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Police log for December 8–15, 2024

December 17, 2024

December 8

Twin Pond Lane (7:23 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence to investigate tire tracks left in the snow.

Lincoln Road (7:31 p.m.) — An officer noticed the railroad crossing gates appeared to be malfunctioning. The officer remained on scene for a cycle and the MBTA was notified.

December 9

Weston Road (6:47 p.m.) — A person reported being the possible victim of a fraud.

Harvest Circle (11:10 p.m.) — An officer helped a family member contact a relative in Lincoln.

December 10

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (2:20 a.m.) — Officer assisted Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces with a well-being check on a juvenile.

North Great Road (7:25 a.m.) — A two vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Hanscom Drive when a vehicle traveling east lost control and struck an oncoming vehicle. One of the operators was transported to the hospital. The operator who lost control was cited for a marked lanes violation. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Lexington Road (11:54 a.m.) — A person reported a missing or stolen item from their entryway.

Lincoln Road 4:59 p.m.) — Officers responded to the intersection of Lincoln Road and Route 117 for a three-vehicle crash after one vehicle failed to yield at the intersection, ultimately striking two others. One of the drivers was transported to the hospital and two of the three vehicles were towed from the scene. The driver that caused the crash was cited for failure to yield.

North Great Road (6:21 p.m.) — A dead deer was reported in a travel lane. The Mass. Highway Department was alerted.

December 11

Lincoln Road (7:32 a.m.) — A motorist reported a possible malfunction with the railroad crossing gates. An officer responded and monitored the gates; there appeared to be no issue.

Tower Road (12:32 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an ongoing situation.

Wells Road (7:56 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for the odor of smoke in an office that turned out to be coming from a malfunctioning dryer.

December 12

Weston Road (8:31 a.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.

Windingwood Lane (12:53 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding possible threatening text messages.

Lincoln Road (3:57 p.m.) — A person turned in several items marked for destruction.

Old Winter Street (4:50 p.m.) — A caller reported a malfunctioning streetlight. The DPW was notified.

Page Road (6:10 p.m.) — An officer performed a wellness check on a person they encountered.

Bedford Road (6:49 p.m.) — Officers were called to a residence for a vehicle stopped in the driveway. They encountered the operator, identified as John O’Donovan, 68, from Brookfield, Conn., and arrested him for operating under the influence of alcohol. He was briefly transported to the hospital prior to being booked at the station and was later bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court the following day.

December 13

Autumn Lane (3:48 p.m.) — An officer helped a person retrieve some items from a residence.

Huckleberry Hill (5:24 p.m.) — An officer investigated a parking complaint on Huckleberry Hill. The vehicle in question was gone on arrival.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:19 p.m.) — An officer helped a motorist with a flat tire.

December 14

North Great Road (9:41 a.m.) — The Fire Department investigated a report about an odor of natural gas inside a structure. The area was metered with negative findings.

Wells Road (12:16 p.m.) — An officer assisted a motorist with an issue related to their vehicle.

Page Road (12:30 p.m.) — An officer assisted a person with an ongoing matter.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — A person reported stolen packages.

Baker Bridge Road (4:55 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious object in the sky. An officer responded and confirmed the object was most likely a planet.

Old Sudbury Road (9:00 p.m.) — An officer made a notification at the request of an outside agency.

December 15

Ridge Road (2:24 p.m.) — A caller reported a missing cat. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

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