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Police log for September 1–14, 2025

September 17, 2025

September 1

Donelan’s Supermarket (3:34pm) — An officer was called to the parking lot to check on a discarded backpack. While checking the area, an officer found and spoke to the owner of the backpack, who retrieved the item.

Ridge Road (9:21pm) — Officers responded to the area for the report of either gunshots or fireworks. After checking several locations, an officer discovered the originating residence. The homeowners were advised that fireworks were illegal to possess in Massachusetts.

September 2

Trapelo Road (7:26am) — Police and fire personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Old County Road A vehicle traveling west struck a vehicle that had abruptly turned in front of their path. The occupants of the turning vehicle were transported to the hospital. The operator was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic.

Bedford Road (9:54am) — The DPW requested assistance with traffic while removing a tree.

Bedford Road (11:16am) — A detail officer requested assistance for a minor motor vehicle crash.

Weston Road (4:54pm) — Officers responded to the area of the five-way intersection after a report of possible road rage. Officers spoke to all parties and advised them to contact the police instead of attempting to take matters into their own hands.

Old Sudbury Road (5:27pm) — An officer assisted two motorists with a past motor vehicle crash.

September 3

Weston Road (7:14am) — A caller reported suspected vandalism. The damage was accidental and caused by a welder on scene.

Greenridge Lane (10:07am) — A caller reported a gas leaf blower bylaw violation in the area. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone using a gas-powered leaf blower.

Greenridge Lane (3:36pm) — A caller reported a gas leaf blower bylaw violation in the area. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone using a gas-powered leaf blower.

Acorn Lane (5:54pm) — A caller reported an apparent increase in solicitors but declined a police response.

Bedford Road (7:58pm) — A caller reported an encounter with a motorist who had pulled into their driveway.

Wells Road (9:30pm) — A caller reported a noise complaint but did not want police to respond.

September 4

Hanscom Drive (11:58am) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance for an individual with an active arrest warrant. An officer arrived and took custody of Anthony Foster, 64, of Boston, who was subsequently booked.

Stonehedge Road (6:26pm) — A caller reported a leaf blower bylaw violation. The landscape company was leaving as the caller was on the phone.

South Great Road (8:01pm) — A caller reported a discarded children’s bicycle on the side of the road. The bicycle appeared to be discarded trash. The DPW was notified.

September 5

North Commons (11:59am and 3:41pm) — A caller twice reported an ongoing incident with a neighbor.

Wells Road (7:15pm) — A caller reported a possible harassment incident.

Lincoln Woods (9:30pm) — A caller reported a suspicious person walking around the management office. An officer checked the area but found nothing out of the ordinary.

September 6

After a strong thunderstorm late in the day, downed wires and/or branches were reported on South Great Road, Tower Road, Concord Road, Trapelo Road, and Woodcock Lane.

Lewis Street (7:49am) — An officer provided bylaw information to a caller.

Deerhaven Road (10:32pm) — An officer responded to a residence for a noise complaint. The occupants were advised to turn down the music.

September 7

South Great Road (10:38am) — Officers responded to a minor motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 117 and Route 126. There were no injuries reported. The operator of the vehicle responsible for the crash was cited for failing to yield.

Trapelo Road (8:55pm) — Officers checked the area for the report of a pedestrian walking well into the brush but found nothing.

September 8

Tower Road (1:22pm) — A caller reported wires down across their driveway. Verizon was notified.

Lincoln Road (2:20pm) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a potential scam.

Wells Road (3:55pm) — A caller reported a possible theft from their vehicle.

September 9

Bedford Road (8:38am) — A caller who had pulled off of the roadway requested assistance with a passenger. Officers arrived on scene and shortly thereafter, all parties were on their way.

Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB (3:37pm) — Officers assisted Hanscom Security Forces at their request.

Weston Road (5:00pm) — A tree was reported leaning on power lines. Eversource was notified.

September 10

Tower Road (6:50am) — A motorist reported striking a deer. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off into the woods.

Concord Road (9:10am) — Police and fire personnel responded to the intersection of Route 117 and Route 126 for a two-vehicle crash. There were no injuries reported. One operator was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Lincoln Woods (12:46pm) — Police and fire personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash in which a car struck a tree. The operator was transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed.

Ridge Road (4:12pm) — A caller reported a landscape company using a gas-powered leaf blower. Upon arrival, the officer advised the landscape crew of the existing bylaw.

Tower Road (8:27pm) — Officers checked the area for multiple reports of gunshots. An officer remained in the area for a period of time but heard nothing.

September 11

South Great Road (8:27am) — A caller reported an injured deer on the side of the road. An officer checked the area but there was nothing found.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (3:44pm) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding an ongoing civil matter.

Baker Bridge Road (5:19pm) — A caller reported a possible electrical fire on a pole behind their residence. The Fire Department and Eversource responded.

Old Concord Road (5:50pm) — A caller reported a landscape company using a gas-powered leaf blower. An officer responded to the area but was unable to locate any violation.

September 12

South Great Road (11:38am) — A caller reported a possible malfunction with the railroad gates. An officer spoke with representatives from Keolis. A delivery was being made by train causing the temporary stoppage/gate closures.

Codman Community Farms (4:59pm) — A caller reported that a pig had escaped its enclosure on Codman Road. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate any loose pigs. The farm staff was notified of a possible breach/weakness in the fencing structure.

September 13

North Great Road (7:00am) — Officers assisted in the closure of Route 2A due to electrical wires being down.

Wells Road (8:00am) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing situation.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:20am) — Massachusetts State Police were alerted to a disabled vehicle that had pulled off the roadway.

Minuteman Technical High School (12:22pm) — A caller reported that a groundhog had been struck by a vehicle. The caller ultimately took the injured animal to a veterinary hospital.

Weston Road (4:07pm) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a dog bite.

Oxbow Road (4:50pm) — A caller reported becoming separated from their spouse while on a walk. The two reunited shortly after making the call.

Lincoln Road (7:23pm) — An officer checked a residence at the request of an off-site caller. The property appeared to be secure.

Long Meadow Road (8:27pm) — A caller reported several motorized bikes in the area whose operators were ringing doorbells and running away. One operator was identified and advised.

September 14

South Great Road (7:17am) — A caller reported a dead deer on the side of the road. The DPW was notified.

Lincoln Road (4:14pm) — A caller reported that people were throwing items at passing vehicles. Officer responded to the area and located the individuals.

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (5:09pm) — An officer spoke with a party involving a civil matter.

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