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Police log for November 16–27, 2021

November 29, 2021

November 16

South Great Road (8:45 a.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer with their vehicle, minor damage. The driver said they’re taking the deer.

Fridolin Hill (11:14 a.m.) — Caller reported someone damaged the street sign at Fridolin Hill and Old County Rd.

November 17

Harvest Circle (3:38 p.m.) — Fire alarm activation. Fire Department responded and found that it was caused by burnt food left on the stove.

Todd Pond Road (4:14 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

November 18

Sunnyside Lane (1:26 p.m.) — Caller reported someone burning leaves in the area. Fire Department responded and advised the resident of the burning rules.

Partridge Lane (5:47 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers made contact and everything was fine.

Andrews Circle, Hanscom AFB (9:10 p.m.) — Officers assisted a resident with court paperwork.

North Commons (4:06 a.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was banging on their wall. Officers responded and spoke to the reporting party and attempted to make contact with the neighbor, who was uncooperative. Report taken.

November 19

Robbins Road, Hanscom AFB (8:11 a.m.) — Officer served court paperwork to a resident.

Lincoln Road (10:25 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a party was acting suspicious at the mall on the previous day.

Wells Road (4:43 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving harassing voicemail messages from a party. An officer responded and spoke to the reporting party and took a report.

Greenridge Lane (6:30 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station said he made a delivery to a residence and was bitten by a dog, reportedly puncturing the skin. An officer spoke to the reporting party and followed up with the dog officer, who is handling the matter with the dog owner.

November 20

Lincoln Police Department (2:40 a.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in firearms to comply with a court order.

South Great Road (3:59 p.m.) — Caller reported their shed may have been broken into. Officer responded and spoke to the party; nothing was missing. Damage to the door could have been caused by wind.

Lincoln Police Department (4:51 p.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in firearms to comply with a court order.

November 21

Tower Field Lane (10:30 a.m.) — Caller reported being a possible victim of credit card fraud. An officer took a report and is conducting an investigation into the matter.

Sandy Pond Road (10:32 a.m.) — Caller reported a landscaper was using a leaf blower in violation of the town bylaw. An officer responded and spoke to the landscaper.

Birchwood Lane (5:46 p.m.) — One-car vehicle crash. One person was transported to Emerson Hospital, vehicle was towed, and a report was taken.

November 22

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:15 a.m.) — Concord police relayed a report of a vehicle traveling on Route 2 eastbound at a high rate of speed. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Minute Man NHP Visitor Center (12:38 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle in the lot. The driver was having car problems and AAA was en route.

Deaconness Road (9:32 a.m.) and Riverside Road (11:47 a.m.) — Concord requested an ambulance to transport people to Lahey Clinic.

South Commons (2:13 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with an officer regarding a scam. An officer spoke to the party and took a report to document the matter.

Council on Aging & Human Services (4:52 p.m.) — COA staff called to report that fraudulent paperwork was filled out regarding a request for funds. An officer spoke to the reporting party, took a report and is following up on the matter.

Food Project lot (5:38 p.m.) — Officer checked on a parked vehicle. The party was out walking in the field.

November 23

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:48 am.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road. The operator pulled over to rest; they were sent on their way with a recommendation to find a safer place to rest.

Indian Camp Lane (12:10 p.m.) — Officer stood by a residence to prevent a breach of the peace while a party retrieved some items.

Lincoln Police Station (2:36 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported their bank account was hacked. Officer took a report; investigation ongoing.

Concord Road (7:51 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog running out in traffic on Route 126 near Walden Pond. Police were unable to locate the dog; information taken in case owner calls reporting a missing dog.

North Commons (9:04 p.m.) — Report of a neighbor banging on their wall. Officer responded; all was quiet, report taken.

November 24

Food Project field (1:10 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party on the property. It was the owner of the dog from the earlier call looking for their dog.

Wells Road (2:04 p.m.) — Caller reported party was soliciting door to door. Officer responded and located the party and advised them of the solicitors bylaw.

South Great Road (5:31 p.m.) — Caller reported being locked inside their car. Officer responded and assisted the party

November 25

Tower Road (8:56 p.m.) — Caller reported a brush fire in their backyard. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

November 26

South Commons (3:43 p.m.) — Caller reported that they gave their Social Security number to someone they thought worked for Amazon. Officer explained the process for protecting their identity. Report taken.

Davison Drive (7:32 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle with its hazards on was in the driveway. An officer responded and found it to be a delivery driver making a delivery to the caller’s house.

November 27

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (10:36 a.m.) — Fire Department responded to Hanscom for a report of an incoming plane with a fire indicator light on. The plane landed safely.

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Police log for November 6–15, 2021

November 17, 2021

November 6

Old Winter Street (8:03 a.m.) — A person lost their dog. Waltham police recovered the dog and made arrangements with the owner for reunification.

Moccasin Hill (4:01 p.m.) — A resident reported possible identity theft.

Woods End Road (8:10 p.m.) — Report of possible drone in the area. Officers checked but found nothing.

Weston Road (10:51 p.m.) — Report of screaming coming from behind a residence. Officers checked; the noise may have been coming from wildlife.

November 7

Bedford Road (12:23 a.m.) — A driver struck a deer. There was no damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off.

Concord Road (2:06 p.m.) — Caller was concerned about an individual walking behind their home. Turns out it was a neighbor.

Wells Road (6:05 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle near the railroad footbridge. Police confirmed the vehicle was associated with an event at the Codman House.

November 8

Tower Road (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a loose goat. The animal control officer was notified and returned the animal.

Todd Pond Road (4:01 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.) — Attempt and then successful delivery of court paperwork.

November 9

Bedford Road (11:52 a.m.) — Caller reported a possible vehicle crash. The crash turned out to be utility workers.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:16 p.m.) — Report of a minor motor vehicle crash at Tracey’s Gas Station. Patricia Keefe-Driscoll of Concord was transported to the hospital and summonsed for operating under the influence of alcohol.

Donelan’s lot (2:39 p.m.) — Caller reported that they had locked their keys in their vehicle. The fire department responded and was able to open the vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:42 p.m.) — Motorist stated that they were involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 2 east. The call was transferred to the State Police.

November 10

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (8:39 a.m.) — Report of a minor motor vehicle crash. An officer responded and assisted with exchange of papers.

Hanscom AFB (9:13 a.m.) — Hanscom Security reported that an individual attempting to access the base had an active arrest warrant. Chhandy Khon of Lowell was arrested and transported to Concord District Court.

Bedford Road (2:34 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on their front lawn. The animal control officer was notified.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (10:55 p.m.) — Caller stated that they had observed an individual running behind their property. Officers checked the immediate and surrounding area and were unable to locate anyone.

November 11

Old Cambridge Turnpike (11:57 a.m.) — A resident asked to speak with an officer regarding a possible dispute with their landlord.

Lexington Road (3:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that an individual was flying a drone over their property and when confronted, refused to leave. When police arrived, the individual was gone from the area.

Mt. Misery lot (4:47 p.m.) — Caller reported that their vehicle was damaged while parked. A report was filed.

Trapelo Road (6:29 a.m.) — Waltham police reported that they were looking for a vehicle involved in a possible domestic violence incident that was heading toward Lincoln on Trapelo Road. The area was checked but the vehicle wasn’t found. Waltham police said that the vehicle may have traveled onto I-95.

November 12

Due to a brief but powerful storm, branches, trees, and/or wires reported down on South Great Road (2:58 p.m.), Sandy Pond Road (3:17 p.m.), Hillside Road (3:21 p.m.), Brooks Road (3:26 p.m.), Wheeler Road (3:29 p.m.), Old County Road (4:19 p.m.), Weston Road (5:13 p.m.), and Silver Hill Road (6:24 p.m.),

Conant Road (7:36 p.m.) — A resident reported that a family member was overdue. After police were called, the person returned home.

November 13

North Great Road (2:50 p.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied motor vehicle in the Paul Revere lot.

Ridge Road (2:45 p.m.) — A resident reported an incident at their neighbor’s home. Officers responded and an investigation was initiated.

November 14

Blackburnian Road (9:48 a.m.) — A resident reported they had located a cat and advised that they will hold onto it until the following day and bring it to the vet.

Lexington Road (11:01 a.m.) — A resident reported an unknown vehicle on their property. It turns out that another family member had granted permission for the vehicle to be there.

Minute Man NHP Visitor Center (12:52 p.m.) — A wallet was found on the Minuteman trail. The owner was contacted and recovered the item.

South Great Road (3:48 p.m.) — A resident reported that squirrels had made their way into the home. The animal control officer was notified.

Post office, Lincoln Road (6:27 p.m.) — A passerby reported what looked like a strobe light at the post office. The strobe turned out to be a flickering exterior light.

South Great Road (6:39 p.m.) — A caller reported an elderly male walking on Route 117 heading east in all-black clothing close to the side of the roadway. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the individual.

November 15

Tower Road (12:55 a.m.) — A resident reported that an engine had been running in the area for the last 15 minutes. A disabled train was nearby, and officers remained on scene to assist with the transfer of passengers to awaiting buses. The disabled train was ultimately removed from the area.

South Great Road (10:09 a.m.) — Weston police reported a black Ford Mustang with heavy front end damage was last seen heading west on Route 117. Lincoln police officers located the vehicle near Codman Road. The operator of the mustang failed to stop for the police. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped on the off-ramp to Route 30 in Weston. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Miguel Gonell of Manchester, N.H., was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property (motor vehicle), operating after license revocation, failure to stop for police, speeding, marked lanes violation, and malicious destruction of property. He was arraigned the following day at Concord District Court.

Lincoln School (2:26 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding a vehicle parked at the school.

Juniper Ridge Road (6:10 p.m.) — A resident reported receiving multiple fraudulent calls.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:11 p.m.) — OnStar called to report a motor vehicle crash with airbag deployment on Route 2. One occupant was transported to the hospital via the Lincoln ambulance. Massachusetts State Police will handle the crash investigation.

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Police log for Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, 2021

November 8, 2021

October 25

North Commons (4:46 p.m.) — Caller reported someone placed scrub and dirt in front on their entry door. An officer responded and took a report.

October 26

Trees, branches and/or wires down were reported on Sandy Pond Road, Old Concord Road, South Great Road, Lincoln Road, and the Lincoln School.

Police Department (2:256 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported having a flat tire and requested assistance from a tow service. Ramsay’s Towing assisted the party.

North Great Road (3:04 a.m.) — Officer on patrol came across a one-car crash vs. a tree. Fire Department responded and transported the party to a nearby hospital.

Mackintosh Lane (11:23 a.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle parked in a No Parking zone. Officer responded and issued a parking ticket.

Wells Road (1:50 a.m.) — Caller reported not having contact with their adult child in several months. Officers investigated the matter and located the party, who is living out of state and is fine.

Bedford Lane (6:26 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the road. Officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Sandy Pond Road (9:30 p.m.) — Caller reported that an Uber driver possibly drove over their lawn after dropping a party at the residence. An officer responded and spoke to the reporting party as well as the driver, who was no longer on scene. It was determined to be a civil matter and the reporting party was advised of their legal options.

October 27

Trees, branches and/or wires down were reported on Tower Road, Old Farm Road, Warbler Springs Road, Bemis Hall, and the Lincoln School.

South Great Road (7:10 a.m.) — Caller reported the railroad gates were stuck down. An officer responded and waited until MBTA maintenance workers responded.

Page Farm Road (11:10 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone tried to open up a loan in their name which was caught by the bank. No financial loss to the reporting party or the bank. Report taken.

South Great Road (12:54 p.m.) —Attempt to deliver paperwork from the Registry of Motor Vehicles to the resident. No contact made.

Lincoln Road (5:36 p.m.) — Police attempted to deliver court paperwork to the resident. No contact made.

October 28

Lincoln Public Library (2:12 a.m.) — Vehicle found disabled on Library Lane with hazard lights on. Officer checked on the party, who had called AAA.

Lincoln Road (11:24 p.m.) — Police attempted to deliver court paperwork to the resident. No contact made.

Deerhaven Road (11:41 a.m.) — Town Hall reported that a resident told them that they received a letter from their bank that an inquiry made made on behalf of the Zoning Board when in fact no inquiry was made. An officer followed up with the resident due to a concern of fraud. The resident contacted the bank, who confirmed that the letter was sent in error.

Conant Road (12:45 p.m.) — Caller reported coming home and finding their garage open. Officers responded and checked the interior of the residence; everything was fine.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (2:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a party driving a vehicle who was acting erratically and not being cooperative. Officers responded to assist and determined that the party was suffering a mental health emergency. An ambulance from Hanscom transported the party to a local hospital.

Lincoln Road (4:05 p.m.) — Resident walked into the station to pick up court paperwork.

South Great Road (5:50 p.m.) — Paperwork from the Registry of Motor Vehicles was delivered to the resident.

The Commons (7:04 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious phone call from an unknown party. An officer responded to speak to the resident and took a report.

October 29

Tower Road (8:25 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was parked in their driveway with the lights on. Officer responded but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

Winter Street (9:32 p.m.) — Caller reported a loud party at a residence. Officer responded and spoke to the homeowner, advising them to make sure they quiet things down.

Lincoln Road (9:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked behind Town Hall. Party was lost but was on their way.

Tower Road (10:05 p.m.) — Caller reported someone rang their door bell and ran off. Caller acknowledged it’s a Halloween prank; no police response.

October 30

Minute Man NHP Visitor Center (12:54 a.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot.

Bedford Road (3:30 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle stopped on the side of the roadway. Driver was OK and on their way.

Todd Pond Road (10:37 a.m.) — A party came to the station to discuss a civil matter with an officer, who assisted them with their legal options.

Lincoln Road (11:04 p.m.) — Caller reported what sounded like a car rash near their home. Officers and Fire Department checked the area but found no sign of a crash.

October 31

Twin Pond Lane (10:00 a.m.) — Caller reported low-hanging wires. Officer responded and placed cones at the location and notified Eversource.

November 1

Hanscom Drive (1:34 a.m.) — Report of an erratic vehicle operator. Officer responded and witnessed the vehicle driving the wrong way on Hanscom Drive. Mynor Garcia, 37, of Lawrence was arrested for OUI–liquor and unsafe operation. He was bailed to appear in Concord District Court

Lincoln Road (5:27 p.m.) — A party walked into the station and asked for a ride to their residence. An officer dropped them off at their house.

November 2

Entrance Road, Hanscom AFB ( 12:40 p.m.) — Caller report someone filed fraudulent tax forms in their name. Officer spoke to the party and took a report.

North Great Road (1:02 p.m.) — Two-car crash at Mill Street. Two people transported to a local hospital and both vehicles towed.

November 3

Codman Community Farms (4:46 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot with the interior lights on. Vehicle was unoccupied.

Minuteman Vocational Technical High School (10:17 a.m.) — Caller reported a tractor trailer driver did some damage to curbing and the lawn at the school while making a delivery, and that the driver was being uncooperative. Officer responded and spoke to all parties. The school will deal with the contractor for reimbursement for the damage.

Wells Road (12:59 p.m.) — Caller believed their former spouse took their cell phone. Officer responded to the area and after speaking to the party, it appears the phone was misplaced.

Conant Road (1:48 p.m.) — Caller reported that a horse was loose on Conant Road. The horse’s owner also called to say they were looking for it and was advised as to its location. Owner collected the horse.

Wells Road (2:26 p.m.) — Caller reported people walking behind several units. Officer responded; they were contractors working on the property.

November 4

Bedford Road (6:15 p.m.) — Fire Department responded for a chimney fire; police assisted with traffic.

November 5

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:30 a.m.) — Caller reported a person walking along Route 2. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Old Sudbury Road (6:05 a.m.) — Water main break reported near the Wayland town line. Water Department notified.

Lincoln Road (12:13 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork but the party no longer lives there.

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Police log for October 11–24, 2021

October 26, 2021

October 11

South Great Road (1235 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance looking for a party who fled on foot from a motor vehicle crash

Patterson Road, Hanscom AFB (7:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance regarding a disturbance on base. Officer responded and the incident was handled by Security Forces.

October 12

Harvest Circle (2:56 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was blocking their garage on their property. Police left a phone message for the owner of the vehicle noting it was on private property

Tower Road (6:56 p.m.) — Officer made contact with a resident regarding a well-being check due to a possible safety concern.

October 13

Todd Pond Road (8:48 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving credit cards that were opened up in their name. Officer spoke to the party and assisted them with cancelling the cards.

Round Hill Road (3:03 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer made contact with the party and everything was fine. A message was delivered to the party.

October 14

Lincoln Road (2:26 p.m.) — Caller reported losing a cellphone and was looking to see if someone had turned it in. Nothing had been; police obtained contact information given in case the phone is turned in.

Birches School (4:33 p.m.) — Police and Fire Department responded to the Birches School for a missing 5-year-old student. Several area organizations including state police airwing assisted in the search. A hiker found the child unharmed on the trail system behind the school (see this story in the Lincoln Squirrel).

October 15

Old County Road (11:29 a.m.) — Officer responded to the residence to speak with the owner and a dumpster company regarding an issue with a dumpster. The matter was civil in nature; officer advised the parties of their legal options.

South Great Road (4:50 p.m.) — One-car crash at the Concord town line. One party was transported to the Emerson Hospital and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

October 16

Winter Street (2:49 p.m.) — Caller reported a red convertible driving up and down Winter Street near Care Dimensions at a high rate of speed. Officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Wells Road (3:57 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer regarding an ongoing concern they have with a neighbor. An officer spoke to the resident and followed up with the Council on Aging & Human Resources.

October 17

Police Department (6:48 p.m.) — A party came to the station to pick up a lost cellphone that was found.

South Great Road (9:47 p.m.) — Caller reporting striking a deer near the Weston town line. Officers responded; the driver was uninjured. The deer was moved to the side of the roadway and the DPW was notified.

October 18

Meadowbrook Road (11:41 a.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer regarding a conflict with a contractor allegedly not doing work. Officer spoke to the resident; the matter appeared to be civil in nature.

October 19

Old Sudbury Road (3:11 p.m.) — Caller reported his dog got into a fight with a skunk and is concerned about the possibility of the skunk having rabies. The town’s Animal Control Officer contacted the resident.

Lexington Road (3:13 p.m.) — Caller spoke to an officer regarding a civil matter with their neighbor. The officer provided them with their legal options.

Hanscom Drive (10:23 p.m.) — One car crash, no injuries.

October 20

Patterson Road, Hanscom AFB (1:15 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station asked to speak to an officer regarding threatening emails they received. Officer spoke to the party and is investigating the matter.

October 21

Wells Road (12:38 p.m.) — Management company called regarding a mall business dumping their trash in the development’s dumpster. An officer spoke to the business and advised them to stop. The business owner will speak to staff and correct the training issue.

Bedford Road (5:17 p.m.) — Caller reported being rear-ended near Route 2. An officer responded; no injuries, minor damage.

October 22

Farrar Road (9:35 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak with Animal Control regarding snakes on their property. Animal Control will contact the resident.

Weston Road (6:43 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing a party walking on Weston Road two hours previously who they believe to be a missing person from Minnesota. Officer checked the area but could not find the person.

Lincoln Road (8:12 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station requested a ride home. An officer dropped them off.

October 23

South Great Road (8:55 a.m.) — Car-vs.-bicyclist accident at the intersection of Route 117 and Lincoln Road. The cyclist was transported to the Lahey Clinic. The vehicle operator was cited for failing to yield.

Mill Street (5:23 p.m.) — Caller reported a large metal item in the road. Two officers moved it off to the side of the roadway. The item came from a telephone pole.

October 24

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:11 a.m.) — An officer found damage to an exit sign at Route 128 along with a vehicle bumper. State Police were notified.

North Commons (5:14 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone damaged plants on their porch. An officer responded to take a report.

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Five-year-old lost in woods is found by hiker

October 15, 2021

Real-time data from Symphony PublicVue showing search aircraft flight patterns as they starting their work (top) and then circling at various altitudes during the search. Images courtesy of Alaric Naiman.

A child who went missing in the woods off of Bedford Road Thursday evening prompted an all-hands-on-deck search involving police, firefighters, ATVs, helicopters, and K9 police dogs before he was found.

At about 4:30 p.m. on October 14, Lincoln Public Safety received the call about a missing five-year old boy, and the search began near where he was last seen near the Birches School. Due to privacy issues involving a juvenile, Fire Chief Brian Young and Police Chief Kevin Kennedy declined to say whether the boy was a student at that school, though Kennedy did say he was not a Lincoln resident. Birches School officials did not immediately return calls or emails.

The child reportedly ran away from a group while walking along conservation trails between Red Maple Lane and Flint’s Pond, police said. Due to the large search area, they immediately requested assistance from the Concord and Bedford Police and Fire Departments, as well as from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and Massachusetts State Police, who scrambled several helicopters from their air wing with thermal imaging equipment to help locate anyone concealed beneath the tree canopy.

As it turned out, the high-tech and canine capabilities weren’t needed. Police got a 911 call at 5:47 p.m. from a hiker on the trails saying they had found a boy alone in the woods. He was found about 200 yards from the end of Orchard Lane and brought out of the woods by firefighters on an ATV who located the pair using verbal descriptions and the town’s  Outerspatial GPS trail-mapping system.

There was a short delay in reuniting the boy with his parents, who were waiting anxiously at a second command post at the deCordova Museum (the other post was on Oak Knoll Road).

Upon emerging, the boy was physically healthy but “very upset” and frightened of the firefighters who brought him out of the woods, Young said. 

Online aircraft data showed there were six helicopters circling the area during the search, though at least one of them was a news helicopter. Local TV news stations reported the story that night. The searchers were fortunate that the boy was found before the sun set about 45 minutes later, Young said.

One result of the incident: all the town’s firefighters have now downloaded the Outerspatial app to their phones to help in future cases of people lost in Lincoln’s woods, he said.

“The [hiker] calling 911 was certainly the biggest piece,” Young noted. “When you see something out of place, call 911.”

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Police log for October 4–10, 2021

October 14, 2021

October 4

Bedford Road (8:08 a.m.) — Car-vs.-deer crash. Officer responded, no injuries, DPW notified to pick up the deceased deer

Windingwood Lane (12:52 p.m.) — A walk-in at the station requested that an officer confirm a vehicle identification number so their vehicle can be registered in Massachusetts.

Tower Road (3:36 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to the resident.

Tower Road (5:12 p.m.) — A resident came to the station to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing civil matter.

Wells Road (9:36 p.m.) — A walk-in at the station requested assistance with an ongoing problem. Officer assisted the party and referred them to an agency who could help.

October 5

Lincoln Road (10:20 a.m.) — Officer took a report regarding unemployment fraud.

Tower Road (11:18 p.m.) — A walk-in at the station was looking for assistance in an ongoing civil matter. Officers attempted to assist the party.

October 6

Mackintosh Lane (7:42 a.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle parked in a No Parking zone, causing a hazard. Officer responded and issued a warning to the party and also later spoke to the operator regarding not parking on the street.

Codman House (10:48 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog ran off. Officers advised in case they see a loose dog.

Lincoln School (7:48 p.m.) — Caller reported someone riding minibikes down at the school. Officer responded and spoke to the parties, who are selling them and wanted to meet in a public area.

October 7

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (9:55 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported someone at the gate with an outstanding warrant. Ryan Cormier, 33, of Lunenburg was arrested on a traffic offense warrant and brought to the Concord District Court.

Acorn Lane (5:25 p.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the road for a few days. Officers responded and found a note left about the car being disabled. Officers attempted to contact the owner.

Tower Road (8:13 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a resident regarding an attempted scam.

Lincoln Road (9:08 p.m.) — Report of smoke in the area of Town Hall. Fire Department investigated and found a resident had a small fire pit in their back yard.

October 8

Bowles Terrace (7:52 a.m.) — One-car crash into a telephone pole. One person was injured and transported to the Emerson Hospital.

Lincoln School (3:07 p.m.) — Report of a minor crash in the school parking lot. Officers responded and took a report.

St. Anne’s Church (7:30 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked on the side of the church and was concerned it could be people looking for a place to hunt. Officer found that an event was ongoing at the church; vehicles left after the event was over.

October 9

Drumlin Farm (2:29 p.m.) — Caller reported a possible sick raccoon on the property. Officer responded and the raccoon did not appear to be sick but was avoiding people. No action taken.

October 10

Bank of America (3:50 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the bank parking lot. The party lives locally and was headed home.

Wells Road (6:27 p.m.) — An elderly confused party called requesting assistance at the residence. Officer went to the house and spoke to the party; everything was fine.

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Police log for Sept. 20–26, 2021

September 28, 2021

September 20

Tower Road (1:48 p.m.) —Caller reported that he is a livery driver and was having a dispute with a resident because he was owed money from a fare. Officer responded and spoke to both parties, who came to an agreement on payment.

September 21

South Great Road (12:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a party stumbling in the roadway on Route 117 near Tower Road and was concerned for their well-being. Officers responded and spoke to the party, who was brought to the Emerson Hospital.

Tower Road (2:07 p.m.) — Caller reported his water meter was leaking and he couldn’t get in touch with the Water Department. The Water Department was contacted and will get in touch with the caller.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:15 p.m.) — Report of a minor crash near Bedford Road (no injuries). State Police handled the crash and a Lincoln officer responded to assist.

Old Lexington Road (7:14 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle parked in the road. Officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

September 22

North Great Road (4:14 p.m.) — National Park Service reported a party walking on Route 2A having a mental health emergency. Officers responded to the area. The park service spoke to the party and assisted them.

September 23

South Great Road (1:45 p.m.) — Caller reported being a victim of fraud involving their payroll check. Report taken.

Old Concord Road (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported that two bicycles were stolen from the side of the road at the bus stop.

September 24

Old Concord Road (12:03 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station dropped off old ammunition to be destroyed.

Drumlin Farm (7:09 p.m.) — An employee reported individuals having a fire pit on the property. Officers made contact with four individuals and asked them to leave.

Trapelo Road (8:55 p.m.) — People fishing were asked to move along.

September 25

Macintosh Lane (11:25 a.m.) — Caller complained about a vehicle parked on the roadway, concerned tat an emergency vehicle can’t get by. Officer spoke to the caller regarding the process of getting No Parking signs posted.

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (8:41 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a possible intoxicated driver on base. Officers responded and it appeared that the party was having a medical event. They were transported to a local hospital by Hanscom’s contract ambulance

Tower Road (9:38 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about a civil matter. Officer assisted the party.

September 26

North Great Road (12:52 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer with their car. A National Park ranger moved the deceased deer off to the side of the roadway.

Wells Road (4:14 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing yelling in the area. Officer spoke to the resident and everything appeared to be fine; he spoke to neighbors who did not hear the yelling.

Wells Road (5:53 p.m.) — Caller reported a child yelling in the area. Officer responded and spoke to a group, who reported there was no argument; the group was talking about the earlier call about hearing yelling.

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Police log for Sept. 8–19, 2021

September 23, 2021

September 8

Scott Circle, Hanscom AFB (4:04 p.m.) — Caller reported a fake Instagram account was set up in her name. An officer spoke to the party, who reported the account was deleted.

North Commons (6:41 p.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor was stomping around the apartment making noises. They do not want a police response, just a log entry. Similar reports at 9:47 p.m., September 9 at 5:55 a.m., and September 12 at 8:42 a.m. and 9:08 p.m.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:28 p.m.) — State Police called reporting a crash with injuries on Route 2. Police units assisted the State Police; Fire Department transported one party to Emerson Hospital.

September 9

Boyce Farm Road (2:21 p.m. and 5:29 p.m.) — Officer attempted to make contact with the resident to serve court paperwork.

Concord Road (2:59 p.m.) — Caller reported several pigs walking in the roadway near Old Concord Road. Officer checked the area; none found. (Editor’s note: Farmer Pete Lowy of Codman Community Farms included this report in his weekly email to CCF members).

Assistant Farmer Spencer Coady Bronk (left) and Pete Lowy herding the escaped pigs.

Last week we had a bit of excitement when a customer came flying into the parking lot in her car to let us know that the pigs were out and running down the bike path on Route 126. Sometimes when we shift the pig fencing to new areas without getting pre-authorization from the pigs, we find ourselves in a bit of trouble. The pigs can be very routine in their ways, and can become used to a certain area of a field… and when we shift the fencing, they don’t quite realize it. Often by accident, they run right through a new fence line we have created because they were either daydreaming or viewing their Instagram feed while walking and thus didn’t see the new fence.

A fugitive pig enjoys one of Lincoln’s trails.

When the pigs went on their walkabout last week, Spencer [Spencer Coady Bronk, Assistant Farmer] had just shifted the fence an hour or so before. When they “escape” and find themselves newly liberated they just go wandering. So, the farmers need to then find them and help coax them back to home base. So after I got word that the pigs were out, I called Jared and Spencer and then raced to the scene to find four pigs enjoying a lovely stroll down the bike path on Route 126 right near Old Concord Road. With wetlands on one side of the path and cars driving down 126 on the other side, it was easy to get them to turn to make an about-face. But then they made a louie and turned left onto the hiking path adjacent to the wetlands. This is when I pulled out my phone and snapped a few photos of the chase down the walking paths. It was equally frustrating and amusing. The reality that the pigs could have explored the 80 miles of paths in Lincoln was ever-present in my mind as I was trying to coax them back to their home field.

Luckily, pigs do not excel at running for long periods of time. When being chased they quickly start panting and get tired and are ready for a snack and nap! So with some running to and fro for a while, we were able to get them where they needed to go. Holding long fiberglass rods to extend our waving arms helped a great deal to coax them along. Thanks to all who called the farm to let us know they were on the loose! Hopefully, it’s the first and last escape of the season.

September 10

Tower Road (9:00 a.m.) — A family member called looking for assistance in locating a missing resident who was out of the country. An officer assisted the family member with notifications to appropriate Department of State contacts.

Codman House (3:44 p.m.) — Caller reported someone in a red pickup truck dumped debris on the property. Officers made contact with the resident who was responsible, who returned and picked up the items.

September 11

Tower Road (3:34 p.m.) — Caller asked an officer to check the area as they believed an ex-boyfriend was in the area. Officers checked the area but the party was not seen.

September 12

Lexington Road (12:45 p.m.) — Caller was concerned that she couldn’t get in touch with her teenager who was at a car show on the Waltham town line. Officers checked the area and passed the information to Waltham police. Waltham police located the teen, who called home.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:30 p.m.) — Caller reported that a party was dropped off on the side of Route 2 by a family member who was having a medical event inside the car and continued driving. State Police were notified. An officer met the caller on Route 2 and transported him back to the station to be picked up by a family member. State Police located the driver on Route 95 South and assisted them.

Tower Road (9:22 p.m.) — An Eversource employee working at the pump house reported a male party came walking out of the area of the pump house and seemed out of place. Officer checked the area but were unable to locate. Water Department notified.

Concord Road (9:39 p.m.) — A family member called to check on a resident who they hadn’t been able to contact. The resident was fine and said they would make contact with the caller.

September 13

Sandy Pond Road (1:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that landscaping truck was taking up a lane of travel. Officer responded; the company was done working and was leaving.

Mary’s Way (9:04 p.m.) — A family member was unable to make contact with a resident and requested a well-being check. Officers went to the residence but the party and their vehicle were not there. The officer followed up with the caller and checked the residence again at 12:40 a.m. but the resident was still not home.

September 14

Nothing of note.

September 15

Weston Road (7:48 a.m.) — Caller was looking to speak with Animal Control about a skunk on the property. Animal Control officer notified to handle.

Mackintosh Lane (8:19 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the road daily for the past week and they were concerned about emergency vehicles getting by. Police checked but the vehicle was no longer there.

Tower Road (9:21 a.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about a possible scam involving gift cards. Officer spoke to the party and took a report.

Mary’s Way (9:58 a.m.) — Management company asked an officer to do a walk-through of an apartment because the resident hadn’t been seen for a few days. Officer walked through the apartment but no one was home.

Mary’s Way (12:36 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being involved in a crash with a trash truck on Mary’s Way. Officer followed up with the truck driver and took a report.

Indian Camp Lane (8:38 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station said their car broke down and was towed to Doherty’s garage, and they requested a ride to their residence. An officer brought them to their residence.

September 16

Tower Road (9:25 p.m.) — Caller requested information regarding a civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and advised them of the civil process.

Old Winter Street (10:32 p.m.) — Sudbury police called looking for Lincoln police to check a residence for a missing party. Officers spoke to the homeowner but the missing party was not there.

September 17

Ballfield Road (3:22 p.m.) — A Lincoln School staff member called to report a child was missing from a school program. An officer went to the residence and the child was safely home; there had been a miscommunication.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (4:01 p.m.) — Hanscom Office of Special Investigations was looking for assistance on an investigation. Assistance provided.

Tower Road (4:48 p.m.) — Officers spoke to the resident regarding an ongoing civil matter.

Heritage Road, Hanscom AFB (11:22 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with an assault and battery that occurred on the base. Officers responded to assist; Hanscom Security Forces will be handling the investigation.

September 18

Tower Road (1:47 a.m.) — Caller reported that he lost some items sometime in the beginning of August. He believes someone on the property is responsible.

Drumlin Farm (7:44 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing loud bangs in the area. Officers checked; it was coming from Bedford’s fireworks display.

Lincoln Road (9:53 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer regarding an encounter she had with a former resident. An officer spoke with the party and took a report

September 19

South Great Road (7:55 a.m.) — Caller reported a turtle in the roadway. Officer located it and moved it to the side of the road.

Wells Road (10:45 a.m.) — Caller reported being locked out of their apartment. The Fire Department responded to assist.

Lexington Road (4:28 p.m.) — Caller reported a party walking along Route 2 near Lexington Road north. State Police were contacted and officers checked the area but were unable to locate the party.

Wells Road (10:40 p.m.) — Two callers reported hearing a loud bang from inside the building. Officers and Fire Department responded; the source was a boiler. Management was contacted to handle.

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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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