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Police log for May 14–26, 2026

May 28, 2026

May 14

Page Road (3:09pm) — An officer responded to a residence about a suspicious person on scene. The individual was later identified as a utility worker.

Sandy Pond Road (3:34pm) — A person turned in a found item for safekeeping.

May 15

Page Road (1:35pm) — An officer spoke with a person about a possible scam.

Sandy Pond Road (1:42pm) — Officers were called to Sandy Pond for two people observed to be swimming. Massachusetts Environmental Police also responded. The people were identified, advised the activity was prohibited, and sent on their way.

North Commons (3:18pm) — Police and fire units were dispatched to Battle Road Farm for a minor crash involving a school bus and passenger vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The drivers were given the appropriate information and all vehicles were driven from the scene.

Huckleberry Hill (7:08pm) — A person spoke with an officer about a possible scam.

Sandy Pond Road (9:00pm) — Police were called to a residence and located Ryan Sussman, 24. who was arrested for an active arrest warrant out of Lynn District Court.

May 16

Stratford Way (10:17am) — A caller reported observing a suspicious motor vehicle in the area. Officers checked the location and side streets but were unable to locate the vehicle in question.

Old County Road (10:41am) — A motorist reported a large tree limb blocking the roadway. An office responded and removed the limb.

Deerhaven Road (4:31pm) — Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area. They checked the neighborhood but were unable to locate the individual.

May 17

South Great Road (7:18am) — The fire department responded after the report of a loud bang followed by a power outage. Firefighters confirmed a faulty transformer and notified Eversource.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:07am) — The police and fire departments assisted the Massachusetts State Police and Concord police with a motor vehicle crash.

Huntley Lane (2:49pm) — An officer spoke to a person about possible credit card fraud.

May 19

Lincoln Road (12:32am) — A motorist reported striking a deer. The deer was deceased and the operator was not injured. The DPW was notified to remove the carcass.

Trapelo Road (8:40am) — Officers responded to the intersection with Old County Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash after one driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. There were no reported injuries. The driver who failed to yield was cited for the same as well as unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. One of the vehicles was towed.

North Great Road (1:40pm) — Mass. Highway was notified of a faulty traffic light at the Lincoln/Lexington town line on Route 2A.

Sandy Pond Road (2:37pm) — An officer, with the assistance of the Animal Control Officer, dispatched a sick raccoon. The animal was then disposed of by Water Department staff.

As a result of a storm starting at around 6:00pm, downed trees and/or branches were reported on Old Concord Road, Ballfield Road, Baker Bridge Road, Trapelo Road, Stonehedge Road, South Great Road, and Sandy Pond Road.

South Great Road (9:21pm) — Officers responded to the report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred when a driver avoided an animal and struck a tree. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed.

Tower Road (5:52pm) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were stuck in the down position. An officer responded to monitor. Keolis was also advised. The gates returned to normal operation a short time later.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:58pm) — Lincoln police and fire helped the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

May 20

Harvest Circle (12:30pm) — An officer helped a motorist who struck another vehicle while backing out of a parking spot. There were no injuries.

Old Winter Street (5:32pm) — A person reported motorists were ignoring the No Left Turn sign. An officer responded to monitor traffic.

Marrett Street, Hanscom AFB (5:36pm) — Officers helped Hanscom AFB Security Forces with a mutual aid response.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:43pm) — Police and fire units helped a person get back into their residence.

Stratford Way (10:11pm) — A caller reported a missing dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (11:57pm) — An officer responded for a noise complaint and spoke to an employee on scene who was in the process of leaving the property.

May 21

Winter Street (2:46am) — An officer came upon a damaged vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The operator, Manan Patel, 23, of Billerica, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Manan was booked then transported to Concord District Court the following morning. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Weston Road (9:18am) — A caller reported coming in contact with an aggressive dog while walking the trails. An officer was able to secure the dog and walk it back to its residence. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Tower Road (1:13pm) — A caller reported being locked out of their residence. The fire department helped the person.

Winter Street (5:31pm) — An officer responded to a residence and spoke to a person about an encounter with a delivery driver.

May 22

Wells Road (9:50pm) — An officer spoke with a caller about an ongoing situation.

Mary’s Way (3:54pm) — A caller reported loose goats in the area. An officer was able to gather the goats and return them to a nearby pen.

May 23

Old Farm Road (9:45am) — An officer followed up with a caller about a past dog bite.

Old Bedford Road (12:47pm) — A caller reported the strong outside odor of natural gas. The fire department responded to the area. National Grid was also notified. A National Park ranger noted that this was an ongoing issue.

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (1:27pm) — An officer spoke with a person about possible cyberbullying and online harassment.

Baker Bridge Road (9:08pm) — A caller reported a vehicle parked in the Carroll School parking lot playing loud music. The vehicle was actually in the Wayland campus lot so Wayland police were notified.

May 24

Commuter rail parking lot (12:19am) — An officer checked on a parked and occupied vehicle. The occupants cleared from the area shortly thereafter.

Post office, 145 Lincoln Road (6:12am) — An officer helped a person who was locked inside the building.

South Great Road (10:21am) — Officers helped two motorists involved in a minor crash exchange information.

Concord Road (1:08pm) — An officer responded for the report of a crash that occurred when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a fence. The vehicle was towed and there were no reported injuries.

Wells Road (1:31pm) — An officer spoke with a person after an altercation with a neighbor.

Old Town Hall Exchange (5:30pm) — A caller reported an unleashed dog walking alone in the area in case police received a call about a lost dog.

Old Bedford Road (6:10pm) — An officer responded to Concord for mutual aid.

May 25

Weston Road (4:01am) — Officers responded to a residence for a report of a missing person. The person in question was located a short time later in close proximity to the residence.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:48pm) — A caller reported seeing a small dog running near the highway. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the animal.

Page Farm Road (2:59pm) — A motorist reported a large tree limb blocking the roadway. The DPW was notified and removed the limb a short time later.

Mill Street (10:35pm) — A caller reported a tree limb was contacting wires and causing sparks and smoke. Eversource was notified.

Wells Road (12:11pm) — A caller spoke with an officer about possible harassment.

May 26

Hanscom Drive (2:57am) — Officers helped Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces with a well-being check at the gate.

Chestnut Circle (4:59pm) — Officers performed a well-being check at a residence.

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