police & fire

March 12

Lincoln Road (1:38 p.m.) — Several parking citations were issued to vehicles illegally parked in the commuter lot.

Virginia Road (4:09 p.m.) — An officer performed a check on a vehicle that was pulled to the side of the road in order for the operator to use their phone.

March 13

Sandy Pond Road (11:18 a.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding an encounter they had with a person on the trails by Sandy Pond.

March 14

Tower Road (8:47 a.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on an individual who was out of state. An officer was able to make contact with an outside agency to perform the check.

Virginia Road (3:35 p.m.) — A resident reported an issue with a smoke detector. The Fire Department was dispatched and assisted the resident.

Something Special (3:48 p.m.) — An employee of Something Special called for advice related to a woodpecker that had infiltrated the store. The caller was put in contact with Animal Control.

March 15

Codman Road (1:41 p.m.) — A motorist reported a road rage incident on Concord Road involving a green pickup truck. The area was checked and surrounding communities were advised.

March 16

Lincoln Road (8:11 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle failed to yield at the stop sign heading north on Lincoln Road and was struck by a vehicle traveling west on South Great Road. The operator of the vehicle that failed to yield was issued a written warning. There were no injuries associated with the crash and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:46 p.m.) — A caller reported a piece of furniture in a travel lane on Route 2 west by mile marker 122.2. Massachusetts State Police were advised.

March 17

Wells Road (12:39 a.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual who had been reportedly knocking on doors requesting connection to Wi-Fi. The officer drove the individual to their home.

Food Project field, Concord Road (1:42 a.m.) — Officers responded to the Food Project greenhouses for a report of a noise complaint. Officers discovered a large gathering. Individuals were advised that they were trespassing and left the area.

Lincoln MBTA Station (12:45 p.m.) — A cell phone was turned in to the police after being found at the inbound train platform.

Wheeler Road (1:01 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding suspicious internet activity.

Indian Camp Lane (7:41 p.m.) — An individual called regarding a wellness check. The caller was advised that the individual was fine.

March 18

Minuteman Technical High School (9:30 a.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding an item that was missing and possibly located at the school.

Ryan Estate (2:24 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding some items that were possibly missing.

Old Sudbury Road (3:03 p.m.) — An individual reported being the victim of identity theft.

Wells Road (5:27 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding a possible extortion scam.

March 19

Baker Bridge Road (9:38 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding the well-being of an individual.

March 20

Codman Road (8:13 am.) — An officer spoke to an individual who reported receiving a concerning letter in their mailbox.

North Great Road (2:25 p.m.) — Police and fire units were dispatched to North Great Road near Hanscom Drive for a single-vehicle rollover crash. The operator was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital.

Lincoln Police Department (5:12 p.m.) — A lost identification card was discovered at the train station. The owner was contacted and reunited with their ID.

MMNP Visitor Center parking lot (5:40 p.m.) — A motorist reported their vehicle was on fire. There were no flames seen upon arrival. It appeared that the vehicle’s brakes had been smoking.

Codman Community Farms (4:00 p.m.) — An officer assisted two motorists with exchanging information after a minor motor vehicle crash.

March 21

Canoe landing parking lot, South Great Road (5:27 p.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle and operator in the parking lot.

March 22

Lincoln School (4:07 a.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle that had briefly pulled into the school lot to make a phone call.

Mary’s Way (9:34 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a dog barking for a prolonged period of time. The caller was given the Animal Control Officer’s number.

Twin Pond Trail (11:55 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a Great Dane out for a walk with no one in sight. Weston Police reported the same on their side of town by the Twin Pond trails. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Baker Bridge Road (1:44 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding an ongoing well-being issue.

Eglin Street (5:10 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a past assault and battery.

Conant Road (9:43 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle following a female who appeared in emotional distress. The officer spoke to all parties involved.

March 23

Noting of note.

March 24

Bedford Road (3:27 p.m.) — A resident reported their political signs had been removed from their property.

Wells Road (5:20 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding possible harassing messages.

Hanscom AFB Law Enforcement (6:02 p.m.) —Lincoln Police were called to Hanscom Air Force Base to assist with an assault and battery involving civilians.

Wells Road (9:55 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

March 4

Wells Road (9:19 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a sick raccoon near their home. Police responded, determined the animal was sick, and put the animal down. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (9:53 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing what they believed to be a gunshot. The gunshot came from the officer who had to put the raccoon down.

Weston Road (10:17 a.m.) — Animal Control was contacted after loose Great Dane was reported on the trails adjacent to Weston Road.

Lincoln Road (2:27 p.m.) — Individuals came to the station requesting assistance with a crash report.

Wells Road (4:34 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance from Animal Control regarding several cats and their future living situation.

March 5

Wells Road (11:08 a.m.) — A bench warrant was issued from Concord District Court for Nicole Mahoney, 49, of Lincoln. She was transported to Concord District Court.

Wells Road (12:58 p.m.) — An officer assisted a resident with a courtesy transport.

Lincoln Road (1:26 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle exiting Doherty’s struck a vehicle traveling north on Lincoln Road. There were no injuries.

Lincoln Road (1:45 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a one-vehicle crash on Lincoln Road. The operator struck a tree and was subsequently transported to Emerson Hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

Stonehedge Road (3:42 p.m.) — An individual filed a police report relating a possible fraud scheme.

Wells Road (6:07 p.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on a relative. Police made contact with the individual.

March 6

Minuteman Technical High School (6:36 a.m.) — An individual reported an incident involving the high school.

Lincoln Road (12:44 p.m.) — Police responded to the commuter lot for a parking complaint.

South Great Road (6:24 p.m.) — Police were called to the railroad crossing at Route 117 for a vehicle disabled on the tracks. The vehicle was removed, the MBTA was notified, and the operator was transported from the scene.

Wells Road (8:50 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked and unoccupied but not in a parking spot. Police responded and checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Old County Road (9:31 p.m.) —Police responded to a crash on Old County Road in the area of Route 2. The crash actually occurred in the town of Lexington; Massachusetts State Police handled the crash.

March 7

North Great Road (1:50 a.m.) — Police responded to Route 2A near Minuteman Technical high School for a single-vehicle crash. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and it was driven from the scene.

Wells Road (2:31 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with their internet connection. The caller was advised to contact their service provider.

Lincoln Road (12:49 p.m.) — A parking ticket was issued to an illegally parked vehicle in the commuter lot.

Tower Road (7:07 p.m.) — Police performed a well-being check on an individual at a residence.

March 8

Old Sudbury Road (3:43 p.m.) — Dig Safe called to ask the Water Department to mark a service line for a gas main repair.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:50 p.m.) — Massachusetts State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash. There were no injuries reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Todd Pond Road (8:23 p.m.) — A caller asked the Water Department to check a leaking water main.

March 9

Old Sudbury Road (7:50 a.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates on Route 117 were stuck in the down position. Keolis was notified. A short time later, the gates appeared to be operating in a normal fashion. The gates on Old Sudbury Road then appeared to be malfunctioning.

March 10

Trapelo Road (2:20 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an officer regarding a past incident.

Trapelo Road (4:18 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported on Trapelo Road at Winter Street when a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck the rear of another vehicle. One occupant was transported to Emerson Hospital. A citation was issued to the operator of the first vehicle. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

March 11

Cambridge Turnpike (3:01 a.m.) — An officer conducted a check of the cell tower site. A door appeared to be open but upon further inspection, it was secure.

Lincoln Road (6:37 a.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle failed to yield to South Great Road traffic and struck another vehicle. There were no injuries reported.

Lincoln Woods (11:20 a.m.0 — A caller observed a blue truck dumping what appeared to be a mattress by the railroad tracks. An officer checked the area but did not locate the vehicle.

Wells Road (5:32 p.m.) — An officer served paperwork from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Wells Road (8:33 p.m.) — An attempt to serve Registry of Motor Vehicles paperwork was unsuccessful.

February 23

Nothing of note.

February 24

Route 2 westbound (2:28 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle for excessive speed. The operator, Jared Gove, 35, from Ashby was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor (second offense) and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. He was subsequently bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on February 26.

February 25

Mary’s Way (11:46 a.m.) — An individual came to the station to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing matter.

Old Winter Street (4:02 p.m.) — A caller who reported discovering an item turned it over to public safety for destruction.

The Commons in Lincoln (7:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding the use of a motor vehicle.

North Great Road (8:40 p.m.) — A motorist reported seeing a vehicle travelling the wrong way on Route 2 westbound. Concord Police and Massachusetts State Police were notified. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Mary’s Way (8:50 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence regarding an ongoing matter.

February 26

Hiddenwood Path (9:09 a.m.) — Weston Police transferred a 911 call from Sirius XM related to a stolen motor vehicle. The area was checked but no vehicle was located.

Old County Road (9:30 a.m.) — A motor vehicle crash was reported on Old County Road that turned out to be in the town of Lexington. State Police and the Lexington Fire Department responded.

The Commons in Lincoln (9:56 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a past incident.

Canoe landing overflow parking lot, South Great Road  (10:19 a.m.) — The DPW was notified of items dumped at the overflow lot.

Hillside Road (1:09 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a possible scam.

Twin Pond Lane (2:03 p.m.) — Officers received notification from Sirius XM of a possible stolen motor vehicle in the area. The area was checked but no vehicle was located.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (3:30 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an occupancy issue.

Round Hill Road (3:37 p.m.) — An officer checked the area for a report of a vehicle that was parked, occupied, and running. When the officer arrived, the vehicle had left the area.

Tower Road (4:16 p.m.) — An additional call was received from Sirius XM regarding a stolen motor vehicle in the area. The area was checked but the vehicle was not located.

Stonehedge Road (4:36 p.m.) — Sirius XM called to report the possible location of a stolen motor vehicle. The area was checked but the vehicle was not located.

February 27

Hartwell lot, North Great Road )1:29 a.m.) — An officer came upon a parked, occupied motor vehicle. The occupant was sleeping for a brief period before continuing on with their trip.

Aspen Circle (10:01 a.m.) — The Post Office personnel reported damage to a mailbox.

Lincoln Road (8:32 a.m.) — A motorist reported a private tow company was removing a vehicle from their property at their request.

Wells Road (10:54 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing matter.

Mary’s Way (6:57 p.m.) — An officer spoke to resident regarding a possible dispute.

Donelan’s Supermarket (8:46 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a loud banging noise coming from behind the supermarket. An officer checked the area but found nothing out of ordinary.

Lexington Road (11:41 p.m.) — An officer performed a check on a residential property.

February 28

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:31 a.m.) — Police units from Lincoln, Concord, and the Massachusetts State Police located a pedestrian on Route 2 westbound.

Old Sudbury Road (7:39 a.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates at Old Sudbury Road were stuck down. An officer responded and monitored until Keolis arrived on scene. After a brief period of time, the gates appeared to be functioning normally.

Lincoln Road (1:18 p.m.) — An officer responded to the commuter lot and ticketed multiple vehicles for being illegally parked.

North Great Road (3:19 p.m.) — A motorist spoke to an officer regarding a past motor vehicle crash.

Offut Road, Hanscom AFB (5:17 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing situation.

Codman Community Farms (5:25 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an encounter at Codman Farm.

February 29

Due to high winds during the night and early morning on February 28-29, police received reports of trees, branches and/or wires down on North Great Road, Lincoln Road (several calls), Lexington Road, Old Winter Street, Trapelo Road, Lexington Road, Concord Road, Mackintosh Lane, Hilliard Road, and South Great Road.

Old Concord Road (1:30 a.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a working fire at an out building. Additional towns were called to assist. The fire was extinguished a short time later. For details, see “Fire heavily damages Old Concord Road home.”

Wells Road (10:08 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing incident.

Virginia Road (11:51 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with contacting a relative. Contact was made a short time later.

South Great Road (3:10 p.m.) — The railroad gates were reportedly stuck in the down position. An officer responded and monitored. Keolis was notified and, upon arrival, restored normal operation.

Bowles Terrace (6:49 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle had stopped in their driveway and appeared to have photographed the residence. Officers checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Wells Road (11:56 p.m.) — An officer responded to stand by at a residence at the request of a tenant.

March 1

South Great Road (12:51 p.m.) — An employee from Mass Audubon reported locating a suspicious item.

Concord Road (1:29 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an individual parked outside of their residence. The individual was a representative from Eversource investigating a power outage.

Lincoln Road (3:30 p.m.) — A motorist reported a hit-and-run crash on Lincoln Road. Officers were able to locate the operator of the vehicle that fled the scene.

Codman Road (9:07 p.m.) – A lost motorist was given directions.

March 2

Windingwood Lane (2:40 p.m.) — Several people in a canoe were attempting a water rescue of a dog. The rescue was successful.

Lincoln North office building (1:18 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport for two residents of Hanscom Air Force Base.

March 3

Harvest Circle (2:53 p.m.0) — A caller requested assistance with a motor vehicle lockout. The Fire Department was unable to respond.

Lincoln Road (4:07 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a sick or injured raccoon in their yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Aspen Circle (3:54 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for a fire alarm activation. The cause was determined to be burned food.

February 6

Hemlock Circle (3:18 p.m.) — A caller reported being the possible victim of a phone scam.

February 7

Nothing of note.

February 8

Donelan’s (6:43 p.m.) — A caller reported losing their wallet earlier in the day at Donelan’s.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:39 p.m.0 — A motorist reported seeing a dog cross Route 2 near the Lincoln/Lexington town line. Massachusetts State Police and Lexington Police were notified.

February 9

The Commons of Lincoln (1:40 a.m.) — An officer arrived on scene after a caller requested assistance.

Tack Room (4:00 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked and occupied vehicle. The occupant was an employee of the Tack Room.

Lincoln Road (1:01 p.m.) — A minor motor vehicle crash occurred in the parking lot of Donelan’s Supermarket. All police units were committed to other calls. The operators were advised to exchange appropriate information.

Old Winter Street (2:12 p.m.) — A caller reported discovering some items that potentially were suspicious. After speaking with an officer, the items were properly discarded.

Wells Road (4:20 p.m.) — Officers came upon a person possibly in distress. They spoke to the individual, who eventually returned to their home.

Lincoln Road (6:00 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a small leak coming from a fire hydrant. The Water Department was notified.

Trapelo Road (3:43 p.m.) — An officer checked on an parked and occupied vehicle. The operator was fine and was on their way.

February 11

Wells Road (2:00 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer.

Windingwood Lane (3:45 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence regarding a civil matter.

February 12

South Great Road (11:32 a.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates at the South Great Road crossing may be malfunctioning. An officer responded to the area and monitored the gates, which appeared to be working properly. While on scene, a representative from Keolis arrived.

Winter Street (11:55 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance getting from Winter Street to the Lincoln train station. An officer provided a courtesy transport.

School Street, Needham (1:01 p.m.) — Needham Police requested assistance in locating an individual.

Stonehedge Road (2:26 p.m.) — A caller asked whether Verizon solicitors were authorized in their neighborhood. Verizon had been granted solicitation permits for several individuals.

Stonehedge Road (3:31 p.m.) — A second call about solicitors was received.

Concord Road (5:28 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Concord Road and South Great Road when vehicle had failed to slow and stop for traffic, striking a stopped motor vehicle. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Boyce Farm Road (5:52 p.m.) — Another caller asked whether Verizon solicitors were authorized in their neighborhood.

February 13

Nothing of note.

February 14

Weston Road (12:42 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for a carbon monoxide alarm. The alarm was determined to be a false alarm resulting from a faulty detector.

Stonegate Gardens (1:08 a.m.) — An officer discovered an unsecured door at Stonegate Gardens. The property was checked; the door may have been improperly secured.

Wells Road (1:08 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing matter.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (2:00 p.m.) — An officer served an individual with court documents.

Huckleberry Hill (5:35 p.m.) — A caller requested a police response for someone knocking on their door. Police determined that the knocking most likely came from solicitors in the area.

Goose Pond Road (7:30 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing individuals walking in the street. The individuals were later determined to be Verizon solicitors.

February 15

Old Sudbury Road (6:32 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates were stuck in the down position. An officer remained on scene directing traffic for approximately 30 minutes until a Keolis representative arrived on scene.

Winter Street (1:00 p.m.) — A caller reported that the stop sign at Winter Street and Old County Road was missing. The DPW was notified.

Wells Road (1:34 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an on-going incident.

Wells Road (6:34 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an alarm activation due to cooking smoke.

Trapelo Road (10:38 p.m.) — A caller called to complain about the Verizon solicitors. The caller was advised to contact the Town Clerk regarding the “Do Not Solicit List.”

February 16

Tower Road (10:04 a.m.) — Police were called to a residence to perform a well-being check.

Lincoln Road (2:17 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck in the down position. An officer responded and determined the gates were stuck due to a disabled train. Within minutes, the train was on its way and the gates resumed normal function.

Bypass Road (2:37 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported on Bypass Road but was found to have occurred over the Concord town line. Concord Police and Fire Departments responded.

Hanscom AFB (4:05 p.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces reported that they had an individual stopped at the gate with an active arrest warrant. Lincoln Police arrived and took into custody Javon Epps, 32, from Rochester, N.H. Mr. Epps was booked and transported to Concord District Court.

South Great Road (9:17 p.m.) — A caller reported that two people exited a vehicle on South Great Road and were arguing. They ultimate re-entered the vehicle and continued on their way. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

February 17

Old Concord Road (12:17 p.m.) — A caller reported their shed was on fire. The Lincoln Fire Department arrived on scene but most of the fire had been knocked down by the homeowner.

Old Winter Street (3:30 p.m.) — A person brought several items to the police station for destruction.

February 18

Codman Road (2:58 p.m.) — A caller reported a loose pig on Codman Road. Codman Community Farms personnel were notified.

February 19

Todd Pond Road (11:15 a.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a real estate scam.

Todd Pond Road (11:56 a.m.) — A caller reported a leaking water main. The Water Department was notified.

Sandy Pond Road (4:06 p.m.) — Officers checked the area for a reported stolen motor vehicle but didn’t find it.

Sandy Pond Road (7:59 p.m.) — A second call about the stolen vehicle was received. Officers checked the area again with negative results.

February 20

Wells Road (7:40 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a dispute.

Wells Road (8:07 p.m.) — An officer assisted a resident with their television.

Wells Road (1:13 p.m.) — An officer served court paperwork.

Beaver Pond Road (3:38 p.m.) — A caller reported a strong outside odor of natural gas. National Grid was notified.

Minebrook Road (4:06 p.m.) — An officer made contact with a Lincoln resident on behalf of the Sudbury Police Department.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (5:04 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance while they retrieved personal items from a residence.

Old Concord Road (5:16 p.m.) — A caller reported potholes on Old Concord Road. The DPW was notified.

Birchwood Lane (10:21 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible Facebook scam.

February 21

North Great Road (3:32 p.m.) — An officer checked Route 2A for a possibly lost motorist but did not make contact.

Lincoln Woods (3:30 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing matter.

Wells Road (4:55 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

Page Road (5:13 p.m.) — A resident reported possible mail theft.

North Great Road (5:32 p.m.) — A motorist reported a strong odor of natural gas on Route 2A near Hanscom Drive. The Fire Department arrived on scene and asked that National Grid be notified.

Old County Road (6:07 p.m.) — A vehicle struck a utility pole which collapsed into the roadway, taking with it electrical and utility wires. There were no injuries as a result of the crash. Due to the age of the operator, no other information can be provided.

Old County Road (6:15 p.m.) — A second call was received regarding the motor vehicle crash.

February 22

Lincoln Library (11:36 a.m.) — Library staff called regarding a party who had previously been trespassed. Before the officer’s arrival, the party had left the library.

Round Hill Road (4:07 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer about being the victim of identity theft.

Old Sudbury Road (4:19 p.m.) — Officers responded for an accidental Lifeline medical alert activation.

Virginia Road (6:14 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding Eversource cutting their power.

Lincoln Woods (5:15 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded for a fire alarm activation caused by steam from a shower.

January 27

Mall parking lot (1:36 a.m.) — An officer located an occupied vehicle parked at the mall. The occupant was a worker for Donelan’s.

Farrar Road (4:01 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog barking.

January 28

Baker Bridge Road (1:49 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department assisted Emerson Hospital Advanced Life Support at a residence.

Wells Road (8:48 p.m.) — An officer helped a resident contact an outside agency regarding a well-being check.

January 29

North Great Road (9:35 a.m.) — A three-vehicle crash occurred on Route 2A by the Hartwell Tavern lot when a vehicle veered into opposing traffic and struck two other vehicles. The operator of one of the vehicles was transported to Emerson Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the vehicle responsible for the crash was cited for a marked lanes violation.

Ridge Road (3:37 p.m.) — A resident called and spoke to an officer regarding an on-going incident.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound just past Bedford Road (5:15 p.m.) — Massachusetts State Police booked a crash on Route 2 westbound.

Silver Birch Lane (5:40 p.m.) — An officer responded to monitor the noise related to a barking dog complaint.

January 30

Wells Road (8:30 a.m.) — An officer served court paperwork to a resident.

Lincoln Road (1:06 p.m.) — An officer issued a parking ticket to an illegally parked motor vehicle in the commuter lot.

Old Winter Street (3:29 p.m.) — An officer assisted a resident with turning in discarded items.

Lincoln Road (6:41 p.m.) — Officers checked a property with an unsecured door. It appeared as though the door had been blown open by the wind.

January 31

Concord Turnpike (6:50 a.m.) — Report of a deceased animal on Route 2 in Concord. The call was forwarded to the Concord Police Department.

Todd Pond Road (2:12 p.m.) — A resident came to the police station to speak with an officer regarding a possible scam.

Codman Road (2:11 p.m.) — A caller reported an encounter with an unleashed dog on Codman Road. Animal Control was notified.

Lincoln Road — 2:26 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual from the train depot to the Twisted Tree Café.

Tower Road (3:40 p.m.) — A resident reported possibly being the victim of identity fraud.

Concord Road (8:56 a.m.) — A caller reported an issue with a horse. Police were advised in the event the animal fled from the stable.

February 1

Old Winter Street (9:25 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a discarded item.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom AFB (10:28 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a dog incident.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (11:22 a.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding possibly missing items.

Lincoln Road (11:40 a.m.) — A parking ticket was issued to an illegally parked motor vehicle in the commuter lot.

Lincoln MBTA Station (3:11 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a female near the railroad tracks acting erratically. The female was then seen being picked up by another individual and clearing from the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the female or related vehicle.

Ridge Road (4:36 p.m.) — A resident spoke with an officer regarding a past incident.

Lincoln Police Department (6:04 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a motorist who had their permitted family member practice driving in the police parking lot.

Stratford Way (6:39 p.m.) — A resident observed a vehicle and footprints in close proximity to their home. An officer responded and made contact with the vehicle’s operator.

February 2

Hillside Road (9:20 a.m.) — A resident called to report being the victim of possible identity fraud.

Lincoln Road (1:26 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence and spoke to a party who might have been missing some items.

Virginia Road (2:47 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a possible scam.

February 3

Lincoln Road (11:24 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign at Codman Road and struck another vehicle traveling on Lincoln Road. There were no reported injuries. The operator of the first vehicle was issued a citation.

South Great Road (4:35 p.m.) — A caller reported striking a deer. There was no damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off into the woods.

Winter Street (4:39 p.m.) — The Waltham Fire Department responded to Winter Street for a reported brush fire. The resulting fire was a controlled and permitted burn by a resident.

Silver Birch Lane (7:03 p.m.) — A resident reported a dog had been barking for an extended period of time. An officer responded to the area and did not hear the dog barking.

Silver Birch Lane (7:36 p.m.) — An office responded for a second time and discovered a dog barking at a residence. The homeowner was contacted and advised.

February 4

Goose Pond Road (2:01 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding unsolicited text messages.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom AFB (2:36 p.m.) — An officer conducted an investigation regarding an ongoing incident.

February 5

Lincoln Road (1:19 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.

January 17

South Great Road (1:05 p.m.) — An officer observed the railroad gates were stuck in the down position at the Rte. 117 crossing. The gates were also stuck down on Lincoln Road. The DPW was called to assist with temporary detours. Keolis was notified and arrived approximately 45 minutes later.

Bedford Lane (3:05 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an individual approach a residence and then make contact with the homeowner. Police responded and checked the area for the vehicle.

January 18

Lincoln Road (12:24 p.m.) — An officer was dispatched to the commuter lot for a parking complaint.

South Great Road (12:31 p.m.) — Weston Police reported that a motor vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in Waltham was possibly travelling on Route 117. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.

January 19

Nothing of note.

January 20

Lincoln Gas and Auto (8:09 a.m.) — A business owner reported a sign had been struck by a passing vehicle. Officers responded to the business and spoke with the owner.

Tabor Hill Road (9:57 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a suspicious motor vehicle parked on their property.

Lincoln Road (11:37 a.m.) — An officer spoke to the operators of two vehicles who had parked their vehicles in front of the Fire Department bay doors.

Tower Road (11:48 a.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle had been stolen from a residence on Tower Road. While officers were speaking with the reporting party, the stolen vehicle crashed a short distance away. Two possible suspects have been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

Tower Road (12:47 p.m.) — During the Tower Road incident shortly before, another area resident reported someone may have broken into their home. It was determined that the two incidents were related and this one is also under investigation.

January 21

Meadowbrook Road (9:40 a.m.) — A resident reported an issue with their water meter. Water Department personnel was notified.

Wells Road (9:56 p.m.) — A caller reported an odor of natural gas in the area. The fire Department checked the area and no zero readings of natural gas on their meters.

January 22

Wells Road (3:15 p.m.) — A resident reported being the possible victim of an internet fraud.

Lincoln Road (5:25 p.m.) — A motorist came into the station to report a possible malfunction with the railroad crossing gates on Lincoln Road. An officer responded to the area and monitored the gates. They appeared to be functioning properly.

Trapelo Road (8:27 p.m.) — A resident reported having low water pressure inside their home. The Fire Department responded and determined there was a malfunction with an app-based monitor.

January 23

Lincoln Road (8:11 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Codman Road. A vehicle that failed to yield to Lincoln Road traffic entered the intersection and struck a vehicle on Lincoln Road. There were no injuries reported.

Page Road (2:06 p.m.) — A caller reported their dog was missing. Animal Control was notified.

January 24

South Great Road (5:40 a.m.) — Police and fire personnel responded to South Great Road by Drumlin Farm for a one-vehicle crash. The vehicle had lost traction in the curve of the road and crashed off the side of the roadway. There were no reported injuries.

Tower Road (7:38 a.m.) — An officer responded to a residence for a civil matter.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (6:56 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Tack Room, Lincoln Road (7:22 p.m.) — A manager spoke to an officer regarding a prior incident.

January 25

Moccasin Hill (7:27 a.m.) — A caller reported that a downed electrical wire was on fire. The Fire Department and Eversource were notified.

Minuteman Technical High School (9:03 a.m.) — School staff spoke to an officer regarding an incident.

Old Sudbury Road (1:52 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a motorist who reported a dispute with a pedestrian.

January 26

Deerhaven Road (8:06 a.m.) — A caller reported a red flashing light on the exterior of his neighbor’s residence. The property owner arrived shortly after the officers and stated everything was fine.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:02 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded t a two-vehicle crash. The Massachusetts State Police booked the crash. There were no reported injuries.

The Commons (5:17 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident who reportedly was the victim of an online fraud.

Sandy Pond Road (9:48 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an individual with a flashlight at the end of their driveway. Officers responded and checked the area but were unable to locate the source of the light.

January 10

South Great Road (1:40 a.m.) — Keolis was notified of multiple issues with the railroad crossing gates at Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road. Officers remained on scene for approximately 40 minutes until maintenance crews arrived.

Lincoln Road (6:59 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Route 117. A vehicle was attempting to turn onto Lincoln Road when it was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Rt. 117. The operator of the vehicle turning was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Codman Community Farms (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle idling for an excessive period of time. An officer responded and spoke with the operator.

Lincoln Road (12:40 p.m.) — An individual reported a suspicious encounter with another person. An officer spoke to all parties.

Old Concord Road (3:38 p.m.) — A caller observed that a door to their residence was open. Officers responded, checked the residence, and determined the door might have been opened by the wind.

January 11

Lincoln School (3:31 p.m.) — An individual inquired about a pet tarantula that they could no longer care for. They were promptly provided with information for Animal Control.

Old Sudbury Road (4:31 p.m.) — An officer performed a courtesy check of a residence at the request of the homeowner.

January 12

Old Cambridge Turnpike (3:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

Weston Road (6:19 p.m.) — A portion of Weston Road was closed in Lincoln due to a motor vehicle crash in Weston.

North Great Road (11:49 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle in the Visitor Center parking lot.

January 13

North Great Road (2:14 a.m.) — An officer spoke with a motorist who had pulled into the Paul Revere parking lot to rest.

January 14

South Great Road (5:58 p.m.) — A motorist reported that they had struck a deer. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off into the woods.

Silver Hill Road (8:18 p.m.) — A single vehicle crash occurred when the operator lost control of the vehicle after it slid on some ice. The DPW was notified to treat the iced-over section of roadway.

January 15

Baker Bridge Road (9:20 a.m. — A caller reported a water main break in their driveway. The Water Department was notified.

South Commons (9:34 a.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

January 16

Acorn Lane (2:50 a.m.) — The DPW called to report a car parked on the side of the road hampering their plowing efforts. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was removed.

Old Sudbury Road (8:34 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an injured raccoon on the railroad tracks by Old Sudbury Road. Animal Control was notified.

Farrar Road (2:35 p.m.) — A plow truck backed into a vehicle traveling directly behind the plow. There were no injuries reported.

Lincoln Road (2:46 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported that all railroad gates malfunctioning. Officers responded to all crossings (with the exception of Tower Road, where the gates were functioning properly). Officers remained on scene for approximately one hour until Keolis could address the issue.

South Great Road (4:08 p.m.) — A vehicle had slowed to enter the gas station when it was struck from behind by a vehicle that failed to slow/yield. There were no injuries.

January 2

Old County Road (3:08 p.m.) — A motorist reported that their vehicle was struck by another that fled the scene. Investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (3:56 p.m.) — A resident called to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Concord Road (3:57 p.m.) — An individual reported a trail camera on conservation property.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (5:08 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called to report that David Sousa, 50, of Malden had an active arrest warrant from the state of New Hampshire. Lincoln officers arrived on scene and took Sousa into custody. After being booked, he was transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

January 3

Trapelo Road (7:21 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a deceased coyote in the roadway. An officer and DPW staff searched the area but were unable to locate the animal.

Bypass Road (11:04 a.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a past issue.

Acorn Lane (12:54 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown male in their yard. Police responded and confirmed the male to be an employee of the Cambridge Water Department.

MBTA Station (1:00 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited for nonpayment at the commuter lot.

Silver Birch Lane (5:04 p.m.) — A caller reported their neighbor’s dogs were barking. An officer responded and detected no noise.

Giles Road (5:51 p.m.) — A caller reported a large pack of coyotes in their yard barking at their dog.

Minuteman Technical High School (8:45 p.m.) — A caller reported their child was overdue. While on the phone with an officer, the child returned home.

January 4

Hanscom Law Enforcement, Robbins Road, Bedford (9:53 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called to report that Daniel Chouinard, 42, of Beverly had an active arrest warrant out of Salem District Court. He was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Lincoln Road (1:38 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited for nonpayment at the commuter lot.

January 5

(Log temporarily unavailable)

January 6

Lincoln Road (9:39 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle in the parking lot with the driver’s door open. An officer responded and secured the vehicle. It appeared the operator neglected to properly close the door.

Morningside Lane (4:28 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding parking.

Wells Road (5:17 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a neighbor dispute.

January 7

There were reports of trees, branches or wires down starting at 7:07 a.m. on Blueberry Lane, Cedar Road, South Great Road, Beaver Pond Road, Tower Road, Bypass Road, Laurel Drive, Lexington Road, Old County Road, Lincoln Road, Conant Road, Boyce Farm Road, Silver Arc Lane, Mill Street, North Great Road, Sandy Pond Road, Huckleberry Hill, Sunnyside Lane, Baker Bridge Road, and Page Road.

North Great Road (11:37 p.m.) — A caller reported that a vehicle had crashed into a stone wall. There were no injuries.

Route 2 Gas (6:09 p.m.) — AAA called to report a possibly intoxicated motorist that crashed on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were dispatched.

Bedford Road (10:39 p.m.) — A motorist drove into a fallen tree. There were no injuries. Eversource was notified due to downed wires.

January 8

There were reports of trees, branches or wires down starting at 8:16 a.m. on Trapelo Road, Page Road, Old Winter Street, Lincoln Cemetery, and Old Conant Road.

South Great Road (12:54 a.m.) — Eversource required Route 117 remain closed between Lincoln Road and Concord Road for emergency repairs to a utility pole. The road was reopened at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Lexington Road (8:07 a.m.) — A section of Lexington Road was plowed after the road had been closed due to downed trees and wires.

Fenway Lane, Hanscom AFB (12:24 p.m.) —Lincoln Police responded to Hanscom Air Force Base to assist Hanscom Security Forces and the Office of Special Investigations.

January 9

North Great Road (6:43 a.m.) — A crash occurred after a vehicle turning left from Hanscom Drive struck a vehicle turning left onto Hanscom Drive. There were no injuries reported.

Bypass Road (4:29 p.m.) — A crash occurred when a vehicle stopped with traffic and was struck from behind by another. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Baker Bridge Road (4:56 p.m.) — A caller reported that there was no water service to a home. The Water Department was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:06 p.m.) — A motorist reported a two-vehicle crash on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were on scene and handled booking the crash.

Codman Road (5:35 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a male wearing all black walking on the side of Codman Road. An officer located the individual and provided some assistance while they made their way to a residence.

Codman Road (6:23 p.m.) — A second call about the same individual was received. An officer assisted the individual to an awaiting ride.

The end of 2023 saw two retirements from the Lincoln Police Department: Chief Kevin Kennedy and Sgt. Paul Westlund, who was officially signed out by Kennedy via radio for his final shift on December 27 after 23 years of service (see the video on both Facebook or Instagram).

Kennedy himself got the same recognition when he went off duty for the last time on December 15 — see a video on Facebook, and a photo and a note from him on Instagram. Kennedy served the Lincoln Police Department for 31 years and was named chief in 2014.

December 23

Minebrook Road (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported that their dog was attacked by another while walking trails close to their residence. An officer responded and was able to identify all parties involved. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Indian Camp Lane (2:36 p.m.) — A caller reported a family member had been missing for approximately 30 minutes. Police and fire resources responded to the scene. The missing individual was safely located a short time later.

Bedford Road (11:15 p.m.) — A caller requested an officer respond to their residence for an ongoing matter.

December 24

Lincoln Road (6:06 p.m.) — An individual called to speak with an officer regarding a previous incident.

Spruce Hill Road, Weston (7:33 p.m.) — Weston police called for mutual aid assistance for a check on a suspicious motor vehicle parked in their town. A Lincoln officer responded.

December 25

Tower Road (4:50 p.m.) — A caller requested a response to their residence. An officer responded and checked the property.

Giles Road (8:14 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence to assist the homeowner.

December 26

The Commons of Lincoln (4:49 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a possible fraud.

Lexington Road (2:45 p.m.) — An officer followed up on a past altercation at the Lexington Road Cemetery.

December 27

Longmeadow Road (2:48 p.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle was struck while parked at the mall but they didn’t notice the damage until they returned home. An officer responded and took a report.

December 28

Moccasin Hill (1:13 p.m.) — Parties requested an officer’s presence for the signing of documents.

Meadowdam Road (4:33 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer about being the victim of a possible scam.

Concord Road (4:49 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle attempting to turn left onto Route 117 was struck from behind by a vehicle attempting to travel straight on Route 126. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

December 29

Bypass Road (1:30 a.m.) — An officer spoke to several individuals regarding a landlord/tenant dispute.

Virginia Road (11:27 a.m.) — The Council on Aging and Human Services requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked the residence but the person no longer resides at the provided address.

Trapelo Road (2:28 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a dog run into the roadway then run back into a yard on Trapelo Road. The caller was advised that there is no leash law but took note should a dog be reported missing.

South Great Road (7:12 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck down at the Route 117 crossing. An officer responded and observed that the gates appeared to be working without issue. The MBTA and Keolis were notified of the apparent malfunction.

Wells Road (8:14 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an odor of natural gas coming from the roadway. The Fire Department metered the area and detected normal readings. National Grid was notified.

December 30

Nothing of note.

December 31

Fire Department personnel rescued a hiker on Mt Misery who had injured their leg. They were removed from the woods using their specialized ATV rescue setup. The patient was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

(Editor’s note: for reasons of patient privacy, the Lincoln Squirrel normally does not report on medical-related calls logged by the Police and Fire Departments, but this incident was reported by the Fire Department on their Instagram page.)

January 1

Lincoln Road (6:11 p.m.) — A walk-in at the police station reported the railroad gates at Lincoln Road were repeatedly going up and down without a train passing through. An officer responded to monitor. Keolis was notified.