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Police log for Dec. 31, 2025–Jan. 6, 2026

January 11, 2026

Lincoln police are seeking the public’s help in identifying this person. The images are from Lincoln and Sgt. Ian Spencer said the person was “involved in an incident in town” but was not wanted by police. “This request is just for identification purposes,” he said.

December 31

Oak Knoll Road (12:35pm) — A caller reported the odor of natural gas in the area. The fire department responded and metered the area. No measurable amounts were detected.

Oak Knoll Road (3:49pm) — A caller reported a branch was resting on wires. Utility crews were notified.

Farrar Road (4:29pm) — An officer responded to a residence after a squirrel became trapped in a bird feeder. The officer was able to free the trapped animal.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (3:26pm) — An officer assisted a person with some motor vehicle paperwork.

Lincoln Woods (10:52pm) — A caller requested assistance in gaining entry to a building. The caller was advised to contact maintenance.

Sunnyside Lane (10:19pm) — Officers responded to a residence regarding a noise complaint. Officers spoke to several individuals who would keep the noise to a minimum.

Old Bedford Road (5:34pm) — A motorist reported seeing someone walking near the roadway that might need assistance. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the person.

January 1

South Great Road (1:49pm) — Officers checked the length of Route 117 for a vehicle involved in an incident that occurred in another community.

Baker Bridge Road (9:00pm) — Eversource called to request assistance due to road conditions. The DPW was notified.

January 2

South Great Road (12:26pm) — Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Route 126. There were no reported injuries and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene. The operator responsible for the crash was cited for failure to yield.

North Commons (6:41am) — An officer responded for a noise complaint.

January 3

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:31am) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Twin Pond Lane (11:02am) — An officer assisted a caller with an issue inside their residence.

January 4

Old Bedford Road (12:41pm) — An officer checked the area after a vehicle was reportedly parked in close proximity to the Air Force gate. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

Mount Misery parking lot (7:52am) — A caller reported a possibly disabled motor vehicle in the Mt. Misery lot. The driver had stopped for directions.

Minuteman Technical High School (1:52pm) — A person reported that they were locked in the Minuteman campus. An officer was able to open the gate and let them out.

January 5

Moccasin Hill (6:11pm) — An officer assisted a person with a civil matter.

Bank of America (8:38am) — Police and fire personnel responded to a report of an odor of natural gas. The Fire Department located and addressed the source. The building was vented and normal business resumed.

Bedford Road (5:35pm) — A vehicle crossed the center line and struck a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. There were no reported injuries. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene and the operator responsible for the crash was cited for a marked lanes violation.

January 6

Lincoln Road (11:11am) — A person advised police that a vehicle had been towed from private property.

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