police & fire

Former LEAP staff member John Buffington died by suicide on Thursday, Jan. 8 as he was being served a search warrant for possession of child pornography at his home in Princeton, Mass.

Buffington, 67, was an after-school instructor for the Princeton Parks and Recreation Department, where he taught woodworking, primitive skills, and kite-making, the Massachusetts State Police said in a January 9 press release. Following tips that came in from an electronic service provider to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the state police Cyber Crime Unit and other law enforcement officers secured a search warrant through Worcester District Court to search Buffington’s residence for evidence of child sexual abuse material. As officers announced themselves at the door, he fled into a garage, where he apparently shot himself.

Upon entering Buffington’s home, law enforcement officers found evidence of child sexual abuse material. “Officers additionally located sexually explicit material that involved pictures of at least one child who was known to the suspect,” the state police release said. While the investigation is in its preliminary stages, “there is no apparent evidence that any child he encountered has been harmed.”

In a search of Buffington’s basement, law enforcement found “mannequin-like figures hanging by chains from his basement ceiling… with pictures of children’s faces… over the faces of those figures,” according to WCVB-TV report. Princeton police said Buffington moved to town in 2009, had no criminal record, and did have a license to carry a firearm, WCVB said.

Buffington, known at LEAP as Johnny, worked for LEAP (the Lincoln Extended-day After-school Program) from September 1988 until March 2014, according to a press release from town officials.

County and state authorities are “working diligently to identify any parties affected by Mr. Buffington in his role as a community member of trust so that they are able to receive appropriate support and services,” said the release, which was posted on LincolnTalk. Lincoln police will continue to coordinate with other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies who are investigating the scope of Buffington’s activities and “will offer whatever support the LEAP organization and community requires.”

Questions or concerns should be directed to the Lincoln Police Department at 781-259-8111, and parents with concerns about their children’s interactions with Buffington can also contact the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center at 781-897-8400.

Although it oversees after-school care for some Lincoln School children, LEAP is a private nonprofit organization. It was housed in one of the Hartwell pods until the pods were torn down last summer to make way for the new community center.

The Lincoln press release was signed by Superintendent of Schools Parry Graham, Town Administrator Timothy Higgins, Acting Police Chief Jon Wentworth, and Kathryn Hawkins, who has been LEAP’s director since 2013 or 2014, around the time the program was in danger of being replaced. LEAP made various programmatic improvements in 2014 before its contract with the town was renewed.

Reached by the Lincoln Squirrel on Jan. 12, Hawkins declined comment, saying, “I have been told that the statement that was sent out on Saturday should suffice.”

December 31

Oak Knoll Road (12:35pm) — A caller reported the odor of natural gas in the area. The fire department responded and metered the area. No measurable amounts were detected.

Oak Knoll Road (3:49pm) — A caller reported a branch was resting on wires. Utility crews were notified.

Farrar Road (4:29pm) — An officer responded to a residence after a squirrel became trapped in a bird feeder. The officer was able to free the trapped animal.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (3:26pm) — An officer assisted a person with some motor vehicle paperwork.

Lincoln Woods (10:52pm) — A caller requested assistance in gaining entry to a building. The caller was advised to contact maintenance.

Sunnyside Lane (10:19pm) — Officers responded to a residence regarding a noise complaint. Officers spoke to several individuals who would keep the noise to a minimum.

Old Bedford Road (5:34pm) — A motorist reported seeing someone walking near the roadway that might need assistance. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the person.

January 1

South Great Road (1:49pm) — Officers checked the length of Route 117 for a vehicle involved in an incident that occurred in another community.

Baker Bridge Road (9:00pm) — Eversource called to request assistance due to road conditions. The DPW was notified.

January 2

South Great Road (12:26pm) — Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Route 126. There were no reported injuries and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene. The operator responsible for the crash was cited for failure to yield.

North Commons (6:41am) — An officer responded for a noise complaint.

January 3

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:31am) — Officers assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Twin Pond Lane (11:02am) — An officer assisted a caller with an issue inside their residence.

January 4

Old Bedford Road (12:41pm) — An officer checked the area after a vehicle was reportedly parked in close proximity to the Air Force gate. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

Mount Misery parking lot (7:52am) — A caller reported a possibly disabled motor vehicle in the Mt. Misery lot. The driver had stopped for directions.

Minuteman Technical High School (1:52pm) — A person reported that they were locked in the Minuteman campus. An officer was able to open the gate and let them out.

January 5

Moccasin Hill (6:11pm) — An officer assisted a person with a civil matter.

Bank of America (8:38am) — Police and fire personnel responded to a report of an odor of natural gas. The Fire Department located and addressed the source. The building was vented and normal business resumed.

Bedford Road (5:35pm) — A vehicle crossed the center line and struck a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. There were no reported injuries. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene and the operator responsible for the crash was cited for a marked lanes violation.

January 6

Lincoln Road (11:11am) — A person advised police that a vehicle had been towed from private property.

December 20

Winter Street (9:01am) — A tree was reported to be down across Winter Street. Wires had also come down with the tree. The area was blocked off and utility crews were notified.

Lincoln Road (12:55pm) — A person reported finding a dog on Lincoln Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Granville Road (2:20pm) — Verizon was notified of a utility wire across a resident’s driveway.

Winter Street (3:00pm) — Several residents called 911 after seeing utility crews were seen leaving their street during a power outage. Eversource was contacted and they advised that they would be back to restore power.

Hillside Road (3:16pm) — Officers performed a check on residents in a house with no power.

Cerulean Way (5:58pm) — Officers performed a check of a residence. Everything was OK.

Concord Road (7:22pm) — A rollover crash was reported on Route 126 by Walden Pond when a vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple bollards and a tree before coming to rest on its side. The operator was transported to the hospital and cited for a marked lanes violation.

Hillside Road (9:17pm) — Officers performed another check of the house without power.

December 21

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:38pm) — Officers assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

December 22

Lincoln Road (2:49pm) — A caller reported that their cat was missing. The feline was located moments later hiding in the residence.

Granville Road (6:06pm) — A caller reported that a utility wire was lying across their driveway. Verizon was notified.

South Great Road (4:28pm) — A caller reported seeing three youths ice skating on Farrar Pond. An officer performed a visual check and utilized a drone but saw no traces of anyone on the ice.

December 23

Wells Road (1:36pm) — A caller reported a strong odor of natural gas. The Fire Department responded and assisted in ventilating the residence.

Sandy Pond Road (2:33pm) — An officer corresponded with a person regarding a civil matter.

Harvest Circle (5:40pm) — Fire and police units responded to a vehicle fire that was knocked down prior to arrival, but firefighters provided additional suppressive measures. The vehicle was towed.

Weston Road (7:14pm) — Police and fire units responded for a single-car crash. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed.

Concord Road (10:55pm) — A motorist drove off the road and struck a portion of guardrail. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle was towed.

December 24

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:38am) — Lincoln Police assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

Concord Road (6:52am) — A motorist drove off the roadway and got stuck on a boulder. They were cited for driving at a speed greater than reasonable. The vehicle was towed.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:00am) — Lincoln Police assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

December 25

Lincoln Public Schools (11:54am) — Police, in coordination with mutual aid partners and the Lincoln Public Schools administration, responded to the Ballfield Road and Hanscom Air Force Base campuses for a reported bomb threat. All campuses were searched and nothing out of the ordinary was discovered. Click here for more information.

December 26

Wells Road (6:25pm) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding a past interaction.

Concord Road (8:13pm) — An officer checked on a vehicle that had been parked on the side of the road.

December 27

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:49am) — An officer stood by with several occupants of a vehicle that required a tow. The occupants were able to secure their own transportation.

Minebrook Road (2:26pm) — An officer spoke with a person about two items they wished to turn in to the police station.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:24pm) — Lincoln Police assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash.

December 28

Winter Street (8:30am) — Police and fire units responded for a single-vehicle crash that happened when the vehicle suffered a flat tire before to striking a utility pole. The operator was not injured and the vehicle was towed.

Bypass Road (1:39pm) — The fire department responded to the area of Bypass Road and Lexington Road for the report of an odor of natural gas. National Grid was notified.

December 29

North Great Road (10:10pm) — A caller reported that a large tree was blocking the roadway. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the obstruction.

December 30

Bedford Road (4:02am) — Officers responded for a large tree blocking Bedford Road. The DPW and utility companies were notified.

Old Winter Street (10:38am) — A caller reported that a large truck blocking the road. An officer checked the area but there were nothing obstructing the road.

December 11

Nothing of note.

December 12

Nothing of note.

December 13

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:41am) — An officer responded to a residence to help two people who had had a minor motor vehicle accident.

Commuter rail parking lot (11:27am) ‚ A caller reported seeing a person walking on the railroad tracks as a train was approaching. An officer spoke to the person after the train had passed.

December 14

Nothing of note.

December 15

Lincoln Police Department (12:45pm) — A lost item was turned in to the police department. The owner was notified.

Bemis Hall (6:09pm) — An officer assisted in securing the building for the night.

Lincoln Public Library (8:20pm) — An officer checked the area for a suspicious person but could not locate the individual.

December 16

Lincoln Road (5:31pm) — A lost item was turned in to the police department. The owner was notified.

Tower Road (1:43pm) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding possible vandalism damage to their residence.

Concord Road (3:04pm) — A person spoke to an officer about a property listed for sale.

Route 2 Gas (5:22pm) — An officer followed a person walking a motorcycle that had run out of gas on Route 2 East. The person was able to push the motorcycle to Tracey’s.

December 17

Wells Road (7:47am) — An officer spoke with a person about an ongoing matter.

December 18

South Great Road (7:05am) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. There were no injuries reported. One operator was cited for failing to yield and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Hillside Road (9:52am) — An officer spoke with a person regarding an unusual encounter with another person.

Harvest Circle (10:30am) — An officer spoke with a person about a possible fraud incident.

North Commons (11:51am) — Officers performed a well-being check at the request of an outside agency.

Lexington Road (4:48pm) — Officers checked the area near Lexington Road for the report of an automated crash detection alert conveyed by the state police but no crash found.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:57pm) —Lincoln police assisted state police with a reported hit-and-run crash.

Trapelo Road (9:24pm) — A motorist flagged down an officer for an apparent injured raccoon. The animal made its way back into the woods under its own power.

December 19

Due to high winds, there were trees and/or utility wires reported down starting at 12:17pm on Codman Road, Tower Road, South Great Road, Sandy Pond Road, Oxbow Road, Baker Bridge Road, Brooks Road, Granville Road, Farrar Road, Orchard Lane, Old Concord Road, Old Bedford Road, Lincoln Road, and Hillside Road.

North Commons (4:03am) — Officers responded to a residence for a noise complaint.

Tower Road (3:54pm) — A caller reported seeing several goats roaming free on Tower Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified and was able to corral the goats back into their pen.

Page Road (8:39pm) — An officer helped a utility crew who had requested an officer for an agitated individual.

Hemlock Circle (9:58am) — An officer spoke to a person about a possible fraud incident.

Hillside Road (4:00pm and 7:08pm) — Due to a power outage and limited access, officers performed well-being checks on home’s occupants.

December 3

Bypass Road (4:24pm) — Police and fire units responded to a crash on Bypass Road near the Concord town line after a vehicle failed to yield and struck another, which resulted in a domino-like collision with another vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The operator who failed to yield was cited and all vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

December 4

Conant Road (8:11pm) — An officer and a FedEx driver were able to remove a downed tree from the roadway.

Reiling Pond Road (7:48pm) — Officers checked a residence after the report of unusual noises on the property. Nothing out of the ordinary was discovered.

December 5

Tack Room (12:05pm) — A person discovered an item by the back door of the Tack Room. The item was turned in to the police.

South Great Road (4:55pm) — A crash occurred at the Route 126 intersection when a vehicle failed to yield and struck another vehicle that had stopped at a red light. There were no injuries reported. The operator responsible for the crash was cited for failing to yield.

December 6

South Great Road (7:08pm) — A caller reported seeing an unknown person in their garage. The person was an associate of someone who has permission to access the space.

December 7

Bedford Road (7:32pm) — A caller reported that there was a rabid raccoon on their porch. The police arrived and dispatched the animal.

Minuteman Technical High School (5:32pm) — A motorist reported that they were locked into the Minuteman Tech parking lot. Maintenance was notified and requested to respond.

December 8

Page Road (8:12pm) — The fire department responded to a residence for the report of an odor of natural gas. The building was metered and no measurable amount of gas was detected.

December 9

Codman Road (9:19pm) — A crash occurred at the intersection with Concord Road when a vehicle failed to yield while turning and struck another. There were no reported injuries. The operator responsible was cited for failing to yield. One of the vehicles was towed.

December 10

South Great Road (9:54am) — An officer assisted Weston police regarding a person walking near the town line. The person didn’t require any assistance.

Lincoln Public Library (3:26pm) — A person reported possible vandalism to their vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

November 15

Davison Drive (1:15pm) — A caller reported a suspicious person on their property. The individual was on site performing scheduled landscaping work.

Concord Road (7:19pm) — A caller reported an outdoor fire caused by an overheated battery. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire.

November 16

Wells Road (12:29pm) — A caller reported the odor of gas in a residence. The fire department metered the area but were unable to detect any measurable amounts of natural gas.

Tower Road (2:12pm) — A person spoke with an officer about an ongoing matter.

November 17

Lexington Road (2:29pm) — A construction company struck an underground natural gas tank. The fire department responded and waited until the tank company arrived to stop the venting gas.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:32pm) — A caller reported an overdue family member. Officers checked the area, and the family member returned home a short time later.

South Great Road (4:54pm) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Route 126. There were no reported injuries. One of the drivers was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic and both vehicles were towed.

November 18

Round Hill Road (2:42pm) — The fire and police departments responded to a residence for a fully involved vehicle fire. The vehicle was a total loss and there was some damage to a garage. Click here for more information.

November 19

Harvest Circle (3:24pm) — An officer spoke to a person about an interaction with another person.

North Great Road (4:17pm) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the Hanscom Drive intersection. One operator was transported to the hospital for minor injuries and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Canaan Drive (5:04pm) — An officer spoke with a person at the request of an outside agency.

Sunnyside Lane (5:04pm) — An officer spoke with a person about a possible scam.

Bemis Hall (6:41pm) — An officer spoke with staff at the Council on Aging & Human Services about a past incident.

Stratford Way (11:04pm) — A caller reported a vehicle had used their driveway to rapidly reverse directions. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

November 20

Stratford Way (6:27pm) — An officer conducted a follow-up related to a past incident.

November 21

Mary’s Way (8:39am) — A person spoke to an officer about an issue with a neighbor’s dog.

Old Concord Road (12:36pm) — A caller reported their carbon monoxide alarm was sounding. The residence was ventilated by the fire department until their measuring devices registered undetectable levels of carbon monoxide.

North Commons (9:33pm) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle traveling slowly and lingering in the area. An officer spoke to the operator and provided directions to the delivery driver.

Novemer 22

Wells Road (12:05am) — Lincoln police helped Cambridge police locate a possible stolen vehicle outside Lincoln.

Tower Road (12:51pm) — A caller reported a downed utility wire in the roadway. The fire department was able to move it.

Page Road (10:39pm) — An officer responded to the area for vehicles parked in the roadway. The officer directed several drivers to move to a better location.

Huntley Lane (3:48pm) — The fire department responded to a residence for an issue with an oil burner. The residence was vented and an electrician and oil burner service technician were called in.

Old County Road (9:39pm) — Officers responded after a vehicle lost control and struck several objects before coming to rest in the roadway. The operator was cited for a marked lanes violation and the vehicle was towed.

Old Sudbury Road (5:03pm) — Officers helped a resident search the area for a lost dog. The dog was discovered resting in a vehicle a short time later.

Lincoln Road ((3:00pm) — An officer helped a motorist who had run out of gas.

November 23

Horseshoe Lane (11:42am) — A caller asked to speak with the Animal Control Officer about a coyote seen in the area.

Codman Road (12:48pm) — An officer moved a deer carcass off to the side of the road. The DPW was notified.

Canaan Drive (1:07pm) — A caller reported a raccoon in their yard that appeared to be acting strange during the daylight hours. The caller was advised to monitor the situation.

Deer Run Road (6:15pm) — A caller spoke to an officer about a possible stolen phone.

Concord Road (6:27pm) — A caller reported the odor of natural gas outside their residence. The fire department metered the area but were unable to detect any gas.

November 24

Lincoln Road (7:13am) — An officer spoke to a caller about possible illegal dumping.

Bedford Road (2:23pm) — A motorist reported the traffic lights at Route 2 and Bedford Road were malfunctioning. An officer checked the area and observed the lights to be functioning properly without issue.

Page Road (6:10pm) — An officer spoke to a caller about an out-of-state issue.

Millstone Lane (10:34pm) — A caller reported receiving a suspicious item with no identifying information. An officer responded and determined there was nothing suspicious about the item.

November 25

Donelan’s Supermarket (5:26pm) — Officers responded to the mall entrance for a two-vehicle crash. There were no injuries. One of the operators was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic and one of the vehicles was towed from the scene.

Twin Pond Lane (2:43pm) — A caller reported a suspicious person on their property. An officer arrived but was unable to locate anyone in the area.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:36pm) — Massachusetts State Police were notified of a dead deer in a travel lane.

November 26

Hilliard Road (12:06am) — A caller reported a strong odor of natural gas inside their residence. The fire department metered the area but were unable to detect any measurable amounts of gas.

Sandy Pond Road (8:38pm) — An officer moved a small branch from the roadway.

Old Sudbury Road (2:49pm) — An officer spoke to a person about a possible fraud.

November 27

South Great Road (8:12pm) — Officers responded to crash at the Route 126 in after a vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was not injured but was cited for speed and a marked lanes violation.

November 28

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:25pm) — Massachusetts State Police were notified of a possible two-vehicle crash that occurred earlier on or near Route 2 by the Lincoln/Concord town line.

Old Concord Road (11:25pm) — Officers spoke to a resident and asked they turn their music down, which they did.

November 29

North Great Road (7:25pm) — A motorist reported striking a deer. There was no damage to the vehicle. An officer located the deer and asked the DPW to remove the deceased animal.

South Great Road (7:53pm) — A caller reported a dead deer on Route 117. An officer located the deer, moved it off the roadway, and notified the DPW.

November 30

Nothing of note.

December 1

Old Concord Road (4:15pm) — The fire department helped a person who had locked their keys in their vehicle.

December 2

Oak Knoll Road (6:18pm) — The fire department and wiring inspector responded to a residence after a tree damaged some electrical lines.

Conant Road (5:56pm) — An officer moved a small tree from the roadway.

Fenway Lane, Hanscom AFB (6:23pm) — An officer helped a person concerning a past incident.

December 3

Bypass Road (4:34pm) — Officers responded for a three-vehicle crash. There were no injuries reported and all vehicles were able to be driven form the scene. One of the drivers was cited for failing to yield.

In the mid-afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Lincoln police and fire began getting reports of a car fire on Round Hill Road. Lincoln firefighters responded with Engine 2 and, on arrival, found the car fully involved, with the fire rapidly spreading to the house.

The four members of the duty crew went to work extinguishing both the house and car. The fires were rapidly brought under control, keeping damage to the house to a minimum. All residents are accounted for with no injuries reported.

The Weston, Wayland, and Concord Fire Departments helped on scene, while Sudbury and Waltham covered Lincoln. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

On Friday, Nov. 14, Lincoln firefighters responded to Concord Road for a report of an outside fire. On arrival, they found that the fire had started when a charging lithium ion battery was accidentally placed on a wood stove, causing it to overheat and catch fire. The resident who reported the fire picked it up, carried it outside, and threw it off the deck. Just as a hose was being deployed, the battery exploded and “embers and sparks blew in all directions,” according to the department’s report. The fire was quickly extinguished. The resident had facial burns but declined transport to the hospital.

When used properly, lithium ion devices are safe, but Fire Chief Brian Young offers these tips:

• Try to use battery-powered devices and replacement batteries that are known brands that also have a UL listing. This will make sure the batteries were properly engineered and have passed safety checks.
• Use only manufacturers’ recommended parts and batteries.
• Follow safe charging instructions, including using the correct charging devices on hard, flat locations away from heat sources.
• If a battery is damaged, discard it. A damaged battery cell could cause possible thermal runaway.

November 4

Woodcock Lane (3:38pm) — Officers received a report of a missing child. The child was located a short time later.

Lincoln Road (8:44am) — A motorist reported that the operators of two other vehicles were arguing in the five-way intersection. An officer checked the area but it was clear upon arrival.

Page Road (11:47am) — After a tree fell through the roof of a residence, the home was evacuated. The building inspector was contacted and deemed the home to be safe.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:27pm) — A person reported being the possible victim of a scam.

Old Lexington Road (11:19am) — A person reported being the possible victim of bank fraud.

Lincoln Road (2:57pm) — An officer stopped and cited a motorist for a crosswalk violation.

November 5

Donelan’s Supermarket (8:59am) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a possible assault and battery occurring in the supermarket.

Windingwood Lane (3:45pm) — A caller reported seeing two people start a fire on a small island on Farrar Pond. Officers were able to locate the youths and transfer them to their parents. The Fire Department found the fire but it had been extinguished prior to their arrival.

Lincoln Road (12:52pm) —A caller reported a possible issue with the railroad gates. An officer arrived on scene and confirmed the gates were functioning properly.

Tower Road (10:55pm) — A caller reported a branch had fallen into the roadway, blocking both directions of travel. Officers cordoned off the area and asked the DPW to remove it.

November 6

Tower Road (8:48am) — An officer assisted with traffic at the intersection of Tower Road and Route 117.

Bedford Road (10:15am) — A caller reported seeing two branches resting on wires. An officer checked the area and determined there was no hazard.

Wells Road (1:38pm) — A person requested documents from the police department.

November 7

Bedford Lane (12:57pm) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle enter their driveway and a man leaving the vehicle. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone matching the description.

Lincoln School (7:06pm) — A caller reported the detour signs in place from earlier were still in the roadway. An officer removed the signs.

November 8

Indian Camp Lane (11:47am) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.

Rockwood Lane (3:44pm) — A person spoke to an officer regarding a past incident.

November 9

Tower Road (2:18pm) — A caller reported a dispute with a food delivery driver. An officer arrived on scene and spoke with both parties.

Concord Road (4:06pm) — A lost item was turned in to the police station and reunited with its owner a short time later.

November 10

Lincoln Road (4:34pm) — An officer facilitated the transfer of property that had been held for safekeeping.

November 11

Tower Road (1:03am) — An officer came upon several youths walking along Tower Road. The officer contacted several parents and made sure the youths made it home.

Fox Run Road (6:56am) — An officer responded to the area after the report of several mailboxes that had been damaged.

November 12

North Great Road (7:43am) — An officer helped with a disabled vehicle until a tow truck arrived.

Farrar Road (10:26am) — A caller reported that a utility service vehicle had the roadway entirely blocked. An officer checked the area and traffic could pass, one direction at a time.

Tower Road (6:44pm) — A caller reported wires down in the area. An officer checked the area and found no issue with the electrical or utility wires.

Virginia Road (6:57pm) — A caller reported a downed wire don that the utility company had been made aware of several times already. An additional call was made to Verizon.

November 13

Hanscom Drive (10:36am) — A caller reported a hit-and-run that occurred the previous evening.

Bedford Road (2:51pm) — An officer passed a notification to one resident at the request of another.

North Great Road (2:52pm) — A caller reported a minor two-vehicle crash. Officers responded and helped the drivers exchange information.

Lincoln Road (3:16pm) — A vehicle crashed into a utility pole. Wires were reported on the vehicle and in the roadway. Eversource arrived on scene and shut off the power. The operator was not injured and was cited for a marked lanes violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene and power was restored to the area.

November 14

St. Anne’s Church (1:51pm) — A caller reported smoke inside the building. The Fire Department determined that the cause was an overloaded circuit and an electrician was summoned.