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Police log for January 31–February 6, 2022

February 9, 2022

January 31

Trapelo Road (12:08 p.m.) — Delivery driver came into the station reporting that they found a wallet in the driveway of a residence on Trapelo Road. The owner of the wallet was contacted and picked it up.

Oakdale Lane (1:02 p.m.) — Caller reported a food delivery driver struck the rear of their vehicle while making a delivery and left the area. Officer responded and took a report.

Tower Road (3:24 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Tower Road. No injuries, one vehicle was towed from the scene. An officer gave one of the drivers with a ride to the station to make arrangements for a ride home.

Concord Road (3:42 p.m.) — One-car crash on Route 126 near Codman Road. The driver was brought to Emerson Hospital. Melissa Ritchie, 47, of Lincoln was given a summons to later appear in Concord Court for OUI–liquor and marked lane violation.

Concord Road (3:53 P.M.) — Concord Police assisted at a one-car near Walden Pond. A Lincoln officer responded from a previous crash and took the report. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

February 1

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:06 p.m.) — State Police requested assistance with a crash near Route 128. An officer responded and stood by until a trooper arrived on scene.

Lincoln MBTA Station (3:37 p.m.) — Vehicle has been parked in the lot for several days. The owner was contacted.

Boyce Farm Road (7:07 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being bitten by a dog a few days earlier. Animal Control was contacted to handle the matter.

February 2

South Great Road (8:39 a.m.) — Caller reported a raccoon walking in the roadway near Route 126 and wasn’t sure if it’s sick. An officer responded but the raccoon was gone on arrival.

Concord Road (12:09 p.m.) — An officer delivered paperwork to a resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Lincoln Library (2:19 p.m.) — A staff member called reported a party appears confused. An officer responded and spoke to the party and brought them back to their residence.

Lincoln Road (6:03 p.m.) — Reports that the railroad gates are stuck down. Officer responded to stand by while Keolis was contacted.

February 3

South Great Road (3:29 p.m.) — One-car crash near Mt. Misery. Officers and Fire Department responded. Party appears to have suffered a medical event while driving. They were transported to Lahey Clinic.

South Great Road (5:37 p.m.) — A party reported they were involved in a minor side-swipe crash near the Weston town line when someone struck their side mirror as they were headed in the opposite direction. Officer took a report.

February 4

Sunnyside Lane (5:54 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog defecated on their property. An officer spoke to the involved party and advised them of the complaint.

February 5

Liberty Lane, Hanscom AFB (1:56 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported receiving inappropriate text messages/images. Officer took a report; investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (10:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that a neighbor was shutting their slider door loudly. An officer spoke to the neighbor about the complaint.

Wells Road (10:51 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas. Fire Department responded; it was caused by a neighboring unit’s stove. The Fire Department handled the matter.

February 6

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:30 a.m.) — Report of a deceased coyote in the breakdown lane. MassDOT was notified to handle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:12 a.m.) — Another report about the dead coyote. State Police and MassDOT were notified; the animal was removed at 10:21 a.m.

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Police log for January 24–30, 2022

February 1, 2022

January 24

Lincoln School (4:28 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at the school that belonged to a construction worker at the site.

Wells Road (3:54 p.m.) — Lincoln School called reporting that a child wasn’t picked up at school. Officers made contact with the parent, who was en route to the school.

January 25

Trapelo Road (4:09 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported receiving a suspicious package in the mail.

Battle Road Farm (5:17 p.m.) — Caller reported a person on Old Bedford Road waving their arms next to a vehicle. Officers responded but the party and vehicle were gone on arrival.

Old Sudbury Road (10:18 p.m.) — Report of a possible disabled vehicle near the railroad crossing. An officer checked on the party; they were on their way.

January 26

Nothing of note.

January 27

North Great Road (7:49 a.m.) — Minor two-car motor vehicle crash at Hanscom Drive; no injuries. An officer assisted parties in exchanging information.

January 28

Wheeler Road (5:39 a.m.) — Caller reported seeing blue lights reflecting in the residence and asked if the police were looking for them. The lights may have been from Route 2. An officer checked the area and advised the party that police were not looking to speak to them.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (4:49 p.m.) — Police assisted a party regarding a civil matter who was gathering belongings at a residence.

Horses Crossing (8:30 p.m.) — DPW reporting a vehicle was parked on the roadway that would hamper plowing operations. Officer spoke to the owner and advised them not to park in the No Parking zone.

January 29

Deer Run Road (12:10 p.m.) — Party requesting a well-being check on their parent. Party checked out OK; Fire Department assisted with getting phone service restored.

Codman Road (5:19 p.m.) — Two vehicles were parked in the middle of the road during the storm. Officer spoke with the owners and asked to move them back onto their property.

January 30

Hanscom Drive (1:56 p.m.) — Caller reported locking their keys in the vehicle with the vehicle running. Fire Department responded to assist.

North Great Road (6:24 p.m.) — Car skidded off the roadway. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Bedford Lane (9:56 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was parked at the cul de sac. An officer checked; the parties were OK and on their way.

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Police log for Jan. 17–23, 2022

January 24, 2022

January 17

Reports of trees or large branches down starting at 6:56 a.m. on South Great Road, Old Sudbury Road, Winter Street, Baker Bridge Road.

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:33 a.m.) — Donelan’s reported that a pipe had burst and the store manager asked police to notify the Water Department that they’re done pumping out the basement. The information was passed along to the Water Department.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (4:23 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance at a residence regarding a dispute. An officer responded and assisted.

Short Hill Road (6:30 p.m.) — Caller said they lost their wallet and was looking to see if it was turned in.

January 18

Conant Road (10:20 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Hanscom AFB (1:48 p.m.) — An officer responded to Hanscom Security Forces regarding firearms that were seized as part of a protection-from-abuse order.

Mary’s Way (3:05 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a possible violation of a civil order. An officer spoke to the party; no violation found.

Old Sudbury Road (6:28 p.m.) — Caller reported striking a deer. An officer responded and found no damage to the vehicle. The DPW was contacted to remove the deer from the side of the roadway.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (9:47 p.m.) — Caller asked an officer to respond to a residence on base for assistance. An officer responded along with Security Forces.

January 19

Ridge Road (8:43 a.m.) — Caller reported a fire inside a locked oven. Fire Department responded and handled the incident.

Sandy Pond Road (3:22 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash. No injuries, one vehicle towed from the scene.

January 20

Concord Road (12:32 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer. No injuries, no damage to the vehicle; the deer ran off.

Weston Road (12:32 p.m.) — Delivery driver reported the homeowner had parked behind the delivery vehicle and was refusing to move. An officer responded and spoke with the homeowner and advised them if they have a complaint to contact the delivery company. The delivery driver left the area.

January 21

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (11:42 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance regarding an ongoing civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and advised them of their legal options.

Indian Camp Lane (4:23 p.m.) — Caller reported a minor crash involving a company vehicle. An officer responded and assisted parties with exchanging information.

January 22

Twin Pond Lane (10:26 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance from the Fire Department regarding an issue with their smoke detector. Fire Department responded to assist the resident.

January 23

Wells Road (12:39 a.m.) — Caller reported that a neighbor was making loud noises. An officer responded and was unable to hear any noise.

Police station (4:47 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone rang the doorbell between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. the previous evening.

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Police log for January 9–16, 2022

January 19, 2022

January 9

Old County Road (1:09 a.m.) — Waltham police reported they had a vehicle stopped on Trapelo Road that was involved in a domestic incident. A Lincoln officer responded; Waltham police handled the matter.

Bypass Road (8:57 .m.) — One-car crash at Route 2A and Brooks Road. The vehicle was towed from the scene; no injuries.

Police Department (3:30 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station found money in town and turned it in.

Lincoln Road (6:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck down. Officers responded and stood by. Keolis notified to handle.

January 10

Page Road (7:11 p.m.) — Report of credit card fraud. Report taken; investigation ongoing.

Police Department (9:45 p.m.) — A walk-in reported their vehicle was broken down in the parking lot of the station. AAA was contacted to handle.

January 11

Boyce Farm Road (11:22 a.m. and 4:35 p.m.) — Office delivered court paperwork to a resident who was not at home on the first attempt.

January 12

Hanscom Drive (7:48 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party with an active warrant attempting to get on the base. David Hulbert, 31, of Plymouth was arrested on a warrant from Lawrence District Court for traffic offenses. He was brought to Concord District Court.

Boyce Farm Road (9:50 a.m.) — A party came to the station to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter. An officer explained their legal options.

January 13

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:05 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested an officer to assist them with a possible intoxicated driver. Security Forces had the party in custody and wanted to use Lincoln PD’s breath test instrument.

Lexington Road (12:59 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog being aggressive in the area of Flint’s Field. Officer responded but the dog was no longer in the area. Message left for the dog officer.

January 14

Twisted Tree Café (2:36 p.m.) — Caller reported employees were dumping trash into the Wells Road dumpster. Officer responded and spoke to the manager and advised them of the complaint. It was a training issue with the staff.

January 15

Nothing of note.

January 16

Nothing of note.

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Police log for Jan. 1–8, 2022

January 13, 2022

January 1

Stonehedge Road (12:46 a.m.) — Caller reported that a friend who lives in Lincoln went hiking on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire and had not been heard from. Officers went to the residence and found that the party was not due back home until later in the day. The party later called to report they were fine and did not have cell service where they were staying.

Mackintosh Lane (4:25 p.m.) — Caller reported cars illegally parked on MacIntosh Lane. Officer responded and the vehicles were parked legally on conservation property.

South Great Road (5:22 p.m.) — Sudbury police called asking Lincoln police to keep an eye out for a vehicle on Route 117 in which the driver had been making suicidal statements. Officers checked the area; Sudbury police made contact with the party.

January 2

Mackintosh Lane (4:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle parked illegally on Macintosh Lane. Officer responded and located the vehicle and advised the owner they couldn’t park there.

January 3

South Great Road (5:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a coyote in the middle of the roadway that could be rabid. Officer responded and was unable to locate the animal.

Bedford Road (5:09 p.m.) — Caller reported that the catalytic converter was stolen from their car in late December. The delay in reporting was due to being out of the country.

Deer Run Road (5:43 p.m.) — An elderly caller was confused about a call they’d received about missing an appointment. Officer met with the caller and assisted them.

January 4

Food Project (1:54 pm.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Party check out OK.

Brooks Road (6:13 p.m.) — Report of a crash near Brooks Road. The crash occurred just over the town line into Concord and that town’s police handled it. Lincoln officers assisted with traffic; one person transported to the hospital

January 5

Minuteman Vocational Technical High School (7:30 a.m.) — Caller requested an officer come to the school for a reported former employee family member on the grounds who may be upset. While en route the caller, called back and cancelled the response. The party was a neighbor walking the grounds.

Codman Road (8:04 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer made contact and the party was fine.

January 6

Concord Road (9:35 a.m.) — The Conservation Department reported vehicle parked at the Food Project lot. Officer made contact and the party was in the process of leaving the area.

January 7

North Great Road (4:58 a.m.) — Report of a crash on Route 2A near the Concord town line. Officers responded; the crash was in Concord and that town’s police handled it.

Pierce House (2:11 p.m.) — Resident called to report they slid off the road at the Pierce House and they had called a tow service to pull them out.

January 8

I-95 south, Lexington (9:02 a.m.) — Officer reported a vehicle spun out on the ramp from I-95 south to Route 2 east due to the snow. State Police were notified.

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Police log for December 20–31, 2021

January 6, 2022

December 20

South Great Road (4:51 p.m.) — Caller reported striking a deer while driving. The deer was dispatched by the officer on scene. Minor damage to the vehicle. The DPW was notified regarding the deceased deer.

Page Road (8:32 p.m.) — Caller reported a car parked on the roadway near their residence for several hours. Officer checked and the vehicle belongs to a party visiting a neighbor.

Conant Road (9:23 p.m.) — Caller reported money in a foreign bank account was stolen. Caller was advised to contact the law enforcement agency in that country as well as the bank.

December 21

Lincoln North office building (2:46 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party walking around the building. The party was a hired security guard.

Concord Road (9:44 a.m.) — Caller reported someone using a leaf blower in the area. Officer checked and found a landscaper working on Giles Road. They said they would finish using rakes.

December 22

Wells Road (12:51 p.m.) — Caller report the catalytic converter was stolen off their car. Officer responded and took a report.

Donelan’s (5:50 p.m.) — Manager reported a party outside the store selling items. An officer responded and asked the party to stop selling the items. The party complied and left the area.

Lexington Road (9:25 p.m.) — Officer located a flatscreen TV discarded on the side of the roadway. It was too big to fit in the cruiser so a message was left for the DPW to handle.

December 23

North Great Road (1:23 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Hartwell tavern lot. An Uber driver had pulled over to rest.

December 24

Wells Road (2:29 p.m.) — A party from out of state called asking to speak to an officer regarding unwanted social media messages they’ve been receiving from a Lincoln resident. An officer spoke to the party and advised them to file a report with their local police agency. The officer also made contact with the Lincoln resident and advised them to stop any further contact with the reporting party.

December 25

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:15 a.m.) — Officers and Fire Department responded to two separate one-car spinouts off the roadway. Both vehicles were towed, no injuries.

Concord Road (8:21 a.m.) — Officer responded to a one-car crash into a guardrail. One vehicle towed, no injuries.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:30 a.m.) — Officer responded to a one-car crash off the roadway. One vehicle towed, no injuries.

Todd Pond Road (1:45 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident as the party was overdue picking up their children. There was no one home at the residence.

Hanscom Drive (2:38 p.m.) — MassPort requested assistance with an incoming plane with an emergency. The call was cancelled while en route as the plane landed safely.

December 26

Lincoln MBTA station (1:21 a.m.) — Officer noted that the railroad gates were stuck. Keolis was asked to respond to fix it.

South Great Road (3:37 a.m.) — Officers responded to a one-car crash near Mt. Misery. The operator, Kyleigh Augustin, 20, of Maynard was arrested for OUI–liquor and marked lane violation. He was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court.,

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (6:58 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a party with an arrest warrant out of California. The officer checked and California will not extradite.

December 27

Food Project field (9:26 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Everything was fine.

December 28

Lincoln Road (1:34 p.m.) — Caller reported their office may have been broken into in the past. Officer responded and took a report. There was no evidence of a break-in and no items appeared to be missing. Possible neglect.

Mill Street (7:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a one-car crash near Lexington Road North and said they saw a party fleeing from the scene. Officers responded and later located the operator, who is being summonsed to court for various motor vehicle offenses.

December 29

Lincoln Road (1:02 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party walking in the Donelan’s parking lot. Party was waiting for a friend

Reiling Pond Road (6:47 p.m.) — RMV paperwork was delivered to the resident.

December 30

Lincoln Road (11:48 a.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a vehicle struck their car while they were parked in the Donelan’s lot and left the scene. A witness was able to get a license plate of the vehicle. An officer is following up with both parties.

Adams Road, Hanscom AFB (1:17 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork on base. The party no longer lives on base.

South Great Road (5:47 p.m.) — Report of a two-car crash, one vehicle rolled over. Officers and Fire Department responded. Two parties transported to Emerson Hospital, both vehicles towed from the scene.

December 31

Lincoln Road (2:04 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party pulled to the side of the road; everything was fine.

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Police log for December 13–19, 2021

December 22, 2021

December 13

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (5:48 p.m.) — Caller reported striking a deer with their car. Officers responded and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

December 14

South Great Road (12:38 p.m.) — Documents delivered to the resident from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Wells Road (3:33 p.m.) — Caller reported being involved in a minor motor vehicle crash in the lot of Wells Road. Officer responded and took a report. No injuries.

Harvest Circle (8:08 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas coming from the maintenance building. Fire Department responded but got no readings of gas.

Tower Road (8:16 p.m.) — Officers checked the address for a missing juvenile with no results.

December 15

Wells Road (11:40 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Everything was fine.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (4:38 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party with no license at the gate. Arrangements were made for the party to get a ride.

I-95 northbound (8:02 p.m.) — Ambulance responded for a motor vehicle crash and transported one patient to the Lahey Clinic.

Wells Road (8:02 p.m.) — Caller reported being threatened earlier in the day. An officer responded and took a report of the incident.

December 16

North Great Road (9:12 a.m.) — Report of a two-car crash on Route 2A at Brooks Road. Officers and Fire Department responded. No injuries; one vehicle towed from the scene.

South Great Road (5:57 p.m.) — Resident called with questions regarding their car’s technology. An officer assisted the resident.

December 17

Wells Road (6:12 a.m.) — Caller report their car was damaged overnight and was broken into and a camera was stolen. Officer responded and took a report.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:32 a.m.) — Officers were at the school due to a national school threat of violence that was made over TikTok.

Lincoln School (7:53 a.m. and 2:29 p.m.) — Officers were at the school due to a national school threat of violence that was made over TikTok.

Lincoln Road (1:23 p.m.) — Caller reported that the catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Sandy Pond Road (4:45 p.m.) — Officer responded to a very minor motor vehicle crash. and assisted the parties with exchanging papers.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:16 p.m.) — Two-car crash at Bedford Road. Two parties were transported to the Emerson Hospital. Officer assisted with traffic; the crash is being investigated by the state police in Concord. 

December 18

Hanscom Drive (8:55 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported someone trying to get onto the base with marijuana. Officer responded and spoke to Security Forces, who will handle the matter.

December 19

Hiddenwood Path (6:55 a.m.) — Caller was having a problem with a medical alert device in the residence. An officer responded and assisted the party.

Hanscom Drive (10:50 a.m.) — Fire Department responded to Hanscom Field for an incoming plane with an emergency. The call was cancelled while responding and the plane landed safely

Huntley Lane (10:55 a.m.) — Caller reported being bitten by a dog in the house. An officer responded and took a report and notified the Animal Control Officer.

Tower Road (2:36 p.m.) — Report of goats running in the area. An officer responded and Animal Control was notified. The owner rounded up the goats.

Tower Road (3:20 p.m.) — Property owner reported noticing damage to the residence. Report taken.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:24 p.m.) — State Police in Concord reported a vehicle was involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run in Concord and asked Lincoln police to keep an eye out for a white SUV with a partial registration plate. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

South Great Road (7:49 p.m.) — Caller reported that a party came into their driveway looking for directions to Mt. Misery and they thought it was odd. Officers checked the area; no contact made with the party.

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Police log for November 28 – December 5, 2021

December 6, 2021

November 28

Concord Road (12:36 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party at the Walden Pond boat ramp. Party was looking to kayak and was advised that the pond was closed at this time.

Page Road (9:33 a.m.) — Caller reported landscapers in the area using leaf blowers. Officer responded and spoke to the workers.

Boyce Farm Road (3:14 p.m.) — Caller reported someone attempted to open up a credit card account in their name. Officer spoke to the party, took a report, and advised what precautions to take to protect themselves. There was no financial loos.

Wells Road (6:00 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station requested a well-being check of a resident. Officers went to the residence and everything was fine; the resident was sleeping and didn’t hear the person at the door.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound, Concord (7:25 p.m.) — Ambulance responded for a motor vehicle crash. One party was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Masonic Temple, Lincoln Road (8:06 p.m.) — A neighbor called reporting a light on inside the building and someone walking around inside. Officer checked and it was a member of the lodge.

Huckleberry Hill (10:26 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots. Officers checked the area but didn’t find anything.

Wells Road (10:45 p.m.) — Caller reported someone was ringing multiple doorbells. Officer checked the area but were unable to locate.

November 29

Concord Road (12:13 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station requested information regarding a harassment prevention order.

East Central Street, Natick (3:15 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Natick police with a forensic sketch regarding an investigation in that town.

Tower Road (3:29 p.m.) — Animal Control Officer said she got a call about a goat in the roadway on Route 117. While officers were en route, the owner was contacted and the goat was returned home to the fenced-in area.

November 30

Nothing of note.

December 1

Concord Road (12:17 a.m.) — Report of a vehicle parked off the roadway with its lights on. Officers arrested Ryan Barclay, 43, of Westford for OUI-liquor. He was later bailed to appear in Concord Court.

Concord Road (12:50 a.m.) — One-car crash near Walden Pond. No injuries; the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Todd Pond Road (2:22 p.m.) — Caller report that someone cut their cable wire. Officer responded and found that it was apparently caused by an animal and vandalism fear was unfounded.

Lincoln Road (3:54 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about suspicious activity. Officer responded and spoke to the party; nothing suspicious was noted.

December 2

Wells Road (12:21 a.m.) — Caller reported someone walking in an adjacent apartment making noise and keeping them awake. Officers listened and the sounds were not unreasonable.

Donelan’s lot (12:40 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot with no license plates. No one was nearby the vehicle.

Carroll School (4:39 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to the school for a vehicle on fire and extinguished the blaze.

December 3

Warbler Springs Road (6:58 p.m.) — Caller requested officers’ assistance regarding an ongoing problem. Officers responded and spoke to the reporting party and assisted them.

Lincoln Road (8:02 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance regarding a theft that occurred out of state. An officer spoke to the reporting party and advised them that Lincoln police could not investigate the matter due to the lack of jurisdiction.

December 4

South Great Road (12:57 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. The party had pulled over to light a cigarette; everything was fine.

I-95 South, Lexington (9:06 a.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an ambulance near Route 2. Lincoln firefighters responded and transported a party to Lahey Clinic.

Transfer station (3:35 p.m.) — Caller reported being involved in a minor motor vehicle crash. AAA was responding; the caller wanted to make sure the transfer station gates would be open. The involved parties exchanged paperwork.

South Great Road (4:48 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer near Stonegate Gardens. The deer ran off and there was no damage to the vehicle.

December 5

Codman Road (12:57 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported finding a credit card at Codman Farm. The card was placed into lost and found.

Donelan’s lot (6:00 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot with no license plates. No one was nearby the vehicle.

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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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