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Police log for August 22–31, 2025

September 8, 2025

August 22

Trapelo Road (7:42am) — Police and fire units were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries.

Lincoln Road (4:27pm) — A caller reported seeing a motorcycle on the sidewalk near Lincoln Woods. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the motorcycle.

Sandy Pond Road (4:48pm) — A caller reported a loose dog running toward the five-way intersection. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dog.

Sunnyside Lane (5:48pm) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding a possible scam.

Lincoln School (6:50pm) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle with the driver’s door left open. An officer made contact with the operator who had inadvertently left the door open.

Sandy Pond Road (7:04pm) — An officer advised a person that fishing in Sandy Pond was prohibited.

Weston Road (7:51pm) — A motorist reported seeing a golden retriever in the middle of the road. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dog.

Weston Road (8:04pm) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a civil matter.

August 23

Bedford Road (1:23am) — An officer encountered a motor vehicle pulled to the side of the road. The driver, Natalie Rodriguez, 40, of Chicopee, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. She was bailed later in the morning and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on August 24.

Mount Misery parking lot (4:58pm) — An officer assisted a person who had locked their keys in their vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:06pm) — An officer assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Bedford Road (1:08pm) — Officers assisted with traffic for a funeral procession.

August 24

Partridge Lane (11:27am) — Officers assisted a person who had gotten lost on conservation trails.

August 25

Old Winter Street (2:06pm) — A caller reported seeing branches suspended on utility wires. The DPW confirmed that the branches were growing through the wires and not resting on them.

Trapelo Road (2:33pm) — A second call for branches resting on wires was received. These branches were also growing through the utility lines.

Lincoln Road (11:01am) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a civil matter.

Lincoln Town Hall (8:51am) — An officer responded for an issue with the elevator alarm. The elevator appeared to be in normal operation.

Commuter rail parking lot (4:10pm) — An officer spoke to a motorist regarding excessive idle time.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:21am) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a dispute with a landlord.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:44am) — A motorist called 911 asking for directions. Directions were provided as well as a brief instruction for the appropriate use of the 911 system.

August 26

Bedford Road (4:22pm) — A tree fell on a motor vehicle. The operator was able to self-extricate. and was transported to the hospital. The DPW was notified.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom AFB (6:59pm) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to Hanscom Air Force Base for a reported garage fire.

Sandy Pond Road (3:25pm) — An officer responded to the area for the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower.

Todd Pond Road (1:05pm) — An officer responded for the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. The landscape company was advised.

South Great Road (9:32am) — An officer responded to the railroad gates for the reported malfunction. Keolis was notified and responded a short time later.

August 27

Bedford Road (7:34am) — A motorist reported seeing several branches resting on wires. The report was unfounded.

Lexington Road (8:35am) — An officer responded to a two-vehicle crash on Lexington Road at Route 2 eastbound. There were no reported injuries. One of the operators was cited for failing to yield the right of way.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:27pm) — Lincoln police assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a two-vehicle crash.

Wells Road (3:25pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding an ongoing situation.

Lincoln Road (7:00pm) — A caller reported that a traffic cone partially obstructing the travel lane. The cone was in place to identify a component of the water main replacement project.

August 28

South Great Road (8:05pm) — Lincoln officers assisted the Concord Police Department in locating and arresting April Grueter, 49, of West Brookfield, for an incident that occurred in the Concord. Click here for details.

Morningside Lane (7:44pm) — A caller reported a solicitor had been on their property without the appropriate credentials. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone.

Bedford Lane (11:09am) — An officer checked the area for the report of an uncredentialed solicitor. The area was checked but nothing was found.

Lincoln Road (6:10pm) — A caller reported a tree resting on utility wires. The report was forwarded to Verizon.

August 29

Page Road (6:49pm) — An officer checked the area for the report of an uncredentialed solicitor. but found no one.

Weston Road (7:28pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a civil matter.

August 30

Lincoln Road (2:01pm) — An officer addressed a parking complaint on Lincoln Road.

South Great Road (2:11pm) — A two-vehicle crash near the Concord town line resulted in the. roadway being closed in both directions. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and one of the operators was transported to the hospital. The responsible party was cited for causing the crash.

August 31

Concord Road (2:27am) — Officers and utility crews addressed a downed tree that had also damaged utility and electrical wires. Units remained on scene until the road could be reopened.

Old County Road (4:38pm) — A large tree fell and blocked the roadway. The DPW and Eversource were called, and the road was opened a short time thereafter.

Page Road (7:43am) — A caller reported that a large limb was blocking the roadway. An officer was able to remove it.

Deerhaven Road (8:38am) — A caller reported seeing a suspicious vehicle in the area. An officer checked but was unable to locate anything out of place.

Twisted Tree Café (10:34am) — A caller was advised to contact the Rural Land Foundation to follow up regarding a parking complaint.

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