.m.) — A caller reported an ongoing noise issue with one of their neighbors. Police responded and attempted to speak with all parties involved but were unsuccessful.

July 4

Concord Road (12:15 p.m.) — A caller reported a minor motor vehicle crash. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicles.

Tower Road (2:19 p.m.) — Officers conducted a well-being check on a resident.

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:23 a.m.) — Officers checked on an individual who was reportedly sleeping on a bench outside the supermarket. The individual refused any assistance.

July 5

Mary’s Way (2:05 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a possible dispute with a neighbor.

Mary’s Way (4:37 p.m.) — A motorist called to report a bicycle off the roadway. An officer located the bike, which looked like it had been temporarily placed there. The bike was gone a short time thereafter.

Tower Road (10:37 p.m.) — A caller reported their dog ran away after being frightened by the sounds of fireworks. Officer checked the area but were unable to locate the dog.

July 6

Donelan’s Supermarket (3:06 a.m.) — An officer checked on an occupied vehicle in the parking lot. The operator had pulled off the road to briefly rest.

Hanscom Drive (8:07 a.m.) — An Officer responded to Hanscom Air Force Base’s Sartain Gate to assist Hanscom Security Forces.

Pierce House (5:15 p.m.) — A caller reported a dead animal in the middle of Pierce Park. The DPW was notified to remove the animal on Monday.

July 7

Lincoln Road (8:11 a.m.) — The property owner called regarding vehicles parking in their lot and accessing the mall area.

Pierce House (2:25 p.m.) — A second call about the dead animal in Pierce Park was received.

Baker Bridge Road (3:33 p.m.) — Several parked vehicles were sent on their way due to Walden Pond being closed.

Donelan’s Supermarket (6:21 p.m.) — Officers checked on an individual who appeared to be sleeping on a bench. The person refused any assistance.

North Great Road (1:12 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible dead deer on the side of Route 2A. An officer arrived and the deer made its way into the woods.

July 8

Farrar Road (9:46 a.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual who may have been the victim of identity fraud.

Ridge Road (3:09 p.m.) — A resident reported that an item may have been stolen from their porch.

The Commons of Lincoln (11:27 p.m.) — An officer helped a person locate a family member.

July 9

North Commons (11:19 a.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual about an ongoing incident with their neighbor.

Trapelo Road (11:42 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Trapelo Road. There were no injuries reported. The operator of one of the vehicles was cited for failing to yield.

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:26 a.m.) — Officers checked on an individual sleeping near Donelan’s. The individual refused any assistance. 

Editor’s  note: Regarding the outside-sleeping incidents on July 4, 7 and 9 as well as the incident outside the Twisted Tree Cafe on June 29, “It is the same person. She is not homeless and she has been known to the department for years,” Police Chief Sean Kennedy said on July 13. “You may have seen her over the years walking along Route 117.” The woman, who was not breaking any laws, formerly lived in Sudbury and now has an address in Wayland, he said. 

It is the same person. She is a 58 year old woman who lives in the area. She is not homeless, she has been known to the department for years. She lived in Sudbury, and now has an address in Wayland. You may have seen her over the years walking along Rte 117. 

Marconi’s Auto (2:41 a.m.) — An officer performing a routine check observed a vehicle with their parking lights activated. The area checked out OK; the light activation appeared to be neglect.

July 10

Hillside Road (11:06 a.m.) — Two commercial vehicles were involved in a minor crash.

Tower Road (12:29 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

Lincoln Road (12:57 p.m.) — Two vehicles were cited for being illegally parked at the commuter lot.

Winter Street (1:06 p.m.) — An individual turned in an item marked for destruction.

Lincoln Road (1:14 p.m.) — Dispatch received an automated cell phone call reporting a vehicle crash. It appeared as though a phone fell from a moving vehicle, activating the service.

Trapelo Road (1:44 p.m.) — An officer performed a courtesy transport for an individual trying to get back to their residence.

Giles Road (9:47 p.m.) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding a past incident.

Garland Road (9:57 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer.

July 11

Indian Camp Lane (11:34 a.m.) — A caller reported being the victim of a possible fraud.

Lincoln Road (1:11 p.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle was struck in the parking lot of the Tack Room. An officer responded and spoke with the reporting party.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:51 p.m.) — An item found in the parking lot was turned in.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:00 p.m.) — A minor motor vehicle crash was reported near Bedford Road. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Oriole Landing (4:38 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual about an issue with their neighbors.

First Parish Church (5:36 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the five-way intersection. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Tower Road (6:32 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible suspicious motor vehicle idling near Warbler Springs Road. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

South Great Road (8:58 p.m.) — A caller reported an erratic operator traveling west on Route 117 west. An officer was able to stop the vehicle on Lincoln Road by Lewis Street. The operator, Yamilka Perez, 28, of Abington was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. She was bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on July 12, 2024.

North Commons (9:13 p.m. and 12:26 a.m.) — A resident called to report their neighbor was striking a shared wall. An officer responded but was unable to make contact with all parties.