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police & fire

Police log for May 15–21, 2021

May 25, 2021

May 15

Forester Road, Waltham (7:32 p.m.) — Waltham Fire Department requested a Lincoln to respond for a possible fire but canceled the engine while responding.

North Great Road (9:11 p.m.) — Officer checking on a bicyclist who was having mechanical problems. The officer brought the cyclist to his vehicle in Weston.

Route 128, Lexington (5:21 p.m.) — State police were looking for a woman who fled after being involved in a crash. Officer responded to the area to assist. State Police had the party in custody

May 16

Pierce House (1:02 a.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle pulled into the property, noting that the vehicle had a flat tire and drove off. Officer checked the area and located the party on Weston Rd. The operator called a tow truck.

Trapelo Road (7:40 a.m. and 3:47 p.m.) — People fishing at the reservoir were moved along.

Deerhaven Road (3:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that valuable sneakers were stolen from the residence within the past few months. Investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (4:26 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted the resident who was locked out of their apartment.

May 17

Public Safety Building (12:15 a.m.) — A person walked into the station to charge his cell phone.

Concord Road (1:07 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating four teens in the area of Walden Pond. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

North Ave., Weston (4:59 a.m.) — Weston police called for assistance with a party who was threatening to harm himself in the parking lot of the gas station. Officers responded to assist, and the person was brought to a local hospital.

Trapelo Road (4:58 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in their name.

Sandy Pond Road (11:55 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled off to the side of the road with no one around. The owner returned to the car and got on their way.

May 18

Lincoln School (10:15 a.m.) — A contractor at the school wanted to speak to a supervisor regarding a contractor looking to do work on the roadway. The shift supervisor spoke to the contractor.

Tracey’s Service Station (2:07 p.m.) — Officer saw an elderly party walking in the hot weather. He was getting work done at the station and the officer drove him home to Mill Street.

Fox Chase Lane, Weston (10:05 p.m.) — Weston police were looking for a dark-colored SUV which was just involved in a burglary in their town. Officers checked the area.

May 19

Sunnyside Lane (10:02 a.m.) — Caller reported his door mat was taken from his home.

Huckleberry Hill (11:43 a.m.) — Officer delivered RMV paperwork to a resident.

Virginia Road (1:12 p.m.) — Caller reported that a garbage truck was involved in a crash on the property. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Adams Road (1:24 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a resident.

Donelan’s lot (4:13 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was left in a vehicle in the lot. Officers checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

Mill Street (4:49 p.m.) — Caller reported a car was parked on the side of the road. Officers checked and the vehicle was unoccupied. He was unable to make contact with the owner from Lowell.

May 20

Wells Road (9:18 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officer went to the residence and everything was fine.

Concord Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported that a party was opening mailboxes on the roadway. Officers checked the area and located an elderly woman with memory issues. Officer followed up with the caregiver.

May 21

Deerhaven Road (10:23 a.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle had been parked on the roadway for the past few days. Police spoke to the operator, who was working in the area.

Boyce Farm Road (12:12 p.m.) — Party fell victim to a grandparent scam. Investigation ongoing.

Goose Pond Road (1:53 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked on Goose Pond Road. Officer checked the area but found no violations.

Cerulean Way (4:54 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving mail at his residence addressed to someone else. Investigation ongoing

Deer Run Road (5:54 p.m.) — Caller complained about a vehicle parked on the street. No violations were found.

Morningside Lane (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported giving his license plate to an ex-girlfriend who has moved out of state and is refusing to return it. An officer spoke to the party involved, who will going to return the plate to the owner.

Ryan Estates (10:28 p.m.) — Caller reported that a dog was continuously barking in the area. Officer spoke to the owner of a new puppy and advised them that it’s bothering the neighbors.

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Police log for May 8–14, 2021

May 19, 2021

On May 8 and May 9, police stopped bicyclists who ran a stop sign at Five Corners (Weston Road/Sandy Pond Road) and issued verbal warnings. Police also asked people on Trapelo Road who were fishing illegally in the Cambridge Reservoir to move along on May 8, twice on May 9, and May 14.

May 8

Old Winter Street (1:11 a.m.) — Sudbury police requested a well-being check on a Sudbury resident who may be at the Lincoln residence. Officers located the party and followed up with Sudbury police.

Wells Road (10:52 a.m.) — Elderly caller reporting that someone may have been in her house some time the previous night. Officer spoke to the caller and family; the caller is confused.

The Commons (8:37 p.m.) — Caller reported that two people were expected back at 6 p.m. and were overdue. Area police departments were advised. Bedford police located the people a short time later; everything was fine.

May 9

North Commons (12:06 p.m.) — Caller reported a neighbor was trespassing on their property and being menacing. Officer went to speak to all parties. The neighbor was uncooperative. Incident documented.

Winter Street (5:52 p.m.) — Caller reported a baby carriage was left alone near the Waltham line, possibly with a baby inside. Officers checked the area but found no sign of the carriage. Officers later located a party walking a baby; they had left the stroller on the side of the road to look at the reservoir while holding the baby.

May 10

Harvest Circle (2:07 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV was delivered to a resident.

Lincoln Road (4:36 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Lincoln Road at Route 117. No injuries, one vehicle towed.

May 11

Lincoln Road (2:15 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with a civil matter.

North Great Road (5:20 p.m.) — Lexington police reported a person running on Route 2A and appeared to be in some distress is now hitchhiking. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Juniper Ridge Road (9:49p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was parked on the grass near Bedford Road. Officers checked on the parties but they had left the area.

May 12

Concord Road (10:53 a.m.) — A DPW crew was working on Route 126 south of Route 117 off the roadway and a vehicle sideswiped the truck. No injuries.

Wells Road (12:35 p.m.) — A delivery driver turned in a wallet they found. Police contacted the owner.

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:22 p.m.) — Minor two-car crash in the parking lot. No injuries, officer assisted parties with exchanging information.

Baker Bridge Road (4:10 p.m.) — Caller reported a man walking on the trail with a hunting rifle. Officers checked the area along with Concord police and spoke to several parties who did not see anyone matching the description received.

Lexington Road (6:19 p.m.) — A walk-in at the station reported he was being harassed by his neighbors. Report taken.

May 13

North Commons (9:11 p.m.) — Caller reported that their neighbor was banging on their wall. Officers report the banging had stopped, and they took a report.

May 14

Trapelo Road (8:21 am.) — Caller reported hitting a gas line while clearing brush. Fire Department and National Grid responded.

Conant Road (12:23 p.m.) — Caller reported finding a bullet in her garden while she was weeding. Officer responded and found it was a tip to a bow and arrow. The tip was discarded.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:41 p.m.) — Officer on a detail received a report of a person riding their bicycle on Route 2 at the Concord line. Concord and State Police notified. Officer checked the Lincoln side but couldn’t locate the cyclist.

Codman Road (2:30 p.m.) — Party reported an uncomfortable interaction with a party known to them. Officers spoke to the parties involved; no criminal activity.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (11:15 p.m.) — Officer assisted Concord police with an investigation involving a patient for something that occurred in Concord.

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Police log for May 1–7, 2021

May 10, 2021

May 1

Lincoln Road (9:55 a.m.) — Officer stopped two cyclists who ran the stop sign at the five-way intersection and gave them a verbal warning.

Concord Road (2:12 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing what appeared to be a male party yelling at a female party somewhere on the trail around Walden Pond. Concord police had received the 911 call. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone. State Police are handling the matter.

South Great Road (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked in the “no parking” areas of the Mt. Misery parking lot. Officer checked but found no violations in any of the area lots.

Tower Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a goat in the roadway as they were driving by. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Great Road (9:59 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. Driver was having a problem with the vehicle and AAA was on their way to assist. The car was not posing a traffic hazard.

May 2

North Commons (9:01 a.m.) — Caller reported having an ongoing dispute with their neighbor regarding moving rocks from their yard. The matter was documented.

Sandy Pond Road (5:31 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone kicked their son’s bike as he was riding on a bike trail. There was no damage to the bike and the son wasn’t injured. Officers responded to the area and no one was around. An officer went to the caller’s residence and spoke to the reporting party.

May 3

Indian Camp Lane (9:21 a.m.) — The Council on Aging requested a well-being check on the residence. Officer checked and everything was fine.

South Commons (3:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that her elderly husband took their dog out for a walk and had not returned home and was overdue. As officers were checking the area, the caller reported he was just driven home by a friend.

Weston Road (4:56 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for running the stop sign at the five-way intersection and gave them a verbal warning.

Old County Road (6:53 p.m.) — A group was fishing at the reservoir and was moved along by police.

May 4

North Great Road (12:50 a.m.) — Officer checked on two vehicles parked in the lot. Both parties checked out fine and were leaving the area.

Garland Road (4:33 p.m.) — Caller reported that the same vehicle has been slowly driving down his road two days in a row. Officer checked the area and remained on the street. No vehicle fitting the description was observed.

Drumlin Farm (9:32 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Drumlin Farm lot. Party is fine and had pulled in to play Pokémon Go.

May 5

Old County Road (10:43 a.m.) — One-car crash against a rock on the side of the road. The operator was transported to the Emerson Hospital with minor injuries and the vehicle was towed.

Meadowdam Road (9:11 p.m.) — Resident reported a party walking in the area wearing a reflective vest and thought it was odd. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the party, the description fits that of someone who sometimes walks in the area with a vest.

May 6

Donelan’s Supermarket (7:24 a.m.) — Caller reported a male party wearing a cowboy hat was parked near the septic system behind Lincoln Woods. Officer responded and recognized the owner of a vehicle who walks the trails in the area.

Trapelo Road (12:39 a.m.) — Officer moved along a group fishing in the reservoir.

May 7

Public Safety Building (4:05 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station asked the Fire Department to cut off his ring because of inflammation. Fire personnel assisted the party.

Public Safety Building (5:17 p.m.) — Person turned in a cell phone found on the trails near Sandy Pond Road.

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Police log for April 24–30, 2021

May 6, 2021

April 24

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:06 p.m.) — Two-car crash at Bedford Road; no injuries. Lincoln officers assisted state police.

April 25

Lincoln North office building (3:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party in the parking lot of the office building while conducting a routine patrol. The individual is known to the officer and was out for a walk.

Merriam Street, Weston (9:50 a.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an engine for a report of a fire. Lincoln firefighters responded and were cleared a short time after arrival.

Sandy Pond Road (3:45 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing in the reservoir. Officer located a group of juveniles who were sent on their way.

April 26

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (12:58 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot that was unoccupied. A group of five individuals came out of the woods and returned to the vehicle and went on their way.

Conant Road (8:25 a.m.) — Weston police asked for an officer to temporarily block Conant Road due to a motor vehicle crash in Weston.

Hanscom Schools (11:05 a.m.) — School staff reported graffiti occurred sometime over the school break. Officer documented the damage and advised Hanscom Security Forces.

Weston Road (5:22 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for a stop sign violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Sandy Pond Road (7:09 p.m.) — Brush fire in the woods between deCordova and Canaan Drive. Fire Department was tied up with the incident for over an hour and Hanscom Fire Department was asked to cover the station.

April 27

Police station (6:56 p.m.) — A person turned in old ammunition to be destroyed.

April 28

Old Concord Road (7:1 a.m.) — Caller reported a goat running in the area. Officer checked but was unable to locate it.

Concord Road (11:43 a.m.) — A person called to request a well-being check on a party that they couldn’t get in touch with. Fire Department assisted in gaining access to the home. All was well.

April 29

Police station (4:57 p.m.) — A walk-in reported losing a piece of jewelry while on a trail near Walden Pond.

Greenridge Lane (5:02 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a dog that was turned in. Animal Control was contacted and advised to get in contact with the caller.

Indian Camp Lane (8:29 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check as they couldn’t get in touch with their family member. Officer responded and no one was home, but the caller was able to get in contact with the party and everything was fine.

Wells Road (9:22 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a banging noise in her kitchen. Officer responded and found maintenance was working nearby fixing an issue.

April 30

Weston Road (3:47 p.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist for a stop sign violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Ryan Estates (6:45 p.m.) — A third-party caller reported a gas odor in the boiler room. Fire Department responded and checked the building but found no gas readings.

Tower Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a goat running in the area. Officer checked but was unable to locate it.

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Police log for April 17–23, 2021

April 27, 2021

April 17

Cranberry Hill Road, Lexington (7:01 p.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an engine respond to a fire alarm; call was canceled en route.

April 18

Old Concord Road (10:44 a.m.) — Acting on a complaint, a parking ticket was issued to vehicle parked in No Parking zone

Bake Bridge Road (3:00 p.m.) —Caller reported cars parked on the side of the road. Officer checked the area but the road was passable and there were no violations.

April 19

Juniper Ridge Road (6:46 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road. Everything was fine, officer is clear

April 20

Weston Road (9:41 a.m.) — Cars parked on Weston Road close to the five-way intersection were moved along.

Tower Road (6:47 p.m.) — Resident reported that someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name.

Officer checked on a person walking along the roadway in dark clothing. The party’s vehicle was towed from Walden Pond, and officer assisted them with information as to which company towed the vehicle.

April 21

Trapelo Road (2:02 p.m.) — A group of juveniles fishing at the reservoir were asked to move along.

Trapelo Road (2:13 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at the Cambridge Reservoir reservoir pump house. The vehicle belonged to an employee.

April 22

Tower Road (8:27 a.m.) — Police received report that the railroad gates were stuck down. the MBTA was notified and reset the gates.

Doherty’s service station (11:54 a.m.) — Officer  stopped a vehicle that was reported as being stolen. After the vehicle pulled into Doherty’s and the officer spoke with the party, it was found that the vehicle’s license plate was stolen. The entering police agency was advised to correct the notification.

Mary’s Way (1:12 p.m.) — A caller wanted to speak to an officer regarding an issue with a resident allegedly harassing staff members and other residents. Officer spoke to the reporting party. All of the incidents happened in the past, and the caller was advised to contact police if and when the incidents happen so they can be addressed.

April 23

Codman Community Farms (12:41 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered.

Birchwood Lane (3:43 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered.

Drumlin Farm (8:29 p.m.) — A caller reported that several vehicles were parked in the field. Officer checked on the people, who were star-gazing.

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Police log for April 10–16, 2021

April 21, 2021

April 10

The two arrests came as a result of a multiagency saturation patrol and sobriety checkpoint on the night of April 9-10 as described in the April 9 police log.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:02 a.m.) — Frank Kotopoulis, 43, of Acton was arrested and charged with OUI/drugs (second offense) and was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:22 a.m.) — Mario Alvarez, 26, of Leominster was arrested and charged with OUI/liquor. He was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Red Rail Farm Road (12:01 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted the homeowner with a brush pile fire that was getting out of their control.

Trapelo Road (5:15 p.m.) — A group of juveniles were fishing at the reservoir. They were moved along.

Granville Road (5:47 p.m.) — Homeowner called to report their brush pile fire was out of control. Fire Department responded.

Goose Pond Road (6:31 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked on both sides of the roadway. Officer responded, but there are no signs prohibiting parking on the street. The caller was advised that they may wish to call the DPW regarding signage.

Pine Ridge Road (9:01 p.m.) — Police received a report of a car hitting a tree on Farrar Road and driving off towards Oxbow Road. The area checked but nothing was found.

April 11

Kenney Lane, Concord (2:30 a.m.) — Concord police requested an officer to assist them at a residence. The call was canceled as the officer was driving there.

Battle Farm Road/Old Bedford Road (2:56 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing very loud music. Officer checked the area and the music wasn’t coming from the Battle Farm Road complex. However, at 3:20 a.m., an officer came across 60-80 cars in the Hartwell lot of Minute Man National Park playing loud music. The large group left the area when the officer arrived. The National Park Service will follow up on the matter.

Lincoln Road (8:59 a.m.) — A party reported a person standing near the train station crying. Officers checked on the party and assisted by bringing them to the Alewife MBTA station to assist them.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:44 p.m.) — State Police reported kids throwing rocks at cars. Officers checked the area but found no sign of them.
Granville Road (12:58 p.m.) — A caller reported that the previous day’s brush fire had rekindled. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Concord Road (1:33 p.m.) — Caller reported a large brush pile on Old Concord Road that appeared to be out of control. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire

Winter Street (6:30 p.m.) — Officers followed up with a neighbor dispute and spoke to both parties (civil matter).

April 12

Lincoln Road (8:43 a.m.) — A caller from a business reported that an employee who was terminated is now back at the property causing a disturbance. Officer responded but the party was no longer on scene.

Huckleberry Hill (10:39 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and everything was fine.

Virginia Road (7:39 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and everything was fine.

April 13

Lincoln Woods (10:04 a.m.) — Management requested information on a vehicle that has been parked on the property. Officer spoke to management and advised them of their options for removing the vehicle.

DeCordova Museum (5:45 p.m.) — Caller reported driving by and smelling an odor of gas. The area was checked but there was no sign of an odor.

April 14

Lincoln School (1:12 p.m.) — Minor crash involving a bicyclist; no injuries.

Concord Road (4:55 p.m.) — Council on Aging requesting a well-being check due to a resident not feeling well. Officers and Fire Department responded; Fire Department brought the party to a local hospital.

April 15

Old County Road (5:32 p.m.) — People fishing at the reservoir were moved along.

Stratford Way (7:32 p.m.) — Caller reported being a victim of fraud.

April 16

Nothing of note.

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Police log for April 3–9, 2021

April 12, 2021

April 3

Old Concord Road (8:08 a.m.) — Caller requested help from the Fire Department because a child accidentally locked themselves in a room and couldn’t open the door.

April 4

Old County Road (1:12 p.m.) — A group of juveniles were fishing in the reservoir. They were asked to move along.

Forester Road, Waltham (1:58p.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance with a medical emergency. Lincoln units assisted until Waltham units arrived.

April 5

Todd Pond Road (8:43 p.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash (a street sweeper struck a parked car).

Lincoln Road (5:58 p.m.) — Caller reported they may have been the victim of a fraud. An officer went and spoke to the reporting party. It was determined that no fraud occurred.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (8:08 p.m.) — Staff reported an intoxicated person on the property who was trying to visit a family member and had been told to leave multiple times. Officers checked the area but the man was no longer on scene. Staff advised that they’ll call if he returns.

Bedford Road (8:56 p.m.) — A juvenile over age 12 walked out of the house and went for a walk and the parents were concerned. The  juvenile was located a short time later.

Bypass Road (11:40 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing what sounds like a scared domesticated dog in the woods. Officers checked the area and found nothing.

April 6

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:51 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased animal on the side of the roadway. MassDOT was notified.

April 7

Lincoln Road (9:52 am.) — The DPW requested an officer to stand by while they hung a banner for Town Meeting.

Old Conant Road (1:42 p.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance in locating a missing 26-year-old male. Officers checked the area; Waltham police reported they located the party in their city.

April 8

Hanscom Drive (1:27 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over to the side of the roadway. Driver is OK.

Trapelo Road (2:00 a.m.) — An officer located a rekindled pile of brush burning in the field near Minebrook Road. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Tracey’s Corner (9:04 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a party who was looking to do work on the property for the owner. The tenant was unaware that the work was being done. Officers spoke to both parties and advised them this was a civil matter and assisted with a resolution.

Fenway Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (12:49 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces request assistance with an incident on base. Officers responded; Hanscom personnel and the Fire Department handled the matter.

Old County Road (3:28 p.m.) — Caller reported cars parked along Old County Road and people fishing. Officer responded and moved them along.

Davison Drive (4:29 p.m.) — Caller reported a broken pipe was flooding their basement. Fire Department responded and assisted with shutting off water to the home.

Trapelo Road (5:01 p.m.) — Fire Department extinguished a burning brush pile.

April 9

Old Farm Road (2:18 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas on the roadway near Lexington Road. Fire Department and National Grid responded to investigate.

North Great Road (5:15 p.m.) — Officer checked on the well-being of a juvenile who was out running. The juvenile asking for a ride home and officers assisted them back to their residence.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:54 p.m.) — An officer stopped a party driving an unregistered vehicle. The operator was found to have a traffic warrant out of Boston Municipal Court. Rosa Garcia, 51, of Dorchester was arrested on the warrant and also issued a summons for operating without a license. She was later bailed to appear in Boston Municipal Court.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (9:31 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Everything was fine; the party was on their way home.

Lincoln police took part in a saturation patrol (7–11 p.m.) and sobriety checkpoint (11 p.m.–1:30 a.m.). During the saturation patrol, state police focused on the highways they cover in Concord while Lincoln and Concord town officers focused on roads within each town. The sobriety checkpoint was conducted on Route 2 westbound prior to the lights at Tracey’s. Final stats for the three agencies: five OUI arrests and one warrant arrest as well as four motor vehicle summonses, 28 speeding citations, 12 speeding warnings, and eight move-over violations.

South Great Road (11:36 p.m.) — Officers responded to a one-car crash near Bowles The operator, Ryan Babcock, 24, of Sudbury was arrested for OUI–liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lane violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Babcock was later bailed to appear in Concord District Court on April 12 to answer to the charges.

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Police log for March 27–April 2, 2021

April 6, 2021

March 27

Scott Circle, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:00 p.m.) — Police received a 911 call from a person reporting that a neighbor was harassing her. Hanscom Security Forces and a Lincoln officer responded. Officers spoke to the party and explained her legal options for a harassment order application.

March 28

Lincoln Road (5:07 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash; three people transported to Emerson Hospital. Click here for details.

March 29

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (1:02 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot with no one around. Officer made contact with the operator, who had gone for a walk on the trails.

March 30

Virginia Road, Concord (9:16 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance locating a party who was involved in a dispute in their town.

Liberty Lane, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:23 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to the resident

Scott Circle (two addresses), 2:40 p.m. and 3:01 p.m. — Court paperwork was delivered to residents.

Indian Camp Lane (4:10 p.m.) — Concord police requested a well-being check on a resident who was supposed to pick up a party in Concord an hour earlier. Officers responded to the house but no one was home. Concord police called back and reported the person arrived at 4:37 p.m. to pick up the party.

Old Concord Road (6:13 p.m.) — A resident called to report receiving multiple scam phone calls.

Minuteman Technical High School (10:16a.m.) — Simple assault. Details were not released as the incident involved a juvenile.

April 1

Twisted Tree Café (2:40 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that a resident got into a verbal disagreement with staff regarding the placement of the tables at the restaurant. An officer spoke to both parties involved.

April 2

Birchwood Lane (8:31 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident.

Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (9:31 p.m.) — An officer checked on a car parked in the lot. Everything was fine.

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Police log for March 19–26, 2021

April 1, 2021

March 19

Concord Road (5:35 p.m.) — Wayland police reported a missing elderly party who is know to walk along Route 126 towards Walden Pond. Lincoln officers were checking the area when Way-land police called back and reported the party was safely located in Wayland.

Indian Camp Lane (11:07 p.m.) — Caller reported someone walking their dog in the woods behind their house who felt out of place. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the party.

March 20

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:51 a.m.) — Caller reported a cyclist riding westbound between Tracey’s and the Concord town line. State police notified; an officer checked the area but was una-ble to locate the cyclist.

Deerhaven Road (7:16 p.m.) — Caller reported an overdue elderly party who was supposed to be home hours ago. An officer spoke to the caller and later stopped the individual, who was on his way home. Everything was fine.

Lincoln Cemetery (8:47 p.m.) — An officer checking the cemetery came across a parked vehicle. The officer located two people who were sent on their way.

March 21

Tracey’s Service Station (2:55 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The driver was fine and had pulled over due to being tired.

Concord Road (5:06 p.m.) — Maynard police reported a motorcycle had fled from them, last seen on Route 126 headed towards Concord. The Lincoln officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, which fled at a high rate of speed. The officer did not give chase.

March 22

Round Hill Road (1:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a “grandparent scam” call. Officers spoke to the reporting party; no compromising information was provided to the scammer.

North Great Road (3:33 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Route 2A. Police and fire department responded. No injuries; vehicles were towed from the scene.

March 23

Sandy Pond Road (1:50 p.m.) — A bicyclist ran the stop sign at the five-way intersection. Warning given.

March 24

Food Project field (12:46 a.m.) — Officer checked on a truck near the field. The vehicle was part of a crew working on the railroad tracks.

March 25

Nothing of note.

March 26

Wells Road (10:31 a.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Lincoln School (10:48 a.m.) — School staff called police to put on record a verbal confrontation between a person who had parked on school property to gain access to the trails to walk their dog, and a staff member who asked her not to do so while outdoor classes were going on. Det. Ian Spencer followed up with the parties involved.

918 Main St., Tewksbury (4:37 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Tewksbury police with a forensic sketch regarding an investigation of theirs.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:18 p.m.) — Officer assisting a Concord officer who had a vehicle pulled over on Route 2.

Tracey’s Service Station (9:02 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. The driver had pulled over to use his cellphone.

Scott Circle, Hanscom Air Force Base (9:46 p.m.) — Officer responded to Hanscom for a disturbance at a residence. Officers assisted Hanscom security forces in quelling the disturbance.

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Police log for March 7–18, 2021

March 22, 2021

March 7

Middle Street, Lexington (3:37 p.m.) — Lexington Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical emergency.

Lincoln Road (3:52 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party to their residence over the town line into Weston.

Mary’s Way (4:23 p.m.) — San Diego, Calif., police requested assistance in locating a person whose phone pinged near Mary’s Way. Concord police were dealing with the person’s family member (the person was in Concord).

March 8

Drumlin Farm (4:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle by the shop. Officer checked on the vehicle, which belonged to an employee.

March 9

South Great Road (7:54 a.m.) — Caller reported a bag and shoes on the side of Rte. 117 at Farrar Pond. Officer found they belonged to two individuals who were skating on the pond.

Lincoln Road (4:47 p.m.) — Report of vandalism caused by the caller’s ex-girlfriend jumping on the hood of his car and breaking the car’s window in the Donelan’s lot. Officers responded but the suspect had left the scene. The victim did not wish to move forward with charges.

March 10

Huckleberry Hill (1:58 p.m.) — Caller reported an unknown male rang their doorbell on video. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

North Great Road (8:53 p.m.) — Officer checked on a pedestrian walking along the roadway and gave them a ride to their residence nearby.

Old Town Hall Exchange (9:39 p.m.) — Officer checking on a party in the parking lot. They were using their cell phone.

Deer Run Road (10:30 p.m.) — Caller reported their dog was missing.

March 11

Bedford Road (8:11 a.m.) — Caller reported that a child was standing at the end of the driveway at the Birches School. Officer arrived and no one was there (kids are being dropped off).

Old Bedford Road (8:55 a.m.) — Officers off assisting at the Covid-19 vaccination clinic.
Todd Pond Road (2:40 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to report of a wire down that was arcing. Eversource notified.

Baker Bridge Road (4:14 p.m.) — Caller reported a tractor trailer was blocking the road near Lovelane. Upon officer’s arrival, the truck was pulling away.

March 12

Trapelo Road (11:22 a.m.) — Caller reported a sick raccoon on her property. Officers located the animal but were unable to get to it due to the location on the property.

Concord Road (1:36 p.m.) — Wire down across the roadway. Route 126 had to be detoured due to the height of the wire until Verizon arrived.

Lincoln Road (5:15 p.m.) — Caller reported that a Lowe’s delivery truck damaged his driveway while making a delivery. Report taken.

Old Sudbury Road (11:02 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing what looks like a small light or bonfire on the Drumlin Farm property. Officers on scene with a staff member checked the property but were unable to locate anything.

March 13

Drumlin Farm (12:09 a.m.) — Drumlin Farm staff member found a small bonfire that he put out with a fire extinguisher. Fire Department responded.
Bypass Road (11:39 a.m.) — Report of a deceased animal on the side of the roadway. MassDOT was notified to remove it.

Harvest Circle (12:04 p.m.) — Staff reported a car alarm was going off and they didn’t know who it belongs to. Officer responded and assisted in identifying the owner.

South Great Road (1:04 p.m.) — A party at the station wanted to speak with an officer about a civil matter regarding Lincoln Gas & Auto. Officer assisted them with information.

Hanscom Air Force Base Vandenberg Gate (2:01 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called regarding a person with an arrest warrant out of New Mexico. The warrant was non-extraditable from outside New Mexico.

Marshal Terrace, Wayland (2:02 p.m.) — Wayland Fire Department requested an engine to respond for a person who fell out of a tree.

Lincoln Road (3:51 p.m.) — Officer stopped a party for a crosswalk violation and gave them a verbal warning.

Central Street, Concord (4:27 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation. The person was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Wells Road (5:27 p.m.) — Caller reported that a person unloaded a motorcycle from a pickup truck in the back parking lot and was driving the motorcycle around at a high rate of speed. Officer responded but they were gone on arrival.

Police station (6:12 p.m.) — A person turned in a credit card that was dropped in front of Doherty’s. The officer took it to the owner at his residence in Waltham.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:06 p.m.) — Concord police asked Lincoln police to assist a Lincoln resident who was in Concord and needed a ride home. Officer met up with Concord police and brought the resident to their home.

Mackintosh Lane (9:46 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was walking up and down the street looking in yards with a flashlight. Officer made contact with the party, who was looking for a lost dog collar with a GPS tag that fell off the dog.

Bemis Hall (9:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Driver was adjusting the baby seat in the car.

March 14

Cochituate Road, Wayland — Wayland Fire Department requested an engine to cover their headquarters due to a fire in their town.

Winter Street (7:51 p.m.) and Sandy Pond Road (8:43 p.m.) — Callers reported receiving odd calls asking if they were interested in selling their home.

Garland Road (8:24 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was ringing their doorbell repeatedly but then found that their wind chimes were hitting the doorbell.

March 15

Baker Bridge Road (8:22 p.m.) — Concord police requested a check on a party who reportedly was in need of assistance. The person was located and brought to Emerson Hospital.

March 16

Tower Road (6:19 a.m.) — Police received an automated alarm from the Water Department. Alarm was due to disruption in the radio communication system between the Tower Road well and the treatment plant.

Bemis Hall (10:50 a.m.) — Officer assisted the Council on Aging with traffic.

Trapelo Road (4:21 p.m.) — Report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. One person was transported to Emerson Hospital and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Bedford Road (7:28 p.m.) — A resident reported that their stove was sparking. Fire Department responded and assisted the resident.

Concord Road (8:51 p.m.) — A resident called to see if police had had contact with a family member of theirs (they hadn’t). They did not request any further assistance.

March 17

South Great Road (4:44 p.m.) — An officer met with a resident at the request of the Council on Aging regarding a possible scam.

March 18

Old Town Hall Exchange (12:40 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked in the lot. the driver was playing Pokemon Go.

Ridge Road (4:50 p.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident who hadn’t been heard from. An officer spoke to the resident, who was fine, and advised them to call the reporting party.

Silver Hill Road (8:16 p.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles driving slowly back and forth in front of his house and backing up. Officer checked but was unable to locate.

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