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Police log for week of Feb. 28, 2020

March 9, 2020

February 28

Wheeler Road (6:25 a.m.) — Caller reported not having water at her house and wanted to see if there was a water main break in the area. No water main break; the caller had had plumbing work done the previous day.

Old Bedford Rd. (5:48 p.m.) — Report of vehicle pulled off to the side of the road. Officer checked on the person, who had pulled over to get directions.

February 29

Lincoln Road (12:46 p.m.) — Party came to the station to pick up court paperwork.

March 1

Lincoln Road (12:32 a.m.) — Officer checked on a bicyclist on Lincoln Rd. Party is a resident riding home; all is fine.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:38 a.m.) — Vehicle was stopped and Omar Hernandez, 35, 50 Day St. in Fitchburg was arrested for an outstanding traffic warrant out of Malden District Court.

South Great Road (4:07 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party just over the town line in Weston with dogs running in the roadway.

Ballfield Road (3:36 a.m.) — Officer stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the school after it turned off its lights on Lincoln Road. Officer issued a summons to Daurey Moreta Garcia of Boston for operating without a license and failure to stop for police. Two other people in the car were identified. Personal checks were later found on school grounds that had been stolen out of a mailbox in Newton. A mailbox “fishing device” was also found in the Lincoln Post Office mailbox. Investigation is ongoing.

Lincoln Road (10:11 p.m.) — Officer checked on a party who was pulled over and was lost. Assistance given and party went on their way.

they’re on their way.

March 3

Lincoln Road (8:27 a.m.) — Road sign knocked over near Rte. 117. Officer retrieved the sign and contacted the DPW.

Lincoln School — Officers assisted with traffic and patrolling school during primary election.

Lincoln Road (3:03 p.m.) — Report of a suspicious white van. Area was checked; nothing found.

South Great Road (6:59 p.m.) — Concord Police Department reports an erratic operator entering Lincoln on Rte. 117. Lincoln officer located party and attempted to stop. Party failed to stop and continued into Weston. Subject was stopped and was transported to Lahey Clinic. Operator to be summonsed to court for operating under the influence of alcohol, failure to stop for police, drinking from an open container, and marked lane violation.

Codman Road (3:46 a.m.) — Officer checked on a package on the side of the road. Appears to be from a bread truck; all is fine.

March 4

Lincoln Road (8:48 a.m.) — Solicitor permit issued to a party to go door to door for Edward Jones Financial Advisors.

March 5

1 Harvest Circle (7:33 a.m.) — Elderly party fell victim to a sweepstakes scam, investigation ongoing.

Lincoln Police Department (1:16 a.m.) — Caller was looking for information regarding a probate order. He was advised to contact his attorney as it’s a civil matter.

Tower Road (7:04 p.m.) — Caller reported that both they and their dog were bitten by a dog while on the trails. Dog officer will follow up with the reporting party.

March 6

Wells Road (12:54 a.m.) — A confused party reported people at the residence. Officers spoke to the party and family and made referrals to Senior Services for assistance.

Wells Road (5:25 a.m.) — Well-being check on resident.

Hanscom Air Force Base Vandenberg Gate (7:05 a.m.) — Arthur Cardoso, 27, of Delmar Ave. in Providence, R.I. was arrested while trying to enter the base as he had an outstanding larceny warrant out of Taunton District Court.

Lincoln Road (10:58 a.m.) — Hit-and-run crash in the Donelan’s parking lot. Officer spoke to parties involved and took a report.

Main Street, Watertown (11:20 a.m.) — Det. Spencer assisted Watertown Police Department with a forensic sketch relating to an investigation in that town.

Tower Road (4:12 p.m.) — Caller reported being bitten by three dogs. Party received medical attention and was transported to a local hospital. The Animal Control Officer notified and is handling the matter, and the dog owners were contacted.

Main Street, Maynard (4:42 p.m.) — Det. Spencer assisted Maynard Police Department with a forensic sketch relating to an investigation in that town.

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Police log for week of February 21, 2020

March 3, 2020

 

February 21

Codman Community Farms (4:35 p.m.) — Walk-in to the police station was concerned about a tree truck parked at Codman Farm due to the soft ground. Person was advised to speak with farm staff.

Lincoln Road (6:15 p.m.) — Caller was concerned about a male party who is at the train station dancing. Officer spoke to the party; he was cold waiting for the train trying to stay warm.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:53 p.m.) — Caller’s vehicle was towed from Rte. 2 by State Police and would like to know where it is. Party was given the State Police Concord phone number to follow up with them.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:38 a.m.) — Vehicle was stopped on Rte. 2 westbound at Bedford Road and Benedict Amuta, 20, of 20 Massmills Dr. in Lowell was arrested on a traffic warrant out of Clinton District Court. He was later released to appear in court.

February 22

Codman Community Farms (7:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that at about 5 p.m., there was a person who couldn’t control their dog who was at the farm. No identifying information regarding the dog or the owner.

February 24

Wells Road (1:00 p.m.) — Walk in came to the station to report an incident that previously occurred in Watertown. An officer spoke to the party and provided the information to Watertown PD.

Lincoln Road (3:05 p.m.) — A party came into the station to report striking a deer on Lincoln Road near Ballfield Road.

Lexington Road (5:50 p.m. and 8:28 p.m.) — Officer attempted to give paperwork to a resident.

February 25

Lexington Road (11:40 a.m.) — Officer attempted to give paperwork to a resident.

Lincoln Road (1:52 p.m.) — Officer attempted to give paperwork to a resident.

South Great Road (2:13 p.m.) — Report of an erratic operator on Rte. 117 coming from Weston. Driver was located and arrested on Willarch Road. Leslie Hallowell, 57, of 5 Willarch Rd. in Lincoln was arrested for OUI/liquor. She was later bailed to appear in Concord Court.

South Great Road (3:04 p.m.) — Caller reported an aggressive dog in the area. An officer located the dog and following up with the owner.

Entrance road, Hanscom Air Force Base (8:26 p.m.) — A party came into the station to report receiving harassing messages over social media. Report taken.

Lincoln Town Hall (8:36 p.m.) — A party reported a person who was possibly intoxicated in the area of Town Hall. An officer located the party walking and brought them to their residence.

Lexington Road (8:28 p.m.) — Officer attempted to give paperwork to a resident.

February 26

South Great Road (12:30 a.m.) — Officer stopped a vehicle on Rte. 117 near Mt. Misery. Scott Mahon, 28, of 256 Great Rd. in Stow was arrested for OUI. He was later brought to Concord Court.

February 27

Maynard Fire Department — Lincoln Fire Department responded to Maynard to cover the town as Maynard firefighters are at a fire elsewhere.

Weston Road (11:23 p.m.) — Caller reports a fallen tree blocking the road. Officer on scene asked the DPW to remove.

Lincoln Road (11:59 a.m.) — Officer assisted a party in regard to a civil matter

North Commons (12:31 p.m.) — Resident reported that she’s missing a door that she put away in storage a while ago. Report taken by an officer.

Baker Bridge Road (1:49 p.m.) — Callers reported a large tree blocking the road. Officer responded and asked EverSource to respond.

North Great Road (8:01 pm.) — Caller reported a party walking on Rte. 2A wearing dark clothing. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate the party.

South Great Road (9:13 p.m.) — Officer found a party near the Concord town line who was looking for a lost friend. The lost person was found in Concord and reunited with the reporting party.

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Police log for week of Feb. 14, 2020

February 24, 2020

February 14

Bypass Road (8:38 a.m.) — Officer assisted a party who ran out of gas; gave them a ride to All Town Gas to get fuel.

Aspen Circle (1:37 p.m.) — Resident received a call from an unknown party looking for money that was allegedly owed to them. Resident has no further information.

Bedford Road (3:23 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of gas on Bedford Road near Route 2. National Grid was on the scene working.

February 15

Wells Road (9:29 p.m.) — Caller reported another resident banging on the wall. Officer arrived and spoke to the party and advised them to stop their behavior.

February 16

Concord Road (10:05 a.m.) — Officer checking the property saw a person out in back of the shop. Officer spoke to him and learned he’s an employee of T&F Auto.

Winter Street (4:55 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree down on wires. Verizon notified.

Brooks Road (6:20 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station requested assistance with a civil matter. Officer spoke to the party about their legal options.

Lincoln Road (8:55 p.m.) — A party contacted the station to report losing a key somewhere in the Donelan’s parking lot.

Wells Road (4:35 a.m.) — Party reported that an unknown person was in her apartment. Officers responded and assured the caller that no one was present, and also spoke to another family member who was there.

February 17

Old Concord Road (9:47 a.m.) — Officer delivered legal documents to a resident.

Boyce Farm Road (9:51 a.m.) — Officers assisted a party in regard to a civil matter.

Cambridge Turnpike(1:59 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle Route 2 eastbound at Gerard’s Farm Stand and subsequently arrested Robert Campbell, 43, of 20 Acton St. in Maynard for possession of a Class B substance and Possession of a Class E substance.

February 18

Smith Hill Road (11:34 a.m.) — Concord police reported finding a resident’s purse. An officer met with Concord police and returned the purse to its owner.

Aspen Circle (1:26 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported his license plate is missing or was stolen from his vehicle. Report taken.

Sandy Pond Road (4:07 p.m.) — Concord police requested a check of a residence looking for a juvenile who left the Walden Pond area and headed back home. Officers located the party and reunited them with a parent.

February 19

Hanscom Air Force Base, Vandenberg Gate (2:41 p.m.) — Officers arrested Christopher Towns, 41, of 7 State St. Apt 1 in Peabody on a warrant from Ipswich police for obscene material to a minor (six counts). He was booked and transferred to Ipswich Police Department.

February 20

Wells Road (8:16 a.m.) — Resident reports being a victim of identity theft. Investigation ongoing.

Harvest Circle (2:10 p.m.) — Officer reports being in a very minor motor vehicle crash in the lot of 2 Harvest Circle. Accident documented.

Lewis Street (5:34 p.m.) — Caller reported a possible water main break. Officers found water coming from a building in which a pipe burst and they’re pumping out the building.

South Great Road (5:40 p.m.) — Walk-in to the station reporting people ice-skating on Farrar Pond. Officers checked and were unable to locate anyone.

Tabor Hill Road (10:24 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious package in their mailbox. Officers found the package contained gardening seeds.

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Police log for week of Feb. 7, 2020

February 18, 2020

February 7

Indian Camp Lane (5:33 pm.) — Council on Aging requests a check on a resident. Officer checked on the resident and everything was fine.

Hobbs Brook Road (6:19 p.m.) — Party calling 911 reports being scammed. Party resides in Waltham and was advised to contact Waltham police.

February 8

Wells Road (12:27 a.m.) — Resident called regarding someone slamming their door. Officers checked the area and all was quiet.

Old Concord Road (1:35 a.m.) — Resident called to complaint about the noise of road work being done overnight at the Rte. 126 railroad bridge. Resident was advised it is scheduled work and they can make a complaint to MassDOT.

Sandy Pond Road (3:38 p.m.) — New Hampshire State Police requested a check of the residence for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in New Hampshire. Officers checked and were unable to make contact with anyone at the residence.

Lincoln Police Department (4:21 p.m.) — Resident came into the station to complain about where the Fire Department vehicles were parked.

Garland Road (5:22 p.m.) — Resident called reporting their child over age 12 was missing. A short time later, they called to report the child was with the other parent at a neighbor’s house.

Deerhaven Road (5:22 p.m.) — Caller inquired why an ambulance turned around in their driveway and a fire truck drove by their house. Caller was advised the Fire Department had just cleared a medical call in their area.

February 9

South Great Road (6:23 p.m.) — Weston Police asked that an officer check Rte. 117 for a disabled vehicle after a car-vs.-deer crash in Weston involving a vehicle that continued west into Lincoln.

Linway Road (6:48 p.m.) — Caller reported smoke inside their house. Fire Department responded and found that the smoke was caused by a pellet stove.

February 12

Harvest Circle (5:21 p.m.) — Staff who were dealing with a personnel matter requested that an officer go by in case there was an issue. No problems; the officer cleared shortly thereafter.

Lincoln Road (6:16 p.m.) —  Officers responded to a two-car crash near Tower Road. One person suffered a minor injury. A report taken and a citation was issued.

Old Concord Road (10:52 p.m.) —  Elderly party reported an unknown party was in the house. Officers responded and found it was a healthcare worker.

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Police log for the week of Jan. 31, 2020

February 9, 2020

January 31

Baker Bridge Road (10:28 a.m.) — Property owner reports they recently put up “No Trespassing” signs up on their property and they were removed, possibly by a neighbor.

Bypass Road — Caller reports receiving a suspicious package for which she doesn’t recognize the packaging. Officer spoke to the party and found that what she ordered was in fact inside the box.

February 1

Wells Road (3:07 p.m.) — Resident reported being a victim of a scam. Report taken; the matter is under investigation.

Giles Road (4:39 p.m.) — Caller reports a dead deer on conservation land behind their residence. Dispatch contacted the Conservation Department to handle.

February 2

Cambridge Turnpike (2:30 a.m.) — Diana Casillo, 36, of 3 Jeanette St. in Worcester was stopped and subsequently arrested for OUI/liquor.

February 3

Browning Lane (5:05 a.m.) — Resident called asking questions about her alarm system. Resident was advised to contact her alarm company.

February 4

145 Lincoln Rd. (3:11 p.m.) — Party called saying he lost an item in the Donelan’s parking lot and left contact information in case the item is found.

February 5

Old Concord Road (7:44 a.m.) — Walk-in to the station requested a well-being check on a family member. Officer responded and assisted the resident and family with resources.

Trapelo Road (8:10 a.m.) — Caller was concerned about a child crying while walking with an older male. Officer spoke to the parties; the child was upset about missing the school bus and having to walk to school.

145 Lincoln Rd. (9:25 a.m.) — Officer spoke to party about jumping over the fence onto the railroad tracks to catch the train.

Bypass Road (12:43 p.m.) — Walk-in spoke to an officer in regard to a civil matter. Officer assisted the party with information.

Old Concord Road (1:48 p.m.) — Fire Department was asked to check the residence for carbon monoxide; none found.

Concord Road (4:20 p.m.) — Report of a dog running in the roadway on Rte. 126 near the railroad bridge. Nothing found.

Lincoln Road  (4:42 p.m.) — Party found an item in the parking lot and brought it to the police station. Owner was contacted and item returned.

February 6

Wells Road (12:39 a.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious person. Officer spoke to the caller and all is fine.

Harvest Circle (12:56 a.m.) — Party reported an unknown person coming into their room. Officers responded and found that the unknown person was a staff member.

Warbler Springs Road (9:14 .m.) — Report of a dog barking in the area. Officer checked and all is quiet.

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Police log for the week of Jan. 24, 2020

February 3, 2020

January 24

Virginia Road (3:45 p.m.) — Police responded to an argument between two neighbors.

Cordaville Rd., Southborough (4:30 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Southborough police with a forensic sketch related to an ongoing investigation.

Lexington Road (7:52 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork to a resident.

Lincoln Police Department (1:41 a.m.) — Party came to the station looking for directions to a residence in Wayland. Wayland police had requested a well-being check on the party earlier. Wayland police were contacted and took the party home.

January 25

Lincoln Road  (4:40 p.m.) — Power outage reported. EverSource contacted.

Trapelo Road (5:12 p.m.) — Caller requested a check on the residence as son never arrived to meet the reporting party. Officers checked and everything was fine.

Concord Road (11:48 p.m.) — A large tree limb fell onto the roadway. An officer responded and was able to move it to the side of the road.

January 26

Lincoln School (1:48 a.m.) — Fire alarm in the link building. Fire Department located the detector and everything is fine. School maintenance staff was notified.

South Great Road (4:15 a.m.) — Caller reported loud music in the area. Officers checked and found a party sleeping inside a vehicle in their driveway with the music on. Party was advised to turn the vehicle off and head into the house.

Lincoln Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported being stuck in an elevator. Fire Department responded and found the caller had exited the elevator and it seemed to be working fine.

Pierce House (2:22 p.m.) — Caretaker requested assistance as she was having an issue with the oven. Fire Department responded and assisted the caller.

Water treatment plant, Sandy Pond Road ( 4:02 p.m.) — A car was parked near the treatment plant. An officer spoke to the operator and they were sent on their way.

Lincoln Police Department (5:10 p.m.) — Party came to the station with low pressure in one of their tires. Fire Department assisted the party.

Old Winter Street (1:08 a.m.) — Emerson Hospital notified Lincoln police of a past report of a dog bite. The information was given to the Animal Control Officer for follow-up.

January 27

Tower Road (3:54 p.m.) — Party reported receiving an odd phone call asking for an unknown person. Officers found that the unknown person was the former subscriber of the phone number.

Main Street, Medford (4:15 p.m.) — Det. Ian Spencer assisted Medford police with a forensic sketch in regard to a Medford investigation.

Chestnut Circle (4:45 p.m.) — Caller asked police to remove a home health care worker. The caller appeared to be confused, and officers contacted a friend to come and stay with them.

January 28

Virginia Road (8:51 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas. Caller said they’d already contacted National Grid; while on the phone with the caller, National Grid arrived at the home.

January 30

Vandenberg Gate, Hanscom Air Force Base (12:39 p.m.) — William Norman, 65, of 970 Main St., Tewksbury, was arrested for an outstanding traffic warrant while attempting to enter the base and was later brought to Concord District Court.

North Great Road (3:10 p.m.) — Concord police requested a check of the area around Minute Man National Historic Parks for a missing person from their town. They later called back to report the party had been located.

Baker Bridge Road (3:18 p.m.) — Resident requested assistance for information on legal options for a civil matter.

Lincoln Road (4:04 p.m.) — Caller reported damage to her car that she believes happened while it was parked in her driveway. Report taken.

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Police log for the week of Jan. 17, 2020

January 27, 2020

January 17

Deerhaven Road (9:56 a.m.) — Officer observed a damaged van parked along the road near Old Cambridge Turnpike, but no one was around the vehicle.

Concord Road, Wayland (1:51 .m.) — Officers assisted Wayland police with a reported burglary in progress. Wayland police are investigating the incident.

January 18

North Great Road (1:54 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Rte. 2A at Bedford Rd. One person transported to a local hospital with a minor injury.

Cambridge Turnpike (3:40 p.m.) — Resident came to the station reporting receiving a call about owing the government money. Officers spoke to the resident and advised it was a scam call. No money was sent to anyone by the resident.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (4:02 p.m.) — Hanscom security forces requested assistance in locating a missing child. Officers responded and found the child on the property hiding in a recycling bin.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:15 p.m.) — Business owner called regarding a past theft of approximately $1,000 of property. Officers investigated and summonsed two parties to court for larceny under $1,200. The property was recovered.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:19 p.m.) — Officers responded to a one-car crash near Bedford Road, no injuries. State police were on the scene.

Old Sudbury Road (10:19 p.m.) — Caller reported two people standing on Old Sudbury Road. Officers located the parties and assisted them with arranging to get back home to Wayland.

January 19

Bypass Road (12:23 p.m.) — Report of a suspicious car in the driveway. Officers spoke to the parties and they were sent on their way.

Wells Road (1:13 p.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a civil matter involving another party. Officers assisted and informed the resident of their legal options.

January 20

Wells Road (11:41 a.m.) — A resident of Watertown requested a wellbeing check on a Lincoln resident. Officers checked and all is fine.

Concord Road (6:30 p.m.) — Officers stopped a person who was found to have an arrest warrant out of Clinton District Court. Aricelma DeOliveira, 42, of 657 Main St. in Clinton was arrested and later bailed to appear in Clinton District Court.

January 21

Short Hill Road (3:12 p.m.) — Caller reported being locked out of her house. Fire Department assisted the party in gaining access.

January 22

Sandy Pond Road (6:33 a.m.) — Caller reported a truck idling on Sandy Pond Road. It was gone on police arrival.

Wells Road (6:46 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing a loud noise. Officers checked and found it was a mechanical issue; maintenance was contacted and will handle.

Minebrook Road (9:13 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots. Officers checked the area and all was quiet.

January 23

Bedford Road (2:28 a.m.) — Officer observed a vehicle parked in the driveway with its car door open. Officer secured the door; appears to be neglect.

Tower Road (10:44 a.m.) — MBTA reported an employee was on the tracks with a deer that had been struck by a train. MBTA work crew to handle.

Oakwood St., Dorchester (2:59 p.m.) — Investigators arrested Robert Barr, 50, of 30 Oakwood St., in Dorchester on a warrant stemming from a breaking and entering case from 2019.

DeCordova Museum (1:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a car on fire in the parking lot of the deCordova Museum. Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Concord Road (9:18 p.m.) — Caller reported an outside odor of natural gas. Fire Department responded and investigated and found nothing.

Lincoln Road (10:26 p.m.) — Caller requested information on a relative who was last seen at the Real restaurant a few days ago. Officers found that his relative was in custody in the Norfolk House of Corrections.

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Police log for week of January 10, 2020

January 19, 2020

January 10

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:16 a.m.) — Officer reports a dead deer on Rte 2. MassDOT notified.

Lincoln Public Library (10:42 p.m.) — Officer checked on two people sitting in a car outside the library. The parties check out OK and are moved along.

January 11

Sandy Pond Road (10:35 a.m.) — Caller complained of cars parked on Sandy Pond near Baker Bridge. The group is part of a charity run; officer spoke to the group and they’re leaving.

Greenridge Lane (6:40 p.m.) — Officers assisted a resident with a civil matter.

Oak Knoll Road (10:56 p.m.) — Caller reported a suspicious vehicle driving in the area. Officers were unable to locate.

January 12

Lincoln Road (2:30 p.m.) — Caller reported a low-hanging branch. Officers locates it and contacted the DPW to remove it.

Bemis Hall area (3:40 p.m.) — Caller reports cars parked along Old Lexington Road causing a problem. An event at Bemis Hall was letting out and people are leaving the area.

Old County Road (9:28 p.m.) — Large tree down on Old County Road. DPW notified to remove it.

January 13

Wells Road (9:35 s.m.) — Caller complaining of a vehicle double-parked. Officers located the owner and advised to move the vehicle.

McLean Hospital, 5 Old Cambridge Turnpike (9:10 p.m.) — Caller reports finding suspected marijuana residue. Officers assisted the party and destroyed the residue.

January 14

Baker Bridge Road (3:59 p.m.) — Assisting a party with getting his belongings at the residence.

South Great Road (5:06 p.m.) — Caller reports an injured deer in the area of Drumlin Farm. Officer located the deer and it ran off into the woods.

St. Anne’s Church (20:37 p.m.) — Officer located a ladder up against the building; checked the area and all appeared to be in order.

January 15

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:54 a.m.) — Stephanie Zilonis, 31, of Gardner was stopped on Rte. 2 and arrested for OUI/liquor. She was later brought to the Concord District Court for arraignment.

Old Sudbury Road (5:08 a.m.) — Caller reports a deceased animal in the road. DPW notified to remove.

January 16

Hanscom Air Force Base, Vandenberg Gate (7:24 a.m.) — Jarrett Vasconcellos, 36, of Stoneham was arrested at Gate 1 for an outstanding warrant out of the Woburn District Court for a probation violation. He was brought to Concord Court.

South Great Road (5:18 p.m.) — Two-car crash at Rtes. 117 and 126. Officer assisted the parties with gathering each other’s information

Trapelo Road (9:57 p.m.) — Fire Department assisted party with gaining access to their home.

Cambridge Turnpike (2:22 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Tracey’s service station lot. Driver pulled over due to being tired; said they were going to remain in the lot for a bit and then continue on to their destination.

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Police log for December 28, 2019 to January 9, 2020

January 12, 2020

December 28

North Great Road (10:28 a.m.) — Two-car crash at Mill Street. One vehicle left the scene driving on flat tires. Concord police later stopped the vehicle; operator was summonsed for various motor vehicle offenses.

Sudbury Road, Concord (12:43 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance with horses running on Rte. 117 just over the line in their town.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:55 p.m.) — Vehicle was stopped and a passenger (Alexis MacLeod, 35, of Hyde Park) was arrested on two outstanding traffic offense warrants. She was later bail to appear in Dedham District and Ayer District Court

Old Conant Road (9:10 p.m.) — Caller reported her daughter received several disturbing texts from an unknown phone number. Report taken; appears to be a prank.

December 29

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:42 a.m.) — Jonathan Alex, 22, of Lancaster was stopped and later arrested for OUI/liquor.

Winter Street (5:13 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle ran a red light in Waltham and is traveling towards Lincoln; concerned that the driver is intoxicated. Area checked; unable to locate.

December 30

Oak Knoll Road (7:30 p.m.) — Caller reported they can’t get up Oak Knoll Road due to icy conditions. DPW notified.

December 31

Trapelo Road (7:40 a.m.) — Caller reported a wire down on the road. Officer checked; it was a rope lying on the ground.

Minebrook Road (10:48 a.m.) — Caller requested a well-being heck on a resident. Officers checked and all is fine.

South Great Road (11:28 a.m.) — Caller requested a check of the house after seeing someone on their video camera at the house. Officers checked; appears to be a delivery driver.

Meadowdam Road (2:12 p.m.) — Caller reported receiving harassing texts. Report taken.

Trapelo Road (4:31 p.m.) — Caller reported a wire is down on the pole in front of their house. Officer check and found it belongs to Verizon; Verizon notified.

Beaver Pond Road (8:25 p.m.) — Resident reports fireworks going off in the area. Officers checked and unable to locate, all is quiet.

Beaver Pond Road (8:49 p.m.) — Resident reported fireworks going off again. Officers responded and spoke to a neighbor, advise them to stop.

January 1

Walden Pond Boat Ramp, 915 Concord Rd. (3:36 p.m.) — Walden State Park staff reported an injured deer near the boat ramp. Officers checked and were unable to locate the deer.

South Great Road (5:46 p.m.) — Concord Police requested assistance in looking for a shoplifter in their town. Officers given the information but unable to locate.

January 2

Meadowdam Road (11:07 a.m.) — Caller reported receiving harassing texts from a former friend. Officer followed up with the involved party. Report taken and person advised of their legal options.

Lincoln Road (4:59 p.m.) — Caller reported their vehicle was struck on Lincoln Road near Codman Road by a vehicle that didn’t stop. Report taken; unable to locate the other vehicle.

Donelan’s Supermarket (5:16 p.m.) — Caller complained about a bus parked in the Donelan’s Lot. Bus was legally parked.

Southborough, Mass (6:03 p.m.) — Det. Spencer assisted Southbourough police with an investigation.

January 3

North Great Road (3:24 p.m.) — Bicyclist who was operating without any lights was stopped.

January 4

Tower Road (12:14 a.m.) — Caller reported a pothole in the road. DPW notified.

Sandy Pond Road (12:17 a.m.) — Officer found a vehicle pulled over near the water treatment plant. Operator was sent on their way.

January 5

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound at Gerard’s Farm Stand (1:25 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked at the farm stand. Everything was fine; driver was making sure he didn’t have a flat tire.

January 5

Lincoln School (12:55 p.m.) — School staff reported a power outage at the school; Eversource notified.

Longmeadow Road (8:08 p.m.) — Caller reports hearing what sounded like a gunshot. Officers checked the area and found all was quiet, source of sound unknown.

January 6

Hanscom Air Force Base — Hanscom security reports someone at Gate 1 with an arrest warrant for traffic offenses. Officers arrested Samantha Lopez, 43, of 189 Main St. in Maynard.

Mill Street (10:22 a.m.) — Caller who was out of state reported that the temperature in his house was higher than what he set it at. Fire Department checked; all is fine.

Sudbury Road, Concord (10:29 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance for a possible burglary in progress. Units cancelled; Concord officers found that the person on site was an employee.

January 7

Sandy Pond Road (11:53 a.m.) — Caller reports her dog was bitten by another dog on the trails behind the deCordova. Animal control officer notified and will follow up with both dog owners involved.

Old Road To Nine Acre Corner, Concord (5:05 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance in locating a vehicle traveling with no lights on the wrong side of the road in the area of Sudbury Road and Rte. 117. Officer checked Sudbury Road to Rte. 2 but was unable to locate the vehicle.

January 8

Tower Road (2:57 p.m.) — Caller reported goats running in the roadway. Animal Control notified.

Weston Road (5:46 p.m.) — Weston police requested assistance with a vehicle they stopped on Weston Road at Moccasin Hill after being involved in a hit and run.

January 9

Hanscom Air Force Base gate (1:55 p.m.) — Brandon Merkman, 37, of 11 Bayberry Rd. in Buzzards Bay was arrested for an outstanding traffic offenses warrant. He was bailed to appear in Natick District Court on 1-10-2020

Hanscom Air Force Base gate (3:20 p.m.) — Heidi Saddler, 54, of 74 Wells Rd. in Lincoln was arrested for an outstanding traffic offenses warrant. She was bailed to appear in Concord District Court.

South Great Road (5:59 p.m.) — Caller reports striking a deer. Officers responded and took a report; vehicle was towed from the scene.

Lexington Road (7:58 p.m.) — Officers delivered paperwork to a resident.

Baker Bridge Road (8:05 p.m.) — Officers attempted to make contact with a party regarding a civil matter.

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Police log for week of December 20, 2019

January 5, 2020

December 20

Oak Knoll Road (3:51 p.m.) — Officer spoke to the resident in regards to a past fraud; investigation ongoing.

South Great Road (5:00 p.m.) — Caller reports a minor crash near Codman Community Farms; no injuries.

Ryan Estates (5:15 p.m.) — Caller reports being a victim of internet fraud; investigation ongoing.

St. Joseph Catholic Church (8:49 p.m.) — Suspect met with St. Vincent DePaul food pantry staff with a false story of needing money. An investigation revealed other organizations that were victimized. The party was given a summons to Concord District Court for attempting to commit a crime.

December 21

Old Sudbury Road (12:35 a.m.) — Party called reporting his dog is lost; called back a short time later saying the dog was found.

Birchwood Lane (7:13 p.m.) — Resident received a suspicious call from Eversource regarding a discount on their bill; advised call was likely a scam.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:05 p.m.) — Aquila Rosa, 37, of 17 Robbins St. in Waltham was stopped and arrested for OUI/liquor (second offense), operating with a suspended license, and failure to move over.

December 22

South Great Road (2:31 a.m.) — Driver was stopped and issued a citation for a transportation network violation (driving for a ride share service using someone else’s ID).

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:38 a.m.) — Assaye Tarekegn, 38, of 60 Pleasant Street, Arlington was stopped and arrested for OUI/liquor, marked lane violation, and following too closely,

South Great Road (11:28 a.m.) — Two-car crash at the intersection with Rte.; 126. No injuries; report taken.

St. Anne’s Church (3:46 p.m.) — Caller reports sprinkler system has activated but there’s no smoke or fire. Fire Department assisted with turning off the system.

Boyce Farm Road (4:04 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a resident in regards to a civil matter.

Silver Birch Lane 7:03 p.m.) — Several 911 calls about someone lighting off fireworks. Officers spoke to the resident and advised them to stop.

Boyce Farm Road (7:17 p.m.) — Officer spoke to a resident in regards to a civil matter.

Juniper Ridge Road (7:18 p.m.) — Caller requested a check on their juvenile child who was nervous due to fireworks being set off. Officer responded and spoke to the juvenile and advised that the fireworks are done for the night.

December 23

Red Maple Lane (8:13 a.m.) — Caller reports suspicious car sitting outside her house. Officers checked and the party was waiting for an appointment down the street.

Hiddenwood Path (1:39 p.m.) — Caller reports a basement window is cracked. Officers checked; it appears to have been caused by a small rock, likely ejected by a lawn mower.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (4:31 p.m.) — Caller reports a dog in the roadway. Call was transferred to State Police in Concord. Officers checked; dog was gone on arrival.

Reiling Pond Road (4:57 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog had wandered off their property. This was most likely the dog that was see on Route 2.

December 24

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:16 a.m.) — Andrew Garrelick, 29, of 110 Partridge Lane in Concord was stopped and arrested for OUI/liquor, marked lane violation, and defective equipment.

December 25

Conant Road (10:41 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance in getting his vehicle towed.

Wells Road (11:42 p.m.) — Elderly resident reported suspicious activity. Officers responded and advised that everything is fine.

December 26

Old County Road (7:50 a.m.) — Caller reported damage to his motor vehicle. They then called back and advised that damage was done by a family member attempting to gain access to the vehicle.

145 Lincoln Rd. (12:37 p.m.) — Caller reported that his vehicle was hit while in the lot near Bank of America. Officer responded and took a report.

Longmeadow Road (1:23 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with returning their property (civil matter).

Concord Road (10:49 p.m.) — Caller reports their dog is missing; they called back 20 minutes later when the dog returned home.

December 27

Longmeadow Road (3:07 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with returning their property (civil matter).

Lincoln Road (3:55 p.m.) — Caller reported suspicious items on the telephone wires; was advised that it’s telephone equipment.

South Great Road (4:31 p.m.) — Caller reports that she believes that she is being harassed. Officer documented the complaint and advised her of her legal options.

Wells Road (10:10 p.m.) — Elderly resident reported suspicious activity. Officers responded and advised that everything is fine.

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