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Police log for July 16—22, 2020

July 28, 2020

The most interesting call of the week was from a resident calling to complain about rabbits in her yard on the afternoon of July 16. What made it unusual is that the resident lived in Lincoln, Nebraska and somehow called the police in Lincoln, Mass., by mistake.

For cases of mistaken town identity, “the best is when people walk into the station looking for the Twin River Casino” in Lincoln, R.I., said Lt. Sean Kennedy. “They’re not too happy when they have an hour’s ride south.” Apparently this mixup isn’t uncommon, as seen in the entry on the afternoon of July 19.

July 16

Lincoln Road (3:44 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked near Ridge Road. Party was sleeping; everything was fine.

North Great Road (1:23 p.m.) — 911 calls about a large tree on Rte. 2A near Hanscom Drive blocking a travel lane. Minute Man National Park crews were able to move the tree from the roadway. MassDOT responded to remove the debris

Lincoln School (1:25 p.m.) — Construction crews at the school reported a water main break. The Water Department on scene and the Fire Department was notified.

Walden Pond boat ramp (3:05 p.m.) — Concord police asked officers to check the Lincoln side of Walden for a missing party. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party. However, the party was later located and units cleared.

Pierce House (5:29 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside on Weston Road near the Pierce House. Fire Department and National Grid responded to the scene.

Old Winter Street (6:04 p.m.) — Wellesley police were looking for information on a resident who had property lost in Wellesley, looking to return the property.

July 17

Lincoln Police Department (12:54 a.m.) — A caller from Maynard was looking to see if Lincoln police had had contact with her husband who hadn’t returned home from work. Lincoln police had no contact with the party. Maynard police were aware of the report and were handling.

July 18

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (8:40 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party walking on Rte. 2 in the breakdown lane. Resident was walking to a home on Cambridge Turnpike. 

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:05 p.m.) — Officer spoke with the operator of piece of construction equipment traveling eastbound in the westbound breakdown lane. Officer assisted the worker to the Wagon Wheel and advised him not to drive on the highway in the future due to the danger.

North Great Road (2:18 p.m.) — Motor vehicle accident initially reported as involving a bicyclist. Officers found that the cyclist fell off the bike and no vehicle was involved. Party transported to the Emerson Hospital with minor injuries.

Sandy Pond Road (8:26 p.m.) — Vehicle parked at Sandy Pond at the water treatment plant. Parties were moved along.

July 19

Conant Road (9:14 a.m.) — Bicyclist called due to concern for an elderly party walking, out of concern due to the high heat. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party.

Concord Road (11:51 a.m.) — Bicyclist ran a red light on his bike. Officer stopped the party and gave him a warning.

Lincoln Police Dept. (1:15 p.m.) — North Attleboro police called reporting they had someone in custody for shoplifting and found credit cards in a woman’s name. The suspect indicated that they broke into a car in Lincoln near a bike path. Officer checked the area and it was later found to have occurred in Lincoln, R.I.

Wells Road (3:37 p.m.) — Caller complained someone was buzzing their door but no one was there. 

Barnes Road, Concord (7:29 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to a Concord house fire to assist.

Concord Road  (9:34 p.m.) — Caller stated they possibly hit a raccoon on Rte. 126 near Walden Pond. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate anything.

Beaver Pond Road (9:56 p.m.) — Littleton police requested a check of a Lincoln residence to see if a motor vehicle was there, as they wanted to speak with the operator. Officer checked and was unable to locate.

July 20

Lincoln Police Department (12:29 a.m.) — Freetown police called reporting a missing person, as a ping of their phone showed they were in the area of MIT Lincoln Lab. Caller was advised to contact Hanscom Security Forces as the location was within Hanscom Air Force Base.

South Great Road (1:06 a.m.) — Weston police called reporting a crash on Rte. 117 near Church St. where two teens fled from the vehicle. A Lincoln officer responded to the area to assist. Weston police then called to cancel after they located the parties.

July 22

Bedford Road (1:13 a.m.) — Officer checked on two parties walking on the trails on Bedford Road near Rte. 2A. Parties are OK. 

Lincoln School (9:47 a.m.) — School principal called to report someone spray-painted the door of the Smith School. Officer responded to document the damage and take a report. The paint had been removed prior to the officer’s arrival.

Concord Road (2:19 p.m.) — Arlington police asked that an officer check the area around Rte. 117 and 126 for a missing party who left a facility and who might be in that area, according to a cell phone ping. Officers responded. Arlington police called back to report that they had updated phone location information and Lincoln police could clear.

Offutt Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (3:52 p.m.) — Officer went to serve court paperwork but found that the party is now in Texas. Officer faxed the paperwork to Arlington, Texas to be served.

Lincoln Road (6:25 p.m.) — Caller reported that railroad gates were stuck down, but then called to advise that there was in fact a train at the station. Officers cancelled.

Windingwood Lane (6:39 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with an internet issue. They were advised to contact their service provider.

Category: news, police

Police log for July 9–15, 2020

July 19, 2020

July 9

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:37 a.m.) — Caller reported a crash west of Route 128. Area checked; no crash found.

July 10

Hanscom Drive Two-car crash at Old Bedford Road, no injuries 2 car motor vehicle crash, no injuries. One vehicle was towed from the scene.

Sandy Pond Road (6:27 p.m.) — Caller reported a large branch down in the roadway. Officer was able to move it off to the side of the road.

Ridge Road (8:40 p.m.) — Caller reported they believe a neighbor is yelling at a dog. Officers responded and spoke to the party, who recently adopted the dog. The dog continuously barks and owner is in the process of bringing the dog back to a local dog shelter. No sign of abuse.

July 12

Lincoln Road (2:31 a.m.) — Officer stopped to check the well-being of a party walking around the mall area.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:38 a.m.) — Two-car crash with no injuries east of Bedford Road. State Police to handle.

Weston Road (3:55 p.m.) — Caller reported they’ve been hearing either gunshots or fireworks at night around 12:30 a.m. She was advised to call when she hears the noise and police will investigate.

North Great Road (5:19 p.m.) — Minute Man National Park ranger found a person with drugs in the Paul Revere lot area. Officer responded to assist. The ranger issued a summons to the party.

North Great Road (8:38 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a party’s car in one of the Minute Man National Park lots. Officer located the vehicle in the Paul Revere lot; Concord police will transport the party to their vehicle.

July 13

Mill Street Extension (9:01 a.m.) — Caller reported a tree was down and they’re concerned they won’t have access to the house. Officer checked and they can gain access to the house. The tree is on private property so the party was advised to contact a tree company.

Walden Pond boat ramp (1:49 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested a boat for a search and rescue of a party in the water. Call was cancelled while en route; party was on the shore speaking with Concord firefighters.

Lincoln Public Library (5:04 p.m.) — A delivery driver struck an unoccupied car on Library Lane. Officer took a report and will contact the owner of the unoccupied vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike (6:01 p.m.) — Caller reported ducks on the side of the roadway in Concord. The information was passed along to Concord police.

Todd Pond Road (7:45 p.m.) — Caller reported a house alarm was going off; unsure which house. Officers responded but the alarm was no longer sounding.

July 14

Harvest Circle (10:19 p.m.) — Alarm company reported that a party called them and seemed confused. Officers spoke with staff and checked on the party; everything was fine.

July 15

Lexington Road (10:18 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Wells Road (10:42 a.m.) — Medical staff called requested a well-being check on a party who wasn’t answering the phone. Officer made contact with the party, who then spoke with the medical staff.

Wells Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a road rage incident between a juvenile and a motorist who was on Wells Road. Officers spoke to all parties involved.

Old Concord Road (8:23 p.m.) — Caller reported finding an old rifle in the attic and asked that it be destroyed. Officer responded and found it was a BB gun, which was subsequently destroyed.

Category: news, police

Police log for July 2–8, 2020

July 15, 2020

July 2

Reports of wires and/or branches down starting at 8:39 p.m. on Hilliard Road, Bedford Road, Trapelo Road, Winter Street (two), Conant Road, Old County Road (two), and Silver Hill Road. After the storm, the DPW, Eversource, and tree crews responded, and DPW assisted with reopening roads.

Trapelo Road (8:11 a.m.) — Caller reported an orange pickup truck struck a sign on the property. No registration information; unable to locate.

Meadowbrook Road (1:26 a.m.) — Delivered court paperwork to a resident.

Lincoln Road (7:54 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas outside Twisted Tree. Fire Department checked inside and outside but found no gas readings.

Wells Road (8:05 p.m.) — Resident complained that another resident sprayed water on her porch while they were watering plants. Event documented.

Codman Road (9:14 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with directions after road closures due to storm.

Round Hill Road (9:34 p.m.) — Caller reported what sounded like a gunshot in the area. Officers spoke to people in the area who didn’t hear anything.

July 3

Lincoln MBTA station (12:24 am.) — MBTA reported a party was causing a disturbance on the train at Lincoln Station. Officers found the party who had gotten into an argument on the train outside on the platform. Party was waiting for a ride home

Conant Road (8:54 a.m.) — Caller reported a tree was down and partially blocking the road. Officer on scene requested DPW to assist.

Birchwood Lane (3:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that a neighbor yelled at them about landscapers taking up parking spots. Officer arrived and found no issue; landscapers has left the area.

Police station (4:21 p.m.) — Party asked to be fingerprinted for civilian employment. Jul

Wells Road (6:24 p.m.) — Caller reported fireworks going off. Officers checked and spoke with neighbors, who heard nothing.

July 4

Wells Road (8:41 a.m.) — Caller reported an unwanted party near her residence. Officers located the party, who was brought to the train station.

Weston Road (10:37 a.m.) — Caller reported a tree on wires. Eversource and tree crews were working in the area to handle it.

North Great Road (10:43 a.m.) — Minute Man National Park ranger wanted to speak to an officer in regard to illegal dumping in the parking lot. Officers will keep an eye out if it continues.

Wells Road (4:03 p.m.) — Caller reported damage to a vehicle sometime overnight. Investigation ongoing.

Conant Road (7:20 p.m.) — Caller complained about a neighbor’s bonfire. Fire Department checked and found no problem.

July 5

Lincoln Town Hall (12:50 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Parties were star gazing.

Page Road (10:18 am.) — Caller reported a tree was down and partially blocking the road. Eversource notified; tree was coned off.

Weston Road (3:16 p.m.) — Bicyclist was given a verbal warning for bike violation.

Wells Road (6:31 p.m.) — Resident reported a party illegally dumping trash. Officer followed up with the violator, who was advised to stop.

Goose Pond Road (6:50 p.m.) — Caller complained about cars parked for Walden Pond.

July 6

Concord Road (2:44 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked on the shoulder of the road. Party was sleeping inside; they had pulled over due to being tired. Officer suggested he pull into the Food Project to be safe.

Orchard Lane (11:38 a.m.) — Caller reported a fraudulent unemployment claim was filed in their name.

Hanscom Drive (3:40 p.m.) — Two-car crash with no injuries. Vehicles towed from the scene, report taken.

Winter Street (4:16 p.m.) — Caller reported an ongoing civil dispute with a neighbor. Report taken to document issue.

Tower Road (4:29 p.m.) — Caller reported his email may have been hacked. Information was given to secure account.
Trapelo Road (6:34 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog off leash. Caller was advised of Lincoln leash law.

Lincoln Police Department (7:50 p.m.) — Walk-in looking for information on public records.

Lincoln Police Department (8:35 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a civil matter. He was given his legal options.

Concord Road (8:35 p.m.) — Officer checked on the well-being of a vehicle pulled off to the side of the road. Operator is all set.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:36 p.m.) — Concord police called looking for a vehicle after getting report of two people arguing in the breakdown lane. Officers located the vehicle, which was unoccupied. State Police will handle the incident.

July 7

Huckleberry Hill (4:53 p.m.) — Caller reported that a tree fell in the yard of a neighbor who wasn’t home. Police made contact made with the homeowner, who was aware of the tree and is handling it.

Codman House (10:23 p.m.) — Officer checking the property found six unoccupied vehicles. All appears fine

July 8

Wells Road (10:08 p.m.) — Worker reported someone sleeping in a tent behind a dumpster. Officers spoke to the party.

Codman Road (2:01 p.m.) — Deceased deer found near the property. DPW removed the deer.

Laurel Drive (6:25 p.m.) — Caller reported smoke outside. Fire Department checked and found it was coming from a fire pit on Weston Road.

Category: news, police

Police log for June 25 – July 1, 2020

July 8, 2020

June 25

Old Conant Road (1:47 p.m.) — Family member who is living out of the country requested a well-being check on the resident. Officers checked the residence and no one is home. Checked again at 3:38 p.m.; will check back later.

Goose Pond Road (3:19 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station reported a tree limb is resting on wires and is smoking. Eversource notified.

Tower Road (4:37 p.m.) — Weston police reported that the railroad crossing sign at Tower Road was struck and is partially in the roadway. Officer temporarily moved the sign out of the roadway; DPW notified to fix the sign.

Wells Road (8:25 p.m.) — Resident called to speak to an officer in regards to a civil matter.

Red Rail Farm (8:37 p.m.) — Caller reported his beagle is missing. Last seen near Walden Pond. Phone number left if someone finds the lost dog.

June 26

Lincoln Road (11:49 a.m.) — Railroad gates keep going up and down. MBTA notified to respond.

Morningside Lane (12:27 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to the resident.

Trapelo Road (12:29 p.m.) — Officer came across a minor motor vehicle crash; assisted parties with exchanging paperwork

Tower Road (1:13 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer responded and the party is fine; they’re contacting the COA.

South Great Road (4:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a burning odor in his garage. Fire Department responded; prior to their arrival, the owner extinguished a small fire in his water heater. Power and gas to the unit was turned off.

June 27

Lincoln Road — Caller reported an odor of gas outside Twisted Tree Café. Fire Department checked and found no evidence of gas via their meter

Hanscom Air Force Base (3:14 p.m.) — Hanscom security reported they have someone at Gate 1 with a warrant who was attempting to enter the base. Jose Nieves, 28, of Brockton was arrested for an outstanding warrant for assault and battery, and indecent assault and battery out of the Brockton District Court. He was later bailed from the station.

Tower Road (8:07 p.m.) — Framingham police asked Lincoln police to check the residence for a missing juvenile. Officers did so and located the juvenile. Contact made with Framingham PD

June 28

Lincoln Police Station (12:47 p.m.) — Walk-in reported their car was disabled in the St. Anne’s parking lot. Officer assisted the party and gave them a ride to their residence.

Old Conant Road (2:10 p.m.) — Officer followed up on June 25 well-being checks visits to make contact with the homeowner. Party still not home. Checked again at 7:11 p.m. Police later reported that they finally got in touch with the woman and everything was fine — she had been in Maine. The initial caller was found to be an estranged family member calling from overseas looking for money.

Trapelo Road (9:04 p.m.) — Caller reported that a large tree limb was down in the road near Stratford Way. Officer located the branch and was able to move it off to the side of the roadway. DPW notified

June 29

Old Concord Road (5:29 a.m.) — Caller reported a large fallen tree blocking the road. Officer responded and confirmed the road was impassable. DPW notified to respond.

Lincoln Road (9:44 a.m.) — Caller reported a tree on wires. Officer responded and confirmed; Eversource notified and responded.

Old Sudbury Road (4:32 p.m.) — Farm tractor was towing a small structure that fell off the trailer into the roadway. Debris moved off to the side of the road; officer following the tractor back to Codman Community Farms.

Lincoln Road (6:26 p.m.) — Caller reported railroad gates were down with no train in the area. Moments later, train passed; no problem with the gates.

June 30

Lincoln Road (12:19 a.m.) — Caller from Wells Road reported a party sitting on the benches near Donelan’s. Officer in the area checked but no one was in the area.

Doherty’s Garage (1:53 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter. Officer responded and assisted the party.

Trapelo Road (4:39 p.m.) — Juvenile called to report an older man taking pictures in the area of the reservoir, talking to the juveniles and asking odd questions while they’re fishing. Officers located the caller and the subject. Officers spoke to the subject regarding his behavior and he was sent on his way; no criminal activity. Officers followed up with the juvenile and his father who arrived on scene.

Wells Road (9:33 a.m.) — Caller reported fireworks going off in the Lincoln Woods complex. Officers checked the area but was unable to locate.

South Great Road (9:36 p.m.) — Caller reported “a big green thing” in the roadway near the railroad tracks. Officer checked Rte. 117 and was unable to locate any debris.

Donelan’s Supermarket (9:48 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at Donelan’s. Party all set; was listening to music.

July 1

Hillside Road (11:31 a.m.) — Council on Aging called to request a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and all is fine. The resident is calling the COA.

South Great Road (3:43 p.m.) — FedEx driver reports a party lying down on the sidewalk; unsure if they’re in need of assistance. Officers responded and the party is fine, just resting.

Old Concord Road (3:55 p.m.) — Caller complained of leaf blowers being used in the area.

Stony Brook Road, Weston (5:40 p.m.) — Weston police reported that they’re receiving complaints of solicitors in the area of Stony Brook Road in their town who may be heading into Lincoln.

Lincoln Road (10:05 p.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles pulled over near Ballfield Road; not sure if there was a problem. Officer checked the area and found that the occupants were helping an animal into the woods.

Category: news, police

Pandemic effects for police: more traffic stops, fraud claims

June 30, 2020

Traffic stops in Lincoln since January 1 (click to enlarge).

Lincoln police have experienced the Covid-19 pandemic in various ways over the months — many fewer traffic stops at first, and now, a rash of reports of fraudulent unemployment claims.

Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on March 10, and starting a few days before that, the rate of routine traffic stops began falling dramatically (see graph), partly to safeguard officers and the public from infection but mostly because traffic volume plummeted as everyone sheltered in place. The rate has crept back up since late May, but nothing compared to the pre-pandemic days.

“Traffic was pretty much nonexistent” in those early weeks, Chief of Police Kevin Kennedy said. These days, officers wear masks when approaching and interacting with drivers, and collect as much information verbally as they can, as opposed to having the driver hand over his or her license and registration.

Another effect of the pandemic, of course, is that unemployment has shot up as businesses laid off staff. As a result, millions of people have filed for unemployment benefits — and police have been getting reports from residents who were notified by the state that unemployment claims had been filed in their names.

“It’s all over the country — there have been a ton of fraudulent unemployment claims” using compromised Social Security numbers, Kennedy said. He advised anyone who has had this happen to check their recent credit history to make sure other accounts weren’t hacked into, or false accounts created in their name. The federal government is investigating, he added.

Another recent development that’s required police attention is the surge of visitors to Walden Pond, more popular than ever since many other recreational venues in the area are closed due to Covid-19. Because the main parking lot closes when it reaches capacity, visitors park illegally on Baker Bridge Road and Old Concord Road. Kennedy said police plan to install electronic message boards warning people that parking in those areas may result in their cars getting towed.

Category: Covid-19*, news, police

Police log for June 18-24, 2020

June 30, 2020

June 18

Mary’s Way (6:51 q.m.) — Caller complaining about trucks working early at a construction site. Caller advised to contact the building department.

Todd Pond Road (6:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that her mother was solicited over the phone from someone purporting to be from a veteran’s agency.

Old Concord Road (9:14 a.m.) — Caller reported a landscaping crew is using a leaf blower. Officer checked the area and the crew was not using a leaf blower.

Hanscom Drive (6:54 p.m.) — Caller reported passing by a crash scene (car vs. MBTA bus). Officers checked the area and there were no signs of a crash. MBTA confirms no reports of a crash involving a bus

Sandy Pond Road (6:54 p.m.) — Caller reported possibly being followed by a moped from Concord into Lincoln. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

June 19

Lincoln Road (10:10 a.m.) — Caller reported a fraudulent unemployment claim was filed in his name. Report taken.

Morningside Lane (1:57 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

Baker Bridge Road (4:00 p.m.) —  Caller complained about landscapers using leaf blowers.               

Baker Bridge Road (June 9 at 4:08 p.m. and 5:29 p.m., June 20 at 11:04 a.m., June 21 at 9:17 p.m., June 23 at 7:42 p.m.) — Caller complaining about cars parked along Baker Bridge Road. Officers checked the area; Walden Pond staff will make an announcement. Cars were ticketed in some cases.

Virginia Road (7:30 p.m.) — Caller reported that earlier in the day, mulch at the Minuteman Commons complex was smoking. Landscapers had been on scene and it no longer was smoldering. Caller advised to call back if she sees any smoke or fire.

South Great Road (10:37 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing an alarm going off in the area. Police were unable to locate the source of the alarm.

June 20

Conant Road (6:36 p.m.) — Caller reported that his house was egged sometime the previous night. Report taken.

Hastings Road, Weston (10:22 p.m.) — Weston police reported a missing child over age 12, possibly on Rte 117 or Rte 126. A Lincoln officer checking the area located the juvenile and notified the parents.

June 21

Birchwood Lane (8:18 p.m.) — Caller reported that a squirrel was in her house. Fire Department assisted the resident.

June 22

Old County Road (8:19 a.m.) — Large tree down across the roadway near Rte 2. DPW notified.

Concord Road (12:07 p.m.) — Caller reported a small brush fire near St. Anne’s Church. Fire Department will handle.

Twisted Tree Café (12:20 p.m.) — Report of an odor of gas. Fire and police evacuated the building and notified National Grid and Eversource. Gas and power were later restored to the building.

South Great Road (3:36 p.m.) — Resident reported that someone backed into his vehicle white it was parked in the Mt. Misery lot. Report taken.

June 23

Virginia Road, Concord (1:32 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance with two parties on bikes who were acting suspicious and fled into the woods.

South Great Road (9:43 a.m.) — A passing motorist notified a detail officer of a brush fire along the railroad tracks near Rte. 117. Fire Department located and handled the fire while train service was stopped.

Stonehedge Road (2:02 p.m.) — Caller reported wires down across the road near Tower Road. Eversource notified and responded.

Premier Cleaners, Lincoln mall (3:52 p.m.) — Caller reported the store is open and no one is inside. Officers checked the area and everything looked OK. Officers were able to lock the door and the owner was notified.

June 24

MBTA station (1:44 a.m.) — Officer observed a party at the train platform and checked to see if they were OK. Party was out for a walk.

Category: news, police

Police log for June 8–17, 2020

June 24, 2020

June 8

Wells Road (10:26 a.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to food cooking on the stove.

Hemlock Circle (12:35 p.m.) — Fire alarm went off due to contractors working in the residence.

Bedford Road (2:29 p.m.) — Caller reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name. Report taken.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (3:45 pm.) — Caller reported losing a purse while in the cemetery. Caller later reported she found it in her residence.

Giles Road (6:03 p.m.) — Caller reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name. Report taken.

94 Liberty Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (7:02 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that a possible missing juvenile over age 12 from Florida is on the base. Officers assisted Hanscom with locating the juvenile and made contact with the parent in Florida. Investigation is ongoing.

June 9

Old Sudbury Road (12:06 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing people near her house and seeing them with flashlights. Officers located the party, who was looking at the rocking horses. They were sent on their way; caller updated.

Codman Community Farms (1:01 a.m.) — Officer came across a vehicle parked at the entrance of the farm. Party checked out OK.

94 Liberty Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (9:43 p.m.) — Parent from Florida called regarding the missing juvenile, who never returned on a planned flight. The child is safe, and the parent was referred to Massachusetts State Police at Logan Airport, who are handling.

June 10

Lincoln Road (1:51 a.m.) — Report of a tree down on the sidewalk of Lincoln Rd near the Masonic Lodge.

Concord Road (1:04 p.m.) — Report of a small brush fire at the Concord town line on Pine Hill. Fire Department responded.

Kettle Hole Drive (1:30 p.m.) — Caller reported an aggressive dog that she encountered Animal Control will handle.

Lincoln Road (3:07 p.m.) — Caller complained about workers on the sidewalk along Lincoln Road. They were referred to speak with the DPW.

Old County Road (3:48 p.m.) — Report of a large stove that was left on the side of the roadway. DPW was notified to remove.

Tower Road — MBTA tower reports a brush fire along the tracks near Tower Road and Old Sudbury Road. Fire Department handled.

Willarch Road (5:38 p.m.) — Caller requested information in regard to a civil matter.

Bedford Road (10:38 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a gunshot near his residence towards Juniper Ridge Road. Area checked; unable to locate.

June 11

Winter Street (12:18 p.m.) — Report of a fall alert from an Apple watch at the location. Officers checked and everything was fine.

June 12

Lincoln Police Department (2:08 a.m.) — State Police in Concord requested assistance looking for a party who left Emerson Hospital and may be walking back to a residence in Lincoln. They called back to say they had located the party.

Indian Hill Road (1:51 p.m.) — Officer working a detail in Lincoln dealing with a civil matter.

Sunnyside Lane (3:07 p.m.) — A party using MBTA’s “The Ride” vehicle complaining about something with the vehicle. Caller was advised to contact “The Ride” dispatch.

Farrar Road (5:01 p.m.) — Caller complained about bats outside the residence. They were advised to contact a pest control company.

Acorn Lane (5:20 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name. Report taken.

Conant Road (7:44 p.m.) — Caller reported there was a tree limb on the wires and they’re arcing. Eversource notified.

Lexington Road (9:51 p.m.) — Caller reported two kids who were trespassing on their property have since left in two vehicle traveling towards Rte. 2 Officers were unable to locate.

June 13

Sandy Pond Road (10:29 a.m.) — Company accidentally damaged some shrubs on the property. A company representative spoke with the homeowner and agreed to pay for the damage.

Lincoln School — Caller reported some type of animal was stuck in a soccer net. Officer arrived but the animal was gone.

South Great Road (1:58 p.m.) — Bicyclist fell while riding near Tower Road. Minor injuries; transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Granville Road (2:46 p.m.) — Caller reported a man walking in the wood who appeared to be sick and needed assistance in getting to his car. Officer arrived and drove man to his car on Sandy Pond Road.

Old Bedford Road (11:40 p.m.) — Hospital faxed a report of a cat bite. Animal Control notified.

June 14

Forester Road (2:39 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone put fireworks on top of the community mailboxes the previous night and set them off.

June 15

Ballfield Road (12:26 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party at the school to their residence.

Minuteman Technical High School, Marrett Road, Lexington (1:41 p.m.) — A group was seen on video surveillance at the high school. One individual later identified as Brandon Raymond, 19, from Everett spray-painted the rear of the school. He will be summonsed into court at a later date to answer to the charge of malicious destruction of property.

Chestnut Circle (7:11 p.m.) — Resident called the station looking for the local election results.

Page Road (10:28 p.m.) — Officer located a party at the Lincoln School who looking for his brother (juvenile over age 12) who hadn’t returned home. Officers assisting in located the boy, who was later found to be in Waltham, and the parents picked him up.

June 16

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:43 a.m.) — Caller reported striking an animal on Rte. 2. A deceased opossum was found off to the side of the road. Mass DOT was notified to pick up the animal.

Deer Run Road (10:12 p.m.) — Caller reported someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim. Report taken.

Walden Pond boat ramp (12:22 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance as he locked his keys in his car. Dispatch contacted a Waltham Auto tow truck to assist him.

Woods End Road (2:36 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak with an officer regarding people coming onto his property. Officer responded and spoke to the party.

Lincoln Police Department (4:07 p.m.) — Social worker called to the station looking to arrange a non-emergency transport for a patient. They were advised to contact a private ambulance company.

Canoe landing lot, South Great Road (5:34 p.m.) — Concord police requested a check of the parking lots along Rte. 117 for an overdue party. Lincoln police checked but were unable to locate the party. Concord police later called back and the party returned home.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:45 p.m.) — A party ran out of gas near the high school. An officer assisted them to the gas station to get gas and then and back to the vehicle.

June 17

Lexington Road (11:09 a.m.) — Caller reported a cow in the roadway. Flint’s farm contacted and they’ll take care of getting the cow back into the fenced field.

Stonehedge Road (3:39 p.m.) — Resident called looking for assistance with information for legal options for a family member in regard to a civil matter.

Gerard’s Farm Stand, Middlesex Turnpike eastbound — Caller reported that a truck took down some wires in the parking lot. Verizon notified.

Huntley Lane (6:28 p.m.) — Resident called regarding an issue with their fire alarm panel. Fire Department will assist them.

Jet Aviation, Hanscom Field (8:15 p.m.) — Caller reported losing his iPad, which GPS indicates is at Jet Aviation. Caller was given contact information for state police at Hanscom to assist him.

Category: news, police

Police log for June 1–8, 2020

June 15, 2020

June 1

Concord Road (12:37 p.m.) — DPW requested assistance for an officer to stand by Rte. 126 at the railroad bridge while they remove a tree.

June 2

Story Drive (2:00 p.m.) — Party reported being harassed online. The matter is being investigated.

Harvest Circle (3:03 p.m.) — Caller complained that a dog is barking outside their residence. Dog officer was notified.

Boston Post Rd., Weston — Weston police reported finding a dog in Weston near the town line in case someone should call from Lincoln reporting a missing dog

June 3

Smith Hill Road (10:50 a.m.) and Red Rail Farm Road, 2:16 .m.) — Allegedly fraudulent unemployment claims filed. Reports taken.

Drumlin Farm, South Great Road — Caller reports three vehicles blocking the entrance. Officer responded and asked the parties to move along.

Old Sudbury Road (10:01 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a loud noise behind their house and seeing a vehicle leave the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

June 4

South Great Road (12:09 p.m.) — Three-car motor vehicle crash, no injuries. Report was taken and vehicles towed from the scene.

Concord Road (2:37 p.m.) — Large brush fire on Rte. 126 near Walden Pond. Multiple towns responded to assist.

Concord Road (3:0 p.m.) — Fire Department vehicle backed into a vehicle while turning around. Minor damage; report taken.

Tower Road (4:29 p.m.) — Resident reported their dog is missing and doesn’t have its tags on.

Mill Street (7:04 p.m.) — Shed was reported on fire. Multiple towns responded to assist.

Garland Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported an animal is digging in their yard; was advised to contact a pest control company.

Lincoln Police Department (3:15 p.m.) — A party came to the station to get information on how to make a payment to town’s website.

Birchwood Lane (6:26 p.m.) — Party reported he and a friend were verbally threatened by a party who was on the Sudbury River. Unable to locate the involved parties.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound — State Police had to dispatch a deer that was struck by a vehicle(notifying in case residents called the police).

Walden Pond boat ramp 8:42 p.m.) — Officer responded to assist party who parked his car at the boat ramp and didn’t remove it after the gates closed.

June 5

Lexington Road (11:18 a.m.) — Allegedly fraudulent unemployment claim filed. Report taken.

June 6

South Commons (12:44 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a neighbor calling for help. Police and fire personnel responded and found that the neighbor was fine.

Sandy Pond Road (:34 p.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle was parked on his property. Officer checked the area and attempted to locate the owner.

Trapelo Road at Rte. 128 (4:49 p.m.) — Caller reported a malfunctioning traffic light; was advised to contact Waltham police.

Lincoln Road (5:26 p.m.) — Officer who was flagged down by a party assisted with removing a turtle from the roadway.

Tracey’s Service Station, Cambridge Turnpike (7:11 p.m.) — Truck driver requested assistance with help backing up in the parking lot. Officer responded to assist.

Lincoln Road (8:34 p.m.) — Caller reported that a car with three people drove past her and began yelling at her. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

Weston Road (9:01 p.m.) — Party reported losing prescription sunglasses while in the park the previous night. Nothing had been turned into the station.

June 7

South Great Road (10:10 a.m.) — Caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck down. MBTA was notified; officer reported on arrival that the gates were back up.

Conant Road (11:30 a.m.) — Police assisted a party with a civil matter.

South Great Road (1:01 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked partially on the roadway. Officer responded and the vehicles were moved by their owners.

Tower Road (3:46 p.m.) — Domestic incident involving a juvenile.

Donelan’s Supermarket (8:35 p.m.) — Party sleeping in the area; they requested a ride to Nine-Acre Corner in Concord. Officer assisted with a ride.

Category: news, police

Police log for May 19–24, 2020

May 31, 2020

May 18

Codman Road (8:06 p.m.) — Resident reported that a friend in Wayland may be the victim of a crime in Wayland. Wayland police were advised of the report.

Morningside Lane (9:11 p.m.) — Party reported being harassed by a party known to them. Report taken; party advised of their legal options.

May 19

Trapelo Road (2:25 p.m.) — Resident reported there is someone on their property that they want removed. Officer spoke to the individual and they were sent on their way.

Woods End Road (3:47 p.m.) — Resident turned in old firearm and ammunition to be destroyed.

May 20

First Parish in Lincoln (stone church) (1:28 p.m.) — Report that a power line to the building is down on the ground. Eversource was notified to respond.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:34 p.m.) — Caller reported their car was on fire on Rte. 2 west near Lexington town line. Officer arrived and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. Fire Department arrived a short time later to handle.

Tower Road (3:54 p.m.) — Family member requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer checked and everything was OK; family member was on scene.

Old County Road (7:20 p.m.) — People who were fishing were moved along.

Lincoln Road (9:55 p.m.) — A business owner reported finding a disheveled male inside his vehicle while parked in the mall parking lot. The party was last seen walking on Lincoln Road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate him.

May 21

Sandy Pond Road (3:28 p.m.) — Officers with Concord police at the town line investigated a report of someone finding bones in the woods. They were determined to be animal bones.

Concord Road (4:20 p.m.) — Party reported that a bicyclist wasn’t wearing a mask while on trails between Walden Pond and Flint’s Pond.

Walden Pond boat ramp (4:32 p.m.) — Report of a male party exposed himself near the boat ramp. State Police handled the incident

Old County Road (6:48 p.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officer moved them along.

Sandy Pond Road (7:44 p.m.) — Caller reported a brush fire. Fire Department arrived as the homeowner was putting out the fire.

May 22

Lincoln Road (9:28 a.m.) — Report of possible identity fraud. Investigation is ongoing.

Trapelo Road at Old County Road (9:46 a.m.) — Two-car crash. No injuries; report taken.

The Food Project, Concord Road — Manager complained of cars parking in the Food Project lot and going to Walden Pond.

Morningside Lane (3:49 p.m.) — Legal document relating to previous harassment given to a party, with a copy held at Lincoln Police Department.

Trapelo Road (4:39 p.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officer moved them along.

Wells Road (10:01 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing an alarm going off. Officer found it to be a septic system alarm. Management was notified.

Page Farm Road (3:48 a.m.) — Caller reported seeing a male party via their security system on the porch; packages possibly stolen. Officers were unable to locate the party and reported that there were packages on the porch.

May 23

Trapelo Road (12:54 p.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officer moved them along.

Wells Road (1:03 p.m.) — Elderly confused party believed someone was in the house. Officers responded and everything was fine.

Lincoln North office building, Old Bedford Road (2:34 p.m.) — Caller reported a small fire in the mulch. Fire Department handled.

Lincoln Police Department (3:14 p.m.) — Party stated that her son was bitten a while ago by an animal and was looking for information about medical care. Party refused Fire Department medical assistance.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:14 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing a mattress in the roadway. The information was passed along to State Police in Concord.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (7:10 p.m.) — Officers assisting Hanscom security with a report of a missing juvenile. The party was later located.

Kelly Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (8:52 p.m.) — Caller was looking for information on the missing juvenile. They were advised to contact Hanscom security.

May 24

Concord Road (12:58 a.m.) — Report of an outside fire at Walden Pond. The incident was found to be in Concord; officers assisted Concord police.

Sandy Pond Road (10:07 a.m.) — Caller complained of cars parking along Sandy Pond Road in front of his house and requested additional No Parking signs. No cars were found parked on the road. The officer spoke to the resident and left a message with the DPW requesting additional signage.

North Great Road, Paul Revere lot (2:41 p.m.) — Officer assisted the National Park ranger with a report of people using a metal detector and digging.

Trapelo Road (4:08 p.m.) — Report of people fishing. Officer moved them along.

Tower Road (4:49 p.m.) — Party found a dog in their yard. A short time later, it was returned to the owner.

North Great Road (6:49 p.m.) — Caller couldn’t find their car after walking in the National Park. Officer assisted the party.

Mt. Misery parking lot (7:47 p.m.) — Caller requested a check on someone sleeping in a vehicle. The party was fine, just taking a nap.

Category: news, police

Police log for May 11–17, 2020

May 19, 2020

May 11

Tower Road (10:21 a.m.) — Resident reported receiving a suspicious text message from a bank looking to verify their Social Security number. There’s been no financial loss, a fraud alert and credit check/monitoring was suggested

Beaver Pond Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported an animal was injured in the area. Officer located and animal and found that it appears to be slightly injured and should be left on its own; no further action to be taken.

Salem Street, Reading (4:05 p.m.) — Detective was involved in a minor crash (rear-ended). Neither party was injured; Car 3 was towed from the scene.

May 12

Lexington Road (2:54 p.m.) — Caller reported a power outage; was advised to contact Eversource.

Concord Road (7:52 p.m.) — Caller reported broken glass on Concord Road. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Lincoln Police Dept. (11:38 p.m.) — Bolton Police Dept. called regarding to threatening comments that were made to a Bolton teenager regarding Minuteman High School. Call came from Canada. Bolton police are investigating.

North Great Road (5:57 a.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer on Rte. 2A near Sunnyside Lane. Report taken, no injuries.

May 13

Lincoln Road (12:11 p.m.) — Multiple calls that the railroad gates were stuck down. Officers responded to assist with traffic. MBTA crew responded to fix the gates.

Blackburnian Road (2:42 p.m.) — Caller reported that the water meter is leaking in their basement. Water Dept. on-call employee was contacted.

Round Hill Road (4:08 p.m.) — Neighbor called about the noise from landscapers mowing the lawn. Officer talked to the reporting party and the landscapers; no problem found.

South Great Road (6:08 p.m.) — Weston Police Dept. called reporting smoke in the area. Area checked; unable to locate anything in Lincoln.

Birchwood Lane (6:11 p.m.) — Caller reported possibly leaving a cell phone in the ambulance earlier in the day. Fire Dept. will check.

May 14

Aspen Circle (3:19 a.m.) — Resident reported receiving three suspicious phone calls from a party looking for a resident who no longer lives at the home. Officer responded and spoke to the reporting party.

Old Sudbury Road (10:42 a.m.) — Caller reported a party is pulled over on the side of the road and is concerned because they’re counting a lot of money. Officer checked but did not locate anyone.

Donelan’s Supermarket, Lincoln Road (2:28 p.m.) — Donelan’s called reported a patron causing a disturbance. Officer spoke to the involved party and they were given a no-trespass order from the manager. The party has had similar incidents in the past.

Stonehedge Road  (8:59 p.m.) — Caller reported earlier in the day an aggressive dog following her daughter. There was no bite; they wanted to make us and Animal Control aware.

May 15

Trapelo Road (4:18 p.m.) — Caller reported kids fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir. Officer spoke to the group and moved them along.

Baker Bridge Road (7:11 p.m.) — Concord Police Dept. requested that we check the residence for a missing juvenile. Officer spoke to a relative of the juvenile at the residence and they’ve had no contact with the missing juvenile.

Weston Road (9:08 p.m.) — Large tree came down across Weston Road, taking down the utilities. Verizon and Eversource were contacted. The road was closed while repairs were conducted.

May 16

Sandy Pond Road (11:10 a.m.) — Water Department couldn’t get in touch with an employee. Officer went and made contact and everything was fine; called the reporting party back.

Lincoln Road (1:58 p.m.) — Resident found a wallet. Police contacted the owner, who came and retrieved the wallet.

Sandy Pond Road (4:02 p.m.) — Caller reported kids fishing in Flint’s Pond. Officer spoke to the group and moved them along.

Trapelo Road (6:20 p.m.) — Caller reports kids fishing in the reservoir. Officer responded and moved the kids along.

May 17

Sandy Pond Road (10:45 a.m.) — Caller reported that a few hours prior, a vehicle was parked along Sandy Pond Road and the party was seen going into the trails with a fishing rod.

Sandy Pond Road (2:24 p.m.) — Caller reported a paddle boarder on Flint’s Pond closer to the Rte. 2 side of the pond. Officer responded and was unable to see anyone on the pond.

Ballfield Road (5:17 p.m.) — Caller reported two juveniles on the roof of the school. Officer responded and found one party and a second party ran from the area. Officers located the party who ran off and are following up with the parents.

Drumlin Farm, South Great Road (6:41 p.m.) — Staff reported that a vehicle had passed barriers that had been placed in roadway to close the lot. Officer responded; the vehicle had left prior to his arrival.

DeCordova Museum, Sandy Pond Road (7:16 p.m.) — Vehicle found parked on the grass; no one around the vehicle.

Drumlin Farm, South Great Road — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at Drumlin. Everything was fine and they were sent on their way.

Category: news, police

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