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police & fire

Police log for July 27–August 2, 2021

August 4, 2021

July 27

Weston Road (3:22 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station was looking for advice/information after receiving a suspicious email from someone. An officer spoke to the party and assisted them.

Tower Road (4:25 p.m.) — Paperwork from the RMV delivered to the resident.

Woodcock Lane (7:34 p.m.) — Officer on patrol noticed a street sign was missing. DPW notified.

Ridge Road (7:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree was on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. They remained while Eversource was contacted to handle the incident.

Tower Road (7:46 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Everything was fine.

Conant Road (9:19 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree on fire. Fire Department responded and saw that a wire was causing the fire. Eversource notified.

July 28

Wells Road (1:58 a.m.) — Resident reported hearing what sounded like an animal in the closet. Officer went to assist but was unable to locate anything; advised resident to contact maintenance in the morning.

Conant Road (8:40 a.m.) — Eversource asked for assistance with blocking a road while they handled wires on a tree.

Lincoln Road (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call that a virus had been placed on their computer and asking for money to fix the issue. No money was exchanged. Party was advised to check their credit with credit bureaus.

Wheeler Road (1:20 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to assist a party into their vehicle (they helped the resident again at 6:11 p.m.).

July 29

Concord Road (10:46 a.m.) — Caller reported their dog got out of their fenced area. They later called back to say the dog had returned home.

Lincoln Road (11:17 am.) — Detail officer asked the Fire Department to respond after a tree crew vehicle had a hydraulic line break and a small amount of fluid leaked onto the ground.

July 30

Mill Street (1:25 a.m.) — Officer found illegal dumping of landscaping materials on the side of the road. DPW notified.

Lincoln School (3:15 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the school lot. A juvenile was found and a parent was notified and picked up the teen.

Tower Road (8:03 p.m.) — A well-being check was requested but the resident was not home.

Lincoln Road (6:38 p.m.) — Resident called to speak to an officer about receiving a call from a blocked phone number. The officer spoke to the party and the call appeared to be a solicitation.

Sandy Pond Road (11:56 p.m.) — Officers responded to a report of people fishing in the area. They found two people and sent them on their way.

July 31

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:44 a.m.) — Luis Rodrigues, 30, of Saugus, was arrested for operating after suspension and speeding. He also had two non-bailable felony warrants out of Lawrence District Court. He was brought to the Billerica House of Correction.

Trapelo Road (5:33 p.m.) — Officer made contact with people fishing and asked that they move along.

Trapelo Road (8:38 p.m.) — Cambridge Water Department’s “No Trespassing” signs were spray-painted. Report taken, CWD notified.

Wells Road (11:57 p.m.) — Waltham police were looking to speak to a resident. Lincoln police delivered the message.

August 1

Hillside Road (10:18 a.m.) — Caller reported that an elderly party was looking in mailboxes in the area. Officer located the party, who lives in the area, and followed up with the family.

Winter Street (2:09 a.m.) — Caller reported that a pool company was pumping water into the reservoir. Officer located the truck, which was pumping water into the Care Dimensions hospice house.

Todd Pond Road (3:20 p.m.) — Caller reported door-to-door solicitors. Officers located a seal-coating work crew, who were advised that they cannot solicit door to door without a permit.

Concord Road (4:30 p.m.) — A neighbor called complaining about loud music. Officer responded but the music was not loud. The officer spoke to the party involved to make them aware of the complaint.

August 2

Huckleberry Hill (11:57 a.m.) — Caller reported that a man was sitting in a car off to the side of the road. Officers checked the area and found the vehicle unoccupied.

Wells Road (1:12 p.m., 3:12 p.m., and 6:54 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Heritage Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:13 p.m.) — A party turned in a firearm and ammunition and asked that they be destroyed.

Tower Road (2:23 p.m., 4:46 p.m., 6:58 p.m., and 12:54 a.m. on August 3) — Paperwork from Framingham police was delivered to the resident after several attempts.

Lincoln Road (9:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. The operator was lost and the officer assisted them.

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Police log for July 20–26, 2021

July 29, 2021

July 20

Cambridge Turnpike (11:19 a.m.) — Two-car crash near Tracey’s Service Station; no injuries.

Lincoln Police Department (12:51 p.m.) — Resident dropped off a credit card that was found near the Codman House. Attempts were made to locate the owner.

Wells Road (8:31 p.m.) — Resident called asking to speak to an officer about a custody issue. Officer spoke to the party and explained their legal options.

July 21

Offutt Road, Hanscom Air Fore Base (5:02 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a party.

Bedford Road (5:49 p.m.) — Caller reported being involved in a road rage incident. Officers spoke to both parties regarding the encounter.

Care Dimensions Hospice House (11:21 p.m.) — Staff at the facility asked a party leave the premises and he didn’t. Officers responded and assisted the party off the property and brought him to the Route 128 northbound rest area to meet his ride.

July 22

Tower Road (5:04 p.m.) — Paperwork from Framingham Police Department delivered to the resident.

July 23

Wells Road (12:33 a.m.) — Resident reported that someone was playing loud music. Officers responded and asked the party to turn down the music.

Hillside Road (9:40 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. The party had pulled over to wait for a friend.

Tower Road (10:37 p.m.) — Resident requested that an officer check the house after he came home and a door to the house was wide open. House checked out OK.

July 24

Ballfield Road (9:00 a.m.) — Party reported that his landscaping vehicle was damaged. Report taken.

Robbins Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (1:50 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that Judy Mars, 40, of Boston was at the gate with a warrant. An officer arrested Mars and brought her back to the station; she was later bailed to appear in Boston Municipal Court.

Middle Road, Tuftonboro, N.H. (4:15 p.m.) — Tuftonboro police reported that a resident hadn’t arrived at a camp to pick up his child. Officers assisted them with getting in touch with the family.

Minute Man NHP visitor center (5:24 p.m.) — Caller reported a party walking around the National Park visitor center who appeared lost. Officers spoke to the party, who was waiting for family to pick him up.

Tower Road (9:51 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check. Officers spoke to the party and everything was fine.

July 25

Tower Road (2:17 p.m.) — A resident requested a well-being check on his son. Officers spoke to the mother, who reported that her son was fine.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the road. MassDOT was notified.

Birches School, Bedford Road (6:49 p.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked at the school. Everything appeared to be fine.

Lexington Road (9:23 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing girls screaming. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

July 26

Twin Pond Lane (8:15 a.m.) — Officer responded to assist a worker who was involved in a civil matter with a resident. The resident was looking for the workers to leave the area. Officers spoke to all parties involved and the workers left.

Tabor Hill Road (2:42 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a scam call looking for banking information. No personal/banking information was given. Report taken.

Mill Street (6:23 p.m.) — Resident reported seeing what looked like construction workers on her property on her security camera. Officers checked the residence and everything was fine. There were workers trimming trees on the roadway earlier in the day

Lincoln Police Department (7:34 p.m.) — Everett police wanted to speak to an officer regarding a resident who rented a room and never checked out. Officer spoke to the detective to assist.

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Police log for July 13–19, 2021

July 22, 2021

July 13

Trapelo Road (2:58 p.m.) — Two-car crash, no injuries.

Lincoln Road (3:58 p.m.) — Resident called reporting a fire in their stove. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Wells Road (6:43 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about some suspicious circumstances; they believed someone may have damaged their car. Minor scrapes were seen on the vehicle. A report was filed.

July 14

Goose Pond Road (1:22 p.m.) — Officer posted No Parking signs on Goose Pond Road as authorized by the Select Board.

Winter Street (3:56 p.m.) — Caller reported an electrical odor after a power surge. Fire Department responded and Eversource was summoned.

Sandy Pond Road (5:51 p.m.) — People fishing at the Flint’s Pond pump station were asked to move along.
July 15

Lincoln School (2:36 a.m.) — Officer found a gate left open at the construction site. Everything appeared to be secure.

July 16

Concord Road (12:32 p.m.) — Caller reported an injured deer in the roadway. Officer responded but the deer had run off into the woods.

Police Department — Caller found a dog with no tags and brought it to the station. Animal Control took the dog and reunited it with the owner.

July 16

Harvest Circle (1:08 p.m.) — Staff at The Commons reported that a vehicle was struck in the parking lot and had minor damage. An officer responded and spoke to one of the parties involved and facilitated exchange of information for insurance purposes.

Mary’s Way (8:32 p.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident. Officers responded and spoke to the party.

July 17

Lincoln Road (12:50 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported he got separated from his father while riding bikes on the trails. Officers contacted the father and they were reunited.

Bypass Road (1:42 p.m.) — Caller reported his dog was missing. At the time of the call police had received no reported of a found dog.

Old County Road (5:50 p.m.) — Caller complained about ongoing construction at a neighbor’s house. Officers spoke to the homeowner who said he was done working for the day.

July 18

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:08 a.m.) — Samantha Wojsnis, 35, of Maynard, was stopped on Route 2 and later arrested for OUI–liquor and speeding. She was bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

Police Department (4:00 a.m.) — A caller from Florida wanted to speak to an officer about an incident that had occurred in town in the past. An officer spoke to the party & incident did not occur in Lincoln, Mass.

Mary’s Way (9:37 a.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check on a resident. Officers responded and spoke to the party. Officers responded and checked on the party.

Huckleberry Hill (1:49 p.m.) — Caller complained about ongoing construction. Officers made the homeowner aware of the complaint; no police action taken.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:25 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled into the breakdown lane. Driver was OK and went on their way.

South Great Road (5:25 p.m.) — Caller reported a party hitch-hiking on Route 117. Police were unable to locate the person.

Wells Road (8:23 p.m.) — A man stopped an officer looking for information regarding a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised him of his legal options.

July 19

South Commons (11:19 a.m.) — Management called reporting a gas leak. Fire Department responded and metered the area with negative findings. A contractor on scene shut off the gas line.

Wells Road (11:25 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers spoke to the party, who said he would follow up with the caller.

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Police log for June 29–July 12, 2021

July 15, 2021

June 29

Lincoln School (7:26 a.m.) — Construction supervisor called regarding a parking issue. An officer assisted to resolve the problem.

Goose Pond Road (11:39 a.m.) — Caller complained about a car parked on the roadway. The car was moved by the owner.

Wells Road (3:30 p.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance in a dispute with a neighbor.

North Great Road (6:31 a.m.) — Water main break. Water Department notified;
officers assisted with traffic.

June 30

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:04 p.m.) — State Police reported a crash on Route 2 and requested an ambulance. Concord Fire Department was on scene to handle; State Police handled crash.

Hanscom Drive (2:09 p.m.) — Two-car crash; injured party transported to the Lahey Clinic and vehicles towed.

Old Lexington Road (2:19 p.m.) — Caller reported that an unknown animal was inside the chimney. Animal Control was contacted to assist the party.

Greenridge Lane (8:40 p.m.) — Caller reported wires were causing a tree limb to ignite. Eversource was contacted to handle.

July 1

Tracey’s Corner (8:27 a.m.) — Homeowner requested assistance from an officer to stand by to keep the peace while a tenant moved out. Officers spoke to both parties and came to a resolution.

Weston Road (10:35 a.m.) — A resident came to the station looking for assistance with a civil matter. An officer spoke to the resident and provided assistance and legal options for the civil process.

July 2

Reports of trees/branches down on Lincoln Road, Tower Road, Bedford Road.

Willis Road, Sudbury (3:39 a.m.) — Fire Department responded with the ladder truck to a house fire.

July 3

Nothing of note.

July 4

Huckleberry Hill (1:44 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing an unknown party at the front door on camera. Officers went to the residence; all was fine and the party was gone on arrival.

Bedford Road (8:07 p.m.) — Officer spoke to with individuals who set off fireworks.

Weston Road (10:17 p.m.) — Caller reporting hearing noises coming from the basement. Officers checked the residence and all was fine.

July 5

Merrimac Police Department (1:39 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer (who is a forensic artist) assisted Merrimac police with an investigation by drawing a sketch of a suspect in a home invasion in that town on July 3.

July 6

Reports of trees/branches down on Brooks Road, North Great Road, Bedford Road.

Wayland Police Department (1:42 p.m.) — Det. Spencer assisted Merrimac police with an investigation.

Bay Shore Drive, Miami, FL (2:00 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party and advised them contact local authorities where the incident occurred.

Indian Camp Lane (3:04 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked and both parties are fine.

Twin Pond Lane (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious package at a neighbor’s house. Officer responded and found that it was not suspicious but was becoming an eyesore. No action taken.

Sandy Pond Road (4:46 p.m.) — Resident called because a neighbor’s generator was running and no one is home. The owner of the residence stated that the generator was doing a scheduled test of the system.

Trapelo Road (4:53 p.m.) — Caller reported that a male party was walking around the Cambridge Water Department building. Officer checked but he was gone on arrival.

Lexington Road (5:18 p.m.) — Officer attempted to make contact to follow up on a report of harassment by a neighbor. No answer at the residence. An attorney contacted the department and requested all communication go through him.

Hanscom Drive (5:32 p.m.) — Car vs. deer crash, no injuries. Vehicle was towed from the scene.

Hanscom Drive (7:11 p.m.) — Caller reported a beaver in the roadway. Officers checked the area but found nothing.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for the resident.

July 7

Vandenberg Gate, Hanscom Air Force base (10:07 a.m.) — Ismaily Garcia, 33, of Lynn was arrested on a Lynn District Court warrant for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon warrant out of the Lynn District Court. She was brought to Concord District Court.

Deerhaven Road (11:44 a.m.) — Caller reported that he lost his phone in Boston and it pinged from a residence in town on July 5. Officer went to the residence and spoke to a party, who reported having a gathering at which a number of people he didn’t know were present. The party knew nothing about the missing phone. The caller was updated.

Address unknown (3:40 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a package at his residence which wasn’t addressed to him and was afraid it was a scam. Officer spoke to the party; it was found to be a mistake by the delivery driver.

Codman Road (3:56 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on the resident. Officer spoke to the resident and everything was fine.

Tower Road (8:07 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with shutting off their gas fireplace. Fire Department responded to assist.

Adams Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (10:58 a.m.) — Caller reported a possible restraining order violation. Officer spoke to the party; no violation occurred.

July 8

Tower Road (7:48 am.) — Resident reported losing an item somewhere on the property and asked an officer to document the report.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for a resident.

Old Concord Road (12:48 p.m.) — Caller reported a raccoon on the property which appeared to be sick. Officer responded but the raccoon was gone on arrival.

South Great Road (11:19 p.m.) — One-car crash off the road near Bowles Terrace. No injuries; vehicle towed from the scene.

July 9

Reports of trees/branches down on Old Concord Road, Lincoln Road, Sandy Pond Road.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (4:49 a.m.) — Caller reported damage to her motor vehicle, possibly from a co-worker. Report taken.

Lincoln Road (7:27 a.m.) — Caller reported that a port-a-potty truck was dumping fluids behind Wells Road. Officer checked the area; the vehicle was gone and there was no sign of hazardous waste being dumped.

Tower Road (7:43 p.m.) — Officer dropped off paperwork for a resident.

July 10

South Great Road (10:32 a.m.) — Bicyclist ran a red light; verbal warning given.

July 11

Lincoln Road (2:12 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway. Driver was OK and on his way.

Lincoln Road (6:16 p.m.) — A party requested assistance. Officer assisted the party and brought him to the Lexington town line on North Great Road.

Lewis Street (12:44 p.m.) — Caller complained about contractors using leaf blowers. Officer spoke to the crew, who were cooperative.

Lewis Street (1:00 p.m.) — Caller reported to complain about a seal-coating crew working. Officer spoke to the crew, who were done for the day.

July 12

Weston Road (8:55 a.m.) — Officer met with a work crew working in the roadway near the center without a police detail. They were advised to move off the roadway

Mary’s Way (11:11 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a party. Officer attempted to make contact initially and later spoke to the party; everything was fine.

Lincoln Road (6:10 p.m.) — One-car crash vs. tree. No injuries; vehicle towed from the scene.

Sandy Pond Road (8:16 p.m.) — Caller reported their vehicle was struck by a black SUV that left the area without stopping. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle but notified area towns and took a report.

Sandy Pond Road (8:46 p.m.) — Officer checking on a party at the Water Department pump house. everything was fine and they went on their way.

Walden Pond boat ramp (11:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on three individuals who parked their car on the side of the road and were walking towards Walden Pond. Officer advised them that the park was closed and they left the area.

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Police log for June 22–28, 2021

July 6, 2021

June 22

Donelan’s lot (1:23 a.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles in the parking lot. The vehicles were two ride-share drivers waiting for fares.

Hanscom Drive (8:01 a.m.) — Hanscom Law Enforcement reported an individual with an active arrest warrant. Manuel Madrid, 21, of Lowell was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Weston Road (1:48 p.m.) — A vehicle had been parked at the Pierce House for approximately one week. The owner was waiting on a part to fix the vehicle.

Lincoln Road (7:16 p.m.) — A driver reported a past incident of possible road rage.

June 23

Wells Road (8:48 a.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Lexington Road (9:56 a.m.) — Police moved a tree crew that was working in the area.

Lincoln Road (12:20 p.m.) — A deceased wild animal was discovered at the end of a driveway. The DPW was notified and the animal was removed.

Chestnut Circle (1:32 p.m.) — Wayland police requested assistance in the area for a missing party from their town. A short time later, the person was reunited with family.

Drumlin Farm (4:32 p.m.) — Two dogs were seen tied off to a fence with no one in the area. Police arrived and spoke with the owner of the dogs.

Old Concord Road (5:49 p.m.) — A resident reported that a possible fraudulent account was used to make purchases in their name.

Sandy Pond Road (6:19 p.m.) — Police were dispatched to Flint’s Pond for individuals fishing. The parties were located and advised they were fishing in a prohibited area.

Huckleberry Hill (7:20 p.m.) — A homeowner reported an odor of natural gas in their home. The Fire Department arrived and measured the levels which showed no escaping gas.

June 24

Emerson Hospital (1:09 p.m.) — Concord Police requested assistance at the hospital.

Trapelo Road (8:42 p.m.) — Caller reported a possibly injured deer close to the roadway. Upon arrival, the police saw the deer walk into the woods.

June 25

Lincoln Road (10:11 a.m. — Police were requested to the area to assist with parking and vehicle traffic during an estate sale.

Bedford Road (10:51 a.m.) — A resident reported their identification may have been compromised and used for a fraudulent purchase.

Page Road (11:31 a.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to a resident.

June 26

Brooks Hill Road (1:48 a.m.) — A resident heard a suspicious noise coming from the outside their house. Police checked the residence as well as several side streets but nothing was found.

Bedford Road (6:03 a.m.) — A resident reported a male standing near two vehicles in the driveway. Police checked the area and found nothing.

South Great Road (6:16 a.m.) — A resident briefly lost their dog at Mt. Misery but found it a short time later.

South Great Road (10:33 a.m.) — Police assisted a vehicle and trailer that were parked partially on the side of the road.

Trapelo Road, Waltham (10:55 a.m. — Waltham Police requested assistance with a motorcycle rally.

Hanscom Vandenberg gate (12:58 p.m.) — Hanscom Law Enforcement reported an individual with an active arrest warrant. Leland Buskey, 39 years old, of Monponsett, Mass., was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Trapelo Road (8:07 p.m.) — Two parties fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir were told to leave.

June 27

Walden Street, Concord (3:03 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Concord police with an individual in the area of Walden Pond.

Concord Road (9:22 a.m.) and Baker Bridge Road (2:15 p.m.) — Reports of vehicles parking alongside the road to access Walden Pond. The vehicles were moved from the area.

June 28

Harvest Circle (1:12 p.m.) — A resident reported that several pieces of jewelry were stolen from their residence. The items were ultimately located several days later.

Mill Street (3:42 p.m.) — A resident reported that an item was stolen from the end of their driveway.

Prairie Street, Concord (5:47 p.m.) — Lincoln firefighters along with others from Weston, Sudbury, Bedford, Lexington, Littleton, Boxborough, Acton, and Maynard responded to a three-alarm fire at the Thoreau Elementary School. The Concord Fire Department was alerted by the building’s fire alarm system, which indicated smoke alarm and sprinkler flow switch activations, according to this press release. The fire was in the attic space and was extinguished by about 10:30 p.m. Three alarms were struck to bring in more manpower due to the extremely hot weather and the need for relief crews.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but fire officials think a heater installed in the attic for winter use to prevent the sprinklers from freezing may have been involved. Two classrooms sustained fire damage and a total of nine suffered water damage and will not be ready for the start of school in the fall, according to Thoreau School Principal Angel Charles.

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Police log for June 12–21, 2021

June 23, 2021

June 12

Tower Road (11:00 p.m.) — After a noise complaint, a gathering of individuals outside a residence were asked to move inside.

June 13

Old County Road (1:27 a.m.) — Report of a party taking photos of the residence. the individual could not be located.

Old Sudbury Road (3:40 p.m.) — A bicyclist fell off their bicycle and was transported to hospital. No vehicle involved.

June 14

Tracey’s Corner (11:33 a.m.) — A maintenance worker arrived at the residence unannounced.

Wells Road (2:11 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Cerulean Way (2:21 p.m.) — Minor crash involving a motor vehicle and school bus. No injuries and no damage to the vehicles.

June 15

Wells Road (8:33 p.m.) — Caller reported an incident of harassment.

Wells Road (8:50 p.m.) — Caller reported that the rear window of their vehicle was smashed.

Old Sudbury Road (2:19 p.m.) — A vehicle drove off the road into a ditch. No injuries.

June 16

Old County Road (11:43 a.m.) — Report of a man walking in the roadway talking to himself. He was gone on arrival.

Cochituate Road, Wayland (2:08 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted the Wayland Police Department with a forensic sketch.

Harvest Circle (6:06 p.m.) — A victim provided an unknown caller with their bank account information.

Emerson Hospital, Concord (6:59 p.m.) — Police assisted Concord Police with an unruly patient at Emerson Hospital.

Conant Road (7:15 p.m.) — A lost cat was located and the owner was notified

June 17

South Great Road and Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (approx. 6:50 a.m.) — Brief power outages for unknown reasons.

Smith Hill Road (7:32 am.) — Report of a suspicious person resulted in a medical call where the patient was transported to Emerson Hospital.

Concord Road (7:39 p.m.) — An odor of gas was reported in the area. National Grid was notified.

June 18

Sandy Pond Road (9:03 a.m.) — Person was fishing at Flint Pond. After being advised it was not allowed, they cleared the area without incident.

June 19

Transfer station (8:38 a.m.) — A resident lost their car keys while at the transfer station. After a transport back to their home for their spare set, they were on their way.

June 20

Bedford Road (12:41 p.m.) — 911 caller reported that a large truck was occupying a lane on Bedford Road near the Birches School. When an officer arrived on scene, the truck was gone.

South Great Road (12:46 p.m.) — Vehicle struck a utility pole near Concord Road. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries and was issued a written warning.

South Great Road (2:20 p.m.) — 911 caller reported a crash involving a car and a motorcycle near Meadowbrook Road. Both operators refused medical treatment.

North Great Road (2:49 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash near Bypass Road. Minor injuries reported.

Wheeler Road (10:18 p.m.) — Police checked on a motor vehicle that was pulled to the side of the road. Both vehicle and operator were fine.

June 21

Sandy Pond Road (12:33 a.m.) — Caller reported her friend was two hours past due. Police made contact with the late party and reported back to the caller.

Aspen Circle (12:47 p.m.) — Car crash with minor injuries was reported but the patient refused transport to the hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Wells Road (1:52 p.m.) — Police were requested for assistance that was ultimately not needed.

Wells Road (5:57 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone was fraudulently using their identity in an online chat room.

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Police log for May 29–June 11, 2021

June 14, 2021

May 29

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:25 a.m.) — Caller reported a one-car crash in front of their house on Route 2. Officers responded; no injuries and State Police are handling.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (5:54 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked in the lot. Party was an Uber driver waiting for another fare.

May 30

Canoe-landing parking lot, South Great Road (12:32 a.m.) — Officer checked on a car parked in the lot. Driver had pulled over and is on his way home.

South Great Road (9:43 pm.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot of Lincoln Gas. Driver is OK and on his way.

May 31

Beaver Pond Road (6:28 a.m.) — Caller reported a low-hanging wire across the roadway. Officer responded and closed part of the roadway. Verizon was called to fix the pole and wire.

North Great Road (2:22 p.m.) — 911 call reported a cow walking on the roadway. National Park Service was contacted for got the cow back in its pen.

Sandy Pond Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported people fishing. Officer spoke to two people and sent them on their way.

June 1

Donelan’s Supermarket (1:23 p.m.) — The store manager called to report that a female juvenile was seen on camera stealing alcohol. Juvenile was later identified and is officers have been in contact with her and the family.

Lincoln Road (1:33 p.m.) — One-car crash/rollover. One person transported to a local hospital with minor injuries

Wells Road (6:44 p.m.) — An officer was approached by a resident looking for a mental health referral information to assist a friend.

June 2

Tower Road (6:53 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots coming from a residence. Officers responded and arrested Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, 45, of Lincoln. He was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of a firearm without a firearms ID, and possession of ammunition. He was later brought to Concord District Court.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road — The park rangers’ dispatch center called to report a women crying in the parking lot. Officers located the party, who was upset that her car was dented.

June 3

Weston Road (12:59 p.m.) — Officers accompanied Concord police to a residence to speak with a party regarding an investigation in Concord.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:01 p.m.) — Caller reported that a firearm was stolen somewhere between Hanscom AFB and Ohio when his belongings were in the moving truck. The firearm was entered into the federal database as being stolen.

Morningside Lane (3:08 p.m.) — A license plate that had previously been reported stolen was recovered. The owner was notified.

Wells Road (6:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a large sum of money was stolen out of their bank account. Report taken, investigation is ongoing.

June 4

Single-car accident; driver swerved to avoid a deer and hit a tree. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

June 5

Anson Road, Concord — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical situation.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:41 p.m.) — Caller reported a person slumped over the wheel of their car. Officers and Fire Department responded. The party was fine; state police handled.

Wells Road (5:39 p.m.) — A neighbor was yelling at a person to turn down the music. Officers responded and documented the incident.

Trapelo Road (6:23 p.m.) — Two-car crash at the Waltham town line. No injuries; both vehicles were towed.

June 6

Sandy Pond Road (8:50 a.m.) — Officer stopped a bicyclist who ran the stop sign and gave them a warning.

Boyce Farm Road (12:39 p.m.) — Caller reported that a family member was involved in an incident while at Walden Pond. The person was advised to contact Concord police as that is where the incident occurred.

Old Conant Road (3:02 p.m.) — Caller reported having an issue with the electric stove. Fire Department responded and assisted the homeowner.

June 7

Todd Pond Road (2:03 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a computer program that was downloaded on her computer.

Tower Road (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported finding ammunition in the residence. Officer responded and took possession of the ammunition.

June 8

Lincoln Road (4:22 p.m.) — Council on Aging & Human Services requested a well-being check on a resident. No one was home at the residence.

Ent Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (6:05 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested information regarding a civil matter.

June 9

Sandy Pond Road (6:37 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance from the FD regarding their smoke detector.

Concord Road (8:54 a.m.) — Caller reported being harassed by a neighbor. Officer spoke to the party. Matter is civil in nature at this time.

Winter Street (9:46 a.m.) — Caller reported a limb on a power line. Eversource notified.

Trapelo Road (1:38 p.m.) — Caller reporting seeing a party on the property via a security camera about 30 minutes previously. Officers checked the area but found no sign of the party

Sandy Pond Road (2:48 p.m.) — Caller requested information regarding a Venmo transaction

Wells Road (5:59 p.m.) — Caller reported that a resident was locked out of their apartment with the stove on. Fire Department assisted the resident.

Sandy Pond Road (9:15 p.m.) — Caller reported smoke outside their residence. Fire Department responded but was unable to find the source.

Codman Road (10:30 p.m.) — Car hit a tree. No injuries; the vehicle was towed.

June 10

Twin Pond Lane (3:08 p.m.) — Person was having difficulty with their home phone. Officer responded to assist the party.

Wells Road (6:18 p.m.) — Caller reported having a dispute with a neighbor. Officers responded to assist the party.

Concord Road (9:40 p.m.) — Caller reported an illegally parked car near their residence. Officers responded and spoke with the caller.

June 11

Deerhaven Road (3:10 a.m.) — Caller reported a family member was overdue but son called back to report the person was home.

Old County Road (6:31 a.m.) — Waltham police reported that a resident walked away from a home over the town line. Officers located the party and brought them back to the residence.

Reiling Pond Road (12:28 p.m.) — Caller reported being scammed out of money.

Commuter rail station (1:29 p.m.) — Party located a wallet at the train station. The owner was contacted and picked up the wallet.

Concord Road (3:10 p.m.) — Caller reported their car was struck on Route 2 in Concord and they followed the involved vehicle onto Concord Road, where it finally stopped. Officers responded and stood by for state police to handle.

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Police log for May 23–29, 2021

June 2, 2021

May 23

Old Sudbury Road (10:53 a.m.) — 911 call about a two-car motor vehicle crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No injuries.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:59 p.m.) — Multiple calls of a pedestrian walking eastbound in the westbound lane. Officer located the party and transported him to the train station.

Round Hill Road (4:05 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious email thought to be a scam. An officer spoke to the party; no personal information was given out.

May 24

South Great Road (6:32 a.m.) — Caller reported a deceased deer on the side of the roadway. DPW notified to handle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:23 a.m.) — Two-car crash on Route 2 west of Bedford Road. No injuries; state police handled the report.

Farrar Road (5:13 p.m.) — Caller reported a loan was taken out in their name. Investigation ongoing

May 25

Lincoln School (1:04 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party found on the school campus; he was taking photos of the stars.

Indian Camp Lane (11:50 a.m.) — Caller reported someone attempted to use her identity by phone.

Mary’s Way (3:16 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a package from Russia and doesn’t know who sent it. She later informed the officer she was able to find out who sent her the package.

Pierce House (4:22 p.m.) — Officer assisted a person.

Trapelo Road (5:09 p.m.) — Several people fishing at the reservoir. They were moved along.

May 26

Route 2A and Lexington Road (8:00 a.m.) — Two-car crash. One person transported to a local hospital; both vehicles towed.

Twisted Tree Café (3:30 p.m.) — A staff member reported that a person was rearranging the furniture outside the restaurant. An officer spoke to the party involved and advised them to stop their behavior.

Round Hill Road (3:46 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a suspicious text on their phone. They deleted the information and did not provide any personal information.

Sandy Pond Road (4:08 p.m.) — Caller report people fishing in Flint’s Pond. Officer checked the area but was unable to locate.

Birchwood Lane (6:06 p.m.) — Fire alarm was sounding at a residence. Fire Department responded and found a problem with a smoke detector. Maintenance was notified.

Harvest Circle (6:07 p.m.) — Caller reported people at The Commons complex were asking residents questions about the census. Officers responded and confirmed that the two workers were in fact working for the Census Bureau.

May 27

Conant Road (7:59 p.m.) — Weston police reported mailboxes being hit by teens in their town on Conant Road, last seen headed towards Lincoln. Officer checked; no sign of damage in Lincoln.

May 28

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (2:18 a.m.) — Report of a car-vs.-deer crash.

Donelan’s Supermarket (9:26 a.m.) — Staff reported a teen stealing alcohol. Report taken, investigation ongoing.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (6:05 p.m.) — Officer spoke with a resident regarding a civil matter.

Wells Road (6:27 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

Lincoln commuter rail station (8:24 p.m.) — Multiple calls about the railroad gates being down. Officers responded to the crossing to await the arrival of Keolis.

May 29

Oak Meadow Road (1:32 a.m.) — Emerson Hospital requested an officer to bring a party back to their residence. The party had no way else of getting home. Officer responded to assist.

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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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