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police & fire

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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Roof fire starts near solar panels

May 25, 2026

Solar panels damaged by fire. (Photo courtesy Lincoln Fire Department)

On Saturday, May 16, the Lincoln Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Old Concord Road. The incident was initially reported as smoke coming from solar panels installed on the roof of a residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that the fire had extended into the attic space, according to Fire Chief Brian Young. Lincoln firefighters quickly knocked down the attic fire while mutual aid crews searched for any additional fire. Crews from the Wayland Fire Department assisted by applying water to the solar panel array from an aerial ladder truck.

The fire damaged several solar panels and a portion of the roof beneath them. Preliminary investigation found evidence of an animal nest located beneath the solar panels; however, the exact cause remains under investigation.

The fire was first noticed by a delivery driver, who alerted the homeowners after observing smoke coming from the roof.

“The Lincoln Fire Department is grateful for the driver’s quick actions and is thankful the fire was discovered early, preventing more significant damage to the home,” Young said.

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Police log for May 5–13, 2026

May 17, 2026

May 5

Commuter rail parking lot (11:00am) — A citation was issued to an illegally parked vehicle.

May 6

North Commons (5:08pm) — An outside agency requested assistance with contacting a resident.

South Great Road (7:46pm) — An officer checked on a vehicle stopped on the side of the road. The motorist was attempting to get directions to their destination.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (8:11pm) — An officer checked on a parked and occupied motor vehicle. The party was in the process of leaving the lot at the time of the interaction.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (8:15pm) — An officer checked on a parked/occupied vehicle. The occupants were advised the lot closes at sunset and they left the area.

Minuteman Visitor Center lot, North Great Road (8:22pm) — An officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle.

Police station (3:28pm) — A staff member assisted a party who had asked to speak with an officer.

Concord Road (6:13pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an ongoing matter.

May 7

Heritage Road, Hanscom AFB (10:29am) — A person spoke to an officer about possi-ble credit card fraud.

Commuter Rail parking lot (11:35am) — A citation was issued to an illegally parked vehicle.

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (3:26pm) — An officer gave a person a courte-sy transport.

Birchwood Lane (4:24pm) — An officer served a person with court paperwork.

May 8

Sunnyside Lane (8:13am) — An officer spoke with a person who reported that a family member wad been overdue for several hours. Officers were ultimately able to make contact with the person, who made their way home a short time later.

Old County Road (11:19am) — An officer helped the Massachusetts State Police with a crash on Route 2 near Old County Road.

Lexington Road (8:59pm) — An officer spoke to a person about a person who ap-proached their residence earlier in the day.

North Commons (5:55pm and 6:32pm) — Officers responded to a residence regarding an ongoing neighbor dispute.

May 9

Nothing of note.

May 10

deCordova Sculpture Park (6:11pm) — An officer checked on two parked and unoccu-pied vehicles.

May 11

Brooks Road (10:17am) — A resident reported a low-hanging wire. Police and fire units confirmed it was a communications wire and contacted the appropriate utility.

Lincoln Road (7:07pm) — Officers were called to a residence to assist with a civil mat-ter.

May 12

The Commons of Lincoln (11:58am) — A resident spoke with an officer regarding a possible missing item.

Page Road (6:43pm) — A caller reported an interaction with a motorist and asked the police to get involved.

May 13

Tabor Hill Road (3:18pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding possible identity theft.

Codman Road (4:13pm) — An officer helped two drivers exchange information after a minor accident.

Wells Road (8:12pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible harass-ment incident.

Wells Road (6:29pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a past harassment incident.

Tremont Street, Somerville (7:24pm) — A person from another jurisdiction called to provide information about a relative living in Lincoln.

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Police log for April 16 – May 5, 2026

May 13, 2026

April 16

145 Lincoln Road (11:50am) — Three illegally parked vehicles were cited.

Police station (3:44pm) — A person individual asked to speak with an officer regarding speed limit signs on Concord Road.

April 17

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:14pm) — An officer stood by for the regular ICE protest on Hanscom Drive.

Mary’s Way (2:39pm) — An officer conducted a well-being check on a person. Contact was successfully made.

Eglin Street (5:10pm) — An officer responded for a report of a past assault.

Lincoln Woods (5:15pm) — A caller reported a concern they had with a potentially unlicensed motorist. An officer was able to confirm that the motorist was licensed.

Offutt Road (6:04pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Minebrook Road (11:36pm) — A caller reported seeing a possible fire in a neighboring driveway. An officer checked the area but discovered no fire.

April 18

Lincoln Road (11:07am) — Officers checked streets near the Wayland town line for vandalism. None was found.

April 19

South Great Road (9:59am) — A crash occurred at the intersection of South Great Road and Concord Road when a vehicle failed to stop for a red light and struck another vehicle that was passing through the intersection. There were no reported injuries. The operator that failed to yield was cited for the same.

April 20

Huckleberry Hill (1:34pm) — A caller reported that a trailer was left on the side of the road. The contractor was contacted and removed the trailer.

Mt. Misery lot Rt. 117 (9:55pm) — A caller reported that their dog was missing. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the animal.

April 21

The Commons of Lincoln (3:35am) — A caller requested assistance for a resident. Assistance was rendered a short time later.

Weston Road (1:52pm) — An officer spoke with a pedestrian after they reported a volatile encounter with a motorist. The area was checked but the motorist was not located.

April 22

Care Dimensions, Winter Street (6:08pm) — A caller reported a tree that appeared to be leaning on some wires. An officer checked the area and asked Eversource to respond. There was no impediment to the roadway.

Bowles Terrace (6:33pm) — A caller reported a large plume of white smoke coming from a chimney. The fire department was able to confirm the smoke was the result of a controlled fire.

South Great Road (7:17pm) — A motorist reported seeing a driver stop in front of several mailboxes and apparently remove items. The area was checked but the vehicle was not located. Area towns were also advised. There were no subsequent reports of missing items from mailboxes.

April 23

Bemis Hall (10:49am) — A tree fell close to Bemis Hall, cutting the building’s power. Eversource responded to the area and restored power several hours later.

Sandy Pond Road (4:54pm) — Several people were observed fishing at Sandy Pond. They were advised fishing was prohibited and moved from the area.

Lincoln Road (7:22pm) — A person spoke to an officer after reportedly being bitten by a dog. They refused medical attention. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

April 24

Old Bedford Road (4:21pm) — An officer instructed a person to move to a safer location while waiting for a ride-share driver.

Offutt Road (6:13pm) — Officers conducted a well-being check after a scheduled meeting did not occur. They were able to make contact with the person a short time later.

Lincoln Town Hall (7:00pm) — An officer helped a turtle crossing the road. The escort was flawlessly executed and traffic resumed its normal operation.

Tower Road (10:16pm) — A caller was walking their dog and detected the odor of smoke. The area was checked but nothing out of the ordinary was found.

April 25

Harvest Circle (9:55am) — An officer collected unused/expired medications and delivered them to the Newton Police Department as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.

Deerhaven Road (11:10am) — Officers were advised of an increase in activity in the area. The caller was advised to call the police should they notice any suspicious activity or breach of the peace.

April 26

Harvest Circle (10:10am) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a possible fraud incident.

Route 2 Gas (12:50pm) — A motorist struck a support structure at Tracey’s Gas Station. The motorist was not injured and was taken to the police station to make transportation arrangements as the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Conant Road (4:33pm) — A caller reported a loose dog in the area. An officer checked but was unable to locate the dog.

April 27

Wells Road (1:22pm) — An officer responded for a motor vehicle that was struck by a fire engine. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Bedford Road (1:37pm) — An officer responded to the stone church parking lot for a minor motor vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries and operators exchanged information on site.

Lincoln Public Library (3:29pm) — An officer responded to a crash that occurred when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Library Lane struck a parked, unoccupied motor vehicle. There were no reported injuries and the operator was cited for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.

Indian Camp Lane (10:15pm) — A caller reported hearing a man yelling in close proximity to their residence. Officers checked the area but discovered nothing out of the ordinary.

April 28

South Great Road (9:53am) — An officer helped a person with transport back to their residence.

April 29

Page Road (12:52pm) — Officers responded for a tree obstructing the roadway. Eversource was called to the scene and the tree was removed a short time later.

April 30

Codman Road (6:48pm) — An officer responded to the area for a reported deer strike. A deceased deer was found in the roadway and the DPW was called to collect the carcass.

Chestnut Circle (7:23pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding an ongoing incident.

May 1

Wells Road (9:14am) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an ongoing incident.

Police station (10:30am) — A person asked for help from an officer with some Registry of Motor Vehicles paperwork.

Lincoln Road (12:14pm) — The police and fire departments responded to the area for an accident when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The operator was transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed.

Sandy Pond Road (6:54pm) — An officer responded to check on two vehicles reportedly parked near the roadway. The vehicles had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

May 2

Ripley School, Concord (3:22pm) — An officer responded to the town of Concord to assist with an ongoing incident.

Wells Road (5:11pm) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing incident.

Red Rail Farm (7:44pm) — A caller reported seeing someone walking in a field near their residence. The area was checked but nothing was found.

Tack Room (10:50pm) — An officer responded to a shared space for the report of graffiti vandalism. The scene was documented.

May 3

Tabor Hill Road (6:05pm) — An officer responded to a residence to help two individuals with an outdoor structure.

May 4

North Commons (5:58pm) — An officer responded to a residence for an ongoing civil matter.

May 5

Commuter rail parking lot (11:00am) — An illegally parked vehicle was cited.

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Police log for April 3–15, 2026

April 19, 2026

April 3

Weston Road (5:37pm) — Lincoln officers assisted Weston police in a search for a missing dog.

Trapelo Road (6:13pm) — Officers assisted a cyclist who had fallen.

Lincoln Road (8:36pm) — Officers responded to the Lincoln Road railroad crossing for a vehicle that had turned onto the tracks and became disabled. The MBTA police responded to the scene as well as representatives from Keolis. The vehicle was removed and normal operations resumed a short time later.

April 4

Commuter rail parking lot (6:56pm) — Lincoln officers assisted MBTA police with removing several passengers at the request of MBTA personnel.

Trapelo Road (4:32pm) — The fire department responded to the intersection of Trapelo Road and Silver Hill Road for the report of a small brush fire. The fire was extinguished. It appeared to be the remnants of the previous day’s permitted fire.

Donelan’s Supermarket (8:14pm) — An officer checked on a group who had gathered outside of Donelan’s Supermarket. The officer advised the caller that the group was waiting for transportation.

April 5

Nothing of note.

April 6

Weston Road (11:21am) — The animal control officer was contacted regarding a large dog on the loose by Weston Road.

Bedford Road (12:50pm) — An officer responded to the library for the report of a minor motor vehicle crash after a fire truck steering mode malfunctioned and struck two parked vehicles. There were no injuries reported.

Old County Road (5:22pm) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred when a vehicle traveling on Old County Road failed to yield at the stop sign, striking a vehicle traveling on Trapelo Road. There were no reported injuries. The operator of the vehicle that failed to yield was cited for the same.

April 7

Lincoln North office building (7:41am) — A caller reported a vehicle parked and occupied. An officer checked on the vehicle and confirmed the occupant was an employee.

South Great Road (8:52am) — An officer helped two motorists exchange information after a minor two-vehicle crash.

Silver Hill Road (8:04pm) — An individual turned in some found property. The owner was notified and arrangements were made to retrieve the items.

April 8

Wells Road (1:05pm) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding an ongoing incident.

Codman Road (2:55pm) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a possible missing/stolen item from their yard.

April 9

Mary’s Way (8:15am) — A caller reported an elderly female walking in close proximity to Route 2. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

Wells Road (8:52am) — Officers conducted a well-being check on a person. There was nothing out of the ordinary.

Moccasin Hill (7:17pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible scam.

April 10

Hanscom Air Force Base (12:38pm) — Lincoln officers responded to Hanscom Air Force Base at the request of Hanscom Security Forces for a person attempting to gain access with an active arrest warrant. Officers took into custody Shawn Ely, 24, from Wareham. He was booked and transported to Concord District Court.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:42pm) — An officer responded to Hanscom Drive for the report of loud music associated with a protest demonstration. An officer determined the music to be at a reasonable level.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (2:23pm) — A second call was made regarding the music that resulted in the same outcome.

April 11

Mount Misery parking lot (10:58am) — A caller reported a loose dog taking shelter under a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, the dog’s owner returned to the parking lot and retrieved the dog.

Silver Hill Road (11:03am) — The animal control officer was notified of an unleashed dog in the area.

Trapelo Road (11:28am) — A motorist reported an abandoned utility trailer occupying a lane of travel. The trailer was towed from the roadway.

Baker Bridge Road (11:36am) — A residential construction company struck a gas line. The fire department and National Grid responded.

South Commons (4:59pm) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding a suspicious item.

Trapelo Road (11:53pm) — A caller reported a loose dog in the area. The animal control officer was notified.

April 12

Trapelo Road (3:12pm) — A caller reported several individuals fishing on the causeway. They were moved along and advised that fishing was prohibited.

April 13

Lincoln Road (7:54pm) — A caller reported about a concern with an outside fire. It was determined that the fire was a small cooking fire.

Old Sudbury Road (7:02pm) — A caller reported a parked/occupied vehicle in their driveway. The vehicle had sustained two flat tires and was awaiting a tow truck.

Trapelo Road (4:15pm) — Police and fire units responded to Trapelo Road near Minebrook Road for a single-vehicle crash. A vehicle had driven off the road and struck a barrier. The operator was not injured but was cited for a marked lanes violation, and the vehicle was towed.

Concord Road (9:44am) — A person spoke with an officer about a device attached to a pole close to their residence.

April 14

Codman Road (7:41am) — An individual turned over a found item.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:33pm) — Lincoln officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

South Great Road (5:44pm) — An officer assisted two motorists with exchanging information after a minor motor vehicle crash.

Beaver Pond Road (6:43pm) — An officer spoke with a person who was soliciting without a permit. They were advised of the appropriate process and cleared from the area.

Sandy Pond Road (4:40pm) — A caller reported seeing two people in waders leaving Flint’s Pond. The information was also forwarded to Lincoln Conservation.

Lincoln Library (11:19am) — Officers helped two people exchange information related to a minor motor vehicle crash.

April 15

North Great Road (5:55pm) — A motorist reported the presence of a deceased raccoon in the roadway. MassDOT was advised of the animal’s location for future retrieval.

Wheeler Road (12:53pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible larceny.

South Commons (3:02pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a possible larceny.

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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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Police log for March 6–17, 2026

March 19, 2026

March 6

South Great Road (8:12am) — An officer assisted with a disabled vehicle. The vehicle was moved off the roadway to a nearby parking lot where the operator waited for a tow.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:43pm) — An officer remained in the area for a scheduled civil protest.

March 7

Old County Road (10:15am) — An officer checked the area for a report of a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The area was checked but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

March 8

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:09pm) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash on Route 2 east.

Mary’s Way (3:43pm) — An officer spoke with an individual who reported a possible online fraud/scam.

Care Dimensions (11:15pm) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a possible follow-up investigation.

March 9

Juniper Ridge Road (4:00pm) — An officer assisted two drivers with a minor motor vehicle crash after a vehicle failed to yield and struck another. There were no reported injuries. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Stonehedge Road (9:33am) — Firefighters responded for a simultaneous report of smoke coming from a home and a possible furnace blowback. It was confirmed to be a blowback; however, Fire Department gas meters found the home charged with carbon monoxide and unfortunately, no CO detectors were present. All residents were safe and firefighters mechanically ejected the CO from the home.

March 10

Concord Road (2:04pm) — Officers were called to a sick raccoon by Marconi’s Auto. The animal was put down.

North Commons (3:47pm and 8:30pm) — Officers responded to the area for an ongoing situation.

Sandy Pond Road (1:15pm) — Police and fire units responded to the area for a one-car crash into a utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene and there were no reported injuries.

March 11

Wells Road (12:30am) — An officer spoke with a caller regarding reported suspicious circumstances.

South Great Road (9:57pm) — Several callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. An officer confirmed that the noise (not gunshots) was coming from a construction company doing work on South Great Road.

March 12

Lincoln Road (8:16am) — Several callers reported a two-vehicle crash on Lincoln Road at Pierce Hill. One of the drivers was cited for failing to yield. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

North Great Road (3:12pm) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Great Road and Bedford Road when a vehicle failed to yield and struck another. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Concord Road (9:16pm) — Several calls were received for a deceased animal in the roadway. The DPW was notified.

March 13

Bedford Lane (10:28am) — An officer checked the area for a reported suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was gone on arrival.

March 14

Heritage Road, Hanscom AFB (9:07am) — Officers assisted the Hanscom Air Force Security Forces and Massachusetts State Police with a missing person. The missing person was located safe several hours later.

March 15

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:13pm) — The fire department responded to a report of smoke in the area. The smoke was discovered to be coming from a nearby controlled and permitted burn.

March 16

Lincoln Road (5:53am) — Several motorists report the railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer responded and monitored several cycles. Keolis was notified.

Sunnyside Lane (4:19pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding an incident occurring in another jurisdiction.

Silver Hill (3:48am) — Due to the weather, several downed trees were blocking the roadway. The DPW was notified to remove them.

Twin Pond Lane (10:02am) — A caller reported an issue with the locking mechanism on their door. The caller was advised to contact a locksmith.

The Commons of Lincoln (3:49pm) — A caller reported a past civil issue and requested the police not become involved.

Smith Hill Road (11:02pm) — The fire department responded to a residence for the report of an issue with a buried electrical line. The residential power was shut off and an electrician was caller to the scene.

March 17

South Great Road (1:29pm) — A caller reported a low-hanging wire near the roadway. The wire was not interfering with vehicular or pedestrian traffic but Eversource was notified.

Wells Road (11:45am) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding suspicious activity.

Goose Pond Road (8:52pm) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding unwanted emails.

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Police log for Feb. 26–March 5, 2026

March 10, 2026

February 26

Page Road (5:53pm) — A person walking on Page Road reported the odor of natural gas. National Grid was notified.

Old Farm Road (1:50pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a possible scam.

February 27

Concord Road (8:36am) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a past motor vehicle crash.

The Commons of Lincoln (5:47pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible scam.

February 28

Indian Camp Lane (12:38pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a neighbor dispute.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:47pm) — A caller requested an officer perform a check on a person who appeared to be confused. An officer spoke with the party; there was no issue.

Tower Road (6:50pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a possible harassment incident.

March 1

Harvest Circle (1:15pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding some missing items.

March 2

Huckleberry Hill (3:22pm) — The fire department responded to a residence for the odor of gas inside the home. Firefighters located the source and rectified the issue.

Lincoln Woods (9:30am) — An officer responded to the area for the report of a past hit-and-run property damage incident.

Bypass Road (7:29am) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 2A and Lexington Road. A vehicle failed to yield and struck another. One of the operators was transported to the hospital and the operator responsible for the crash was issued a citation for failing to yield. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Wells Road (6:07am) — An officer assisted a resident with an issue related to their door lock.

March 3

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:42pm) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Lincoln Road (7:46pm) — An officer responded to the railroad crossing for the report of malfunctioning railroad gates. Keolis was notified.

March 4

Bedford Road (10:10am) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police due to malfunctioning traffic lights.

Storey Drive (7:40pm) — Officers checked the area for the report of an occupied vehicle parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was gone on arrival.

Concord Road (3:05pm) — Police and fire units checked the area for the reported wire in the roadway. The fire department was able to move a support cable out of the road. The utility company was notified.

Trapelo Road (3:59pm) — An officer encountered several youths who were on the ice by the Cambridge Reservoir. They were advised to move from the area.

Lincoln Road (2:41pm) — A person retrieved some items from the police station.

March 5

Hanscom Law Enforcement, Robbins Road, Bedford (10:17am) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces consulted with an officer regarding prescribed medication.

Greenridge Lane (9:59pm) — Police and fire units responded to the area for utility wires on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames and police remained on scene until the utility crews arrived.

Tower Road (11:14am) — An officer helped a detail officer with traffic flow on South Great Road and Tower Road.

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Police log for Feb. 19–25, 2026

March 3, 2026

February 19

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (11:48am) — An officer conducted a follow-up on Hanscom Air Force Base.

Lincoln Road (6:52pm) — A person came to the station to speak with an officer in the lobby.

Gerard’s Farm Stand, Cambridge Turnpike (9:48pm) — Officers were dispatched to Gerard’s Farm Stand for the report of a box truck on scene while the business is closed. Officers confirmed the store was receiving an after-hours delivery.

February 20

Lincoln Road (4:40pm) — Officers remained on scene for approximately one hour for intermittently malfunctioning railroad gates. Keolis arrived and fixed the malfunction.

February 21

Red Maple Lane (3:24pm) — An officer and Eversource responded to the area for a tree leaning on wires.

Weston Road (11:28am) — An officer discovered a parked/unattended vehicle in a conservation lot.

The Commons of Lincoln (7:15pm) — An officer performed a well-being check on a person. The party in question was fine.

February 22

Minebrook Road (8:58am) — Officers spoke to two people who had requested assistance.

February 23

Codman Road (11:05am) — Officers responded to the area for the report of a large tree branch in the roadway. The DPW was notified.

Bedford Road (6:53pm) — An officer responded to the intersection of Route 2 and Bedford Road for malfunctioning traffic lights. Mass. Highway was notified.

Ridge Road (6:41pm) — A caller reported an issue with snow removal. They were directed to the DPW.

February 24

Trapelo Road (3:40pm) — A caller reported a past interaction with three youths that they found disturbing. The area was checked but the officer did not encounter anyone involved.

February 25

Weston Road (4:56pm) — Officers performed a check of a vehicle parked in a conservation lot for an extended period of time.

Codman Road (12:48pm) — Officers responded to the area for a single-vehicle crash. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle was driven from the scene.

Liberty Lane, Hanscom AFB (10:45am) — A person spoke with an officer regarding a possible civil matter.

Farrar Pond Village (8:47am) — A caller reported a possible issue with a fire alarm panel. The on-site maintenance department addressed the issue.

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Police log for Feb. 11–18, 2025

February 22, 2026

February 11

Lincoln Road (11:17am) — Multiple callers reported that the railroad gates were stuck in the down position. Officers checked the gates and summoned Keolis respond to the scene.

Baker Bridge Road (12:00pm) — A caller reported several packages were missing. The caller was also checking with the post office to see if they collected the items.

Bedford Road (8:57pm) — An officer asked the DPW to respond for a pothole that requires attention.

February 12

Deerhaven Road (11:35am) — An officer responded to a residence for a worker on scene who was doing maintenance work. The calling party was unsure if the work was scheduled.

Concord Road (6:32pm) — Police and fire units responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Concord Road and South Great Road. One operator was injured but refused transport at the scene. The operator who failed to yield was cited for the same. One vehicle was towed while the other was driven from the scene.

February 13

Nothing of note.

February 14

Sandy Pond Road (6:38am) — A Water Department employee reported a vehicle parked on the side of the road in a dangerous spot. An officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Robbins Road, Bedford (3:22pm) — Hanscom Security Forces called to report that they had an individual in custody with an active arrest warrant. Officers responded and took into custody Nathan Nazario, 31, of Providence, R.I. He was booked then transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

February 15

Old Lexington Road(11:30am) — An officer assisted an individual with a civil matter.

Mount Misery parking lot (4:04pm) — Officers responded to the Mt. Misery parking lot and the canoe landing parking lot for two vehicles with shattered windows and missing items. An investigation is ongoing.

February 16

Long Meadow Road (1:39pm) — A caller reported seeing a water leak inside their residence. The Water Department was notified.

February 17

Hanscom Drive (5:33pm) — An officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The operator had pulled over to use their phone.

Harvest Circle (5:43pm) — An officer helped a person with a follow-up investigation.

Lincoln Road (6:16pm) — A dispatcher spoke with Waltham police regarding a possible issue with calls being sent outside of their coverage area. There were no issues with the system.

February 18

Lincoln Road (6:29am) — An individual turned in two found items on the trails by Mt. Misery.

South Great Road (4:08pm) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a possible check fraud incident.

Old Sudbury Road (6:28pm) — A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked near the railroad tracks. The vehicle was a Keolis truck performing maintenance.

Lincoln Road (6:44pm) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were stuck in the down position for an extended period of time. An officer responded, as did a Keolis representative a short time later.

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