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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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Council on Aging activities in January

January 1, 2020

Musical jazz lunch
January 3 at noon
Celebrate the end of the week by grabbing a table at Bemis Hall while the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band serenades you with familiar good old tunes. Bring a bag lunch and, if you like, food purchased already prepared at the store to share. The COA provides beverages and dessert.

Explore the poetry of Robert Frost
January 4 at 2 p.m.
Join Stephen Collins for a free four-session interactive seminar on the poetry of Robert Frost at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, and 25 at the Lincoln Public Library, and on January 18 at Bemis Hall. Sponsored by the Council on Aging and the library. Stephen performs one-man shows and teaches courses on historical figures like Melville, Walt Whitman, James MacNeill Whistler, and William Shakespeare.

What new discussion groups would you like?
January 6 at 10 a.m.
The COA loves to offer discussion groups for people who would like to discuss their experiences in a supportive group environment where they can share with others their concerns and challenges and get and give tips and strategies. We want to make sure that they are providing the groups you are most interested in. In the past, they have held groups about coping with losses, change, and difficult family issues. Which of these topics would you like to see offered again or what new topics would you like to talk about? Come to Bemis Hall at 10 a.m. on January 6 to brainstorm with the COA, or call Carolyn at 781-259-8811 with your ideas. [Read more…] about Council on Aging activities in January

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Police log for week of Dec. 14, 2019

December 22, 2019

December 14

Old County Road (9:08 a.m.) — Tree down on Old County Road near Trapelo, partially blocking the road. DPW notified to respond.

Lexington Road (11:18 a.m) — Resident reports receiving a letter from a neighbor that’s bothersome. Officer spoke to the resident and documented it.

Ballfield Road (9:05 p.m.) — Man parked on Ballfield Road. Officer spoke to the driver and sent him on his way.

December 15

South Great Road (1:05 a.m.) — Hazardous pothole reported in the road near the railroad tracks. DPW notified.

Lexington Road (1:06 a.m.) — Branch down in the roadway. Officer was able to remove it himself.

December 16

Old Winter Street (1:56 p.m.) — Caller reports possible damage to her lock. Officers checked the residence; all is fine (appears to be a defective/broken lock mechanism).

Lexington Road (9:02 p.m.) — Caller reports car parked in the cemetery. Spoke to owner; son parked the car there and got a ride elsewhere from a friend.

December 17

Tower Road (1:31 a.m.) — Caller reports hearing screaming in the woods. Officers checked the area; appears to be animals in the woods making the noises.

Lincoln Road (10:15 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the resident lot. The party inside works for the railroad.

December 18

Aspen Circle (1:30 a.m.) — Caller concerned about a friend’s well-being. Officers spoke to the party and all is fine.

December 19

Hanscom Drive (2:35 p.m.) — Officers responded to a two-car crash. No injuries; report taken.

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Police log for week of December 6, 2019

December 15, 2019

December 6

Deerhaven Road (1:19 p.m.) — Officer delivered court paperwork.

Lincoln Road near Codman Road — Two-car crash. One person transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Wells Road — Confused elderly resident requesting assistance. Spoke to resident and assured them all is fine.

Hanscom Air Force Base (10:54 a.m.) — Pagano Modesto, 43, of Wakefield was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of a crash. 

December 7

Concord Road (9:35 a.m.) — Family member requested a well-being check on a party driving on Concord Road and says they’re tracking the party’s phone. Driver reported to be in Concord; call transferred to Concord Police Department.

Transfer station, North Great Road — Caller complaining that the cardboard recycling bin is full. Call transferred to the DPW.

Beaver Pond Road (10:49 a.m.) — Party reported odor of natural gas. National Grid contacted to check the area. 

Tower Road — (10:50 a.m.) — Reported odor of natural gas. National Grid contacted to check the area.

Deerhaven Road (1:50 p.m.) — Caller reports a phone wire fell in the roadway. Verizon contacted.

Food Project field, Concord Road — Caller reports her vehicle is stuck in the snow at the Food Project lot. Tow truck was contacted to assist.

Wells Road (9:56 p.m.) — Elderly resident requesting assistance. Advised that all is fine at the residence.

December 8

Codman Road (9:50 p.m.) — Caller reports an injured deer on the side of the road. Officers unable to locate the deer.

Wells Road (11:56 p.m.) — Elderly resident requesting assistance. Advised that all is fine at the residence.

Department of Public Works (2:01 a.m.) — Officer found footsteps in the snow around the cell tower and open door. Cell tower company notified.

Ryan Estate, Lincoln Road (3:03 a.m.) — Party called with a civil matter; officer assisted them with information.

Ryan Estate, Lincoln Road (4:28 a.m.) — Party called again about same issue; was given same information.

December 9

Lincoln Road (2:20 p.m.) — Low-hanging wire. Verizon contacted.

Wells Road (3:17 p.m.) — Call complained about a door-to-door solicitor, who was informed of the bylaw and sent on their way.

December 10

Weston Road (3:00 p.m.) — Caller reports a worker saw a van pull into their driveway earlier and then leave. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate. 

Wells Road (3:34 p.m.) — Same elderly resident requesting to speak to an officer. No issue at the residence.

Old Lexington Road (5:38 p.m.) — Officer assisted parties after a minor two-car crash.

December 11

Rte. 117 at the railroad tracks (12:54 a.m.) — Hazardous pothole in road reported; DPW contacted.

Lincoln Public Library (5:01 p.m.) — Andan Thi, 57, of Acton was arrested on a warrant from Harvard University Police for trespassing.

December 12

Old County Road (6:28 a.m.) — Report of deer in Cambridge Reservoir. Fire Department assisted in getting it out of the water.

Tower Road (11:31 a.m.) — Caller reported goats in the road. Neighbor returned them to their residence.

Hemlock Circle — Resident walked into police station to report an ongoing neighbor dispute. Officer took a report to document the complaint.

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Police log for week of Nov. 29, 2019

December 9, 2019

November 29

Longmeadow Road (3:07 p.m.) — Caller reports a dog coming onto their property for about a month. The dog officer was contacted to follow up with the caller.

Lexington Road (4:09 p.m.) — Neighbor reports signs being put up that are harassing in nature. Report taken; civil matter.

Old Concord Road (11:01 p.m.) — Caller reports seeing a light on at the residence via the security system. House checked; all is fine.

November 30

Concord Road (8:15 a.m.) — Caller complaining about landscapers using leaf blowers before 9 a.m. Officer spoke to the landscapers about the town bylaw.

December 1

Mt. Misery Parking Lot (3:23 p.m.) — Caller reports an injured dog. They were gone upon arrival of the officer after leaving and heading to the vet.

December 2

Lincoln Road (7:50 a.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash, no injuries. Officers assisted with the involved parties exchanging papers.

Trapelo Road (1:27 p.m.) — Officer attempted to serve court paperwork.

Garland Road (2:57 p.m.) — Caller reports fresh shoe prints in the snow around her house. They were later found to be a from contractor doing work at the house which the caller was unaware of.

Rte. 117 at Old Sudbury Road (5:11 p.m.) — Minor two-car motor vehicle crash, no injuries. Officers took a report.

Wells Road (11:16 p.m.) — Caller reported their child over age 12 is missing. Party located the following day in Waltham and returned home.

December 3

Tower Road (9:11 a.m.) — Caller reports electrical wires arcing at the telephone pole. Fire Department responded and Eversource was contacted.

Lexington Road (1:30 p.m.) — Resident walked into station to report an ongoing neighbor dispute (civil in nature).

December 4

Liberty Lane — Resident walked into station reporting losing money as part of an online scam. Investigation ongoing.

130 Lowell St., Newton (3:01 p.m.) — Lt. Sean Kennedy and Det. Ian Spencer with U.S. Postal Inspector and Newton police arrested Pierre Fiote, 31 of 95 Spencer St., Dorchester on an arrest warrant obtained as a result of an ongoing fraud investigation. Lincoln police transported him to the Billerica House of Corrections.

December 5

Wells Road (12:38 a.m.) — Elderly party reporting suspicious activity at her residence. Officers arrived and assured the party all was fine.

Trapelo Road (12:27 p.m.) —  Elderly party locked themselves inside the garage. Fire Department assisted in opening the door.

Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Rd. (4:04 p.m.) — Child was accidentally locked inside a vehicle. Fire Department assisted in gaining access.

December 6

Wells Road (12:29 a.m.) — Elderly resident reporting suspicious activity. Officer on scene again assuring that everything is fine.

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Police log for week of Nov. 22, 2019

December 3, 2019

November 22

Round Hill Road (11:32 a.m.) — Resident turned in an antique rifle from an estate requesting it to be destroyed.

South Great Road (3:16 p.m.) — Two-car crash on Rte. 117 at Lincoln Road. No injures, both cars towed.

Wells Road (8:05 p.m.) — Resident requested a well-being check on a party who is currently in Sudbury.

Lexington Road (2:18 a.m.) — Waltham police requested a well-being check on a party at the residence. Contact was made and request made to have them contact Waltham police.

November 23

Conant Road (3:10 p.m.) — Minor chemical spill in basement.

Bedford Road (5:02 p.m.) — Odor of smoke in the house. Fire Department determined it was coming from a ceiling fan and advised resident to contact an electrician.

South Great Road (1:59 a.m.) — One-car crash, no injuries. Vehicle towed from the scene.

Woods End Road (5:31 a.m.) — Resident requested assistance with getting a deceased dog into their car.

November 24

Hiddenwood Path (4:52 p.m.) — Resident reports unknown female knocking on their door and walking around the property. She was gone upon arrival of officers.

November 25

Weston Road (12:02 p.m.) — Resident reporting an incident was advised it’s a civil and not criminal matter.

Ryan Estate, 140 Lincoln Rd. (2:18 p.m.) — Police assisted a resident who was reporting a matter. Resident appeared to be confused and was reunited with a family member.

South Great Road (4:39 p.m.) — Vehicle struck in hit-and-run on Rte. 117 near Mt. Misery. Minor damage, no description of vehicle.

Mill Street (9:07 p.m.) — Officer assisted National Park Police with a traffic stop.

November 26

Lexington Road (10:22 a.m.) — Report of an adult and child running around the yard in ninja clothing confronting a passerby. Unable to make contact at the door.

Post office, 145 Lincoln Rd. — Report of a possible stolen package.

Wells Road (11:53 p.m.) — Resident reports apartment was entered earlier in the day. It was found to be entered by the reporting party’s child.

November 27

Lincoln Public Library — Fire Department reports that elevator is out of service.

Lexington Road (10:37 a.m.) — Officer delivered paperwork to a resident. 

Farrar Road (3:13 p.m.) — Fire Department reports a problem with the heating system.

Sandy Pond Road (7:50 p.m.) — Chang Han, 45, of 44 Deerhaven Rd., Lincoln was arrested for OUI following a vehicle crash.

Post office, 145 Lincoln Rd. — Officer checked on two people walking in the area; they were found to be workers from a local business walking home.

Wells Road (1:49 a.m.) — Resident asking to speak to an officer appeared to be confused. Police contacted family member who was in another part of the residence.

November 28

Brooks Road (8:29 p.m.) — One-car crash involving utility pole. Operator was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

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Police log for week of Nov. 15, 2019

November 25, 2019

November 15

Lincoln Gas and Auto, 170 South Great Rd. (6:27 a.m.) — Motorist called reporting she couldn’t locate an attendant at the gas station to pump her gas. While speaking with dispatch an employee arrived to assist.

Donelan’s Supermarket, 145 Lincoln Rd. (10:12 p.m.) — Officer checked on a vehicle parked behind Donelan’s. Spoke to the occupants and they were sent on their way.

November 16

226 Tower Rd. (8:29 a.m.) —Resident asked an officer to conduct a VIN verification so they could register a vehicle.

Lincoln Public Library (10:08 a.m.) — Officer spoke to a patron in regards to previously viewing content in violation of the library’s policy.

Meadowdam Road (2:51 p.m.) — Brush fire caused by wires in a tree. Fire Department extinguished the brush fire and contacted Eversource to respond.

November 17

Overflow parking lot, 24 South Great Rd. (1:12 a.m.) — William Woyda, 24, of 17 Woodlawn St., Northborough, was stopped and later arrested for OUI/liquor and speeding.

November 18

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound at Bedford Road (9:41 a.m. and again at 4:51 p.m.) — Traffic lights malfunctioning at the intersection. MassDOT and Mass. State Police notified.

Beaver Pond Road (3:20 p.m.) — Caller reports an outside odor of gas. Fire Department checked the area and was unable to locate any odor.

3 Pierce Hill Rd. (4:02 p.m.) — Neighbor reports suspicious activity at the residence. Officers spoke to a party on scene who was watching the pets.

223 Sandy Pond Rd. (5:03 p.m.) — Caller reports stove possibly left on by accident. Fire Department responded to assist.

5 Oakdale Lane (6:51 p.m.) — Medical call.

116 Lincoln Rd. (10:16 p.m.) — Caller reports hearing someone outside the residence. Officers checked the area and all appears fine.

November 19

231 Aspen Circle (7:45 a.m.) — Caller reports hearing an odd noise outside the residence. Officers checked the area and all appears fine; likely weather-related.

North Great Road (8:47 a.m.) — Three-car crash on Rte. 2A near the transfer station. No injuries.

15 Twin Pond Lane (10:07 a.m.) — Call for a fire alarm sounding. Fire Department checked; all is fine, detector needed battery replaced.

50 Wells Rd. (4:02 p.m.) — Resident came to the station to have a pellet gun destroyed.

64 Conant Rd. (11:44 p.m.) — Caller reports possibly being a victim of a computer scam.

November 21

2 Harvest Circle (9:28 p.m.) — Staff member reported that earlier in the day, there were five people driving around The Commons complex in a white van soliciting. Staff was advised of the bylaw and advised to call if they return.

November 22

Concord Road (12:54 a.m.) — Traffic sign was struck and knocked over. DPW notified.

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Police log for week of November 8, 2019

November 17, 2019

November 8

Concord Road (12:47 a.m.) — Assisted Massachusetts State Police and Concord police with looking for a hit-and-run crash driver in Concord.

South Great Road (5:58 p.m.) — Deer was struck by a vehicle and went off into the woods. Officer reports deer may be injured but does not need to be dispatched.

Codman Road (11:14 p.m.) — Resident reports a juvenile yelling towards a residence on a nightly basis. Officers spoke to the juvenile and advised them to stop such behavior.

November 9

10 Oak Meadow Rd. (1:10 p.m.) — Resident reports one of his license plates was lost or stolen. Report taken.

86 Conant Road (2:52 p.m.) — Follow-up report of a resident providing additional information on identity theft.

Lincoln Public Library (4:31 p.m.) — Walk-in at Police Department reported seeing a male party at the library viewing inappropriate on the computer. Officers responded and were unable to locate the party. Officers spoke with library staff who were made aware of the individual and will advise police if he returns.

November 10

184 Bedford Road (11:18 a.m.) — Caller reported their neighbor is putting leaves on their property. Officer spoke to the neighbor, who said he will stop doing so.

408 North Ave., Weston (9:20 p.m.) — Mutual aid, assisting Weston Fire Department  with a medical emergency.

South Great Road (9:21 p.m.) — Caller reports possibly seeing a vehicle turn onto the railroad tracks on Rte. 117. Officers checked all train crossings and reported no vehicle on the tracks.

DeCordova Museum (9:56 p.m.) — Caller reports possibly losing car keys in the parking lot. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate.

November 11

Lincoln Road (6:02 p.m.) — Driver stopped and cited for being an unlicensed operator.

November 13

Lincoln Road (7:31 a.m.) — Car struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Codman Road. Minor injuries, pedestrian transported to a local hospital. The impact was described as a “nudge.

South Great Road (7:37 a.m.) — Caller reports that a car struck a deer near Lee’s Bridge. Area checked; no sign of deer and no vehicle on scene.

15D South Commons (10:00 a.m.) — Assisted a party at the police station with legal documents.

42 Blackburnian Road (12:1 p.m.) — Caller report smoke in the area. Fire Department reports that Stonegate Gardens was having an outside burn.

November 14

Concord Road (1:55 p.m.) — Car struck a bicyclist near Rte. 117. Minor injury to the cyclist, who was transported to a local hospital. Workers blowing leaves in the area created a dust cloud, contributing to the crash.

Bedford Road at Juniper Ridge Road (9:42 p.m.) — Dana Mahadeo, 46, of Bolton, Mass., pulled over and arrested for OUI/liquor.

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Police log for November 1–7, 2019

November 10, 2019

November 1
  • Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Rd. (5:51 a.m.) — Officers assist DPW with removing a tree.
  • Wells Road (7:15 a.m.) —  Report of several vehicles struck while parked. Report taken. 
  • Lincoln Road (8:02 a.m.) — Eversource requests an officer to assist them with traffic.
  • 86 Conant Rd. (3:11 p.m.) — Officers investigating a case of wire/internet fraud.
  • Lincoln Road (8:12 p.m.) — Report of motorized scooter traveling erratically; unable to locate. 
  • Bemis Hall (9:45 p.m.) — Officer assisting with traffic as school dance ends.
  • Hanscom Air Force Base (11:20 p.m.) — Request to assist with a missing person; cancelled as person was located.
November 2
  • Lincoln School (8:28 a.m.) — Officers  assisting with Special Town Meeting 
  • 4L North Commons (11:22 a.m.) — Caller reports people going door to door. They were census workers.
  • Route 126 (2:25 p.m.) — Maynard Police Department had been in pursuit of a car last seen on Concord Road in Wayland heading into Lincoln. Pursuing car never entered Lincoln.
  • 122 Patterson Rd., Hanscom Air Force Base (2:57 p.m.) — Assisting resident with a juvenile matter.
November 3
  • Bemis Hall (4:58 p.m.) — Wallet found; owner contacted.
  • 121 Weston Rd. (7:49 p.m.) — Caller reports her daughter saw a vehicle in their driveway earlier in the day that drove off at a high rate of speed.
  • Route 2 eastbound (10:41 p.m.) —  Officer on construction detail reported witnessing a car off the road after nearly hitting a deer. State Police requested to respond.
November 4
  • 25 Bypass Rd. (6:50 a.m.) — Well-being check; all is fine.
  • 231 Aspen Circle (4:30 p.m.) — Assisting a resident with explaining a legal document that was received in the mail. 
  • Lincoln Police Department, 169 Lincoln Rd. (6:16 p.m.) — Party having an issue with GPS monitoring system. Assisted party with getting in touch with Massachusetts Probation Service.
  • 167 Lincoln Rd. (6:43 p.m.) —  Resident reported a vehicle pulling into neighbor’s driveway. Officer spoke to the resident; everything was fine.
November 5
  • Bedford Road (4:22 p.m.) —  Minor motor vehicle crash, no injuries. Parties exchanged paperwork.
November 6
  • Department of Public Works, 30 Lewis St. (3:54 am.)  — Suspicious vehicle at DPW; everything was fine.
  • Bedford Road (9:47 a.m.) — Assisting DPW.
  • 16 Granville Rd. (10:40 a.m.) — Suspicious vehicle in a neighbor’s driveway. Officer found that they’re working at the residence.
  • 17 Ridge Rd. (3:14 p.m.) — Reporting party lost his car keys. 
  • Lincoln Public Library (8:24 p.m.) — Caller reported problem with an alarm panel.
November 7
  • Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:29 a.m.) — Deer struck by car, wandered off into the woods.
  • Bypass Road (2:13 a.m.) — Coyote struck on Rt. 2A; officer dispatched the injured animal for humanitarian reasons.
  • North Great Road (1:38 p.m.) — Report of a person walking in Minute Man National Park with a torch and filming themselves. Ranger Grossman advised that the person was walking for a cause.
  • Lincoln School (3:09 p.m.) — Caller requesting a check on an elderly party walking. The party was fine.
  • South Great Road (5:51 p.m.) — Minor motor vehicle crash, no injuries.
  • 8 Boyce Farm Rd. (6:56 p.m.) — Assisting a resident with locating an item.

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