Police log for May 9–20, 2025

May 9

Lincoln Road (12:38am) — An officer helped an injured owl close to the roadway.

Trapelo Road (12:49am) — Waltham Police requested assistance in checking the area for reported gunshots. Officers searched the area but heard nothing out of the ordinary.

Lincoln Road (11:47am) — An officer spoke with an individual regarding a potential fraud incident.

May 10

Wheeler Road (5:59pm) — An officer helped a motorist with a disabled vehicle. AAA was notified.

May 11

South Great Road (7:08am) — A motor vehicle and cyclist collided as the vehicle attempted to pass the cyclist. The cyclist suffered minor injuries. The operator of the vehicle was cited for a passing violation.

Minuteman Technical High School (5:31pm) — A person reported damage to their vehicle after it had been parked in a designated parking spot for approximately seven hours. The incident is under investigation.

May 12

Concord Road (2:19pm) — A dead deer was reported on the side of the roadway. The DPW was notified.

Trapelo Road (5:38pm) — Two people were advised that fishing was prohibited in the Cambridge Reservoir.

Concord Road (6:40pm) — A person whose identity may have been compromised spoke with an officer.

May 13

South Great Road (6:31am) — A caller requested police intervention for a noise complaint due to residential construction.

Longmeadow Road (2:53pm) — An officer took possession of an firearm that was to be destroyed.

Wells Road (7:14pm) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding a dispute with a neighbor.

Twin Pond Lane (7:45pm) — An officer spoke with a resident about a noise complaint.

May 14

Lincoln Road (12:48pm) — A caller asked for help in getting their dog in a car after it was apparently struck by a vehicle. Officers assisted the dog and owner with the preparation for transport.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (2:26pm) — A caller reported that a contractor was removing their trees without permission. The building inspector arrived to handle the issue related to property lines.

Lincoln Road (3:05pm) — An officer assisted two people with a parking complaint.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:18pm) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a two-vehicle crash.

Lincoln Road (5:51pm) — Two dogs were seen loose in a neighbor’s yard. The owner of the dogs was contacted.

May 15

Bedford Road (3:51pm) — A caller reported a suspicious person walking on Bedford Road. A family member was contacted. The individual is known to the department.

South Great Road (6:18pm) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Lincoln Road. One of the drivers was cited for failure to yield. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Lexington Road (7:37pm) — A caller reported a loose cow in the area of the cemetery. The owners were contacted and retrieved the animal.

May 16

Birchwood Lane (2:45pm) — An officer performed a site check on a residence under construction.

May 17

Todd Pond Road, South Great Road, Trapelo Road (6:37am to 9:33am) — Police received reports of cars being broken into and (in one case) stolen. Details here.

Todd Pond Road (4:23pm) — A caller reported seeing an owl on a low-hanging branch. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Trapelo Road (4:49pm) — Two people were advised fishing was prohibited at the Cambridge Reservoir.

Tower Road (5:54pm) — A caller reported a man in distress on their property. The Fire Department assisted the person.

Sunnyside Lane (9:30pm) — A caller reported someone knocking on their door. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

May 18

Mill Street (3:17pm) — A caller reported that a vehicle struck a tree and that the driver fled on foot. An investigation is ongoing.

May 19

Wells Road (8:37am) — A person reported their vehicle had been broken into and damaged. The incident appears to be related to the May 17 reports.

Weston Road (10:36am) — A caller reported their dog had been bitten by another dog. An officer is investigating the incident.

Todd Pond Road (3:34pm and 7:04pm) — An officer tried to serve a resident with Registry of Motor Vehicles paperwork. The second attempt was successful.

Sandy Pond Road (4:13pm) — An officer tried to locate two people fishing at Sandy Pond but was unable to find them

Oak Meadow Road (9:11pm) — An officer checked the area after a report of five successive noises similar to gunshots but found nothing.

Lincoln Road (10:01pm) — An officer responded to the area for an injured owl. As the officer arrived, the owl flew away.

May 20

Baker Bridge Road (8:43am) — An officer responded after a report of a motor vehicle crash. They located the vehicle and helped the driver.

South Great Road (10:58am) — An officer performed a well-being check on a person.

Ryan Estate (11:03am) — An officer helped a person get into their residence after a lockout.