police & fire

February 13

The Commons in Lincoln (6:30 a.m.) — A woman called looking for assistance, saying she was in trouble. There was no problem; the resident had recently moved to the memory care unit.

Round Hill Road (4:54 p.m.) — A resident fell victim to a grandparent scam. Investigation ongoing.

February 14

Doherty’s Garage (7:39 p.m.) — A person was seen placing items into a dumpster. Officer advised them to stop as they had no affiliation with the business.

February 15

Lexington Road (3:31 p.m.) — A car crashed into a stone wall. One person was transported to Emerson Hospital and the vehicle was towed.

Department of Public Works (6:08 p.m.) — Police were asked to call out the DPW to treat the roads due to weather conditions.

February 16

Doherty’s Garage (2:25 a.m.) — Police cruiser struck a parked vehicle due to the icy conditions while conducting a check of a business. The owner of the vehicle was notified (very minor damage).

February 17

Department of Public Works (3:29 a.m.) — Police were asked to call out the DPW to treat the roads due to weather conditions.

Trapelo Road (8:18 p.m.) — Officer checked on a car pulled over on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. The driver was OK and had pulled over to use their phone.

Trapelo Road (10:44 p.m.) — A caller reported people sledding on the hill near Minebrook Road. An officer spoke to the sledders and had them leave.

February 18

Concord Road (11:08 a.m.) — Maynard police requested a well-being check on a person at the residence. Officers checked and spoke with the person and everything was fine.

Boston Post Road, Weston (4:09 p.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an ambulance for a medical call.

February 19

Hanscom Air Force Base (2:20 p.m.) — Caller reported being harassed by a person living out of state. Report taken; investigation ongoing.

Weston Road (7:09 p.m.) — Officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle pulled off to the side of the roadway. Vehicle appeared to have been there a while.

Lincoln Road (9:49 p.m.) — A vehicle was parked on the roadway near Lewis Street. The owner removed the vehicle.

(Editor’s note: This is a compilation of police logs that were previously published but then lost due to a technical issue with the Lincoln Squirrel website.)

January 8

Town Hall (10:30 p.m.) — Caller reported that a recreational vehicle was parked at town hall. Officers checked on the party, who had planned on sleeping there. Officers suggested the rest area on Rte. 128 and gave directions.

January 9

Hartwell Lot, North Great Road (6:56 p.m.) — Officer checked on two vehicles parked in the lot. Vehicles were on their way.

North Great Road (7:10 p.m.) — Party flagged down an officer looking for assistance with directions.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound — Officer checking on a state trooper who was stopped with a disabled vehicle on Rte. 2. Officer transported the owner to Crosby’s Mobil to make arrangements for a ride home.

January 10

Emerson Hospital (12:21 a.m.) — Concord police requested assistance with a possible unruly party at the hospital. Officer arrived on scene and everything was calm.

Paul Revere Lot, North Great Road (9:10 a.m.) — Caller reported that a party in his vehicle was hassling people. Officers responded and spoke to the party, who was waiting to meet friends to go on the trails. No issue found.

The Commons (3:43 p.m.) — The manager reported finding what appears to be drugs near the dumpster. Officer responded and took possession of the package to be properly disposed of.

Barretts Mill Road, Concord — Fire Department assisting Concord firefighters with a report of a dryer fire at the Northeast Correctional Facility.

January 12

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February 6

Old Concord Road (2:05 p.m.) — Caller reported vehicles parked on both side of the road causing a traffic hazard. Parking citations issued.

February 7

Weston Road (2:46 p.m.) — Caller reported that their vehicle was struck by a snowplow. Officer responded and cited the snowplow driver. No injuries.

South Great Road (2:51 p.m.) — Car struck wooden pylons on Rte. 117 near Bowles Terrace. No injuries

Weston Road (3:13 p.m.) — Officer conducted a follow up to previous Weston Road crash and found that the snowplow driver’s license was suspended. A criminal citation was issued.

Tower Road (10:29 p.m.) — Two callers reported fireworks going off in the area. Officer checked the area; nothing found.

Trapelo Road (10:56 p.m.) — Report of a two-car crash. Officers located the crash requested 2 vehicles to be towed. No injuries. Report taken

February 8

Harvest Circle (2:24 p.m.) — A person reported parking their car at 2 Harvest Circle and later noticed new damage to the vehicle. Damage is very minor; officer assisted the party and advised them to file report with their insurance company.

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (7:30 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked in the parking lot. They had stopped to get directions.

North Great Road (7:46 p.m.) — Officer stopped a vehicle and found that registration plates were illegally attached. The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a criminal citation.

February 9

North Great Road (4:25 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in looking for a party who ran away from his parents. Officers responded to the National Park area to look for the party and Fire Department assisted with its ATV. The party was located at 5:40 p.m. in Concord at the town line.

South Great Road (4:45 p.m.) — Caller reported he slid into a telephone pole on Rte. 117. Minor damage reported, no injuries. Party was able to drive away from the scene.

February 10

Wells Road (9:12 a.m.) — Property manager reported a vehicle parked on the property by an unknown person who doesn’t reside there. Officer responded; owner of the vehicle removed the car from the property

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:11 a.m.) — Caller reported sliding into the snowbank in her driveway; requested an officer to assist because she was concerned she’ll slide onto Rte. 2. Officer assisted the party.

School Street, Acton (6:12 p.m.) — Acton Fire Department requesting an engine to cover as they had a fire in town.

Old Bedford Road (6:58 p.m.) — Caller reported that a person just jumped in front of her car while on Old Bedford Road near Virginia Road. Officers checked the area along with Concord police but were unable to locate anyone.

February 11

Lincoln North office building (3:01 a.m.) — Officer set traffic pattern equipment for the upcoming Covid-19 vaccine clinic.

Concord Road (8:25 a.m.) — Two-car crash near Baker Farm Road. Three people transported to Emerson Hospital with injuries, two vehicles towed.

Minuteman Technical High School (9:16 a.m.) — Construction worker struck a gas line while digging on site. National Grid notified along with Fire Department.

Huckleberry Hill (8:11 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving a call from a scammer. No money or personal information given.

February 12

Concord Road (8:14 a.m.) — A car crashed into the woods. The driver was evaluated by the Fire Department; no injuries. A tow truck pulled the car out of the woods. 

Spruce Hill Road, Weston (11:06 a.m.) — Fir Department ambulance responded for a medical emergency.

Bedford Road (11:06 a.m.) — Crash involving a postal truck and an oil truck. No injuries, minor damage.

January 1

Carroll School, Baker Bridge Road (10:25 a.m.) — Officer found a door was open and secured it.

Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord (3:19 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in looking for a party in the area of the high school who was involved in a burglary.

Beaver Pond Road (3:46 p.m.) — Fire Department responded for a report of a water main break.

Battle Road Farm (8:29 p.m.) — Resident reported their neighbor was causing a disturbance by banging on the common wall between residences. Police contacted the neighbor and asked them to stop banging.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:19 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a green pickup truck that was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Route 2 near Emerson Hospital. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate.

January 2

Conant Road (2:00 p.m.) — A family member requested a well-being check on the resident. Contact was made and everything is fine; they will follow up with the caller.

Hanscom Drive (5:23 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a motorcycle crash. A Lincoln officer located the party who dropped the motorcycle. No injuries, minor damage to the motorcycle.

January 3

Concord Road (9:55 a.m.) — Caller reported a party walking on the railroad tracks. MBTA tower notified; officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Birchwood Lane (12:11 p.m.) — Resident turned in a box of ammunition they found and would like to have destroyed.

Concord Road (4:36 p.m.) — Complaint of car illegally parked near Walden Pond. Parking ticket issued.

Blackburnian Road (4:38 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious package along the side of the road. Officer responded and found it to be a cement casing, which was removed.

North Great Road (8:37 p.m.) — MassDOT reported a person walking on the roadway and were concerned about them being struck. Officer located the party and brought him to the train station.

Beaver Pond Road 10:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a party over age 12 walked out of the house after being upset. Officer located the party walking back to the residence; everything was fine.

January 4

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle pulled to the side of the roadway with someone on their hands and knees outside the car. Officer checked the area but the car was gone on arrival.

January 5

Lincoln Road (1:40 p.m.) — A Town Hall employee requested a well-being check on a man outside. Officers checked on the party, who was found to have been missing from Watertown for several days. State police had issued a Silver Alert on man. Watertown police were contacted and the officer brought the individual back to his residence in Watertown.

Lincoln Road (2:01 p.m.) — Party reported finding a golden retriever with tags with illegible numbers. The Animal Control Officer came to take the dog.

Old Concord Road (3:58 p.m.) — The owner of the golden retriever called to report it missing. Animal Control contacted the owner and returned the dog.

Bedford Road (4:05 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted a party with a vehicle lockout.

January 6

South Great Road (1:58 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the parking lot. The party had pulled over to rest and said they will be on their way shortly.

Moccasin Hill (11:23 a.m.) — Caller reported an outside odor of natural gas. Fire Department reported a slight odor; National Grid was contacted to respond.

January 7

Tabor Hill Road (4:36 p.m.) — Caller reported a chimney fire. Fire Department responded along with Concord firefighters. The fire was extinguished shortly after arrival.

Farrar Road (4:44 p.m.) — Caller reported driving by a house on Farrar Road with fire coming from the second floor. Wayland and Concord Fire Department also responded but found no fire; it was the reflection from a lantern.

December 15

Granville Road (6:38 a.m.) — Officer on patrol found a package that had fallen off a delivery truck. Package was delivered to the residence.

December 16

Pierce House (3:36 a.m.) — A vehicle was seen with its lights left on belongs. It belongs to the caretaker, who was contacted.

Tower Road (9:00 a.m.) — Officer on a work detail reported a strong odor of natural gas. Fire Department and National Grid contacted; National Grid to handle.

Ashland, Mass. (9:28 a.m.) — A Fire Department member responded to Ashland for a dive team activation.

Lincoln Road (12:41 p.m.) — Minor two-car accident in the parking lot of the red commercial building; no injuries.

Town Hall (11:46 p.m.) — Officer saw two individuals walking near the front door of Town Hall. Officer checked the building and all was secure. The individuals went to a nearby home.

December 17

Oriole Landing, Mary’s Way (12:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog charged at him while at the residence. Animal Control Officer was notified to handle.

Sunnyside Lane (5:34 p.m.) — Council on Aging requested a well-being check on the residence. Officer responded and confirmed that the resident is OK.

December 18

Old Cambridge Turnpike (10:04 a.m.) — Caller reported an outside odor of natural gas. Fire Department responded and reported residual gas at the meter.

December 19

Old Concord Road (3:26 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle blocking the emergency gate on Old Concord Road. Cars were gone when officer arrived.

North Great Road (9:44 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled over to the side of the roadway. The driver was fine; he had pulled over to gather something in his car.

December 20

South Great Road (9:32 a.m.) — Caller was looking for information from the Fire Department.

December 21

Woodcock Lane (12:37 p.m.) — Car hit a utility pole. The road closed due to pole damage and one person was transported to local hospital; vehicle towed from the scene.

Lincoln School (1:40 p.m.) — Caller reported that buses at the school had snow on their roofs which they considered dangerous. Officer responded and evaluated and found no danger.

December 22

North Great Road (3:08 a.m.) — An unoccupied vehicle was parked in the visitor’s center lot. No one was nearby.

Lexington Road (2:20 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle was parked at a neighbor’s residence when no one should be home. No vehicle was located when the officer arrived.

Hallett Hill Road, Weston (5:09 p.m.) — Weston Fire Department requested an engine to respond to a residence for a reported house fire. Lincoln firefighters were cleared by Weston 20 minutes after arrival.

South Great Road (7:16 p.m.) — A vehicle was parked in front of Stonegate Gardens with no one around.

December 23

Lexington Road (7:20 p.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to the residence.

Lexington Road [different address from above] (7:22 p.m.) — Paperwork was delivered to the residence.

Lincoln Police Department (7:49 p.m.) — Officer assisted Weston police in using Lincoln’s breath test machine for an arrest.

December 7

Old Concord Road (9:42 a.m.) — Officer responded to a minor two-car crash; no injuries.

December 8

Mackintosh Lane (9:50 a.m.) — Caller reported that a tree crew was blocking his driveway. Officer responded and spoke to the crew. If anyone needs to come in or out of the road, they’ll move.

Donelan’s Supermarket (12:25 p.m.) — Caller requested Fire Department assistance with opening her car with two dogs inside. Cancelled while end route; caller was able to get the door unlocked.

December 9

Davison Drive (3:43 p.m.) — Caller reported a man in a U-Haul van was going through their mail. Vehicle fled when confronted. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate. Investigation is ongoing.

December 10

Lincoln Road (8:56 a.m.) — A tree crew was taking down marked trees and the caller didn’t want a particular tree taken down. The tree was removed due to its condition and a notice of removal hearing had been on the tree.

December 11

Wells Road (3:52 p.m.) — Lincoln Woods management reported a that vehicle is parked next to the dumpster hasn’t moved for two months. Vehicle belongs to a resident.

December 12

Old Bedford Road (1:44 a.m.) — Officer reported an unoccupied vehicle parked by the loading dock of the building. No one was around and the building was secure.

Wells Road (3:59 p.m.) — Caller reported two kids with backpacks were knocking on doors in the area. Officers checked the area and spoke with two juveniles who denied their involvement. No contact with any other parties.

December 13

Virginia Road (1:18 p.m.) — A resident wanted the Fire Department to do a well-being check on their neighbor who is not feeling well. Neighbor was fine; units cleared.

Sandy Pond Road (3:17 p.m.) — Officer checked on two people at the pumping station. They were sent on their way.

Weston Road (7:57 p.m.) — Officer checked on vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. The party was making deliveries.

December 14

Hanscom Air Force Base Vandenberg Gate (7:25 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party is at the gate had a warrant. Officer found that the individual has a receipt for the fines paid; they were advised to call the court.

Conant Road (11:30 a.m.) — Caller believed a delivery driver opened their garage door and delivered a package to the wrong residence. The package was taken to the correct residence.

Lexington Road (10:24 p.m.) — Report of loud music playing in Flint’s Field. Officers checked the field and the cemetery but were unable to locate any noise.

November 30

Deerhaven Road (8:51 a.m.) — Caller reported someone was blowing leaves onto their property. Officer responded and spoke to the reporting party. The issue was unfounded; caller satisfied.

Trees, branches and/or wires down on Page Road (two calls), Trapelo Road, Codman Road, South Great Road, Old County Road, South Great Road, Bedford Road, Woods End Road, Beaver Pond Road, North great Road, Ridge Road- Several reported of trees down as a result of the storm. Eversource, DPW were in town dealing with the trees and wires.

December 1

Baker Bridge Road (1:24 p.m.) — Resident turned in old ammunition to be destroyed.

MassPort Civil Terminal, Hanscom Field (4:33 p.m.) — Fire Department units responding up to Hanscom for an Alert 2 for a plane with control issues coming in and burning off fuel. Fire units staged but then cleared after plane safely landed.

December 2

Brooks Hill Road (3:51 p.m.) — Report of fraud involving unauthorized charges on a party’s credit card.

December 3

Wells Road (12:59 a.m.) — Caller reported a loud vehicle running in the apartment complex. Officer checked the area; vehicle was gone on arrival.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:42 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled off to the side of the highway. Everything was OK; a party was being dropped off at a nearby residence.

December 4

Old County Road (7:37 a.m.) — Caller reported that a disabled person walked away from a group home in Waltham and the caller believed they’ve located the party on Old County Road. At the same time, Waltham police reported finding the party in their city. The caller was advised that the missing party was located in Waltham.

Lincoln Police Station (5:44 p.m.) — A party came to the station requesting to speak with an officer regarding clarification on a civil matter.

December 5

Cambridge Turnpike )1:51 a.m.) — Caller reported their electric stove was making an odd sound. Fire Department responded to check. Firefighters unplugged the stove but were unable to determine the cause of the noise.

Old Conant Road (2:03 p.m.) — Caller reported fraudulent charges on their credit card.

North Great Road (4:15 p.m.) — Report of a one-car crash near Sunnyside Lane. No injuries; vehicle towed.

Trees, branches and/or wires down starting at 4:49 p.m. on South Great Road, Tower Road, Sunnyside Lane, Stonehedge Road, Concord Road, Huckleberry Hill. DPW and Eversource responded.

Mill Street (6:30 p.m.) — Lexington police asked Lincoln police to close Mill Street at Lexington Road for traffic entering Lexington due to a large tree across the road in Lexington.

December 6

Wells Road (11:17 a.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer for assistance with a family member. Officers responded and assisted the party.

November 23

Tower Road (3:18 p.m.) — A party turned in two license plates they found. The owner was contacted and will pick them up.

November 24

Grasshopper Lane (5:41 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog on a leash was aggressive towards him while out on a walk. Animal Control was contacted.

November 25

Todd Pond Road (11:42 a.m.) — Caller requested an officer about an unwanted party at the house. Officers responded; a party was at the residence getting personal belongings. After the belongings were retrieved, the involved party left without incident.

Scott Circle, Hanscom Air Force Base (12:49 p.m.) — Caller requested information/advice regarding a Facebook Marketplace transaction that they suspected was is a scam. Officer spoke to the party and it indeed appears to be a scam.

Mary’s Way (1:56 p.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with an officer regarding a suspicious phone call they received.

Lincoln Police Department (3:16 p.m.) — A resident turned in an old firearm, asking that it be destroyed.

November 26

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:04 a.m.) — Officer stopped a vehicle traveling 108 mph on Rte. 2. The operator, Alain Neves, 29 of 50 Spencer Rd. in Boxborough, was arrested for OUI–liquor, possession of a Class B (substance (cocaine), reckless driving, operating after suspension of license, and speeding. He was later bailed to appear in Concord Court the next day.

November 27

North Great Road (1:56 a.m.) — Party walking along Rte. 2A wearing dark clothes. Officer spoke to the party walking along Rte. 2A wearing dark clothing. Evan Chaggaris, 50, of 36 Church St. in Everett was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Lynn District Court.

Lincoln Road (9:13 a.m.) — A car struck a telephone pole near Upland Field Road. No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene. Verizon was contacted regarding the damage to the pole.
South Great Road (2:18 p.m.) — A car hit the traffic island at Lincoln Road. No injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

North Great Road (3:39 p.m.) — Caller reported their son and friend were lost on the trails in Minute Man National Park. Officers responded and the two parties met up with the parents (there had been a miscommunication about a meetup location).

Old Farm Road (5:00 pm.) — Caller wanted to speak to an officer about the caller’s dog and a neighbor allegedly making false claims. An officer spoke to the party, who has been in contact with Animal Control.

Aspen Circle (8:10 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone bought a computer using his credit card. They reported the transaction was cancelled.

Morningside Lane (10:22 p.m.) — Caller reported that kids rang their door bell and left. Officer responded and spoke to two kids who were playing in a yard.

November 28

Heritage Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (2:45 a.m.) — Hanscom security forces reported a disturbance at a residence on base. Officer responded and assisted the victim in the incident. Hanscom security is handling the investigation.

Silver Hill Road (8:58 a.m.) — Caller reported a cardboard box on the side of the roadway. Officer confirmed it was trash; DPW to remove.

Old Sudbury Road (1:19 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a party who was putting some items in a field. The party is the owner of the property.

South Great Road (3:31 p.m.) — Caller reported that a vehicle pulled into the lot of Drumlin and when approached, the driver said they were looking to buy a house. Caller reported seeing them earlier in a different parking lot. Officer responded but the vehicle was gone on arrival.

November 29

Lincoln Road (11:18 a.m.) — MBTA reported an unruly passenger on the train. Officers responded and spoke to the involved parties. An argument had occurred due to an issue with a party not wearing a mask. Officers calmed the situation down and the train continued on its way

Lincoln Road (5:42 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious car in the parking lot but was unable to describe the car or persons in vehicle, or what was suspicious about it. No response by officers.

November 13

Lincoln Police Department (2:37 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in front of the station. Operator had pulled over to rest, checked out OK. Same party was parked at Doherty’s Garage at 2:58 a.m. but then went on their way.

November 14

Sandy Pond Road (4:31 p.m.) — A person walked into the station reporting their neighbor is having an outside fire. Fire Department checked and it was a cooking fire,

November 15

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:07 a.m.) — Motor vehicle crash near the Concord line. No injuries; state police will handle the crash report/investigation.

Old Winter Street (11:02 a.m.) — State police requested an officer to make contact with homeowner regarding a crash. Party was not home.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:13 p.m.) — State police reported a vehicle was involved in a crash and left the scene near Emerson Hospital. Officers in the were unable to locate them.

Lincoln School (4:18 p.m.) — Caller reported kids climbing on construction equipment. Officer responded and saw two kids sitting on a construction vehicle tire but they were gone on arrival.

November 16

Lincoln Police Department (2:00 p.m.) — Party walked into the station requesting a well-being check on their daughter who is living in Boston. Officer contacted Boston police and gave them the information for the well-being check.

November 17

DeCordova Museum (6:28 a.m.) — Caller reported that a worker was stuck in an elevator. Fire Department responded and got the worker out of the elevator. Maintenance is contacting the elevator company.

November 18

Greenridge Lane (12:14 a.m.) — Caller reported hearing someone yelling for help but couldn’t tell where it was coming from. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Griffiss Street (3:47 p.m.) — A civilian was caught shoplifting at Hanscom Air Force Base Exchange. The items were returned to the store and an officer took a report to document the incident.

Page Road (7:54 p.m.) — An elderly housing residence in Milton called because one of their resident reported that a family member in Lincoln threatened them. An officer spoke to the parties involved; the elderly party was upset over Covid restriction/quarantine

November 19

Lincoln Cemetery (1:19 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with getting a family member in a wheelchair out of a pothole in the cemetery.

November 20

Hallett Hill Road, Weston (5:16 a.m.) — A Lincoln ambulance responded to a Weston residence to transport party to a Boston hospital.

Silver Hill Road (12:29 p.m.) — A party advised he was just terminated from a job and isn’t sure where he was. An officer met up with the party and drove him to the train station to get back home.

November 21

Lincoln Police Department (12:45 a.m.) — A party walked into the station looking for directions.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:34 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party pulled over in the breakdown lane. The person was using their cell phone.

Trapelo Road (1:50 a.m.) — An officer observed a vehicle pulled over with all its lights off. When the officer turned around, the vehicle was gone but was later found on Stratford Way. The officer spoke to the parties inside, who were staying at a house on Winter Street.

Concord Road (8:51 a.m.) — Caller complained about landscapers working with leaf blowers. The landscapers were gone when police arrived.

Todd Pond Road (11:37 a.m.) — Multiple callers reported a sick raccoon. An officer responded and had to dispatch the raccoon.

Concord Road (9:33 p.m.) — Report of a deer that was struck by a car and in the roadway. Officer responded and the deer went off into the woods.