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Police log for March 18 – April 2, 2026

April 6, 2026

March 18

Lincoln Road (7:41am) — Several callers reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer responded and Keolis was notified. A short time later, the gates resumed normal operations.

Lincoln Road (3:59pm) — An officer conducted a follow-up investigation to a past incident.

Concord Road (12:43pm) — An officer performed a well-being check on a person at the request of an outside agency. The party was contacted and everything was OK.

Bemis Hall (6:54pm) — An officer encountered a person who had found a small dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified and a short time later, the dog and owner were reunited.

March 19

Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB (11:45am) — A person spoke to an officer regarding an incident occurring on Hanscom Air Force Base.

North Commons (5:50pm and 8:42pm) — Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing dispute between neighbors.

March 20

Indian Camp Lane (2:35pm) — An officer was summoned to Hanscom Drive for a noise complaint related to a planned protest. Upon arrival, the officer observed nothing out of the ordinary.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (3:42pm) — An officer assisted a person with transport after they became lost on the Minuteman NHP trail.

March 21

Tower Road (8:37pm) — Officers checked the area for the report of several successive loud noises, possibly gunshots, heard in the area. Upon arrival and a search of the immediate area, nothing out of the ordinary was observed.

March 22

North Commons (11:15am) — Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing dispute between neighbors.

deCordova Museum (4:28pm) — An officer checked the area for a parked, occupied vehicle. A search of the property was conducted but nothing was found.

March 23

North Great Road (9:46am) — A caller reported a low-hanging wire in the area not obstructing traffic. Eversource was notified.

Round Hill Road (12:33pm) — A caller reported a large dog loose in the area. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

South Great Road (8:29pm) — The fire department responded for the odor of smoke inside a residence.

March 24

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (1:19am) — An officer encountered a person at the parking lot. The person was out for a walk.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (1:42am) — Officers responded to Hanscom Air Force Base for the report of an assault that had taken place. Matthew Primavera, 42, of Hanscom Air Force Base, was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a public employee. He was booked and ultimately transported to Concord District Court.

Lincoln Road (10:46am) — Officers assisted a person in the lobby of the police station.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (11:16am) — An officer assisted Hanscom Security Forces with some items seized at the entry gate.

Trapelo Road (4:39pm) — An officer assisted a motorist with a Registry of Motor Vehicle request.

Battle Road Farm (7:36pm) — Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing dispute between neighbors.

March 25

Bedford Lane (1:55pm) — An officer spoke to a person who was burning without a permit. The parties were advised.

Old Concord Road (2:47pm) — The Fire Department assisted a person with an electrical issue.

Wells Road (7:50pm) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding a noise complaint.

March 26

Lexington Road (9:38am) — Police and fire units responded to the intersection of Lexington Road and Route 2 east for a two-vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene and one of the operators was cited for failing to yield.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:49am) — The Lincoln Police and Fire Departments assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Mayflower Road (8:15pm) — An officer served court paperwork to a person.

March 27

Hanscom Drive (8:54am) — Officers helped Hanscom Security Forces collect several seized items.

Baker Bridge Road (3:22pm) — The DPW was notified of a deceased raccoon at the intersection with Sandy Pond Road.

Wells Road (6:12pm) — Officers responded to the area for the report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers determined that a verbal argument had occurred. Officers remained on scene to deescalate the situation.

March 28

Wells Road (5:57pm) — The Fire Department responded for an odor of natural gas. The residence was ventilated and no measurable readings were detected.

March 29

Page Road (11:53am) — Police and fire units from Lincoln and Weston responded for an out-of-control brush fire. The fire was quickly contained and brief overhaul operations were conducted.

The Commons of Lincoln (6:44am) — Officers assisted a person at The Commons.

March 30

Lincoln Road (10:30am) and South Great Road (11:12am) — Several unlocked vehicles were entered during the overnight hours. The investigation is ongoing.

Lexington Road (11:48am) — Several empty discarded Amazon boxes were discovered on the side of the road.

Lincoln School (2:57pm) — An officer assisted with the transport of ballots from the Town Hall to the voting location.

South Great Road (6:45pm) — A caller reported a possible deceased coyote on their neighbor’s property. The caller was advised to contact Animal Control.

South Commons (9:15pm) — A caller reported hearing a loud noise similar to gunshots or fireworks in the area of Minuteman Park. An officer confirmed with Security Forces at Hanscom Air Force Base that the noise was most likely fireworks.

March 31

Mary’s Way (2:21pm) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

April 1

South Great Road (2:20am) — Police and fire units responded to the area for the report of a single-vehicle crash. Rotchild Francois, 32, of Braintree was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. He was booked and then later bailed with orders to appear at Concord District Court.

Mount Misery parking lot (9:29pm) — An officer performed a check on two parked, occupied vehicles. Both parties were advised to clear from the area.

Canoe overflow parking lot, South Great Road (9:09pm) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle. The occupants were advised to clear from the area.

April 2

Old Concord Road (7:27pm) — A caller reported that their horse had escaped an enclosure. The horse was discovered a short time later not far from a hole in the fence.

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