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Police log for week of Sept. 11, 2020

September 22, 2020

September 11

Marconi Auto, Concord Rd. (4:00 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party sitting in a vehicle; all was well.

Page Road (12:45 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak with an officer regarding a possible violation of a civil order. Officer spoke to the party and determined there was no violation.

Old Sudbury Road (3:02 p.m.) — Caller reported a low-hanging branch partially in the roadway. An officer coned off the roadway and contacted the DPW to respond.

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Masked man seen at a house in Sudbury

September 16, 2020

Sudbury police are now also looking for information on this masked man who was caught on camera in Lincoln last week.

A masked man caught on a home surveillance camera in Lincoln last week has appeared in Sudbury, and police in both towns are asking anyone with information to contact them.

The Sudbury Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on September 15 at approximately 3:15 p.m. when a man on a black scooter and wearing a similar outfit as the person in the Lincoln photo approached a residence on Rte. 117 in Sudbury (the same road on which the Lincoln home is located).

The man entered the garage of the residence and, when confronted by the homeowner, said he was selling magazines. “We believe this to be a ruse but, if it is true, it is also a violation of the solicitor bylaws,” Sudbury police said on their Facebook page.

The encounter occurred 10 days after the Lincoln incident, which Lincoln police reported on their Facebook page on September 8.

Sudbury police asked anyone who has video of North Road between Longfellow Road and Mossman Road or anyone who remembers seeing a male on a smaller black scooter at the given time to call a detective at the Sudbury Police Department 978-443-1042. “We also welcome the pictured person to contact us, so we can sort out this matter,” police added.

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Police log for September 4–10, 2020

September 15, 2020

September 4

Old Concord Road (12:39 a.m.) — Berkshire Sheriff’s Department requested a well-being check, as a Lincoln resident’s car was found parked out in Lee. Officers checked; house is under construction and no one was home. Sheriff’s Department notified.

Aspen Circle (9:30 a.m.) — Caller wanted to speak with the dog officer regarding a dog that charged her. Dog officer was asked to call the reporting party. The person called again at 3:59 p.m. The dog officer had tried to call earlier but no one answered; she’ll call them back.

Old Concord Road (3:19 p.m.) — Caller complained about cars parked on Old Concord Road. Officers found that road was passable.

Hemlock Circle (4:1 p.m.) — Caller reported an aggressive dog she encountered. Animal Control is already speaking with the owner regarding the other complaint.

September 5

Bypass Road (2:01 a.m.) — Jason Gillis, 32, of16 Phillip Rd. in Burlington was arrested for OUI–second offense and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:43 p.m.) — 911 call about a two-car crash on Rte. 2 at Bedford Road. No injuries; state police are handling the crash report with Lincoln officers assisting.

Weston Road (3:26 p.m.) — Resident reported a brush fire hat they can’t control. Fire Department responded; Weston Fire Department also requested to assist.

South Great Road (4:32 p.m.) — Caller reported that earlier in the day, they witnessed a male party come up to their door of their residence on their surveillance camera. The party had a mask covering their face and was possibly driving a motorcycle. Click here for details.

September 6

Old Concord Road (5:42 a.m.) — Caller reports an odor of smoke in the area. Smoke was coming from a cooking fire.

September 7

Lincoln School (4:36 p.m.) — Caller reported a party walking at the school who appeared to be intoxicated, throwing rocks and mumbling. Police were unable to locate the party at the school but an officer then located a person on Weston Road who fit the description. The officer spoke to the person who was coming from the school and all appears to be fine.

Standish Circle, Wellesley — A Fire Department member responded to Wellesley for a dive team activation for a water incident.

September 8

Virginia Road (10:25 a.m.) — Caller reported an issue with his smoke detector. Fire Department responded and found the detector’s batteries were low.

Trapelo Road (2:41 p.m.) — Party came to the station reporting that her Black Lives Matter sign is missing from her front lawn. Officer took a report.

North Great Road (6:00 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing two bicyclists down on the side of the road near the National Park. Officer spoke to the parties who were waiting for a ride; they declined any medical attention.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:06 p.m.) — Caller reported that her dog ran off into the woods and her husband went to find it and hadn’t come back either. An officer responded and located the husband on the roadway. The dog soon returned to the house.

September 9

Lexington Road (11:19 a.m.) — Caller reported that a dog just ran out onto Rte. 2 but subsequently reported that the owner located the dog and is bringing it home.

Page Road (1:25 p.m.) — Court paperwork was delivered to a resident.

Greenridge Lane (1:26 p.m.) — Party reported that someone filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in their name.

Farrar Road (4:41 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas in the area. Fire Department responding and reported that a gas company crew was working just over the town line in Wayland.

South Great Road (5:49 p.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas in the area. Tennessee Gas is working in the area and said the odor should dissipate soon.

September 10

National Park, Hartwell lot 2:04 a.m.) — A group was parked in the parking lot. The parties were spoken to and sent on their way.

Concord Road (8:19 a.m.) — Caller reported a deceased animal on the side of the roadway. DPW notified to handle.

Boston Post Road, Weston (10:16 a.m.) — Motorcycle officer assisted Weston police at the funeral of a Weston Fire Department member.

Concord Road (8:19 p.m.) — 911 calls reported two parties yelling at each another on the side of the road in a dispute between the driver and a passenger in a vehicle. Parties were separated and passenger agreed to take an Uber home.

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Facebook photo of unidentified man sparks alarm

September 10, 2020

A photo of the unidentified man captured by a resident’s doorbell camera.

A photo of an unidentified man ringing the doorbell of a house has caused apprehension as well as warnings not to jump to conclusions after the photo was posted to Facebook by the Lincoln Police Department.

The image was captured by the doorbell camera of a South Great Road resident who wasn’t home at the time — Saturday, Sept. 5 at about 12:30 p.m., according to police. The man was wearing a hoodie, heavy gloves, and a military-style mask that obscured most of his face.

In a discussion of the photo on LincolnTalk, some wondered why someone would be dressed on a hot summer day in what one resident characterized as “deliberately scary, identity-obfuscating gear” while other noted that face masks are common in this Covid-19 era. Another resident reluctantly raised the possibility that the man was Black while also adding, “Are we in a situation where we have assumed something because the color of someone’s skin by definition made him ‘other’ and ‘suspicious’?”

Police noted in their Facebook post that the man was operating a small motorcycle or scooter. In the photo he was holding what could be a helmet with his left arm. 

“Someone could say that [clothing] is consistent” with motorcycle-riding attire, but “other people could say he’s overly dressed based on the weather,” Police Chief Kevin Kennedy said in an interview Thursday afternoon. 

The sister of the resident whose house was involved wrote that the home is on a busy road but well off the street. When the homeowner reported the incident to police, the officer mentioned that there had been a few break-ins in Concord and Weston, the homeowner’s sister added.

Potential burglars sometimes ring a doorbell first to see if anyone is home; if someone answers the door, they can then make an excuse such as having gotten lost or being there to perform repairs at the home, Kennedy noted. There were no signs of a break-in, though “there could be other things going on” that might have forestalled an attempt, he added.

“You have to go into this with an open mind, and it doesn’t appear at this point that a crime was committed,” Kennedy said. “I don’t want anyone to think that this person is associated with any crime at this point.

“This is not a case of someone innocently driving through town and being unfairly profiled” by Lincoln police, a resident wrote on LincolnTalk.

“There are plenty of red flags here that don’t involve [skin] color,” another resident wrote. “They put the picture out to see if others saw this person and witnessed any suspicious behavior. Just diligent police work.”

“It’s not for us to judge. At the same time, [it’s] not wrong to ask respectful questions in these weird times,” another resident wrote.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the photo is urged to call Detective Ian Spencer at 781-259-8113.

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Police log for Aug. 27–Sept. 3, 2020

September 7, 2020

August 27

3 Robbins Road, Bedford (1:45 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called requesting assistance with a 5-year-old child missing from their residence. Within a couple of minutes, Security Forces called back to cancel as the child was located.

South Great Road (2:25 p.m.) — Single-car crash on Rte. 117 at Mt. Misery (car vs. telephone pole). No injuries; vehicle was towed from the scene.

August 28

Trapelo Road (10:41 a.m.) — Caller reported cows in the roadway on Trapelo Road. Officer checked; Codman Community Farms staff have the cows and they’re returning them to their pen.

Wells Road (4:09 p.m.) — Caller reported that a man was looking inside an apartment and then lying down on the ground outside. The man then suddenly left in a white van. Officers spoke to the involved party, who was looking at the apartment as he’s going to be moving into the unit.

Birchwood Lane (6:41 p.m.) — Caller reported that their propane tank was on fire in the rear of the house. Officers arrive on scene and extinguished the fire. Fire Department reported that the propane tank is still leaking gas and remained on scene to handle.

August 29

Carroll School, Baker Bridge Road (11:02 a.m.) — Caller reported landscapers were using leaf blowers at the Carroll School. Officer arrived and advised them of the bylaw.

Sandy Pond Road (6:24 p.m.) — Two parties were parked along Sandy Pond Road. Officer advised them to move along.

August 30

Mayflower Road (3:02 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a missing juvenile on base. Officer responded, found the boy, and brought him back to his residence.

Page Road (4:38 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing gunshots in the area of Fridolin Hill Road. Gunshots were coming from a Page Road residence where the family was target shooting; they have proper backstop and proper space.

August 31

Page Road (10:53 a.m.) — Officer assisted two parties with a civil matter.

Laurel Street, Concord (9:45 p.m.) — Concord police requested assistance for a reported burglary in progress. Lincoln officers assisted and later cleared; investigation ongoing by Concord police.

September 1

Concord Road (11:21 a.m.) — Caller reported that a beaver was struck across from Old Concord Road. Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife contacted.

South Great Road (4:00 p.m.) — Caller reported that his employer said he filed an unemployment claim, which he did not.

September 2

Brooks Road (1:31 p.m.) — Caller reported a stove fire. Fire Department responded and reported that the fire is out upon their arrival. They remained on scene to get smoke out of the house.

Scott Circle (3:50 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being a victim of identity fraud dating back to 2016. Report taken and is being investigated.

September 3

Juniper Ridge Road (12:08 p.m.) — Caller reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. Report taken.

Concord Road (2:33 p.m.) — Caller reported having a package stolen. Officers responded to take a report.

Donelan’s, Lincoln mall (4:19 p.m.) — Caller reported two juveniles causing problems in front of the store. Officer responded and spoke to the parties involved as well as the parents on scene.

Route 2/I-95 ramp (4:51 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog on the highway ramp. State Police in Concord and Lexington notified.

Oak Meadow Road (5:49 p.m.) — Fraudulent unemployment claim filed in caller’s name.

Virginia Road, Concord (7:19 p.m.) — Concord police reported three cars parked in the roadway on Virginia Road but later called back to report they’re doing a photo shoot.

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Police log for August 19-26, 2020

September 1, 2020

August 19

Lincoln Police Department (12:28 a.m.) — Caller requested information and advice regarding an online bitcoin transaction with an unknown party. They said it appears that they’re potentially being victimized by a scam but did not wish to file a report at this time.

Bedford Street, Concord (1:45 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted with a funeral escort from the funeral home to the Lincoln Cemetery.

Aspen Circle (12:42 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served to a resident.

Todd Pond Road (4:24 p.m.) — A resident reported being bitten by a dog, sustaining a minor injury. Dog Officer will handle.

August 20

Doherty’s Garage (1:21 p.m.) — Officer assisted a party with a civil matter.

Sandy Pond Road (10:49 p.m.) — Caller reported his child possibly saw someone in the woods with a flashlight. Caller doesn’t see anything and isn’t requesting the police respond. He’ll call back if he sees anything.

Mill Street (11:47 p.m.) — Caller reported kids were skateboarding and causing a disturbance. Officers located the parties, who were headed back to Lexington. They were talking while skateboarding.

August 21

Water treatment plant, Sandy Pond Road (12:16 p.m.) — Office encountered vehicle parked at the pump station. Party was moved along.

August 22

Trapelo Road (2:33 a.m.) — Officers encountered two juveniles walking on Trapelo Road who left their houses without permission. Both juveniles were brought home and officers spoke to a parent.

Concord Road (4:23 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle pulled to the side of the road. Operator was OK (using their cell phone).

Page Road (9:25 a.m.) — Party reporting a possible contractor fraud. Case is a civil matter; officer assisting the party with resolving the issue.

Blackburnian Road (9:49 a.m.) — Caller asked to speak to the Animal Control Officer about an aggressive dog who approached him while walking. Dog officer is reaching out the caller to assist.

Tabor Hill Road (10:58 a.m.) — Caller reported a case of credit card fraud. Investigation is ongoing.

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (2:20 p.m.) — Caller on 911 reported being lost on a trail. Dispatcher was able to direct them using 911 mapping. Party was assisted back to their parked car.

August 23

South Great Road (8:48 a.m.) — Officer stopped a vehicle on Rte. 117 and, after an investigation, arrested Timothy Dioron, 29, of Waltham and Michael Parker, 37, of Clinton for possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug. Both men were later bailed to appear in Concord District Court

National Park Hartwell lot, North Great Road (9:54 p.m.) — Officer checked on two parties parked in the lot. They’re both fine and will be leaving soon.

August 24

Old County Road (1:20 a.m.) — Street sign on Old County at Trapelo Road is damaged. DPW notified.

DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (3:47 a.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the lot. Owner is an employee.

Lexington Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reported a verbal argument involving an Amazon driver and a USPS driver. Amazon driver was blocking the mailbox of the residence. Officer spoke with the USPS driver and everything is fine (Amazon driver was no longer on scene).

August 25

Silver Hill Road (6:25 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash, no injuries. Officer took a report.

Page Road (7:23 p.m.) — Court paperwork delivered to a resident.

Care Dimension Hospice House, Winter Street (11:16 p.m.) — Party called 911 to report he was locked out of his vehicle. Police assisted him in contacting a tow service.

August 26

Hanscom Drive (7:44 a.m.) — A party was attempting to get onto the base when Hanscom Security Forces found that Gerardo Sanchez-Vasquez, 54, of Lowell had a warrant for burglary and was arrested by Lincoln police.

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Police log for August 13–18, 2020

August 23, 2020

August 13

Walden Street, Concord (10:51 a.m.) — Fire Department sent an engine to Concord to cover their station while Concord firefighters were at a fire in their town.

August 14

Lexington Road (4:35 p.m.) — Caller reported a large tree limb was on the primary wires. Eversource was notified.

August 15

Lincoln School (12:39 a.m.) — Officer conducting a site check of the school complex came across a party in a vehicle whose registration was revoked due to insurance. The vehicle was towed from the school complex and the party was advised to re-register and insure the vehicle (no criminal citation issued).

Hillside Road (11:45 a.m.) — A party came to the station to turn in elderly family member’s firearms to be destroyed.

South Great Road (12:25 p.m.) — A minor two-car crash at Codman Road. Officer assisted the parties with exchanging paperwork; the crash was not investigated.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:49 p.m.) — Motor vehicle crash on Rte. 2 westbound before Bedford Road. Crash investigated by state police; no injuries.

Trapelo Road (5:19 p.m.) — Caller reported a fox in their yard. Fox doesn’t appear to be sick or aggressive but caller wanted it removed. Police explained that they can’t remove it and suggested they call the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

August 16

Codman Road (9:02 a.m.) — Caller reported an odor of natural gas. Fire Department checked and asked National Grid to respond.

Hanscom Air Force Base, Vandenberg gate (10:34 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party coming onto the base who had a non-bailable arrest warrant. Police arrested Bryan Jemmott, 65, of Hull on a charge of assault and battery on a person over age 60.

Concord Road (4:08 p.m.) — A bicyclist was stopped for driving through the red light. Warning given.

South Great Road (4:41 p.m.) — A party came to the station to report an individual sitting near the railroad tracks near the Tower Road crossing. Officers checked the area and located the party; they spoke to the person and they’re all set.

Tower Road (6:37 p.m.) — Caller reported a fire in the oven and they can’t put it out. Fire Department responded to handle.

Goose Pond Road (9:53 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing a car driving down Goose Pond Road the previous night around 1 a.m. They were advised to call back when they see any suspicious activity.

August 17

Chestnut Circle (3:46 p.m.) — Meals on Wheels requested a check on the party who wasn’t answering the door. An officer responded and confirmed that the resident wasn’t home.

Wells Road — Caller reported that her son was harassed at work. Report taken and investigation is being conducted.

August 18

Old Conant Road (12:02 pm.) — Caller reported a tree down across the roadway. Officer responded and contacted the DPW, which opened the road 10 minutes later.

South Great Road (3:05 p.m.) — Caller reported that a bat hissed at them while they were walking on a trail on Mt. Misery.

Fox Run Road, Concord — Concord police who were busy with another incident asked a Lincoln officer to check on a burglar alarm. Officer checked and all is secure.

Winter Street (3:30 p.m.) — Caller reported seeing a vehicle expelling water on Winter Street near the Waltham line over the past three to five years. Caller was not in the area and was advised to call again when he sees it occur.

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Police log for week of August 5, 2020

August 17, 2020

August 5

Indian Camp Lane (7:38 a.m.) — Homeowner reported their home carbon monoxide detector is going off. Fire Department checked and found no CO readings.

Virginia Road (8:04 a.m.) — Caller reported their fire alarm was sounding. Fire Department responded and found that the panel was in alarm due to a power outage.

Lincoln Public Library (8:10 a.m.) — Library staff requested a walk-through of the building because the door were propped open when the arrived. Officers checked the library and everything was fine.

Concord Road (10:31 a.m.) — Walden Pond staff reported that a runner on the trails was overdue. Staff and state police later located the party.

South Great Road (5:43 p.m.) — A party reported to a police detail officer that someone hit a traffic sign Rte. 117 near Lincoln Road and continued driving. Officers checked and the sign was not damaged.

August 6

Sandy Pond Road (8:18 a.m.) — Water Department reported someone was trespassing in the water on the Rte. 2 side of the pond. Officer responded and spoke with Water Department staff.

Hanscom Air Force base Vandenburg Gate (10:43 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party at the commercial vehicle pit with drugs. Officer responded and found that the party was in possession of marijuana and a prescription drug. Security Forces handled the matter.

Bemis Hall (12:02 p.m.) — Council on Aging reported an issue with the elevator. They were advised to contact Michael Haines, who deals with town facilities.

Jonathan Court (4:14 p.m.) — Fire Department responded to a fire alarm sounding. They found the alarm was caused by a heater.

Mt. Misery parking lot (4:15 p.m.) — Caller reported hearing someone yelling in the area of Mt. Misery. Officers responded but could not hear anything, and no one approached them. Officers checked the area as well; no contact made.

DeCordova Museum (5:09 p.m.) — Caller reported her car was damaged while parked in the de Cordova parking lot. Caller is now back home on Cape Cod. They were advised to fill out an RMV report and contact their insurance company.

August 7

South Great Road (2:49 a.m.) — Officer located a traffic sign that was missing. DPW notified.

Ridge Road (3:00 p.m.) — Council on Aging reported tat an elder’s refrigerator was broken and they needed a cooler. Officer obtained ice and a cooler and brought it to the residence.

South Great Road (4:57 p.m.) — Caller reported that a bulb was out at the traffic lights at Rtes. 117 and 126. Notification made to fix the light.

Lincoln Police Department (9:36 p.m.) — Weston police called looking for a missing person. Officers checked the Rte. 117 area of town; no contact with the party.

Wells Road (10:00 p.m.) — Resident called to report a security light was taken from their property.

August 8

Lincoln School (3:00 a.m.) — Officer checked on a party parked at the school near the pods. Officer spoke to the party and sent him on his way.

Ballfield Road (12:16 p.m.) — Caller reported that a racoon was stuck in the dumpster by the pool. Officer responded to assist.

Drumlin Farm (4:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that earlier in the day, an employee thought they witnessed a verbal argument on the property but they weren’t sure. Officer responded to speak to the reporting party.

The Commons in Lincoln — Caller reported that a resident may have lost $280.00. Officer responded to take a report.

August 9

Lincoln Road (8:10 p.m.) — Court paperwork was emailed to a party who is no longer living in town. Officer spoke to the party who is now in Florida.

August 10

Natick (5:00 p.m.) — A confused party called requesting information on discharge from a nursing home in Natick. The caller was referred to their staff.

North Great Road (6:28 p.m.) — Caller reported a turtle in the roadway Rte. 2A near the National Park. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the turtle.

August 11

North Great Road (3:59 a.m.) — 911 call about a possibly intoxicated party walking in the road on Rte. 2A toward Concord. Officers located the party over the town line in Concord; they had been involved in a minor motorcycle crash in Concord. Concord police will handle.

Concord Road (12:55 p.m.) — Caller reported that her car’s windshield was egged. Officer spoke to the party; no damage to the vehicle.

Natick — Confused elderly party in a nursing home reported that someone was in her room.

Tracey’s Service Station (9:26 p.m.) — Officer responded after an individual got out of a tow truck after having a civil dispute with the driver and was upset. Party had a family member come and pick him up.

August 12

Hanscom Air Force Base (12:09 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a past hit-and-run on Hanscom Drive. The victim in now on base. Officer and base personnel spoke to the party and took a report.

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Police log for week of July 20, 3030

August 11, 2020

July 30

Wells Road (9:05 a.m.) — Board of Health requested a check of the residence after receiving a complaint about a nail business being operated out of the house. Officers attempted to make contact but were unsuccessful in raising anyone. The Board of Health is going to follow up with the complainant and reach out if further assistance is needed.

Lexington Road (3:10 p.m.) — Court paperwork served to a resident.

Village Road, Weston (4:26 p.m.) — A Lincoln ambulance was requested at a residence in Weston for a medical emergency.

July 31

Tower Road (6:33 a.m.) — Caller reported a tree down involving wires. Officer requested Verizon to respond as it’s their line.

Hanscom Air Force Base Vandenberg Gate (8:59 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance with a party who had drugs in their commercial vehicle. Officers responded and found that the party had a prescription.

Tower Road (10:57 a.m.) — DPW requested an officer to assist with traffic for a tree down.

Bedford Road (1:15 p.m.) — Caller reported two horses trotting I guess through the Five Corners intersection. Officers responded; the horses were located and brought back to their stable on Beaver Pond Road.

August 1

Mayflower Road, Hanscom Air Force Base (6:02 p.m.) — Officers assisted a party with a civil matter and stood by while personal belongings were gathered.

Wells Road (1:41 p.m.) — Party called looking to get in contact with the resident. Officers made contact and the resident will reach out to the party.

Lincoln Police Department (3:37 p.m.) — Caller had questions about gathering sizes and social distancing. They were referred to the Board of Health.

August 3

Lincoln Town Hall (9:20 a.m.) — A resident at town hall who fell victim to a scam requested an officer. Report taken.

Codman Community Farms (9:42 a.m.) — A party left the farm without paying for a couple dozen eggs. Contact made with the party and she’s returning to the farm with the money; stated it was a misunderstanding.

Baker Bridge Road (2:21 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree down on Baker Bridge Road. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate.

Concord Road — Party reported having a civil issue with her landlord. Report taken; party advised of her legal options.

August 4

(There were many calls relating to Tropical Storm Isaias that down trees and power lines; click here for details.)

Concord Road (5:36 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a family member. Officers contacted the resident and advised them to make contact with the caller.

South Commons (9:00 a.m.) — Caller requested a well being check of a family member who abruptly left the residence. Contact was made with the party and everything was OK.

Bedford Road (8:02 p.m.) — Caller reported a tree on fire due to contact with power lines. Police and fire units responded and Eversource was contacted. Fire was extinguished by Fire Department.

Lincoln Police Department (8:17 p.m.) — Caller inquired about consequences of gatherings with 30+ people. They were advised to contact the Board of Health.

Old Conant Road (8:32 a.m.) — Caller reported an odor of electrical burning in the residence. Fire Department responded and turned off power to the building; Eversource was contacted to respond.

Weston Road (9:03 p.m.) — Caller requested information on contacting Eversource.

Conant Road (10:03 p.m.) — Caller requested information on when Eversource would restore power, due to vulnerable resident. No ETA was available from Eversource. Party declined assistance and was advised to call back if the situation changed.

Greenridge Lane (10:08 p.m.) — Caller reported wires tangled up in a car and wasn’t sure if anyone was inside the vehicle. Officer responded and reported that Eversource was working in the area and no one was in the car.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:32 p.m.) — Caller reported a vehicle fire on Rte. 2 near Concord town line. Fire Department reported that the vehicle was fully involved. Lincoln officers and state police assisted with traffic. Fire Department put the fire out and the car was later towed from the scene.

August 5

Horseshoe Lane (1:33 a.m.) — Westborough police received a call but the caller was not speaking. They pinged the phone to Horseshoe Lane and they could hear an alarm in the background. Officers checked the area and spoke to a resident, who heard nothing. Unable to make contact with the caller.

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Police log for week of July 23, 2020

August 6, 2020

July 23

Hanscom Air Force Base (8:26 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called reporting a party at Gate 1 with a warrant for failing to appear for jury duty. Officer responded and advised the party to contact Lowell District Court.

Concord Road (12:52 p.m.) — Concord police reported receiving a 911 call about a party stealing a license plate from a vehicle at Walden Pond. Suspect left in a gray Chevy Equinox. Lincoln officer stopped a car matching that description a short time later on Rte. 2 eastbound. Massachusetts State Police responded to handle the situation.

Goose Pond Road (12:56 p.m.) — Caller reported lightning struck a tree on Sandy Pond Road at Goose Pond Road. Fire Department responded; reported no damage or safety issue with the tree.

Lincoln Town Hall (3:46 p.m.) — Caller requested information on Covid-19 testing. They were directed to the Board of Health.

Lincoln Police Department (9:39 p.m.) — Walk-in reported he was unable to locate his wife who went out for a walk. Officers checked the area located her on Lincoln Road near Ballfield Road.

July 24

Stonehedge Road (5:44 p.m.) — Caller reported she found a white male on her property and when she spoke to him, he began to ask questions about work that she ordered. She informed the party that she didn’t order any work and he took some photos and left the area in a vehicle. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate.

Lincoln Road (1:37 a.m.) — Railroad gates stuck down. MBTA was contacted.

July 25

Todd Pond Road (2:02 p.m.) — Caller requested a well-being check on a family member who was recently released from the hospital. Officers checked the residence and no one was home; caller updated.

Lincoln Police Department (9:45 p.m.) — Sudbury police called requesting identification on a party in regard to an investigation. Detective Spencer handled.

July 26

Wheeler Road (2:19 a.m.) — Caller reported their son was overdue returning home. While officer was en route, caller reported their son had just returned home and was fine.

Walden Street, Concord (12:17 p.m.) — Concord Fire Department requested for a water rescue at Walden Pond. Units were cleared a short time after arriving on scene.
North Commons (8:20 p.m.) — Caller reported her husband who has Alzheimer’s disease was missing. Caller was advised that there was a party at the Concord police station fitting his description and officers confirmed it was her husband.

Concord Road (9:16 p.m.) — Car crashed into a tree; driver suffered minor injuries and wires down on the ground. The road was closed while crews cleared the scene.

July 27

Concord Road (9:05 a.m.) — DPW asked for an officer assist them while cleaning up debris in the road.

Winter Street (12:14 p.m.) — Caller reported a group of people arguing outside a residence. Officers responded and found that people from a group home were out for a walk and there was not a problem.

Codman Road (2:10 p.m.) — Party left a credit card at Codman Farm. Owner contacted.

Lincoln Road (2:14 p.m.) — Caller reported her car broke down and is off to the side of the road. She was making arrangements to remove the car.

Codman Community Farms (4:46 p.m.) — Caller from Waltham reported a friend is missing who likes to go to Codman Farm and requested a check of the property. Caller then reported he had made contact with his friend and everything was OK.

Hawk Hill Road (5:25 p.m.) — Caller reported ordering groceries to be delivered but never received them. They were advised to contact the delivery company.

July 28

Lexington Road, Concord — Concord Fire Department requested an ambulance for a crash in their town.

Pierce Hill Road (4:21 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a mailbox as they were trying to avoid hitting a deer. Minor damage.

July 29

Tower Road (9:22 a.m.) — Caller reported a large tree down near the Weston town line. Road closed due to wires down; Eversource responded.

Beaver Pond Road (1:33 p.m.) — Caller complained about a solicitor going door to door for a pest company. Officer located the party and advised him that he needed a solicitor’s permit.

Bedford Road (6:33 p.m.) — Lexington police reported that a Lincoln resident’s wallet was turned into their station. Officer made contact and advised the party to go pick it up.

Mackintosh Lane (11:13 p.m.) — Well-being check requested. Officer made contact and everything was fine.

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