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Police log for May 29–June 11, 2021

June 14, 2021

May 29

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:25 a.m.) — Caller reported a one-car crash in front of their house on Route 2. Officers responded; no injuries and State Police are handling.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (5:54 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked in the lot. Party was an Uber driver waiting for another fare.

May 30

Canoe-landing parking lot, South Great Road (12:32 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked in the lot. Driver had pulled over and is on his way home.

South Great Road (9:43 pm.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot of Lincoln Gas. Driver is OK and on his way.

May 31

Beaver Pond Road (6:28 a.m.) — Caller reported a low-hanging wire across the roadway. Officer responded and closed part of the roadway. Verizon was called to fix the pole and wire.

North Great Road (2:22 p.m.) — 911 call reported a cow walking on the roadway. National Park Service was contacted for got the cow back in its pen.

Sandy Pond Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing. Officer spoke to two people and sent them on their way.

June 1

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:23 p.m.) — The store manager called to report that a female juvenile was seen on camera stealing alcohol. Juvenile was later identified and is officers have been in contact with her and the family.

Lincoln Road (1:33 p.m.) — One-car crash/rollover. One person transported to a local hospital with minor injuries

Wells Road (6:44 p.m.) — An officer was approached by a resident looking for a mental health referral information to assist a friend.

June 2

Tower Road (6:53 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots coming from a residence. Officers responded and arrested Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, 45, of Lincoln. He was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of a firearm without a firearms ID, and possession of ammunition. He was later brought to Concord District Court.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road — The park rangers’ dispatch center called to report a women crying in the parking lot. Officers located the party, who was upset that her car was dented.

June 3

Weston Road (12:59 p.m.) — Officers accompanied Concord police to a residence to speak with a party regarding an investigation in Concord.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:01 p.m.) — Caller reported that a firearm was stolen somewhere between Hanscom AFB and Ohio when his belongings were in the moving truck. The firearm was entered into the federal database as being stolen.

Morningside Lane (3:08 p.m.) — A license plate that had previously been reported stolen was recovered. The owner was notified.

Wells Road (6:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a large sum of money was stolen out of their bank account. Report taken, investigation is ongoing.

June 4

Single-car accident; driver swerved to avoid a deer and hit a tree. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

June 5

Anson Road, Concord — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:41 p.m.) — Caller reported a person slumped over the wheel of their car. Officers and Fire Department responded. The party was fine; state police handled.

Wells Road (5:39 p.m.) — A neighbor was yelling at a person to turn down the music. Officers responded and documented the incident.

Trapelo Road (6:23 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the Waltham town line. No injuries; both vehicles were towed.

June 6

Sandy Pond Road (8:50 a.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist who ran the stop sign and gave them a warning.

Boyce Farm Road (12:39 p.m.) — Caller reported that a family member was involved in an incident while at Walden Pond. The person was advised to contact Concord police as that is where the incident occurred.

Old Conant Road (3:02 p.m.) — Caller reported having an issue with the electric stove. Fire Department responded and assisted the homeowner.

June 7

Todd Pond Road (2:03 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a computer program that was downloaded on her computer.

Tower Road (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported finding ammunition in the residence. Officer responded and took possession of the ammunition.

June 8

Lincoln Road (4:22 p.m.) — Council on Aging & Human Services requested a well-being check on a resident. No one was home at the residence.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (6:05 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested information regarding a civil matter.

June 9

Sandy Pond Road (6:37 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance from the FD regarding their smoke detector.

Concord Road (8:54 a.m.) — Caller reported being harassed by a neighbor. Officer spoke to the party. Matter is civil in nature at this time.

Winter Street (9:46 a.m.) — Caller reported a limb on a power line. Eversource notified.

Trapelo Road (1:38 p.m.) — Caller reporting seeing a party on the property via a security camera about 30 minutes previously. Officers checked the area but found no sign of the party

Sandy Pond Road (2:48 p.m.) — Caller requested information regarding a Venmo transaction

Wells Road (5:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that a resident was locked out of their apartment with the stove on. Fire Department assisted the resident.

Sandy Pond Road (9:15 p.m.) — Caller reported smoke outside their residence. Fire Department responded but was unable to find the source.

Codman Road (10:30 p.m.) — Car hit a tree. No injuries; the vehicle was towed.

June 10

Twin Pond Lane (3:08 p.m.) — Person was having difficulty with their home phone. Officer responded to assist the party.

Wells Road (6:18 p.m.) — Caller reported having a dispute with a neighbor. Officers responded to assist the party.

Concord Road (9:40 p.m.) — Caller reported an illegally parked car near their residence. Officers responded and spoke with the caller.

June 11

Deerhaven Road (3:10 a.m.) — Caller reported a family member was overdue but son called back to report the person was home.

Old County Road (6:31 a.m.) — Waltham police reported that a resident walked away from a home over the town line. Officers located the party and brought them back to the residence.

Reiling Pond Road (12:28 p.m.) — Caller reported being scammed out of money.

Commuter rail station (1:29 p.m.) — Party located a wallet at the train station. The owner was contacted and picked up the wallet.

Concord Road (3:10 p.m.) — Caller reported their car was struck on Route 2 in Concord and they followed the involved vehicle onto Concord Road, where it finally stopped. Officers responded and stood by for state police to handle.

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Police log for May 23–29, 2021

June 2, 2021

May 23

Old Sudbury Road (10:53 a.m.) — 911 call about a two-car motor vehicle crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No injuries.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:59 p.m.) — Multiple calls of a pedestrian walking eastbound in the westbound lane. Officer located the party and transported him to the train station.

Round Hill Road (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious email thought to be a scam. An officer spoke to the party; no personal information was given out.

May 24

South Great Road (6:32 a.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the roadway. DPW notified to handle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:23 a.m.) — Two-car crash on Route 2 west of Bedford Road. No injuries; state police handled the report.

Farrar Road (5:13 p.m.) — Caller reported a loan was taken out in their name. Investigation ongoing

May 25

Lincoln School (1:04 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party found on the school campus; he was taking photos of the stars.

Indian Camp Lane (11:50 a.m.) — Caller reported someone attempted to use her identity by phone.

Mary’s Way (3:16 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a package from Russia and doesn’t know who sent it. She later informed the officer she was able to find out who sent her the package.

Pierce House (4:22 p.m.) — Officer assisted a person.

Trapelo Road (5:09 p.m.) — Several people fishing at the reservoir. They were moved along.

May 26

Route 2A and Lexington Road (8:00 a.m.) — Two-car crash. One person transported to a local hospital; both vehicles towed.

Twisted Tree Café (3:30 p.m.) — A staff member reported that a person was rearranging the furniture outside the restaurant. An officer spoke to the party involved and advised them to stop their behavior.

Round Hill Road (3:46 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious text on their phone. They deleted the information and did not provide any personal information.

Sandy Pond Road (4:08 p.m.) — Caller report people fishing in Flint’s Pond. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Birchwood Lane (6:06 p.m.) — Fire alarm was sounding at a residence. Fire Department responded and found a problem with a smoke detector. Maintenance was notified.

Harvest Circle (6:07 p.m.) — Caller reported people at The Commons complex were asking residents questions about the census. Officers responded and confirmed that the two workers were in fact working for the Census Bureau.

May 27

Conant Road (7:59 p.m.) — Weston police reported mailboxes being hit by teens in their town on Conant Road, last seen headed towards Lincoln. Officer checked; no sign of damage in Lincoln.

May 28

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (2:18 a.m.) — Report of a car-vs.-deer crash.

Donelan’s Supermarket (9:26 a.m.) — Staff reported a teen stealing alcohol. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (6:05 p.m.) — Officer spoke with a resident regarding a civil matter.

Wells Road (6:27 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

Lincoln commuter rail station (8:24 p.m.) — Multiple calls about the railroad gates being down. Officers responded to the crossing to await the arrival of Keolis.

May 29

Oak Meadow Road (1:32 a.m.) — Emerson Hospital requested an officer to bring a party back to their residence. The party had no way else of getting home. Officer responded to assist.

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Police log for May 15–21, 2021

May 25, 2021

May 15

Forester Road, Waltham (7:32 p.m.) — Waltham Fire Department requested a Lincoln to respond for a possible fire but canceled the engine while responding.

North Great Road (9:11 p.m.) — Officer checking on a bicyclist who was having mechanical problems. The officer brought the cyclist to his vehicle in Weston.

Route 128, Lexington (5:21 p.m.) — State police were looking for a woman who fled after being involved in a crash. Officer responded to the area to assist. State Police had the party in custody

May 16

Pierce House (1:02 a.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle pulled into the property, noting that the vehicle had a flat tire and drove off. Officer checked the area and located the party on Weston Rd. The operator called a tow truck.

Trapelo Road (7:40 a.m. and 3:47 p.m.) — People fishing at the reservoir were moved along.

Deerhaven Road (3:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that valuable sneakers were stolen from the residence within the past few months. Investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (4:26 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted the resident who was locked out of their apartment.

May 17

Public Safety Building (12:15 a.m.) — A person walked into the station to charge his cell phone.

Concord Road (1:07 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating four teens in the area of Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

North Ave., Weston (4:59 a.m.) — Weston police called for assistance with a party who was threatening to harm himself in the parking lot of the gas station. Officers responded to assist, and the person was brought to a local hospital.

Trapelo Road (4:58 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in their name.

Sandy Pond Road (11:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled off to the side of the road with no one around. The owner returned to the car and got on their way.

May 18

Lincoln School (10:15 a.m.) — A contractor at the school wanted to speak to a supervisor regarding a contractor looking to do work on the roadway. The shift supervisor spoke to the contractor.

Tracey’s Service Station (2:07 p.m.) — Officer saw an elderly party walking in the hot weather. He was getting work done at the station and the officer drove him home to Mill Street.

Fox Chase Lane, Weston (10:05 p.m.) — Weston police were looking for a dark-colored SUV which was just involved in a burglary in their town. Officers checked the area.

May 19

Sunnyside Lane (10:02 a.m.) — Caller reported his door mat was taken from his home.

Huckleberry Hill (11:43 a.m.) — Officer delivered RMV paperwork to a resident.

Virginia Road (1:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a garbage truck was involved in a crash on the property. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Adams Road (1:24 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a resident.

Donelan’s lot (4:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a vehicle in the lot. Officers checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

Mill Street (4:49 p.m.) — Caller reported a car was parked on the side of the road. Officers checked and the vehicle was unoccupied. He was unable to make contact with the owner from Lowell.

May 20

Wells Road (9:18 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer went to the residence and everything was fine.

Concord Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported that a party was opening mailboxes on the roadway. Officers checked the area and located an elderly woman with memory issues. Officer followed up with the caregiver.

May 21

Deerhaven Road (10:23 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the roadway for the past few days. Police spoke to the operator, who was working in the area.

Boyce Farm Road (12:12 p.m.) — Party fell victim to a grandparent scam. Investigation ongoing.

Goose Pond Road (1:53 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked on Goose Pond Road. Officer checked the area but found no violations.

Cerulean Way (4:54 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving mail at his residence addressed to someone else. Investigation ongoing

Deer Run Road (5:54 p.m.) — Caller complained about a vehicle parked on the street. No violations were found.

Morningside Lane (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported giving his license plate to an ex-girlfriend who has moved out of state and is refusing to return it. An officer spoke to the party involved, who will going to return the plate to the owner.

Ryan Estates (10:28 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was continuously barking in the area. Officer spoke to the owner of a new puppy and advised them that it’s bothering the neighbors.

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Police log for May 8–14, 2021

May 19, 2021

On May 8 and May 9, police stopped bicyclists who ran a stop sign at Five Corners (Weston Road/Sandy Pond Road) and issued verbal warnings. Police also asked people on Trapelo Road who were fishing illegally in the Cambridge Reservoir to move along on May 8, twice on May 9, and May 14.

May 8

Old Winter Street (1:11 a.m.) — Sudbury police requested a well-being check on a Sudbury resident who may be at the Lincoln residence. Officers located the party and followed up with Sudbury police.

Wells Road (10:52 a.m.) — Elderly caller reporting that someone may have been in her house some time the previous night. Officer spoke to the caller and family; the caller is confused.

The Commons (8:37 p.m.) — Caller reported that two people were expected back at 6 p.m. and were overdue. Area police departments were advised. Bedford police located the people a short time later; everything was fine.

May 9

North Commons (12:06 p.m.) — Caller reported a neighbor was trespassing on their property and being menacing. Officer went to speak to all parties. The neighbor was uncooperative. Incident documented.

Winter Street (5:52 p.m.) — Caller reported a baby carriage was left alone near the Waltham line, possibly with a baby inside. Officers checked the area but found no sign of the carriage. Officers later located a party walking a baby; they had left the stroller on the side of the road to look at the reservoir while holding the baby.

May 10

Harvest Circle (2:07 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV was delivered to a resident.

Lincoln Road (4:36 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Lincoln Road at Route 117. No injuries, one vehicle towed.

May 11

Lincoln Road (2:15 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with a civil matter.

North Great Road (5:20 p.m.) — Lexington police reported a person running on Route 2A and appeared to be in some distress is now hitchhiking. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Juniper Ridge Road (9:49p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was parked on the grass near Bedford Road. Officers checked on the parties but they had left the area.

May 12

Concord Road (10:53 a.m.) — A DPW crew was working on Route 126 south of Route 117 off the roadway and a vehicle sideswiped the truck. No injuries.

Wells Road (12:35 p.m.) — A delivery driver turned in a wallet they found. Police contacted the owner.

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:22 p.m.) — Minor two-car crash in the parking lot. No injuries, officer assisted parties with exchanging information.

Baker Bridge Road (4:10 p.m.) — Caller reported a man walking on the trail with a hunting rifle. Officers checked the area along with Concord police and spoke to several parties who did not see anyone matching the description received.

Lexington Road (6:19 p.m.) — A walk-in at the station reported he was being harassed by his neighbors. Report taken.

May 13

North Commons (9:11 p.m.) — Caller reported that their neighbor was banging on their wall. Officers report the banging had stopped, and they took a report.

May 14

Trapelo Road (8:21 am.) — Caller reported hitting a gas line while clearing brush. Fire Department and National Grid responded.

Conant Road (12:23 p.m.) — Caller reported finding a bullet in her garden while she was weeding. Officer responded and found it was a tip to a bow and arrow. The tip was discarded.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:41 p.m.) — Officer on a detail received a report of a person riding their bicycle on Route 2 at the Concord line. Concord and State Police notified. Officer checked the Lincoln side but couldn’t locate the cyclist.

Codman Road (2:30 p.m.) — Party reported an uncomfortable interaction with a party known to them. Officers spoke to the parties involved; no criminal activity.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (11:15 p.m.) — Officer assisted Concord police with an investigation involving a patient for something that occurred in Concord.

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Police log for May 1–7, 2021

May 10, 2021

May 1

Lincoln Road (9:55 a.m.) — Officer stopped two cyclists who ran the stop sign at the five-way intersection and gave them a verbal warning.

Concord Road (2:12 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing what appeared to be a male party yelling at a female party somewhere on the trail around Walden Pond. Concord police had received the 911 call. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. State Police are handling the matter.

South Great Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked in the “no parking” areas of the Mt. Misery parking lot. Officer checked but found no violations in any of the area lots.

Tower Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a goat in the roadway as they were driving by. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Great Road (9:59 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. Driver was having a problem with the vehicle and AAA was on their way to assist. The car was not posing a traffic hazard.

May 2

North Commons (9:01 a.m.) — Caller reported having an ongoing dispute with their neighbor regarding moving rocks from their yard. The matter was documented.

Sandy Pond Road (5:31 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone kicked their son’s bike as he was riding on a bike trail. There was no damage to the bike and the son wasn’t injured. Officers responded to the area and no one was around. An officer went to the caller’s residence and spoke to the reporting party.

May 3

Indian Camp Lane (9:21 a.m.) — The Council on Aging requested a well-being check on the residence. Officer checked and everything was fine.

South Commons (3:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that her elderly husband took their dog out for a walk and had not returned home and was overdue. As officers were checking the area, the caller reported he was just driven home by a friend.

Weston Road (4:56 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for running the stop sign at the five-way intersection and gave them a verbal warning.

Old County Road (6:53 p.m.) — A group was fishing at the reservoir and was moved along by police.

May 4

North Great Road (12:50 a.m.) — Officer checked on two vehicles parked in the lot. Both parties checked out fine and were leaving the area.

Garland Road (4:33 p.m.) — Caller reported that the same vehicle has been slowly driving down his road two days in a row. Officer checked the area and remained on the street. No vehicle fitting the description was observed.

Drumlin Farm (9:32 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Drumlin Farm lot. Party is fine and had pulled in to play Pokémon Go.

May 5

Old County Road (10:43 a.m.) — One-car crash against a rock on the side of the road. The operator was transported to the Emerson Hospital with minor injuries and the vehicle was towed.

Meadowdam Road (9:11 p.m.) — Resident reported a party walking in the area wearing a reflective vest and thought it was odd. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party, the description fits that of someone who sometimes walks in the area with a vest.

May 6

Donelan’s Supermarket (7:24 a.m.) — Caller reported a male party wearing a cowboy hat was parked near the septic system behind Lincoln Woods. Officer responded and recognized the owner of a vehicle who walks the trails in the area.

Trapelo Road (12:39 a.m.) — Officer moved along a group fishing in the reservoir.

May 7

Public Safety Building (4:05 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station asked the Fire Department to cut off his ring because of inflammation. Fire personnel assisted the party.

Public Safety Building (5:17 p.m.) — Person turned in a cell phone found on the trails near Sandy Pond Road.

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Police log for April 24–30, 2021

May 6, 2021

April 24

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:06 p.m.) — Two-car crash at Bedford Road; no injuries. Lincoln officers assisted state police.

April 25

Lincoln North office building (3:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party in the parking lot of the office building while conducting a routine patrol. The individual is known to the officer and was out for a walk.

Merriam Street, Weston (9:50 a.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an engine for a report of a fire. Lincoln firefighters responded and were cleared a short time after arrival.

Sandy Pond Road (3:45 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing in the reservoir. Officer located a group of juveniles who were sent on their way.

April 26

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (12:58 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot that was unoccupied. A group of five individuals came out of the woods and returned to the vehicle and went on their way.

Conant Road (8:25 a.m.) — Weston police asked for an officer to temporarily block Conant Road due to a motor vehicle crash in Weston.

Hanscom Schools (11:05 a.m.) — School staff reported graffiti occurred sometime over the school break. Officer documented the damage and advised Hanscom Security Forces.

Weston Road (5:22 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for a stop sign violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Sandy Pond Road (7:09 p.m.) — Brush fire in the woods between deCordova and Canaan Drive. Fire Department was tied up with the incident for over an hour and Hanscom Fire Department was asked to cover the station.

April 27

Police station (6:56 p.m.) — A person turned in old ammunition to be destroyed.

April 28

Old Concord Road (7:1 a.m.) — Caller reported a goat running in the area. Officer checked but was unable to locate it.

Concord Road (11:43 a.m.) — A person called to request a well-being check on a party that they couldn’t get in touch with. Fire Department assisted in gaining access to the home. All was well.

April 29

Police station (4:57 p.m.) — A walk-in reported losing a piece of jewelry while on a trail near Walden Pond.

Greenridge Lane (5:02 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a dog that was turned in. Animal Control was contacted and advised to get in contact with the caller.

Indian Camp Lane (8:29 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check as they couldn’t get in touch with their family member. Officer responded and no one was home, but the caller was able to get in contact with the party and everything was fine.

Wells Road (9:22 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a banging noise in her kitchen. Officer responded and found maintenance was working nearby fixing an issue.

April 30

Weston Road (3:47 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for a stop sign violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Ryan Estates (6:45 p.m.) — A third-party caller reported a gas odor in the boiler room. Fire Department responded and checked the building but found no gas readings.

Tower Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a goat running in the area. Officer checked but was unable to locate it.

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Police log for April 17–23, 2021

April 27, 2021

April 17

Cranberry Hill Road, Lexington (7:01 p.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an engine respond to a fire alarm; call was canceled en route.

April 18

Old Concord Road (10:44 a.m.) — Acting on a complaint, a parking ticket was issued to vehicle parked in No Parking zone

Bake Bridge Road (3:00 p.m.) —Caller reported cars parked on the side of the road. Officer checked the area but the road was passable and there were no violations.

April 19

Juniper Ridge Road (6:46 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road. Everything was fine, officer is clear

April 20

Weston Road (9:41 a.m.) — Cars parked on Weston Road close to the five-way intersection were moved along.

Tower Road (6:47 p.m.) — Resident reported that someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name.

Officer checked on a person walking along the roadway in dark clothing. The party’s vehicle was towed from Walden Pond, and officer assisted them with information as to which company towed the vehicle.

April 21

Trapelo Road (2:02 p.m.) — A group of juveniles fishing at the reservoir were asked to move along.

Trapelo Road (2:13 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at the Cambridge Reservoir reservoir pump house. The vehicle belonged to an employee.

April 22

Tower Road (8:27 a.m.) — Police received report that the railroad gates were stuck down. the MBTA was notified and reset the gates.

Doherty’s service station (11:54 a.m.) — Officer  stopped a vehicle that was reported as being stolen. After the vehicle pulled into Doherty’s and the officer spoke with the party, it was found that the vehicle’s license plate was stolen. The entering police agency was advised to correct the notification.

Mary’s Way (1:12 p.m.) — A caller wanted to speak to an officer regarding an issue with a resident allegedly harassing staff members and other residents. Officer spoke to the reporting party. All of the incidents happened in the past, and the caller was advised to contact police if and when the incidents happen so they can be addressed.

April 23

Codman Community Farms (12:41 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered.

Birchwood Lane (3:43 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered.

Drumlin Farm (8:29 p.m.) — A caller reported that several vehicles were parked in the field. Officer checked on the people, who were star-gazing.

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Police log for April 10–16, 2021

April 21, 2021

April 10

The two arrests came as a result of a multiagency saturation patrol and sobriety checkpoint on the night of April 9-10 as described in the April 9 police log.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:02 a.m.) — Frank Kotopoulis, 43, of Acton was arrested and charged with OUI/drugs (second offense) and was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:22 a.m.) — Mario Alvarez, 26, of Leominster was arrested and charged with OUI/liquor. He was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Red Rail Farm Road (12:01 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted the homeowner with a brush pile fire that was getting out of their control.

Trapelo Road (5:15 p.m.) — A group of juveniles were fishing at the reservoir. They were moved along.

Granville Road (5:47 p.m.) — Homeowner called to report their brush pile fire was out of control. Fire Department responded.

Goose Pond Road (6:31 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked on both sides of the roadway. Officer responded, but there are no signs prohibiting parking on the street. The caller was advised that they may wish to call the DPW regarding signage.

Pine Ridge Road (9:01 p.m.) — Police received a report of a car hitting a tree on Farrar Road and driving off towards Oxbow Road. The area checked but nothing was found.

April 11

Kenney Lane, Concord (2:30 a.m.) — Concord police requested an officer to assist them at a residence. The call was canceled as the officer was driving there.

Battle Farm Road/Old Bedford Road (2:56 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing very loud music. Officer checked the area and the music wasn’t coming from the Battle Farm Road complex. However, at 3:20 a.m., an officer came across 60-80 cars in the Hartwell lot of Minute Man National Park playing loud music. The large group left the area when the officer arrived. The National Park Service will follow up on the matter.

Lincoln Road (8:59 a.m.) — A party reported a person standing near the train station crying. Officers checked on the party and assisted by bringing them to the Alewife MBTA station to assist them.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:44 p.m.) — State Police reported kids throwing rocks at cars. Officers checked the area but found no sign of them.
Granville Road (12:58 p.m.) — A caller reported that the previous day’s brush fire had rekindled. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Concord Road (1:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a large brush pile on Old Concord Road that appeared to be out of control. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire

Winter Street (6:30 p.m.) — Officers followed up with a neighbor dispute and spoke to both parties (civil matter).

April 12

Lincoln Road (8:43 a.m.) — A caller from a business reported that an employee who was terminated is now back at the property causing a disturbance. Officer responded but the party was no longer on scene.

Huckleberry Hill (10:39 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and everything was fine.

Virginia Road (7:39 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and everything was fine.

April 13

Lincoln Woods (10:04 a.m.) — Management requested information on a vehicle that has been parked on the property. Officer spoke to management and advised them of their options for removing the vehicle.

DeCordova Museum (5:45 p.m.) — Caller reported driving by and smelling an odor of gas. The area was checked but there was no sign of an odor.

April 14

Lincoln School (1:12 p.m.) — Minor crash involving a bicyclist; no injuries.

Concord Road (4:55 p.m.) — Council on Aging requesting a well-being check due to a resident not feeling well. Officers and Fire Department responded; Fire Department brought the party to a local hospital.

April 15

Old County Road (5:32 p.m.) — People fishing at the reservoir were moved along.

Stratford Way (7:32 p.m.) — Caller reported being a victim of fraud.

April 16

Nothing of note.

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Police log for April 3–9, 2021

April 12, 2021

April 3

Old Concord Road (8:08 a.m.) — Caller requested help from the Fire Department because a child accidentally locked themselves in a room and couldn’t open the door.

April 4

Old County Road (1:12 p.m.) — A group of juveniles were fishing in the reservoir. They were asked to move along.

Forester Road, Waltham (1:58p.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance with a medical emergency. Lincoln units assisted until Waltham units arrived.

April 5

Todd Pond Road (8:43 p.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash (a street sweeper struck a parked car).

Lincoln Road (5:58 p.m.) — Caller reported they may have been the victim of a fraud. An officer went and spoke to the reporting party. It was determined that no fraud occurred.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (8:08 p.m.) — Staff reported an intoxicated person on the property who was trying to visit a family member and had been told to leave multiple times. Officers checked the area but the man was no longer on scene. Staff advised that they’ll call if he returns.

Bedford Road (8:56 p.m.) — A juvenile over age 12 walked out of the house and went for a walk and the parents were concerned. The  juvenile was located a short time later.

Bypass Road (11:40 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounds like a scared domesticated dog in the woods. Officers checked the area and found nothing.

April 6

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:51 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased animal on the side of the roadway. MassDOT was notified.

April 7

Lincoln Road (9:52 am.) — The DPW requested an officer to stand by while they hung a banner for Town Meeting.

Old Conant Road (1:42 p.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance in locating a missing 26-year-old male. Officers checked the area; Waltham police reported they located the party in their city.

April 8

Hanscom Drive (1:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over to the side of the roadway. Driver is OK.

Trapelo Road (2:00 a.m.) — An officer located a rekindled pile of brush burning in the field near Minebrook Road. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Tracey’s Corner (9:04 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a party who was looking to do work on the property for the owner. The tenant was unaware that the work was being done. Officers spoke to both parties and advised them this was a civil matter and assisted with a resolution.

Fenway Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (12:49 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces request assistance with an incident on base. Officers responded; Hanscom personnel and the Fire Department handled the matter.

Old County Road (3:28 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked along Old County Road and people fishing. Officer responded and moved them along.

Davison Drive (4:29 p.m.) — Caller reported a broken pipe was flooding their basement. Fire Department responded and assisted with shutting off water to the home.

Trapelo Road (5:01 p.m.) — Fire Department extinguished a burning brush pile.

April 9

Old Farm Road (2:18 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas on the roadway near Lexington Road. Fire Department and National Grid responded to investigate.

North Great Road (5:15 p.m.) — Officer checked on the well-being of a juvenile who was out running. The juvenile asking for a ride home and officers assisted them back to their residence.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:54 p.m.) — An officer stopped a party driving an unregistered vehicle. The operator was found to have a traffic warrant out of Boston Municipal Court. Rosa Garcia, 51, of Dorchester was arrested on the warrant and also issued a summons for operating without a license. She was later bailed to appear in Boston Municipal Court.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (9:31 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Everything was fine; the party was on their way home.

Lincoln police took part in a saturation patrol (7–11 p.m.) and sobriety checkpoint (11 p.m.–1:30 a.m.). During the saturation patrol, state police focused on the highways they cover in Concord while Lincoln and Concord town officers focused on roads within each town. The sobriety checkpoint was conducted on Route 2 westbound prior to the lights at Tracey’s. Final stats for the three agencies: five OUI arrests and one warrant arrest as well as four motor vehicle summonses, 28 speeding citations, 12 speeding warnings, and eight move-over violations.

South Great Road (11:36 p.m.) — Officers responded to a one-car crash near Bowles The operator, Ryan Babcock, 24, of Sudbury was arrested for OUI–liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lane violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Babcock was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court on April 12 to answer to the charges.

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Police log for March 27–April 2, 2021

April 6, 2021

March 27

Scott Circle, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:00 p.m.) — Police received a 911 call from a person reporting that a neighbor was harassing her. Hanscom Security Forces and a Lincoln officer responded. Officers spoke to the party and explained her legal options for a harassment order application.

March 28

Lincoln Road (5:07 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash; three people transported to Emerson Hospital. Click here for details.

March 29

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (1:02 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot with no one around. Officer made contact with the operator, who had gone for a walk on the trails.

March 30

Virginia Road, Concord (9:16 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance locating a party who was involved in a dispute in their town.

Liberty Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:23 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to the resident

Scott Circle (two addresses), 2:40 p.m. and 3:01 p.m. — Court paperwork was delivered to residents.

Indian Camp Lane (4:10 p.m.) — Concord police requested a well-being check on a resident who was supposed to pick up a party in Concord an hour earlier. Officers responded to the house but no one was home. Concord police called back and reported the person arrived at 4:37 p.m. to pick up the party.

Old Concord Road (6:13 p.m.) — A resident called to report receiving multiple scam phone calls.

Minuteman Technical High School (10:16a.m.) — Simple assault. Details were not released as the incident involved a juvenile.

April 1

Twisted Tree Café (2:40 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a resident got into a verbal disagreement with staff regarding the placement of the tables at the restaurant. An officer spoke to both parties involved.

April 2

Birchwood Lane (8:31 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident.

Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (9:31 p.m.) — An officer checked on a car parked in the lot. Everything was fine.

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