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Police log for December 16–27, 2024

December 30, 2024

December 16

Greenridge Lane (1:33 p.m., 6:16 p.m., and 9:44 p.m.) — Attempts were made to serve court paperwork. The person was not at home.

December 17

Minuteman Technical High School (9:09 a.m.) — A faulty smoke detector resulted in a fire alarm.

Donelan’s Supermarket (6:36 p.m.) — A person in Donelan’s parking lot observed red and white lights in the sky. They thought it could be related to recent drone sightings.

December 18

Brooks Road (11:17 a.m.) — A caller reported a deer in their backyard that appeared injured. An officer arrived and the deer ran into the woods.

North Commons (2:17 p.m.) — A resident reported damage to several exterior holiday decorations.

Lincoln Road (10:27 p.m.) — A commuter had reported losing an item near the train platform. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the item.

December 19

Lincoln Road (9:01 a.m.) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a letter they had received.

Carroll School (2:26 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a staff member at the school.

Brooks Hill Road (2:37 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible internet fraud.

Birchwood Lane (4:40 p.m.) — A faulty smoke detector caused a fire alarm activation. Maintenance was notified.

Bypass Road (5:41 p.m.) — Several reports were received of a deceased deer in the roadway. The Mass. Highway Department was notified.

Route 2 Gas (5:55 p.m.) — The Lincoln Police and Fire Departments responded to assist the Massachusetts State Police with a two-vehicle crash.

December 20

South Great Road (2:03 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport.

Lincoln Road (8:23 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer observed the gates for a cycle and reported no issues.

Weston Road I1:18 p.m.) — A vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

North Great Road (5:38 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer after receiving an email demanding money.

Wells Road (6:16 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer regarding an ongoing incident with another individual.

South Great Road (8:59 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a one-car crash near Bowles Terrace. Christopher Phillips, 36, of Winchendon was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speed, and a marked lanes violation. He was later bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on December 23.

Tower Road (9:57 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a residential lockout. The Fire Department responded and assisted.

December 21

Mill Street (9:59 a.m.) — A caller reported their water meter was leaking. The Water Department was notified.

Mackintosh Lane (2:16 p.m.) — A caller reported two young males were lighting a camp fire in the woods. The conservation ranger located them and advised them to put the fire out.

December 22

Lincoln Woods (2:55 p.m.) — A caller reported a water leak in their residence. Maintenance was notified.

Hillcrest Road (11:39 p.m.) — The town of Weston requested a mutual aid response for a working structure fire.

Sandy Pond Road (11:58 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a noise outside their residence that they believed may have been coming from a drone. An officer checked the area and determined that the noise was most likely the result of a nearby airplane.

December 23

Lincoln Road (12:38 a.m.) — An Apple automatic crash activation was called in for Lincoln Road. The area was checked; a pedestrian reported a malfunctioning device.

Greenridge Lane (9:05 a.m.) — A caller reported that a delivery vehicle struck several pylons and left the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

December 24

Battle Road Farm (8:07 a.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing situation.

Mary’s Way (1:28 p.m.) — A caller reported a loose yellow Laborador retriever near the Commons that looked in distress. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Old Winter Street (4:35 p.m.) — A caller reported a past encounter with an aggressive dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Oak Meadow Road (7:14 p.m.) — A caller reported a water leak in their basement. The Water Department was notified.

Food Project field (11:59 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing banging noises and seeing lights in the area of the Food Project. Keolis was working in the area.

December 25

Concord Road (2:41 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing loud noises similar to gunshots. An officer checked and confirmed that Keolis was working in the area.

Old County Road (4:55 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a crash at Route 2 and Old County Road. The Massachusetts State Police booked the crash.

Sandy Pond Road (8:44 p.m.) — A one-car crash was reported on Sandy Pond Road. Upon arrival, the vehicle was unoccupied and on fire. An investigation is ongoing.

December 26

Lincoln Road (8:03 a.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Codman Road. A vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, resulting in the collision. Both operators were transported to the hospital and the vehicles were towed from the scene.

South Great Road (7:40 p.m.) — A crash occurred when a vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

December 27

Bypass Road (5:45 a.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer. The deer ran off and there was minimal damage to the vehicle.

Wells Road (11:44 a.m.) — An officer responded to a residence regarding a motor vehicle crash that occurred in another jurisdiction.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:39 p.m.) — Police assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Bank of America (12:44 p.m.) — A caller reported losing an earring in the bank’s parking lot.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:36 p.m.) — A lost dog was reported.

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