February 6 Hemlock Circle (3:18 p.m.) — A caller reported being the possible victim of a phone scam. February 7 Nothing of note. February 8 Donelan’s (6:43 p.m.) — A caller reported losing their wallet earlier in the day at Donelan’s. Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:39 p.m.0 — A motorist reported seeing a dog cross Route…
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Police log for January 27 – February 5, 2023
January 27 Mall parking lot (1:36 a.m.) — An officer located an occupied vehicle parked at the mall. The occupant was a worker for Donelan’s. Farrar Road (4:01 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog barking. January 28 Baker Bridge Road (1:49 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department assisted Emerson Hospital Advanced Life Support at…
Police log for January 17–26, 2024
January 17 South Great Road (1:05 p.m.) — An officer observed the railroad gates were stuck in the down position at the Rte. 117 crossing. The gates were also stuck down on Lincoln Road. The DPW was called to assist with temporary detours. Keolis was notified and arrived approximately 45 minutes later. Bedford Lane (3:05…
Police log for January 10–16, 2024
January 10 South Great Road (1:40 a.m.) — Keolis was notified of multiple issues with the railroad crossing gates at Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road. Officers remained on scene for approximately 40 minutes until maintenance crews arrived. Lincoln Road (6:59 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Route 117….
Police log for January 2–9, 2024
January 2 Old County Road (3:08 p.m.) — A motorist reported that their vehicle was struck by another that fled the scene. Investigation ongoing. Wells Road (3:56 p.m.) — A resident called to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter. Concord Road (3:57 p.m.) — An individual reported a trail camera on conservation property….
Police log — and two retirements — for Dec. 23, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024
The end of 2023 saw two retirements from the Lincoln Police Department: Chief Kevin Kennedy and Sgt. Paul Westlund, who was officially signed out by Kennedy via radio for his final shift on December 27 after 23 years of service (see the video on both Facebook or Instagram). Kennedy himself got the same recognition when…
Police log for December 15–22, 2023
December 15 Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:55 a.m.) — A caller reported a downed tree and deceased deer on Route 2 East. MassDOT and the state police were notified. Lincoln Gas and Auto, South Great Road (12:20 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing issue. Tower Road (12:30 p.m.) — An officer…
Police log for November 30 – December 14
November 30 Lincoln Road (9:34 a.m.) — A motorist struck a stone wall and utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene; the operator was uninjured. Lincoln Road (1:50 p.m.) — A resident called to report their personal information being compromised via an online scam. Silver Birch Lane (2:46 p.m.) — A caller reported…
Farm store thief busted after being caught on camera — twice
A brazen thief who was twice caught on camera stealing food from the Codman Community Farms store — once when farmer Pete Lowy was in the room with him — was caught by police and banned from the store for life. A security camera first recorded the unidentified man gathering various items and leaving without…
Police log for Nov. 20–29, 2023
November 20 Conant Road (9:52 a.m.) — A caller reported their two dogs ran away from home. Officers checked the area and Animal Control was notified. Bypass Road (10:04 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with an on-going issue. Tower Road (1:50 p.m.) — Officers performed a well-being check on a resident at the request…