April 16
Tower Road (7:55am) — A two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of Tower Road and South Great Road. There were no injuries reported. One of the operators was cited for failing to yield at an intersection.
Weston Road (3:04pm) — An officer stood by at a small peaceful rally by the Pierce House.
April 17
South Great Road (2:26pm) — A motorist reported the railroad gates at the Rt. 117 crossing were malfunctioning. An officer responded to monitor the area. Keolis was notified.
North Great Road (1:55pm) — Several items were discovered on the side of the roadway by a Department of Transportation employee. An officer is investigating the incident.
I-95 southbound, Lexington (4:58pm) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Lexington for a mutual aid response.
South Great Road (6:19pm) — Officers responded to the Rt. 117 railroad crossing for the report of malfunctioning gates. Officers monitored the area. Keolis was notified.
Greenridge Lane (8:06pm) — A person asked to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter.
April 18
Sandy Pond Road (5:16pm) — Several youths were advised that fishing is prohibited at the Cambridge Reservoir.
Bypass Road (5:34pm) — A person asked to speak with an officer regarding a possible fraud incident.
Minuteman National Historic Park (Visitor Center and Paul Revere lots) — Officers checked on occupied and unoccupied vehicles that were parked in the evening hours in preparation for the festivities the following day.
April 19
See “Lincoln marks 250th anniversary of “shot heard ’round the world” (Lincoln Squirrel, April 22, 2025) for a summary of police activities relating to Patriots Day weekend activities.
South Great Road (4:46pm) — A two-vehicle crash occurred close to Sweet Bay Lane. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and one of the drivers was cited for a marked lanes violation.
April 20
South Great Road (1:54pm) — A one-vehicle crash was reported. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
April 21
Brooks Road (12:56am) — Temporary “No Parking” signs were removed from the north of town related to the Patriots’ Day weekend events.
Wells Road (8:27am) — An officer helped a resident get back to their home.
Wells Road (2:39pm) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.
April 22
Lexington Road (10:37am) — A caller reported a dog walking loose in the area of Lexington and Trapelo Roads.
Concord Road (1:32pm) — Wayland Police reported a vehicle had struck another and continued north on Rte. 126. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
April 23
Branch St., Methuen (7:05am) — Members of the Lincoln Fire Department Dive Team were involved in an ongoing search in Methuen for a boy who fell into the Merrimack River on April 19.
Lincoln Road (11:43am) — An officer assisted drivers involved in a minor two-vehicle crash with exchanging papers.
Ballfield Road (1:08pm) — An officer spoke to two motorists regarding a traffic complaint.
Tower Road (7:28pm) — An officer spoke to a person who had been soliciting without a permit and advised them of the proper credentialing process.
April 24
Weston Road (11:15am) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding possible credit card fraud.
April 25
Trapelo Road (8:46am) — A person came to the police station to retrieve their dog that had been walking in the area without a leash.
Greenridge Lane (5:09pm — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing civil matter.
Sandy Pond Road (6:11pm) — Several people were advised fishing is prohibited at Flint’s Pond.