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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Police log for week of May 4, 2020

May 14, 2020

May 4

Wells Road (8:43 p.m.) — Caller reporting a party yelling on Wells Road. Officer responded and found a person praying out loud.

May 5

Morningside Lane (1:35 p.m.) — Resident called regarding a disturbing voicemail from a former client. Officers took the report and contacted Melrose police to follow up with the involved party.
Morningside Lane (2:10 p.m.) — Caller requested a check on the resident who isn’t feeling well. Police and Fire Departments responded and everything was fine.
Harvest Circle (3:39 p.m.) — Resident reported someone gained unauthorized access to their bank account. Investigation is ongoing.
Old County Road (7:03 p.m.) — Resident reported cars parked on the roadway. Officer checked and they’re parked off to the side of the roadway, creating no hazard.
Woods End Road (7:06 p.m.) — Resident turned in old firearms
Parking lot, Ballfield Road (9:05 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked in the Hartwell lot. Everything was fine and they were sent on their way.

May 6

Winter Street (3:31 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing an increase in foxes in the area. They’re not bothering anyone; log entry made.
South Great Road (3:44 p.m.) — Caller reports kids playing near the railroad tracks. Officers located the kids; they were spoken to and sent on their way.
Oxbow Road (6:20 p.m.) — Caller reported two vehicles turned around in his driveway, one driving on his lawn. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.
Lincoln Road 9:53 a.m.) — Officer checking on two suspicious people in the area. Everything was fine.

May 7

Hanscom Air Force Base, Vandenberg gate (12:24 p.m.) — Hansom Security Forces reported possible warrant on a party at the gate. A check found an old warrant for a misdemeanor. The party was advised to contact the court.
Windingwood Lane (2:00 p.m.) — Party requested assistance in getting an elder into the car for a doctor’s appointment. Fire Department assisted the party.
Concord Road (10:45 p.m.) — MBTA called reporting kids on the railroad tracks. Officers located two cars parked near the Food Project, spoke to parties in regards to trespassing, and sent them on their way.
Lincoln Road (11:37 p.m.) — Caller reported that the railroad gates stuck down. MBTA was already on scene.

May 8

South Great Road (1:04 a.m.) — Officer checked on two bicyclists riding on Rte. 117 with no lights. Officer spoke to parties and sent them on their way.
Lincoln Road, Country Pizza (3:14 p.m.) — Shop owner reported kids creating a problem inside the shop, harassing people and not wearing masks. Officers responded but they were gone on arrival.
Sandy Pond Road (10:30 a.m.) — Brush fire; Fire Department extinguished.
Trapelo Road (3:57 p.m.) — People fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir. They were sent on their way.
Lincoln Road (6:54 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle hit a stone wall in his driveway while turning around. Report taken.
Pierce House, Weston Road (7:09 p.m.) — Report of a broken window in the basement. Officers responded; no sign of entry.
Old Concord Road (8:05 a.m.) — Caller reported what appeared to be a party with a dog lost in the woods near Mt. Misery. Officers located the party and brought him back to his vehicle.
Wells Road (8:18 a.m.) — Caller reported people not social-distancing or wearing face masks on Wells Road.
South Great Road (9:17 p.m.) — One-car crash into a pole on Rte. 117. No injuries; report taken.

May 9

Minute Man National Historic Park Visitor’s Center, North Great Road (1:11 p.m.) — State Police requested an officer to assist two parties with exchanging paperwork after an accident on Rte. 128.
Old County Road (1:25 p.m.) — Tree down across the road involving power lines. Officers closed the roadway and notified the DPW and Eversource.
Baker Bridge Road (3:05 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree is leaning and in danger of falling. The tree is on private property and the owner will have to handle the matter.

May 10

Lincoln Road (3:00 p.m.) — MBTA reported a party near the railroad tracks. Officers later located him and brought him to Emerson Hospital.
Concord Road (3:19 p.m.) — Caller reported her cat was missing. She called back 30 minutes later reporting the cat had been located.

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Police log for week of April 27, 2020

May 10, 2020

April 27

Woods End Road (4:50 p.m.) — Caller reported suspicious activity in the area of his residence. Officers spoke to the caller’s wife and everything was fine.

April 28

Tower Road (2:41 p.m.) — Doctor’s office requested a well-being check on a party. Officers made contact and everything was fine.

April 29

Wells Road (9:37 a.m.) — Juvenile over age 12 was reported missing. Officers tracked down the juvenile in Providence, R.I. and picked them up.

Mill Street Extension (12:04 p.m.) — Caller reported that a suspicious vehicle had been driving in the area the day before.

Old Conant Road (3:20 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on a party. Party no longer lives at the residence.

Ridge Road (4:52 p.m.) —  Officer took a report of credit card fraud. Investigation is ongoing.

South Great Road (4:57 p.m.) — Resident reported a larceny that took place over a year ago. Report was needed for insurance purposes.

Winter Street (8:02 p.m.) — Report of a brush fire in the area. Fire Department responded; the owner was putting out the small fire.

April 30

Virginia Road (7:16 a.m.) — Resident requested advice regarding a civil matter involving alleged intimidation/harassment.

South Great Road (4:26 p.m.) — Registry of Motor Vehicles paperwork was delivered to a resident.

May 1

Virginia Road (10:06 a.m.) — Resident requested assistance with a civil matter (wanted a party removed from the property). Officers responded and assisted in having the party leave the area.

Wells Road (9:49 p.m.) — Confused party reporting someone is in their house. Officers responded and everything was fine.

May 2

Concord Road (3:56 p.m.) — Caller reported that a green Honda nearly hit her while on Concord Road near the Wayland town line. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Old County Road (4:04 p.m.) — Caller complained about vehicles parked on the roadway. Officer checked and there were no violations.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (4:46 p.m.) — Caller complained about a party not wearing a mask in the cemetery and filming them. Officers spoke to both parties and found that an individual was documenting the fact that people were wandering on cemetery grounds on people’s plots. He is looking to have the Cemetery Commission put signs up to respect peoples’ resting places. Party was advised to contact the Cemetery Commission.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (5:19 p.m.) — Resident located a wallet while in the cemetery. The owner was contacted so they could pick it up at the station.

Wells Road (6:44 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party in dealing with a civil matter.

Weston Road (8:01 p.m.) — Resident reports hearing a loud car driving up and down Weston Road erratically.

May 3

Old Farm Road (9:26 a.m.) — Caller reported being bitten by a dog an hour earlier while on the trails. Caller has the owner’s information, which was given to the dog officer to follow up.

Juniper Ridge Road (1:09 p.m.) — Caller requesting a well-being check as they hadn’t  been able to get in touch with a family member. Officers spoke to the owner; everything was fine (they were having phone issues).

Conant Road (5:03 p.m.) — Caller reported a brush fire. Fire Department responded and extinguished a small fire.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:54 p.m.) — State police reported two motorcycles racing on Rte. 2. Units checked the area but were unable to locate. State police subsequently reported having one motorcycle stopped on Rte. 2 at Walden Street.

Harvest Circle (6:54 p.m.) — Confused party called 911 reporting that they spilled their milk. Staff at The Commons were contacted to assist the party.

Lincoln Road (7:18 p.m.) — Party found a key while walking on Lincoln Road near Todd Pond Road.

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Police nab youths who put tree limbs in road

May 6, 2020

Two Lincoln youths were caught by police after dragging heavy objects into the road in the early morning hours, and they’ll now face juvenile court proceedings.

Police found and removed limbs and erosion-control straw tubes that were deliberately placed in the middle of Lincoln Road and Ballfield Road on April 21 at 2:30 a.m. The same thing happened four more times on April 30 between 3:34 a.m. and 5 a.m., and another three times on May 4 between 4:40 and 5:30 a.m. In one instance, an officer on patrol realized something was wrong when he saw the car in front of him suddenly swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid the obstacle, Chief of Police Kevin Kennedy said.

“We had an idea who was doing it” after some of the earlier incidents, Kennedy said. Police subsequently had “conversations” with several youths and their parents, to explain that their “juvenile prank” could cause a crash or damage to a vehicle. But on Monday night this week, two of the juveniles were caught placing more objects in the road again. They will be summonsed to Middlesex Juvenile Court for throwing an object onto a public way. Their names and ages were not released by police.

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