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Police log for September 1–7, 2021

September 9, 2021

September 1

Huntley Lane (8:05 a.m.) — Caller reported that a tree on their property fell and damaged a vehicle.

Lincoln Road (8:22 a.m.) — Caller reported that unauthorized workers were on her property. Officer responded and found that the workers were on town property.

Police station (10:45 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone dumped items near the water treatment plant behind Wells Road. DPW was notified.

Todd Pond Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a family member. Officers checked the residence and no one was home. The caller later reported they were able to make contact with the family member in New Hampshire.

September 2

Granville Road (6:33 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.) — Two cars (a 2014 Toyota Highlander and a 2017 Ford Expedition) were reported stolen from a driveway overnight. A third car at a different home on Granville Road was also broken into and rummaged through and a seat pad stolen. The Ford was recovered later that morning in Lawrence but the Toyota had not been recovered as of the evening of September 8.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to deliver court paperwork to a resident but no one was home.

North Great Road, Paul Revere lot (4:58 p.m.) — Caller sought assistance after losing her keys on the trail. Officer responded and transported her to her residence to get another set of keys. The party later found the keys.

Wells Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officer attempted to delivered court paperwork to a resident but the party no longer lives there, so officer emailed the documents to them.

September 3

Lincoln School (7:30 a.m. and 2:31 p.m.) — Officer assisted with traffic on the first day of school for children in pre-K and kindergarten.

Wheeler Road (1:46 p.m.) — A party came to the station wanting to retrieve belongings at her former residence. Officer assisted the party.

Donelan’s lot (5:10 p.m.) — Caller reported that her vehicle was backed into by a driver who left the scene without stopping. No damage to the vehicle, but the caller was concerned for the well-being of the driver. Officers made contact with the driver.

September 4

Codman Road (3:39 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. No one was around the vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:45 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog running down exit 125 on Route 2. Officer was unable to locate.

Wheeler Road (11:28 a.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance with a family matter. Officer assisted the party with their legal options.

Concord Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported losing an iPad that was accidentally left on the roof of their vehicle, just in case it gets turned in.

Granison Road, Weston — Weston police called looking for assistance with someone who was heard calling for help. They later called back to cancel, as the party was calling their lost dog.

Lincoln Road (11:20 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer near the police station. Minor damage.

September 5

Lexington Road (8:16 a.m.) — One-car crash into a telephone pole. No injuries; vehicle was towed and Verizon was notified regarding damage to the pole.

Wells Road (11:50 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two individuals. Officers checked and all was well.

Wheeler Road (9:41 p.m.) — Caller outside a residence was upset with a family member and looking to speak with an officer. Officers responded and spoke to both parties involved. The caller was satisfied and left the area.

September 6

Tracey’s Service Station (1:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the gas station.

Lewis Street (7:53 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle scraped a pole in the parking lot near the train station.

September 7

South Great Road (2:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked off the side of the roadway. The driver was OK and had pulled over to send a text.

South Great Road (6:43 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots near the pond. Officers checked the area but nothing was found.

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a party to serve him court paperwork. The officer faxed the paperwork to Foxborough police and the involved party will pick up the paperwork there.

Todd Pond Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a water main break. Officers responded and contacted the Water Department to handle.

Wells Road (4:41 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a purse was stolen sometime overnight. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

South Commons (7:44 p.m.) — Officer delivered paperwork to a resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Lincoln Road (9:35 p.m.) — A party walking near the station requested a ride home. Officer dropped the party off at their residence.

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Police log for August 24–31, 2021

September 2, 2021

August 24

Treble Cove Road, Billerica (3:05 p.m.) — Officers transported a party who was arrested on a non-bailable warrant to the House of Correction.

Old Bedford Road (6:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a female party walking on Old Bedford Road stepped into the path of his vehicle as he was driving. The person then walked into the woods. Officers checked the area but she was gone on arrival.

Old Bedford Road (8:55 p.m.) Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Lincoln North lot. Both parties were on their way.

August 25

Sandy Pond Road (3:14 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway. Two parties were inside talking; everything was OK.

August 26

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (9:20 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that a party at the gate had a warrant out of Lowell District Court for traffic offenses. Paul Brant, 54, of Billerica was arrested and later transported to Concord Court.

Sunnyside Lane (3:29 p.m.) — Officers checked on a party who was having problems with their landline phone. Officers assisting the resident with the phone provider.

North Commons (6:31 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Lincoln School (10:10 p.m.) — Officer checking the grounds found that a fire hydrant was left open, spraying water on the ground. The Fire Department responded to turn off the hydrant.

August 27

Sunnyside Lane (10:56 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers made contact with the party; everything was fine.

Police Department (11:55 a.m.) — A party dropped off a credit card that was found in town. Officers attempted to make contact with the owner.

Morningside Lane (2:48 p.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in ammunition to be destroyed.

Sandy Pond Road (4:51 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing at the pump station. Officer checked but they were gone on arrival.

Wells Road (8:36 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on two kids at the residence. Officers made contact with the involved parties and everything was fine.

Todd Pond Road (9:00 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised them of their legal options.

August 28

Walden Street, Concord (9:50 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a possible altercation at Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate. Concord police later located the vehicle in their town.

August 29

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:06 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pull into the highway breakdown lane. The party was tired and had pulled over to rest. They were directed to the rest area where it’s safer to rest.

Codman Road (1:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party sleeping behind the stone wall at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Codman Road. The person was resting and went on his way.

South Great Road (4:21 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The vehicle was towed, and Eversource and Verizon responded to replace the telephone pole.

August 30

Harvest Circle (3:9 p.m.) — A car carrier sideswiped a parked car on the property (no injuries reported).

Trapelo Road (5:12 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the intersection with Old County Road. No injuries.

Concord Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller complained about a neighbor’s bug zapper. An officer spoke to the reporting party and checked with the neighbor, who reported it’s an electric fence to protect their garden from animals.

Lewis Street (7:45 p.m.) — Party reported falling victim to a telephone scam and providing money.

August 31

South Great Road (6:01 a.m.) — Caller reported a dead deer along with side of the roadway. The DPW was notified to handle.

Wells Road (12:37 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported providing personal information over the phone to another party. An officer spoke to the party and provided information about safeguarding their identity.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:17 p.m.) — Caller reported a crash at the Concord town line. The crash was in Concord, but the Fire Department transported a party to a local hospital.

North Great Road (4:43 p.m.) — Three-car crash near Hanscom Drive. No injuries, one vehicle towed from the scene.

Silver Hill Road (5:22 p.m.) — One-car crash involving a telephone pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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Police log for August 10–23, 3021

August 29, 2021

August 10

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:16 a.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious party (unknown sex, blonde hair, wearing hood over their head and with a backpack) walking back and forth on Old Cambridge Turnpike. Caller reported when a vehicle would pass they would change direction. Officer spoke to the party, who had arrived early to work and was walking around waiting to start work.

Lincoln Road (10:39 a.m.) — Officer noticed signs and a fence at the commuter lot had been spray-painted. DPW notified.

Lincoln Road (11:40 a.m.) — A bicyclist struck the side of a vehicle on the sidewalk near Lewis Street. The vehicle was pulling out of the business along the railroad tracks. The bicyclist had minor scrapes. They picked up the bike from the police station the next day.

First Parish in Lincoln (12:15 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam email looking for banking information.

Cedar Road 7:33 p.m.) — Concord police received a report of an intoxicated driver in the area of Route 126 and Cedar Road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 11

Lexington Road (7:17 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped tree chips on the property. Officers followed up and found it was a miscommunication among family members wanting the tree chips.

August 12

Mary’s Way (2:36 a.m.) — Caller reported a party walking back and forth in the area speaking in a foreign language. Officer responded and located the party, who was having a medical event. The party was brought to Emerson Hospital.

August 13

MMNHP Visitor Center (12:36 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The parties were star-gazing.

Laurel Drive (10:07 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving a possible scam phone call.

August 14

Old County Road (9:35 a.m.) — Officer spoke with people fishing and sent them on their way.

Lincoln School (8:44 p.m.) — Officer checked on two parties on bikes at the school. They had been looking at the sunset earlier.

Acorn Lane (10:27 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the road. Officer checked but it was gone on arrival.

North Great Road (10:43 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. Driver was all set.

August 16

Midland Drive, Waltham (9:48 a.m.) — Caller asked to speak with Animal Control regarding her missing bird. Animal Control was given the message to handle.

Old Sudbury Road (10:33 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a party who missed a meeting with a friend. Officer made contact; the resident will contact the caller.

South Great Road (3:27 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam phone call. No personal or banking information was given.

August 17

Weston Road (1:02 a.m.) — A resident came to the station to speak with an officer about an incident deemed as civil in nature.

Ballfield Road (1:04 p.m.) — Highway Department reported finding medical waste on the side of Ballfield Road near Lincoln Road. Fire Department retrieved the items to be destroyed.

Trapelo Road (2:00 p.m.) — Waltham police contacted Lincoln police regarding a report of a young child walking on Trapelo Road near the town line. Officers responded to the area; Waltham police reported that they located the child.

August 18

Wells Road (10:51 a.m.) — Caller reported a dog was following her and there was no owner in site. Dispatch found the owner and contacted him to pick the dog up.

August 19

MMNHP Hartwell lot (4:07 a.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. Everything was fine.

Bypass Road (10:02 a.m.) — Concord police asked for an officer to assist with blocking Route 2A near Crosby’s Corner.

Old Concord Road (5:20 p.m.) — Caller asked that an officer check on her two daughters whom she was unable to contact. Officers spoke to the parties and everything was fine.

Sandy Pond Road (5:39 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside. Fire Department checked but found no measurable amount.

Lincoln Road (11:48 p.m.) — A person walked into the station requesting a ride home. Officer drove the party to their residence.

August 20

Old Sudbury Road (5:22 p.m.) — Weston police asked Lincoln police to contact the owner of a vehicle that was left on private property for a while. An officer spoke to the resident, who said they would contact Weston police.

August 21

Trapelo Road (2:19 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the five-way intersection. Party ran out of gas and a friend was bringing them some.

Sandy Pond Road (9:24 a.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officers made contact and sent them on their way.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (1:37 p.m.) — Officers assisted Hanscom AFB with missing-person investigation regarding a juvenile over age 12. The following night, an officer picked up the missing juvenile, who was located in Arlington.

Donelan’s Supermarket (4:56 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a car. Officers responded and spoke with the owner regarding the dangers of leaving a dog in the car.

August 22

Lincoln Road (1:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that a bat was stuck in a window of the house. Animal Control contacted the resident.

August 23

Indian Camp Lane (2:15 p.m.) — Officers checked on the well-being of a senior resident. Everything was fine.

Indian Camp Lane [different address] (3:13 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on a resident. Everything was fine; the resident was at an appointment.

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Police log for August 3–9, 2021

August 12, 2021

August 3

Tower Road (2:27 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork; no contact made with the resident.

DeCordova Museum (3:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that their stolen cellphone location services are showing that it somewhere at DeCordova. Officers responded to the area, and attempted several calls back the reporting party back for a better location, with negative results,

Lincoln Public Library (4:05 p.m.) — Minor crash in library parking lot, no injuries.

August 4

Round Hill Road (11:04 a.m.) — Family member called for a well-being check on the resident. While en route, the caller was able to make contact with the resident; response cancelled.

Tower Road (12:19 p.m.) — Well-being check requested on the resident; no contact made.

Baker Bridge Road (12:30 p.m.) — An unknown person dumped a refrigerator on the side of the roadway. DPW notified.

Village Road, Weston (2:22 p.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Wells Road (4:03 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped golf clubs and trash on the back entrance to Wells Road. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Hillside Road (8:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that a solicitor came to the door from Verizon. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. No soliciting permits had been issued

August 5

Tower Road (1:57 a.m.) — Taxi cab driver reported that a party refused to pay cab fare. Officer responded and mediated the issue (the cabbie was paid).

Trapelo Road (6:00 a.m.) — Report of two deceased deer on the side of the road near Old Lexington Road. DPW notified.

Lincoln Police Station (7:48 a.m.) — A party came to the station and reported they were being harassed by a resident. An officer spoke to the party and the incident was documented.

Meadowdam Road (10:55 a.m.) — Caller reported that someone dumped household trash items.

South Great Road (3:06 p.m.) — One-car crash involving telephone pole, which was damaged. Verizon was notified. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tower Road (8:09 p.m.) — A court document delivered to the resident.

Concord Road (10:44 p.m.) — Caller reported their two-year-old cat was missing.

August 6

Laurel Drive (1:16 p.m.) — Caller filed a report of unemployment fraud. Report taken.

Huckleberry Hill (3:22 p.m.) — Caller reported a dispute with a contractor. Report taken. The matter is civil in nature; offices gave legal options to the resident.

Baker Bridge Road (5:08 p.m.) — Cars were parked along Baker Bridge Road waiting for Walden Pond to open, causing a hazard. They were moved along.

Lincoln Road (5:11 p.m.) — Officer took a report of a hit-and-run in which the vehicle continued south on Lincoln Road. Several minutes later, a firefighter at the police/fire station saw the same vehicle pull into the rear of the station and drive into a parked vehicle. The driver (Daniel Cicconi, 52, of Brighton) was brought to an area hospital and issued summonses for leaving the scene of property damage crash and for operating under the influence of drugs.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:49 p.m.) — Report of a crash on Route 2 near the Concord line. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Commons (10:43 p.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was banging their door and making noises and wants it documented.

August 7

East Central Street, Natick (10:06 a.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Natick police with a forensic sketch.

Lewis Street (10:42 a.m.) — A family member called Fitchburg police requesting a well-being check on a party who was currently in Lincoln. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

Meadowbrook Road (11:26 a.m.) — Caller asked the Fire Department to assist him because he was stuck on a scissor lift.

Hanscom Drive (3:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a party at the gate with an arrest warrant. Officers arrested Joel Hernandez-Javier, 33, of Haverhill for a warrant out of Haverhill District Court. He was later bailed from the station.

August 8

Trapelo Road (2:45 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle and arrested Bryan Fraser, 23, of Lakeville for OUI–liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and a marked lane violation. He was later bailed from the station.

Commonwealth Avenue, Concord (7:10 a.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an engine to respond to a fire at the Nashoba Brooks Bakery.

Wells Road (3:47 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party with a civil matter.

August 9

Old Sudbury Road (4:04 p.m.) — A party came to the station regarding their daughter being allegedly scammed out of money. Officer spoke to the party and advised them to have their daughter report it to the local police in her state.

Wells Road (6:43 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with an ongoing civil matter.

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Police log for July 27–August 2, 2021

August 4, 2021

July 27

Weston Road (3:22 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station was looking for advice/information after receiving a suspicious email from someone. An officer spoke to the party and assisted them.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV delivered to the resident.

Woodcock Lane (7:34 p.m.) — Officer on patrol noticed a street sign was missing. DPW notified.

Ridge Road (7:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree was on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. They remained while Eversource was contacted to handle the incident.

Tower Road (7:46 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Everything was fine.

Conant Road (9:19 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. Eversource notified.

July 28

Wells Road (1:58 a.m.) — Resident reported hearing what sounded like an animal in the closet. Officer went to assist but was unable to locate anything; advised resident to contact maintenance in the morning.

Conant Road (8:40 a.m.) — Eversource asked for assistance with blocking a road while they handled wires on a tree.

Lincoln Road (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call that a virus had been placed on their computer and asking for money to fix the issue. No money was exchanged. Party was advised to check their credit with credit bureaus.

Wheeler Road (1:20 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to assist a party into their vehicle (they helped the resident again at 6:11 p.m.).

July 29

Concord Road (10:46 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog got out of their fenced area. They later called back to say the dog had returned home.

Lincoln Road (11:17 am.) — Detail officer asked the Fire Department to respond after a tree crew vehicle had a hydraulic line break and a small amount of fluid leaked onto the ground.

July 30

Mill Street (1:25 a.m.) — Officer found illegal dumping of landscaping materials on the side of the road. DPW notified.

Lincoln School (3:15 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the school lot. A juvenile was found and a parent was notified and picked up the teen.

Tower Road (8:03 p.m.) — A well-being check was requested but the resident was not home.

Lincoln Road (6:38 p.m.) — Resident called to speak to an officer about receiving a call from a blocked phone number. The officer spoke to the party and the call appeared to be a solicitation.

Sandy Pond Road (11:56 p.m.) — Officers responded to a report of people fishing in the area. They found two people and sent them on their way.

July 31

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:44 a.m.) — Luis Rodrigues, 30, of Saugus, was arrested for operating after suspension and speeding. He also had two non-bailable felony warrants out of Lawrence District Court. He was brought to the Billerica House of Correction.

Trapelo Road (5:33 p.m.) — Officer made contact with people fishing and asked that they move along.

Trapelo Road (8:38 p.m.) — Cambridge Water Department’s “No Trespassing” signs were spray-painted. Report taken, CWD notified.

Wells Road (11:57 p.m.) — Waltham police were looking to speak to a resident. Lincoln police delivered the message.

August 1

Hillside Road (10:18 a.m.) — Caller reported that an elderly party was looking in mailboxes in the area. Officer located the party, who lives in the area, and followed up with the family.

Winter Street (2:09 a.m.) — Caller reported that a pool company was pumping water into the reservoir. Officer located the truck, which was pumping water into the Care Dimensions hospice house.

Todd Pond Road (3:20 p.m.) — Caller reported door-to-door solicitors. Officers located a seal-coating work crew, who were advised that they cannot solicit door to door without a permit.

Concord Road (4:30 p.m.) — A neighbor called complaining about loud music. Officer responded but the music was not loud. The officer spoke to the party involved to make them aware of the complaint.

August 2

Huckleberry Hill (11:57 a.m.) — Caller reported that a man was sitting in a car off to the side of the road. Officers checked the area and found the vehicle unoccupied.

Wells Road (1:12 p.m., 3:12 p.m., and 6:54 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Heritage Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:13 p.m.) — A party turned in a firearm and ammunition and asked that they be destroyed.

Tower Road (2:23 p.m., 4:46 p.m., 6:58 p.m., and 12:54 a.m. on August 3) — Paperwork from Framingham police was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Lincoln Road (9:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. The operator was lost and the officer assisted them.

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Police log for July 20–26, 2021

July 29, 2021

July 20

Cambridge Turnpike (11:19 a.m.) — Two-car crash near Tracey’s Service Station; no injuries.

Lincoln Police Department (12:51 p.m.) — Resident dropped off a credit card that was found near the Codman House. Attempts were made to locate the owner.

Wells Road (8:31 p.m.) — Resident called asking to speak to an officer about a custody issue. Officer spoke to the party and explained their legal options.

July 21

Offutt Road, Hanscom Air Fore Base (5:02 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a party.

Bedford Road (5:49 p.m.) — Caller reported being involved in a road rage incident. Officers spoke to both parties regarding the encounter.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (11:21 p.m.) — Staff at the facility asked a party leave the premises and he didn’t. Officers responded and assisted the party off the property and brought him to the Route 128 northbound rest area to meet his ride.

July 22

Tower Road (5:04 p.m.) — Paperwork from Framingham Police Department delivered to the resident.

July 23

Wells Road (12:33 a.m.) — Resident reported that someone was playing loud music. Officers responded and asked the party to turn down the music.

Hillside Road (9:40 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. The party had pulled over to wait for a friend.

Tower Road (10:37 p.m.) — Resident requested that an officer check the house after he came home and a door to the house was wide open. House checked out OK.

July 24

Ballfield Road (9:00 a.m.) — Party reported that his landscaping vehicle was damaged. Report taken.

Robbins Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (1:50 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that Judy Mars, 40, of Boston was at the gate with a warrant. An officer arrested Mars and brought her back to the station; she was later bailed to appear in Boston Municipal Court.

Middle Road, Tuftonboro, N.H. (4:15 p.m.) — Tuftonboro police reported that a resident hadn’t arrived at a camp to pick up his child. Officers assisted them with getting in touch with the family.

Minute Man NHP visitor center (5:24 p.m.) — Caller reported a party walking around the National Park visitor center who appeared lost. Officers spoke to the party, who was waiting for family to pick him up.

Tower Road (9:51 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

July 25

Tower Road (2:17 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check on his son. Officers spoke to the mother, who reported that her son was fine.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the road. MassDOT was notified.

Birches School, Bedford Road (6:49 p.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked at the school. Everything appeared to be fine.

Lexington Road (9:23 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing girls screaming. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

July 26

Twin Pond Lane (8:15 a.m.) — Officer responded to assist a worker who was involved in a civil matter with a resident. The resident was looking for the workers to leave the area. Officers spoke to all parties involved and the workers left.

Tabor Hill Road (2:42 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call looking for banking information. No personal/banking information was given. Report taken.

Mill Street (6:23 p.m.) — Resident reported seeing what looked like construction workers on her property on her security camera. Officers checked the residence and everything was fine. There were workers trimming trees on the roadway earlier in the day

Lincoln Police Department (7:34 p.m.) — Everett police wanted to speak to an officer regarding a resident who rented a room and never checked out. Officer spoke to the detective to assist.

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Police log for July 13–19, 2021

July 22, 2021

July 13

Trapelo Road (2:58 p.m.) — Two-car crash, no injuries.

Lincoln Road (3:58 p.m.) — Resident called reporting a fire in their stove. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Wells Road (6:43 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about some suspicious circumstances; they believed someone may have damaged their car. Minor scrapes were seen on the vehicle. A report was filed.

July 14

Goose Pond Road (1:22 p.m.) — Officer posted No Parking signs on Goose Pond Road as authorized by the Select Board.

Winter Street (3:56 p.m.) — Caller reported an electrical odor after a power surge. Fire Department responded and Eversource was summoned.

Sandy Pond Road (5:51 p.m.) — People fishing at the Flint’s Pond pump station were asked to move along.
July 15

Lincoln School (2:36 a.m.) — Officer found a gate left open at the construction site. Everything appeared to be secure.

July 16

Concord Road (12:32 p.m.) — Caller reported an injured deer in the roadway. Officer responded but the deer had run off into the woods.

Police Department — Caller found a dog with no tags and brought it to the station. Animal Control took the dog and reunited it with the owner.

July 16

Harvest Circle (1:08 p.m.) — Staff at The Commons reported that a vehicle was struck in the parking lot and had minor damage. An officer responded and spoke to one of the parties involved and facilitated exchange of information for insurance purposes.

Mary’s Way (8:32 p.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident. Officers responded and spoke to the party.

July 17

Lincoln Road (12:50 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported he got separated from his father while riding bikes on the trails. Officers contacted the father and they were reunited.

Bypass Road (1:42 p.m.) — Caller reported his dog was missing. At the time of the call police had received no reported of a found dog.

Old County Road (5:50 p.m.) — Caller complained about ongoing construction at a neighbor’s house. Officers spoke to the homeowner who said he was done working for the day.

July 18

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:08 a.m.) — Samantha Wojsnis, 35, of Maynard, was stopped on Route 2 and later arrested for OUI–liquor and speeding. She was bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Police Department (4:00 a.m.) — A caller from Florida wanted to speak to an officer about an incident that had occurred in town in the past. An officer spoke to the party & incident did not occur in Lincoln, Mass.

Mary’s Way (9:37 a.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident. Officers responded and spoke to the party. Officers responded and checked on the party.

Huckleberry Hill (1:49 p.m.) — Caller complained about ongoing construction. Officers made the homeowner aware of the complaint; no police action taken.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:25 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled into the breakdown lane. Driver was OK and went on their way.

South Great Road (5:25 p.m.) — Caller reported a party hitch-hiking on Route 117. Police were unable to locate the person.

Wells Road (8:23 p.m.) — A man stopped an officer looking for information regarding a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised him of his legal options.

July 19

South Commons (11:19 a.m.) — Management called reporting a gas leak. Fire Department responded and metered the area with negative findings. A contractor on scene shut off the gas line.

Wells Road (11:25 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers spoke to the party, who said he would follow up with the caller.

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Police log for June 29–July 12, 2021

July 15, 2021

June 29

Lincoln School (7:26 a.m.) — Construction supervisor called regarding a parking issue. An officer assisted to resolve the problem.

Goose Pond Road (11:39 a.m.) — Caller complained about a car parked on the roadway. The car was moved by the owner.

Wells Road (3:30 p.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance in a dispute with a neighbor.

North Great Road (6:31 a.m.) — Water main break. Water Department notified;
officers assisted with traffic.

June 30

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:04 p.m.) — State Police reported a crash on Route 2 and requested an ambulance. Concord Fire Department was on scene to handle; State Police handled crash.

Hanscom Drive (2:09 p.m.) — Two-car crash; injured party transported to the Lahey Clinic and vehicles towed.

Old Lexington Road (2:19 p.m.) — Caller reported that an unknown animal was inside the chimney. Animal Control was contacted to assist the party.

Greenridge Lane (8:40 p.m.) — Caller reported wires were causing a tree limb to ignite. Eversource was contacted to handle.

July 1

Tracey’s Corner (8:27 a.m.) — Homeowner requested assistance from an officer to stand by to keep the peace while a tenant moved out. Officers spoke to both parties and came to a resolution.

Weston Road (10:35 a.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance with a civil matter. An officer spoke to the resident and provided assistance and legal options for the civil process.

July 2

Reports of trees/branches down on Lincoln Road, Tower Road, Bedford Road.

Willis Road, Sudbury (3:39 a.m.) — Fire Department responded with the ladder truck to a house fire.

July 3

Nothing of note.

July 4

Huckleberry Hill (1:44 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing an unknown party at the front door on camera. Officers went to the residence; all was fine and the party was gone on arrival.

Bedford Road (8:07 p.m.) — Officer spoke to with individuals who set off fireworks.

Weston Road (10:17 p.m.) — Caller reporting hearing noises coming from the basement. Officers checked the residence and all was fine.

July 5

Merrimac Police Department (1:39 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer (who is a forensic artist) assisted Merrimac police with an investigation by drawing a sketch of a suspect in a home invasion in that town on July 3.

July 6

Reports of trees/branches down on Brooks Road, North Great Road, Bedford Road.

Wayland Police Department (1:42 p.m.) — Det. Spencer assisted Merrimac police with an investigation.

Bay Shore Drive, Miami, FL (2:00 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised them contact local authorities where the incident occurred.

Indian Camp Lane (3:04 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and both parties are fine.

Twin Pond Lane (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious package at a neighbor’s house. Officer responded and found that it was not suspicious but was becoming an eyesore. No action taken.

Sandy Pond Road (4:46 p.m.) — Resident called because a neighbor’s generator was running and no one is home. The owner of the residence stated that the generator was doing a scheduled test of the system.

Trapelo Road (4:53 p.m.) — Caller reported that a male party was walking around the Cambridge Water Department building. Officer checked but he was gone on arrival.

Lexington Road (5:18 p.m.) — Officer attempted to make contact to follow up on a report of harassment by a neighbor. No answer at the residence. An attorney contacted the department and requested all communication go through him.

Hanscom Drive (5:32 p.m.) — Car vs. deer crash, no injuries. Vehicle was towed from the scene.

Hanscom Drive (7:11 p.m.) — Caller reported a beaver in the roadway. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for the resident.

July 7

Vandenberg Gate, Hanscom Air Force base (10:07 a.m.) — Ismaily Garcia, 33, of Lynn was arrested on a Lynn District Court warrant for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon warrant out of the Lynn District Court. She was brought to Concord District Court.

Deerhaven Road (11:44 a.m.) — Caller reported that he lost his phone in Boston and it pinged from a residence in town on July 5. Officer went to the residence and spoke to a party, who reported having a gathering at which a number of people he didn’t know were present. The party knew nothing about the missing phone. The caller was updated.

Address unknown (3:40 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a package at his residence which wasn’t addressed to him and was afraid it was a scam. Officer spoke to the party; it was found to be a mistake by the delivery driver.

Codman Road (3:56 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Officer spoke to the resident and everything was fine.

Tower Road (8:07 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with shutting off their gas fireplace. Fire Department responded to assist.

Adams Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (10:58 a.m.) — Caller reported a possible restraining order violation. Officer spoke to the party; no violation occurred.

July 8

Tower Road (7:48 am.) — Resident reported losing an item somewhere on the property and asked an officer to document the report.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for a resident.

Old Concord Road (12:48 p.m.) — Caller reported a raccoon on the property which appeared to be sick. Officer responded but the raccoon was gone on arrival.

South Great Road (11:19 p.m.) — One-car crash off the road near Bowles Terrace. No injuries; vehicle towed from the scene.

July 9

Reports of trees/branches down on Old Concord Road, Lincoln Road, Sandy Pond Road.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (4:49 a.m.) — Caller reported damage to her motor vehicle, possibly from a co-worker. Report taken.

Lincoln Road (7:27 a.m.) — Caller reported that a port-a-potty truck was dumping fluids behind Wells Road. Officer checked the area; the vehicle was gone and there was no sign of hazardous waste being dumped.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for a resident.

July 10

South Great Road (10:32 a.m.) — Bicyclist ran a red light; verbal warning given.

July 11

Lincoln Road (2:12 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. Driver was OK and on his way.

Lincoln Road (6:16 p.m.) — A party requested assistance. Officer assisted the party and brought him to the Lexington town line on North Great Road.

Lewis Street (12:44 p.m.) — Caller complained about contractors using leaf blowers. Officer spoke to the crew, who were cooperative.

Lewis Street (1:00 p.m.) — Caller reported to complain about a seal-coating crew working. Officer spoke to the crew, who were done for the day.

July 12

Weston Road (8:55 a.m.) — Officer met with a work crew working in the roadway near the center without a police detail. They were advised to move off the roadway

Mary’s Way (11:11 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a party. Officer attempted to make contact initially and later spoke to the party; everything was fine.

Lincoln Road (6:10 p.m.) — One-car crash vs. tree. No injuries; vehicle towed from the scene.

Sandy Pond Road (8:16 p.m.) — Caller reported their vehicle was struck by a black SUV that left the area without stopping. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle but notified area towns and took a report.

Sandy Pond Road (8:46 p.m.) — Officer checking on a party at the Water Department pump house. everything was fine and they went on their way.

Walden Pond boat ramp (11:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on three individuals who parked their car on the side of the road and were walking towards Walden Pond. Officer advised them that the park was closed and they left the area.

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Police log for June 22–28, 2021

July 6, 2021

June 22

Donelan’s lot (1:23 a.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles in the parking lot. The vehicles were two ride-share drivers waiting for fares.

Hanscom Drive (8:01 a.m.) — Hanscom Law Enforcement reported an individual with an active arrest warrant. Manuel Madrid, 21, of Lowell was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Weston Road (1:48 p.m.) — A vehicle had been parked at the Pierce House for approximately one week. The owner was waiting on a part to fix the vehicle.

Lincoln Road (7:16 p.m.) — A driver reported a past incident of possible road rage.

June 23

Wells Road (8:48 a.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Lexington Road (9:56 a.m.) — Police moved a tree crew that was working in the area.

Lincoln Road (12:20 p.m.) — A deceased wild animal was discovered at the end of a driveway. The DPW was notified and the animal was removed.

Chestnut Circle (1:32 p.m.) — Wayland police requested assistance in the area for a missing party from their town. A short time later, the person was reunited with family.

Drumlin Farm (4:32 p.m.) — Two dogs were seen tied off to a fence with no one in the area. Police arrived and spoke with the owner of the dogs.

Old Concord Road (5:49 p.m.) — A resident reported that a possible fraudulent account was used to make purchases in their name.

Sandy Pond Road (6:19 p.m.) — Police were dispatched to Flint’s Pond for individuals fishing. The parties were located and advised they were fishing in a prohibited area.

Huckleberry Hill (7:20 p.m.) — A homeowner reported an odor of natural gas in their home. The Fire Department arrived and measured the levels which showed no escaping gas.

June 24

Emerson Hospital (1:09 p.m.) — Concord Police requested assistance at the hospital.

Trapelo Road (8:42 p.m.) — Caller reported a possibly injured deer close to the roadway. Upon arrival, the police saw the deer walk into the woods.

June 25

Lincoln Road (10:11 a.m. — Police were requested to the area to assist with parking and vehicle traffic during an estate sale.

Bedford Road (10:51 a.m.) — A resident reported their identification may have been compromised and used for a fraudulent purchase.

Page Road (11:31 a.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to a resident.

June 26

Brooks Hill Road (1:48 a.m.) — A resident heard a suspicious noise coming from the outside their house. Police checked the residence as well as several side streets but nothing was found.

Bedford Road (6:03 a.m.) — A resident reported a male standing near two vehicles in the driveway. Police checked the area and found nothing.

South Great Road (6:16 a.m.) — A resident briefly lost their dog at Mt. Misery but found it a short time later.

South Great Road (10:33 a.m.) — Police assisted a vehicle and trailer that were parked partially on the side of the road.

Trapelo Road, Waltham (10:55 a.m. — Waltham Police requested assistance with a motorcycle rally.

Hanscom Vandenberg gate (12:58 p.m.) — Hanscom Law Enforcement reported an individual with an active arrest warrant. Leland Buskey, 39 years old, of Monponsett, Mass., was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Trapelo Road (8:07 p.m.) — Two parties fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir were told to leave.

June 27

Walden Street, Concord (3:03 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Concord police with an individual in the area of Walden Pond.

Concord Road (9:22 a.m.) and Baker Bridge Road (2:15 p.m.) — Reports of vehicles parking alongside the road to access Walden Pond. The vehicles were moved from the area.

June 28

Harvest Circle (1:12 p.m.) — A resident reported that several pieces of jewelry were stolen from their residence. The items were ultimately located several days later.

Mill Street (3:42 p.m.) — A resident reported that an item was stolen from the end of their driveway.

Prairie Street, Concord (5:47 p.m.) — Lincoln firefighters along with others from Weston, Sudbury, Bedford, Lexington, Littleton, Boxborough, Acton, and Maynard responded to a three-alarm fire at the Thoreau Elementary School. The Concord Fire Department was alerted by the building’s fire alarm system, which indicated smoke alarm and sprinkler flow switch activations, according to this press release. The fire was in the attic space and was extinguished by about 10:30 p.m. Three alarms were struck to bring in more manpower due to the extremely hot weather and the need for relief crews.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but fire officials think a heater installed in the attic for winter use to prevent the sprinklers from freezing may have been involved. Two classrooms sustained fire damage and a total of nine suffered water damage and will not be ready for the start of school in the fall, according to Thoreau School Principal Angel Charles.

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Police log for June 12–21, 2021

June 23, 2021

June 12

Tower Road (11:00 p.m.) — After a noise complaint, a gathering of individuals outside a residence were asked to move inside.

June 13

Old County Road (1:27 a.m.) — Report of a party taking photos of the residence. the individual could not be located.

Old Sudbury Road (3:40 p.m.) — A bicyclist fell off their bicycle and was transported to hospital. No vehicle involved.

June 14

Tracey’s Corner (11:33 a.m.) — A maintenance worker arrived at the residence unannounced.

Wells Road (2:11 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Cerulean Way (2:21 p.m.) — Minor crash involving a motor vehicle and school bus. No injuries and no damage to the vehicles.

June 15

Wells Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Wells Road (8:50 p.m.) — Caller reported that the rear window of their vehicle was smashed.

Old Sudbury Road (2:19 p.m.) — A vehicle drove off the road into a ditch. No injuries.

June 16

Old County Road (11:43 a.m.) — Report of a man walking in the roadway talking to himself. He was gone on arrival.

Cochituate Road, Wayland (2:08 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted the Wayland Police Department with a forensic sketch.

Harvest Circle (6:06 p.m.) — A victim provided an unknown caller with their bank account information.

Emerson Hospital, Concord (6:59 p.m.) — Police assisted Concord Police with an unruly patient at Emerson Hospital.

Conant Road (7:15 p.m.) — A lost cat was located and the owner was notified

June 17

South Great Road and Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (approx. 6:50 a.m.) — Brief power outages for unknown reasons.

Smith Hill Road (7:32 am.) — Report of a suspicious person resulted in a medical call where the patient was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Concord Road (7:39 p.m.) — An odor of gas was reported in the area. National Grid was notified.

June 18

Sandy Pond Road (9:03 a.m.) — Person was fishing at Flint Pond. After being advised it was not allowed, they cleared the area without incident.

June 19

Transfer station (8:38 a.m.) — A resident lost their car keys while at the transfer station. After a transport back to their home for their spare set, they were on their way.

June 20

Bedford Road (12:41 p.m.) — 911 caller reported that a large truck was occupying a lane on Bedford Road near the Birches School. When an officer arrived on scene, the truck was gone.

South Great Road (12:46 p.m.) — Vehicle struck a utility pole near Concord Road. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries and was issued a written warning.

South Great Road (2:20 p.m.) — 911 caller reported a crash involving a car and a motorcycle near Meadowbrook Road. Both operators refused medical treatment.

North Great Road (2:49 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash near Bypass Road. Minor injuries reported.

Wheeler Road (10:18 p.m.) — Police checked on a motor vehicle that was pulled to the side of the road. Both vehicle and operator were fine.

June 21

Sandy Pond Road (12:33 a.m.) — Caller reported her friend was two hours past due. Police made contact with the late party and reported back to the caller.

Aspen Circle (12:47 p.m.) — Car crash with minor injuries was reported but the patient refused transport to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Wells Road (1:52 p.m.) — Police were requested for assistance that was ultimately not needed.

Wells Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was fraudulently using their identity in an online chat room.

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