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November 6

South Great Road (7:58 a.m.) — A vehicle on Lincoln Road failed to yield to traffic on South Great Road and was subsequently struck as it entered the intersection. The driver of one of the vehicles was transported to the hospital. One of the vehicles was towed form the scene.

South Great Road (10:50 a.m.) — Officers responded to a report of malfunctioning railroad gates. An officer monitored the gates as the MBTA was notified and asked to respond.

Lincoln Road (11:00 a.m.) — Multiple calls were received for malfunctioning railroad gates at the Lincoln Road crossing. Officers responded and alerted the MBTA.

Beaver Pond Road (12:59 p.m.) — An officer assisted an outside agency with an ongoing issue.

November 7

Beaver Pond Road (2:03 p.m. and 8:11 p.m.) — A person asked to speak with an officer about a barking dog. That evening, officers responded for another barking dog complaint. The officers were able to locate the residence in question and spoke to the homeowners.

November 8

Lincoln Road (5:58 p.m.) — A caller reported striking a utility pole on Route 117 and requested assistance. An officer responded to the scene and helped them get to their residence.

Wells Road (6:35 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.

Wells Road (7:16 p.m.) — An officer checked the parking lot for an individual standing by the rear of the caller’s vehicle. The area was checked but the individual was not located.

November 9

Autumn Lane (3:15 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.

Tower Road (7:21 p.m.) — Police and firefighters responded for a brush fire at the rear of a residence. The fire was knocked down shortly after arrival. Mutual aid companies from surrounding towns responded to assist with overhaul.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:28 p.m.) — An officer was involved in a minor motor vehicle crash while responding to a mutual aid response/motor vehicle crash on Route 2 in Lexington.

November 10

North Commons (12:37 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing issue.

November 11

Route 2 Gas (4:25 a.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer. The deer ran off into the woods and the vehicle was able to drive away from the scene.

Conant Road (5:13 a.m.) — An officer located several items that appeared to have been discarded. The items were subsequently returned to their owners.

Lincoln Road (9:30 a.m.) — The MBTA was notified about a malfunctioning audible alert coming from the railroad crossing gates.

Bedford Lane (10:10 a.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding personal protective equipment.

Tower Road (3:41 p.m.) — A caller reported that a child was missing. Police and fire units arrived on scene and were quickly able to locate the child, who had walked to another residence.

Tower Road (4:08 p.m.) — A person turned in several items marked for destruction.

November 12

Cerulean Way (7:42 a.m.) — A vehicle’s automated crash response system was accidentally activated. An officer spoke with the operator.

Old Winter Street (11:32 a.m.) — An individual reported a possible larceny. Investigation ongoing.

South Great Road (12:58 p.m.) — An officer served paperwork to an individual.

November 13

Old Conant Road, Waltham (9:46 a.m.) — Several calls were received for multiple pigs roaming the streets. Waltham Police had received calls as well. The owner was notified and the pigs were returned to their home.

Silver Birch Lane (5:15 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for a barking dog complaint.

November 14

Nothing of note.

November 15

Donelan’s Supermarket (12:04 p.m.) — An officer assisted management with a trespass incident.

Lexington Road (10:18 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence to perform a well-being check on several individuals.

November 16

Robbins Road (11:21 a.m.) — An officer responded to Hanscom Air Force Base for a person with an active New Hampshire arrest warrant attempting to access the base. David Letellier, 39, of Newton was arrested and booked as a fugitive from justice. He was later transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

Old Sudbury Road (12:57 p.m.) — An individual turned in several items marked for destruction.

November 17

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:35 a.m.) — The Mass. Highway Department removed a deceased deer from the roadway.

Rockwood Lane (11:52 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding loss of property.

Harvest Circle (12:10 p.m.) — An officer responded to assist with a civil matter.

Bedford Road (12:25 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle had parked in their driveway, left the car, and appeared to access the adjacent trails. An officer attempted to contact the owner.

Mount Misery parking lot (1:55 p.m.) — An officer responded to help reunite a wandering dog with its owner.

Silver Hill Road (2:31 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a lawnmower fire. The fire was knocked down shortly after the Fire Department’s arrival.

Winter Street (4:23 p.m.) — A caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the street for an extended period of time. An officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Concord Road (8:29 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked outside of residence playing loud music. An officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

November 18

Mount Misery parking lot (6:06 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked/unoccupied vehicle.

Wells Road (7:16 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on an individual.

November 19

Warbler Springs Road (9:06 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle in front of their residence those driver appeared to be taking photographs. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

South Great Road and also Old Sudbury Road (2:00 p.m.) — An officer responded to the railroad crossing for a report of malfunctioning crossing gates. An officer responded and a short time later, Keolis arrived on scene.

Bedford Road (4:40 p.m.) — An officer responded to a parking complaint.

South Great Road (5:40 p.m.) — An officer assisted with a civil matter.

October 26

Bedford Road (9:57 a.m.) — An officer responded to a residence for a report of a suspicious motor vehicle. The vehicle was a neighbor’s rental truck.

North Commons (11:16 a.m.) — An officer conducted a site check of a residence.

Windingwood Lane (12:09 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident at the request of an outside agency.

Transfer station (1:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke to several individuals about a complaint of erratic driving at the transfer station.

October 27

Loring Road, Weston (4:21 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to a Weston address for a large brush fire.

Silver Hill Road (2:58 p.m.) — The fire and police departments responded to a residence for the report of a large brush fire.

Trapelo Road (6:14 p.m.) — A motorist reported seeing what they believed was a brush fire in the area of the Carroll School. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any fire.

October 28

Lincoln Road (8:35 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer responded to observe a cycle and the gates appeared to be functioning properly. The MBTA was notified.

South Great Road (9:44 a.m.) — The railroad gates on South Great Road were reported to be malfunctioning. An officer responded and the MBTA was notified.

Winter Street (1:35 p.m.) — An officer served paperwork from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

October 29

South Great Road (9:32 a.m.) — Multiple callers reported the railroad gates on South Great Road appeared to be malfunctioning. Keolis had workers on scene. The issues were resolved after approximately 10 minutes.

Hanscom School (10:00 a.m.) — An officer responded to the campus for a report of vandalism.

Lincoln Town Hall (2:37 p.m.) — A person reported having an interaction with another person in the Town Hall parking lot.

Bedford Road (6:00 p.m.) — The Police and Fire Departments responded to a fully engulfed fire in a vehicle parked in a driveway. The vehicle was unoccupied.

Davison Drive (8:23 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence for the report of a suspicious person. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the person.

Tracey’s Corner (9:21 p.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on a family member. An officer confirmed that the family member was OK.

October 30

Tower Road (9:23 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a contractor on Tower Road looking to do service work during the paving process.

Partridge Lane (11:12 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an ongoing matter.

Lincoln Road (12:42 p.m.) — A person reported that several pieces of hunting equipment were removed from private property. The items were located and are being returned to their owner.

Salem (7:00 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded to the city of Salem for mutual aid related to ongoing brush fires.

Lincoln MBTA station (4:31 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. A police officer responded and the MBTA was notified.

October 31

Twin Pond Lane (9:30 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a possible phone scam.

Minuteman Technical High School (5:08 p.m.) — A juvenile was reported missing from the high school. They were subsequently located in Lexington.

November 1

Trapelo Road (2:01 p.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the deer ran into the woods.

Lexington Road (10:22 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog had been barking for an extended period of time close to their home. An officer responded to the area but was unable to locate the dog.

November 2

Nothing of note.

November 3

Hemlock Circle (6:00 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for a fire alarm activation. The alarm was caused by smoke from cooking.

Wells Road (8:04 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for a fire alarm activation. The alarm was caused by smoke from cooking.

November 4

Wells Road (9:45 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a pack of coyotes near Wells Road.

Lincoln Road (1:06 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer about the crosswalk by the church and bank.

November 5

Silver Hill Road (8:56 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a leaking water meter. The Water Department was notified.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (1:44 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a person with an arrest warrant attempting to access the base. Clifford Steeves, 38, of Peabody was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court on an outstanding warrant issued from Lynn District Court.

North Commons (4:00 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing issue.

Concord Road (5:38 p.m.) — A caller reported striking a deer, causing minor damage to the vehicle. The deer fled into the woods.

Concord Road (5:58 p.m.) — A caller reported a bicyclist operating without a light. An officer checked the area and direction of travel but was unable to locate the cyclist.

Conant Road (9:10 p.m.) — A caller reported being the possible victim of an internet scam.

Wells Road (10:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a civil matter.

As drought conditions spread across Massachusetts and the wildfire risk continues to grow, Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young is prohibiting any outdoor fires at least until Friday, Nov. 15.

“We are facing historically low rainfall, bright and breezy weather, and bone-dry fuel sources mean that any outdoor fire will quickly grow out of control,” he said.

Burning yard waste is already prohibited across Massachusetts through January 15 and year-round in some communities under the Open Burning regulation. This new order additionally restricts the outdoor use of fire pits, chimineas, candles, cooking/heating equipment, and other ignition sources under the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, which grants fire officials the authority to prohibit any and all open flames and other ignition sources under certain hazardous conditions, including extreme drought.

All of Massachusetts, including Lincoln, is facing an unprecedented fall wildfire season. Statewide, fires in October rose 1,200% above the historical average, and the 133 fires reported in the first week of November represent more than six times the average for the entire month. Almost all of these fires start with human activity and can be prevented by limiting outdoor activities that involve open flames, sparks and embers, hot engines or gasoline from power equipment, and other ignition sources.

Months without meaningful rainfall, abundant dead leaves and vegetation, bright sunshine, and gusty winds make the current and expected weather conditions ripe for a wildfire in every city and town in Massachusetts. At the same time, static water sources like lakes and ponds are supplying less water and water pressure to extinguish these fires. Because about 45% of Massachusetts homes are in or near wooded areas, almost any significant wildfire will threaten residential areas.

Even discarded ashes from an indoor fireplace or wood-burning stove can ignite 12-24 hours later when winds pick up the following day. All indoor ashes should be disposed of properly, wetted down in a metal bin with a cover.

October 18

Birches School (8:33 a.m.) — A person spoke to an officer about two people who appeared to be acting suspiciously.

Beaver Pond Road (1:05 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious motorist taking photos. Officer responded to the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Minuteman Technical High School, Lexington (7:43 p.m.) — Lincoln and Lexington police were called to the football field for a fight. The fight was broken up prior to arrival by Minuteman staff.

October 19

Minuteman Technical High School, Lexington (1:36 p.m.) — Officers were called to the school for a missing juvenile. The child was ultimately located and was safe in another jurisdiction.

Wells Road (3:57 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing someone clearing some brush behind their residence. Police spoke with the person, who was making a small path.

Bedford Road (10:25 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited for parking on the sidewalk.

October 20

Mary’s Way (1:57 p.m.) — An officer attempted to contact a person at the request of an outside jurisdiction but was unable to do so.

Winter Street (5:16 p.m.) — An officer responded to the area for a report of an erratic driver and spoke to all parties involved.

Oriole Landing (9:42 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious-looking person claiming to be a delivery driver. An officer spoke to the individual who was, in fact, a delivery driver.

October 21

Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (11:46 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The operator was advised that the lot was closed and sent on their way.

October 22

Concord Road (5:23 a.m.) — Officers responded to the area for a water main break. Click here for more information.

Tower Road (9:46 a.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a motorist who had been locked out of their vehicle.

Concord Road (10:41 a.m.) — A caller reported that their political signs were stolen from their yard. An officer spoke to the homeowner.

Minuteman Technical High School (1:09 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person who was the victim of an apparent fraud.

Stonehedge Road (5:07 p.m.) — A caller reported a large pile of sand had been deposited on their property. An officer spoke to all parties involved.

October 23

Old Concord Road (11:43 a.m.) — A person reported being the victim of a possible fraud related to their bank account.

Lewis Street (1:43 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked on the sidewalk. An officer spoke with the operator, who then moved the vehicle.

Lincoln Road (4:30 p.m.) — A person located a dog walking in traffic. The dog’s owner was contacted and a short time later, the dog was back at home.

Post Office (5:29 p.m.) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding a possible check fraud incident.

Sandy Pond Road (6:32 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an occupied vehicle by a trail head for several hours. Officers checked the area and found that the reported vehicle was unoccupied. Approximately 30 minutes later, the vehicle was gone.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (11:45 p.m.) — A vehicle was parked with its lights on. The vehicle appeared to have been dropped off for repair.

October 24

Page Road (1:28 p.m.) — A person reported a past dog bite. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

South Great Road (12:59 p.m.) — A motorist reported that their windshield was damaged when the railroad crossing gate activated. There were no apparent injuries. Keolis, the MBTA, and Transit Police were notified.

Russett Court (6:21 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for the odor of natural gas. The residence was metered and no measurable amount of gas was recorded.

Codman Community Farms (7:05 p.m.) — A lost wallet was turned in at the police station and eventually reunited with its owner.

North Commons (11:18 p.m. and October 25 at 2:38 a.m.) — An officer was called to a residence on two separate occasions for a noise complaint.

October 25

Twin Pond Lane (9:07 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer about suspicious phone calls.

Autumn Lane (3:26 p.m.) — Paperwork from Concord District Court was served in hand.

Blueberry Lane (4:50 p.m. and 9:44 p.m.) — An officer tried twice to make contact with an individual at the request of Concord police but was unsuccessful.

North Commons (5:58 p.m.) — Officers responded to the area for an ongoing disturbance.

Trapelo Road (7:18 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence after an occupant reported a disturbance but there was no disturbance when they arrived.

October 11

Wells Road (12:11 p.m.) — A maintenance company asked an officer stand by while a representative performed routine maintenance.

Goose Pond Road (1:44 p.m.) — A person reported being the victim of a fraud.

Lincoln Road (2:25 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible road rage incident with another motorist earlier during the morning rush.

Lincoln Road (2:05 p.m.) — An individual dropped off a wallet they found.

Wells Road (4:31 p.m.) — An officer spoke with an individual regarding an ongoing matter.

Concord Road at Baker Bridge Road (5:09 p.m.) — A caller reported a recumbent cyclist who appeared to be in distress. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the cyclist.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:41 p.m.) —Lincoln Police assisted Concord Police and State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

North Great Road at Bedford Road (9:24 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a cyclist lying next to their bicycle on the side of the road. The caller was unsure if the person was in distress or resting. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the cyclist.

Concord Road (11:08 p.m.) — Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash. The driver, Jose Silva Carneiro, 37, of Hudson was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and a marked lanes violation. He was transported to the hospital but released a short time later. He was bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court.

October 12

South Great Road (6:39 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing gunshots in the area. An officer responded but heard nothing.

Bank of America (12:57 p.m.) — Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash. One of the drivers, Glenn Mason, 56, of Acton was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and possession of an open container of alcohol. All parties refused medical attention at the scene.

MBTA station (3:17 p.m.) — An officer helped a commuter looking for wheelchair access to the commuter rail.

October 13

Wells Road (9:53 a.m.) — A vehicle was repossessed.

South Great Road (3:30 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing gunshots in the area. An officer responded but found nothing.

Doherty’s Garage (5:54 p.m.) — A caller reported that they had a flat tire and were without a spare. They were given the on-call tow company’s phone number.

Weston Road (9:57 p.m.) — Officer responded to a residence for a large group of people causing a disturbance.

October 14

Lincoln Road (12:21 p.m.) — An officer discovered an unoccupied vehicle. The driver was close by in search for gas.

October 15

Hanscom Drive (5:29 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred as the cars were merging onto Hanscom Drive. There were no injuries reported and the damage was minimal.

Concord Road (6:15 a.m.) — The traffic lights at South Great Road and Concord Road were malfunctioning. A technician was dispatched to the intersection.

October 16

Lincoln Road (1:52 p.m.) — A caller reported the odor of natural gas. The Fire Department checked the area but detected no hazards.

Lincoln Road (3:56 p.m.) — A crash occurred at the intersection with Codman when a vehicle failed to stop at the Codman Road stop sign and struck a vehicle traveling on Lincoln Road. The operator of the vehicle that failed to stop was cited for the same. Both operators were transported to the hospital.

Baker Bridge Road (6:19 p.m.) — A vehicle drove off the shoulder and struck a fence. The occupants were taken to the police station to make transportation arrangements.

October 17

Minute Man NHP Visitor Center parking lot (12:52 a.m.) — A caller reported striking a deer, causing minor damage to the vehicle, which was able to be driven from the scene, and the deer made its way back into the woods.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:55 a.m.) — An officer came upon a parked vehicle. The two occupants were identified and cleared from the area.

September 27

North Great Road (1:05 p.m.) — Officers responded to Route 2A and Hanscom Drive for a one-vehicle crash. A passenger was transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

September 28

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:59 a.m.) — An officer assisted a Massachusetts State Police Trooper with a motor vehicle stop after the trooper’s cruiser had been struck. Additional State Police units arrived. The trooper was not injured.

Weston Road (3:26 p.m.) — A caller reported that several vehicles were parked on their lawn. An officer arrived and ticketed the illegally parked vehicles. A short time later, the vehicles were moved.

North Great Road (5:51 p.m.) — A caller reported observing an adult cyclist traveling with a small child who was not wearing a helmet. Lexington Police were notified due to direction of travel and proximity to the town line.

Concord Road (9:26 p.m.) — A resident reported several youths rang the doorbell and then lying on their front lawn. An officer arrived and checked the area but was unable to locate those involved.

September 29

Lincoln Road (1:09 a.m.) — A vehicle was discovered parked in the Public Safety Building lot. The vehicle was out of gas; AAA had been alerted and was on the way.

Trapelo Road (12:14 p.m.) — Police were alerted to several children fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir. An officer encountered the children as they were leaving.

Lincoln Road (3:56 p.m.) — An individual came to the station to report a past hit-and-run that occurred several days prior.

September 30

Mount Misery parking lot (1:50 a.m.) — An officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle.

Donelan’s Supermarket (7:23 p.m.) — An officer responded to the parking lot for a dispute between two motorists.

October 1

Mount Misery parking lot (2:58 a.m.) — An officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle.

Weston Road (8:16 p.m.) — Officers performed a well-being check.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (11:57 p.m.) — Officers were called to Hanscom Air Force Base for a missing child. The child was found safe a short time later.

October 2

Lincoln Road (9:49 am.) — A caller reported having a dispute with a landscape driver. An officer responded and spoke with all parties involved.

Farrar Road (10:09 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a deer stuck in the mud at the edge of Farra Pond. The Fire Department responded along with the Environmental Police. The deer was able to free itself a short time later.

Hemlock Circle (11:37 a.m.) — The deer from the previous entry made its way back into the mud. The Fire Department was ultimately able to free the deer — click here for details.

Lincoln mall (5:14 p.m.) — An officer helped an individual with a parking situation at the mall.

Wells Road (5:49 p.m.) — An officer helped a resident locate their vehicle.

October 3

Nothing of note.

October 4

South Great Road (1:07 p.m.) — A motorist reported that a vehicle driving in the opposite direction struck their side-view mirror.

Care Dimensions, Winter Street (5:58 p.m.) — Officers responded to the hospice house at the request of the director for an incident that occurred off-site.

October 5

Minebrook Road (12:43 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing gunshots in the area. Officers checked the area but found nothing out of the ordinary.

Page Road (9:41 a.m.) — A person came to the station to seek assistance for an incident that occurred out of state.

Stonehedge Road (9:49 a.m.) — A person came to the station to speak with the Animal Control Officer about an animal on their property.

Mill Street (10:44 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded for a report of smoke in the area. The smoke was discovered to be the result of a cooking fire behind a residence.

Wells Road (1:09 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:37 p.m.) — A security representative had an interaction with a motorist who then left the area. An officer checked the area for the vehicle but was unable to locate the matching vehicle.

Drumlin Farm (5:55 p.m.) — A motorist reported seeing an individual by the side of the road acting suspicious. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the person.

Pierce House (10:39 p.m.) — A caller reported a parked and occupied vehicle in the parking lot after hours. An officer checked on the occupants and then sent them on their way.

MMNP Visitor Center parking lot (11:29 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked and occupied vehicle. The individuals had stopped to see the aurora borealis.

October 6

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:12 a.m.) — Officers assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:05 p.m.) — Officers assisted a motorist after a canister of bear spray went off in the cab of their vehicle.

October 7

South Great Road (2:31 a.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The operator was a food delivery driver.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:33 p.m.) — A person spoke with an officer after discovering their car had been damaged while it had been parked in the Donelan’s lot.

October 8

Hanscom Drive (4:20 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces Police called for assistance with a person with an active arrest warrant. Rafael Mortan, 42, from Manchester, N.H., was taken into custody, booked, and transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

Hanscom Drive (3:56 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces Police called for assistance with an individual with an active arrest warrant. Kevin Dorvilus, 28, of Brockton was taken into custody, booked, and transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

South Great Road (5:01 p.m.) — A caller reported a motor vehicle sideswipe where two vehicles struck each other in passing. An officer responded and spoke with both parties.

October 9

South Great Road (3:19 p.m.) — A vehicle struck several wooden pylons and drove off. The operator was later identified and charged with leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

Old Lexington Road (5:57 p.m.) — A caller reported being the victim of an online scam.

Lincoln firefighters are trained to rescue people from all sorts of hazardous situations, not just fire — but last week, they used their skills with another species.

Someone walking on the conservation trails around Farrar Pond on October 2 called police to report that a deer was stuck in the mud near the pond on the south side. The caller tried to free the animal, but the deep mud up to the deer’s belly and the cold water were too much, said Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young.

After arriving at a trail head near Hemlock Circle, firefighters Mike Gassiraro and Christopher Doeg walked about half a mile to the pond, where they donned water rescue suits, went into the water, and pulled the deer out of the water gently to dry land. “The deer was tired and cold but appeared not to be injured, so they left it to rest,” Young said. “We aren’t always able to rescue animals, but given the location and condition of this deer, we were able to safely bring it to shore.” 

As firefighters were leaving, Mass. Environmental Police officers arrived to assess the deer’s condition. Officers “observed the buck as it swam across a small cove at Farrar’s Pond, then made its way onto the opposite shoreline and disappeared into tall grass,”  according to a spokesperson for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Apparently the animal had not completely lost its taste for water.

 

 

As part of a public health initiative to provide residents with a safe and secure way of removing unwanted firearms from their homes, the towns of Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln, and Weston are partnering to host two “Safer Homes, Safer Communities – Gift Cards for Guns” events in October. Residents of the partnering towns will have the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of unwanted firearms on two dates:

• Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Bedford Department of Public Works (DPW), 314 Great Road, Bedford.
• Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Weston Department of Public Works (DPW), 190 Boston Post Road Bypass, Weston.

The police departments and Middlesex Sheriff’s Office ask that the following steps be taken by anyone interested in disposing their firearms at the events:

• In accordance with state law, those planning to turn in firearms at the October 5 event should notify the Bedford Police Department at BedfordPolice@police.bedfordma.gov or call 781-275-1212 in advance. Those planning to turn in firearms at the October 26 event should call the Weston Police Department at 781-786-6200 in advance. Individuals turning in firearms at either event will not be asked for identification.
• Please bring firearms unloaded with the safety engaged in a bag, box, or case.
• Leave the unloaded firearm inside the trunk of your vehicle upon arrival at the event you choose to attend.

In exchange for their guns, participants will receive gift cards while supplies last:

• One to three firearms: $100 Visa gift card
• Four or five firearms: $200 Visa gift card
• Six or more firearms or any semiautomatic firearm: $300 Visa gift cards

BB guns/Airsoft guns and ammunition do not qualify for gift cards but can be turned in for disposal. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will work with the Massachusetts State Police will safely destroy all guns collected at the events.

“We are proud to support our partners in Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Lincoln and Weston with this critical public health and public safety effort,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. “By providing residents the opportunity to safely and securely dispose of unwanted firearms, we are reducing the chance of accidental discharge, self-harm, and theft. This makes our homes and our communities safer.”

September 13

Visitor Center parking lot, North Great Road (3:44 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The operator was a DoorDash driver waiting on their next assignment.

Post Office (4:17 a.m.) — A delivery driver spotted three men outside of the Tack Room. An officer spoke with the men, who were employees who had finished cleaning the restaurant.

South Great Road (4:14 p.m.) — A motor vehicle vs. bicyclist crash was reported at the intersection with Lincoln Road. A bicyclist was traveling west on South Great Road when a vehicle traveling south on Lincoln Road failed to yield to the oncoming bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital. The motorist was cited for failure to yield.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (4:52 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing excessive noise coming from the rear of Lincoln Gas. An officer spoke with the caller.

September 14

Lincoln Road (5:41 p.m.) — A caller reported pooling of water on Lincoln Road. The Water Department was notified.

Pierce House (10:54 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle in the Pierce House parking lot. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

September 15

Long Meadow Road (2:52 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown vehicle in their neighbor’s driveway. Officers responded but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Lincoln Road (7:06 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates were malfunctioning. Officers checked all the crossings and found them to be functioning properly.

September 16

Nothing of note.

September 17

Blueberry Lane (7:58 a.m.) — An officer performed a transport to the Council on Aging and Human Services.

Farrar Road (9:54 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a possible scam involving email.

Bemis Hall (11:30 a.m.) — An officer transported an individual from Bemis Hall to their residence.

Lincoln Road (1:20 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a stolen political sign.

Canaan Drive (4:54 p.m.) — A caller reported discovering several young opossums in their front yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (9:38 p.m.) — An officer checked on three parked unoccupied vehicles.

Canoe Landing parking lot, South Great Road (9:40 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle.

September 18

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:14 a.m.) — An officer performed a motor vehicle stop on Route 2 West for speeding and subsequently arrested Lindsay Schandelmayer, 41, of Clinton for operating under the influence, marked lanes violation, and speed. She was booked, bailed, and ordered to appear at Concord District Court.

Lincoln Road (9:58 a.m.) — An officer took possession of ammunition to be destroyed.

Minebrook Road (10:08 a.m.) — Officers checked the area for a report of a black pickup truck soliciting for paving work without a permit but could not locate the vehicle.

North Great Road (1:54 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle that had stopped on the side of the road merged back into traffic and struck a vehicle traveling in the same direction. There were no injuries reported. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Hanscom Law Enforcement (12:54 p.m.) — An officer was dispatched to Hanscom Air Force Base for a person with an active arrest warrant attempting to gain access to the base. While en route, officers were redirected to a two-vehicle crash and state police eventually took custody of the person at the base.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:51 p.m.) — Officers responded to the Donelan’s parking lot for a two-vehicle crash that occurred when a motorist attempted to back out of a spot when their foot became stuck between the accelerator and brake pedal. The vehicle then struck a parked vehicle. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (5:27 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding an interaction with a customer.

September 19

South Great Road (9:11 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates on South Great Road appeared to be stuck in the down position. An officer checked the crossing and the gates appeared to be functioning properly.

Virginia Road (12:15 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a moving truck strike a light pole. An officer responded to the scene.

Tower Road (1:08 p.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.

South Great Road (1:36 p.m.) — Fire and police units responded to a residence for a structure fire. Click here for details.

Sandy Pond Road (11:45 p.m.) — Several callers reported hearing what they thought were three rapid bangs believed to be gunshots. Officers checked the area but did not hear anything or see anything out of the ordinary.

September 20

Indian Camp Lane (12:50 a.m.) — A caller reported noise form an overnight paving project. The caller was advised the noise was coming from Hanscom Drive.

Cambridge Turnpike (6:41 p.m.) — A caller reported an issue with a rideshare driver. The Massachusetts State Police responded and handled the situation.

Silver Hill Road (8:24 p.m.) — A caller reported someone rang their doorbell then left the area. MassPIRG workers were in the area at this time.

Tabor Hill Road (9:39 p.m.) — A motor vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was transported to the hospital. The area was closed for a period of time due to wires being down.

September 21

Transfer station (10:18 a.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:09 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a motor vehicle rollover on Route 2. The crash occurred in the town of Lexington.

At around 7:30 p.m., several callers reported hearing loud booms possibly coming from Hanscom Air Force Base. The noise was a result of fireworks associated with Bedford Town Day.

Trapelo Road (8:04 p.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout.

Woodcock Lane (10:27 p.m.) — A caller reported damage to a window. The damage appeared to be the result of an umbrella being blown into a windowpane.

September 22

North Commons (12:30 a.m.) — Officers were called to a home to assist a resident and their pet.

Route 2 Gas (1:10 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The operator had pulled off the road to briefly rest.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:22 p.m.) — A caller reported being locked in the school parking lot. Police and fire units were able to assist the motorist.

September 23

Farrar Road (12:13 p.m.) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding threatening emails.

Minuteman Technical High School (12:41 p.m.) — An officer responded to Minuteman Tech for an incident reported by the administration.

South Great Road (1:21 p.m.) — A driver reported being sideswiped by a passing vehicle. Both vehicles stopped and returned to the area of the crash. One operator was cited for a marked lanes violation. One vehicle was towed from the scene.

Canoe Landing parking lot (10:11 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked occupied vehicle. The vehicle cleared shortly thereafter.

September 24

Concord Road (9:42 a.m.) — A caller reported that they had an injured crane. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (10:15 a.m.) — The MBTA notified police that they had received a call regarding the Lincoln Road railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer stood by the area and observed no issues with the operation of the gates.

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:30 p.m.) — A minor crash occurred between two delivery trucks. An officer assisted both parties with exchanging papers.

Lincoln Road (4:46 p.m.) — The Fire Department assisted a homeowner with a residential lockout.

Lincoln Road (7:20 p.m.) — A person arrived at the station requesting a phone charger to arrange transportation.

September 25

The Commons of Lincoln (5:54 a.m.) — While on scene for an unrelated call, the Fire Department detected an odor of natural gas. Maintenance was notified.

September 26

Concord Road (7:48 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a vehicle parked outside their residence.

Wells Road (11:08 a.m.) — An person asked to speak with an officer regarding harassment.

North Great Road (5:45 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash near Minuteman Tech after a driver rear-ended another vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. One of the operators was cited for use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.

Tower Road (7:08 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding possible threats.