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police & fire

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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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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