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Police log for Aug. 23 – Sept. 4, 2024

September 8, 2024

August 23

South Great Road (12:36 a.m.) — A parked and occupied vehicle was discovered. The occupants were advised the lot was closed after dark and sent on their way.

Moccasin Hill (2:37 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding an out-of-state scam.

Baker Farm Road (4:32 p.m.) — A caller reported a parked/unoccupied vehicle in their driveway. The vehicle was moved a short time later.

August 24

South Great Road (1:03 a.m.) — An officer checked a section of Route 117 for signs of damage related to an incident that the Maynard police were investigating.

Sandy Pond Road (3:20 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle in the parking lot of the DeCordova Museum. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Lincoln School (3:34 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked behind the Reed Gym. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Wheeler Road (10:21 a.m. and 10:38 a.m.) — A caller reported the odor of natural gas. National Grid was venting gas in the area.

Wells Road (10:56 a.m.) — A caller reported possible vandalism.

August 25

Liberty Lane, Hanscom AFB (7:44 a.m.) — Officers assisted the Hanscom Security Force with a civil matter.

Conant Road (3:40 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for the report of a larceny.

August 26

Lincoln Road (1:34 am.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown individual possibly looking into parked vehicles. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:21 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a leashed dog walk into the woods on its own. The Animal Control Officer was contacted.

Trapelo Road (11:27 a.m.) — A caller reported a leaf blower bylaw violation. An officer spoke to a landscaper and advised them of the violation.

Lincoln Road (11:26 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing someone near their vehicle. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 27

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:00 a.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle associated with the Algonquin Gas work site.

Lincoln Road (11:45 a.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a resident with a residential lockout.

Harvest Circle (12:06 p.m.) — An officer assisted with a dispute over a rideshare payment.

Morningside Lane (4:04 p.m.) — An officer helped a person with filing court paperwork.

Woodcock Lane (4:39 p.m.) — A caller reported an odor of natural gas in the area. The odor was coming from a greenhouse gas vent.

Hillside Road (5:27 p.m.) — A caller reported possible pesticide spraying near a honey collection area.

August 28

South Great Road (8:13 a.m.) — A driver swerved to avoid striking an animal, lost control of their vehicle, and struck a tree. The vehicle was towed. There were no injuries reported.

Concord Road (7:39 p.m.) — A caller reported coming across a raccoon that had been hit by a car. The animal died a short time later and was removed from the roadway.

August 29

Nothing of note.

August 30

Goose Pond Road (9:32 a.m.) — Officers performed a well-being check on a resident who was not home at the time.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:13 p.m.) — An officer came upon a minor two-vehicle crash. The operators exchanged information and then cleared the area.

Ryan Estate (8:56 p.m.) — Officers conducted a well-being check at the request of a relative.

August 31

Kelly Lane, Hanscom AFB (5:46 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a civil matter.

September 1

Mount Misery parking lot, South Great Road (12:28 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a past encounter on a trail.

Old Sudbury Road (3:08 p.m.) — An officer moved a turtle that was thought to be deceased but was very much alive off of the road as it was obstructing a travel lane.

September 2

Hillside Road (10:38 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an electrical issue.

September 3

Lincoln Road (1:46 p.m.) — Two parking tickets were issued to illegally parked vehicles.

Wells Road (1:50 p.m.) — The Fire Department helped a resident ventilate their space due to an odor of natural gas.

Wells Road (7:42 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a missing item.

Mill Street (8:12 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person about a past incident involving a vehicle.

Huckleberry Hill (8:32 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible solicitor coming to their door. The area was checked but no one was found.

September 4

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:44 a.m.) — An officer assisted a motorist after they ran out of gas.

Lincoln Road (9:36 a.m.) — An officer helped the Fire Department with traffic control.

South Great Road (12:48 p.m.) — Officers responded to a minor two-vehicle crash. There were no injuries reported.

Something Special, Lincoln Road (1:58 p.m.) — An officer helped a person locate a missing item.

Linway Road (3:43 p.m.) — A caller reported a missing cat. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Ridge Road (3:54 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person who reported a missing item.

Ridge Road (6:14 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person regarding several missing items.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:52 p.m.) — An officer helped a pedestrian with a courtesy transport to Concord.

Wells Road (9:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke with several people regarding harassment.

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