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May 23

Nothing of note.

May 24

Tower Road (6:09 a.m.) — A caller reported their tap water was discolored. The Water Department was notified.

Wells Road (6:21 p.m.) — An officer checked on the septic area for Lincoln Woods. All appeared to be in order.

Bypass Road (6:32 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing someone in their yard. The individual in question was a relative looking for a chicken.

The Commons of Lincoln (8:03 p.m.) — An officer assisted a worker with a transport to retrieve an item.

May 25

Lincoln Police Station (10:05 a.m.) — An individual arrived at the Police Station stating they were bitten by a dog. The individual declined medical attention. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Virginia Road (12:10 p.m.) — A caller reported water coming into their residence. The Water Department was notified.

Sandy Pond Road (2:26 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding identity theft.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:13 p.m.) — An officer came upon a vehicle that had pulled over on Route 2 to retrieve a bicycle that had fallen from their vehicle.

Lincoln Road (6:46 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance after being locked out of their residence. The Fire Department responded and assisted the individual.

Canoe landing parking lot, South Great Road (10:13 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle.

Lincoln Public Library (10:20 p.m.) — An officer was involved in a minor motor vehicle crash involving a cruiser in front of the library. There were no injuries and the vehicle was able to be driven from the area.

May 26

Lincoln Road (8:42 a.m.) — An officer moved a deceased raccoon off the road. The Highway Department was notified.

May 27

Trapelo Road (2:12 a.m.) — Officers checked a residential property after the homeowner was alerted to a person possibly observed walking around the perimeter. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the individual.

May 28

Weston Road (7:23 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a raccoon walking along the roadway. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Old Concord Road (10:37 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a turtle stuck in a mesh fence. The Fire Department and Animal Control Officer responded and freed the animal.

Lincoln Road (1:45 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing two people who may have been soliciting without a permit. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

Lincoln Road (5:17 p.m.) — Two individuals from the previous call were identified and advised to cease soliciting until they renewed their permits.

Deerhaven Road (7:54 p.m.) — A caller reported several items were taken from a dumpster that was being used as a storage container.

May 29

South Great Road (8:14 a.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding a suspicious person who had come to their door the day before.

South Great Road (12:20 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a chipmunk that appeared to be in severe distress in their yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Trapelo Road (2:31 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing several youths fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir. An officer responded and advised them that they were trespassing, and they left the area.

Wells Road (3:26 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a dog complaint.

Sandy Pond Road (5:57 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer about being the victim of banking fraud.

North Commons (7:34b p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing neighbor dispute.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:06 p.m.) — A caller reported striking an animal while driving on Route 2. The Massachusetts State Police were notified.

May 16

Lincoln Police Department (10:16 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual with contacting family members.

May 17

Todd Pond Road (12:16 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual regarding a possible internet-related fraud.

Oak Knoll Road (12:56 p.m.) — A maintenance vehicle responsible for the soccer field was parked on Oak Knoll Road. An officer checked on the operator and confirmed.

Todd Pond Road (2:43 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual regarding a possible internet-related fraud.

Bedford Road (2:53 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual regarding possible bank-related fraud.

Doherty’s Garage Inc. (4:33 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual with an inquiry regarding criminal records.

Todd Pond Road (5:07 p.m. and 6:08 p.m.) — Attempts to serve court paperwork were unsuccessful.

Walden Street (6:47 p.m.) — Multiple Lincoln officers assisted the Concord Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police with a sobriety checkpoint.

Todd Pond Road (7:08 p.m.) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Lincoln Police Department (8:10 p.m.) — An individual came to the station to speak with an officer regarding an on-going situation.

North Great Road (9:40 p.m.) — An officer checked on two parked, unoccupied vehicles at the Minuteman National Park lots.

Lincoln Police Department (9:56 p.m.) — An individual reported missing items from a recovered wallet.

Bedford Street, Lexington (11:32 p.m.) — Officers assisted the Lexington Police Department with a large group of people.

May 18

Walden Street, Concord (1:52 a.m.) — While conducting a sobriety checkpoint with the Massachusetts State Police, Eamon Donovan, 22, of Fitchburg was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. Donovan was released shortly thereafter and ordered to appear at Concords District Court on May 20.

Bedford Road (5:31 p.m.) — A loose dog was located and reunited with its owner.

Todd Pond Road (7:04 p.m.) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

May 19

Canoe landing parking lot (1:18 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied motor vehicle.

Todd Pond Road (1:56 p.m.) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Huckleberry Hill (2:38 .m.) — Officers responded to a civil matter.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (9:02 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle. The vehicle cleared from the lot a short time later.

Bedford Road (9:44 a.m.) — An officer responded to Bedford Road for the report of a bicyclist who had fallen. The officer responded but the bicyclist was gone on arrival.

Wells Road (11:44 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation. The cause was determined to be from burned food.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (9:02 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle. The vehicle left a short time later.

May 20

Hartwell lot (2:15 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied vehicle.

Sandy Pond Road (8:20 a.m.) — A caller reported a black bear sighting. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:05 a.m. — Lincoln Police and Fire assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash on Route 2 East.

Lincoln Road (10:46 a.m.) — An officer responded to the commuter lot for an illegally parked vehicle. The vehicle was gone when the officer arrived.

Lincoln Road (11:43a.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual doing work in town.

Old Town Hall Exchange (12:16 p.m.) — A post office box was damaged. An officer responded and took a report.

Lincoln Public Library (12:32 p.m.) — A rock was thrown through a second-floor window of the library. Both the library incident and the Old Town Hall incident are under investigation.

Lincoln School (12:04 p.m.) — An officer spoke to the principal of the K-4 school.

Sandy Pond Road (8:02 p.m.) — Three juveniles were fishing at Sandy Pond and were moved along.

May 21

Lincoln school (3:08 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied vehicle at the school.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (9:44 a.m.) — An officer responded for a male with an active arrest warrant out of Hillsborough County, N.H. Antonio Castro, 22, of Lowell was taken into custody, charged as a fugitive from justice, and transported to Concord District Court.

Brooks Road (7:04 p.m.) — A caller reported a dove under a structure on the property. The bird appeared in good health but the caller was concerned about it becoming a victim to a predator. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Acorn Lane (7:21 p.m.) — A caller reported an occupied motor vehicle parked on the side of the road. The operator had pulled off the road to sleep before continuing on their way and then left the area.

Todd Pond Road (8:57 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served in hand.

May 22

Wells Road (1:12 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing animal noises coming from the surrounding wooded area. They were given the Animal Control Officer’s number to report the noises.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:43 a.m.) — A motorist had pulled over and reported their vehicle was smoking. There was no fire upon arrival.

Lincoln Road (12:53 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited in the commuter lot for failing to pay the parking fee.

Acorn Lane (3:10 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance/guidance after discovering a deceased turkey in their yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Merriam Street, Weston (4:46 p.m.) — A lost dog in the area of the Lincoln/Weston line was reported. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Clark Gallery (10:17 p.m.) — An open door was discovered. An employee was on scene.

Police get reports of wandering bear

Lincoln police received numerous calls about a black bear sighting last week. In each case, Massachusetts Environmental Police and the Animal Control Officer were notified. Click here to read more about the bear’s Lincoln journey.

• May 9 around 7–8 p.m. — Multiple calls were received for sightings in the area north of Trapelo Road between Bedford Road and Old County Road, and then a bit later in the area of Codman Community Farms.
• May 10 — Blueberry Lane (time unknown as it was reported the following day).
• May 12 — Garland Road (5:40 p.m.) and Autumn Lane (6:41 p.m.).

The last reported bear sighting in Lincoln (to LincolnTalk, not police) was on May 13 on South Great Road close to the Wayland town line. Wayland police confirmed this week that they received reports of the bear on May 14 on Folsom’s Pond Road and several on May 15 in the Rice Road area.

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May 7

Lincoln Road (12:15 p.m.) — An officer cited a vehicle in the commuter lot for failing to pay the parking fee.

Juniper Ridge Road (2:05 p.m.) — Two vehicles were involved in a minor crash. An officer responded and helped the operators exchange pertinent information.

Farrar Road (4:30 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with the Animal Control Officer regarding a barking dog complaint.

May 8

Morningside Lane (6:12 a.m.) — An individual called to provide some information regarding ongoing work in the area.

Concord Road (6:15 a.m.) — Dig Safe called to notify the Water Department regarding some work that needed to be completed.

Trapelo Road (8:02 a.m.) — Two vehicles were involved in a minor crash near Minebrook Road. The operators exchanged paperwork prior to officers arriving on scene.

Lincoln Road (8:09 a.m.) — A crash occurred when a vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign as it was traveling west on Codman Road and struck a vehicle traveling south on Lincoln Road. The operator of the vehicle traveling west was cited for failure to stop. The operator was also transported to the hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Todd Pond Road (9:23 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible injured owl in their yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Deer Run Road (11:53 a.m.) — A scam victim called to speak with an officer.

Weston Road (12:18 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a single-vehicle crash on Weston Road when a vehicle struck a utility pole and severed it. The operator was transported to the hospital and the road remained closed in that area for several hours until utility crews could repair the damage and restore utility service.

Beaver Pond Road (11:56 a.m.) — A caller reported a dog barking and causing a disturbance. A short time later, the caller reported the dog had stopped barking for the time being.

May 9

Lincoln Road (12:09 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited at the commuter lot for failing to pay the parking fee.

Concord Road (1:33 p.m.) — A caller reported a large dog running free in the area of Weston Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Woods (3:05 p.m.) — An individual requested assistance with a resident.

Wells Road (5:46 p.m.) — An officer spoke with several residents regarding a neighborhood dispute.

South Great Road (11:34 p.m.) — A caller reported striking an animal on Route 117 by Tower Road. An officer discovered a deceased coyote and moved the carcass off the roadway.

May 10

Pierce House (5:58 a.m.) — A caller reported possibly striking a vehicle in the area of the Pierce House. The area was checked but no damaged vehicles were found.

Wells Road (8:24 a.m.) — Officers responded for an ongoing incident.

Tower Road (10:53 a.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding recently discovered vandalism.

Bypass Road (11:00 a.m.) — A caller requested information in how to identify a sick raccoon.

Wells Road (10:10 a.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding harassment.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound, Concord (11:38 a.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid ambulance request.

Tower Road (12:44 p.m.) — An individual provided additional information regarding a possible vandalism incident.

Birchwood Lane (12:46 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible truck fire. The Fire Department responded and confirmed the truck was not in fact on fire.

Horses Crossing (3:12 p.m.) — A caller reported receiving possible threats from a business.

Mary’s Way (4:39 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding an off-site incident.

Sandy Pond Road (3:55 p.m.) — An individual requested to speak with an officer regarding identity fraud.

May 11

Mount Misery parking lot (12:33 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle at Mt. Misery. The occupants were attempting to find a location suitable for viewing the aurora borealis.

Codman Road (12:36 a.m.) — Several more individuals were on the side of Codman Road attempting to find a suitable viewing spot for the aurora borealis.

Lincoln Road (9:52 a.m.) — A postal employee called to report a verbal altercation with an individual.

Hanscom Drive (10:45 a.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Security Forces called to advise that they had an individual in their custody with an active arrest warrant. A Lincoln officer arrived, confirmed the active arrest warrant, and took into custody Victor Olubambi, 32 of Stoughton. After booking, he was transported to Concord District Court.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (1:56 p.m.) — The Lincoln Police and Hanscom Air Force Security Forces performed a well-being check.

South Great Road (5:18 p.m.) —Police and fire units responded for a single-vehicle crash. All occupants refused medical aid. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

May 12

Bedford Road (10:25 a.m.) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Hillside Road (3:31 p.m.) — A dog discovered behind a resident’s home was retrieved by the Animal Control Officer.

Village Road, Weston (11:32 p.m.) — Lincoln police responded to the town of Weston to assist with a drone search for an individual.

May 13

Giles Road (10:02 a.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding an online scam.

May 14

Silver Birch Lane (8:04 a.m.) — A resident turned in several items for destruction.

South Great Road (8:19 a.m.) — A commuter called to report that they were stuck in traffic. The caller was advised that due roadwork on Route 126, traffic was detoured, causing the delay.

Lincoln Road (11:09 a.m.) — Several vehicles in the commuter lot were issued citations for failing to pay the parking fee.

Round Hill Road (11:27 a.m.) — A Great Dane was spotted wandering in the area.

Lincoln Road (1:56 p.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. The operators exchanged paperwork and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

South Great Road (4:07 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak to an officer regarding a traffic complaint.

Rockwood Lane (4:34 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding possible fraudulent activity.

Winchelsea Lane (4:26 p.m.) — A caller inquired about a closed road.

Trapelo Road (6:56 p.m.) — A group of individuals fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir were moved along.

Lincoln Road (8:57 p.m.) — An officer assisted a person with an unsecured container.

North Commons (9:30 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a motorist dragging a traffic cone. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

May 15

Mill Street (1:05 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked vehicle that was occupied. The vehicle was on its way a short time later.

Concord Road (7:28 a.m.) — A caller reported a deceased raccoon on the side of the road. The DPW was notified.

Lincoln Police Department (11:45 a.m.) — A resident turned over several fireworks marked for destruction.

Hawk Hill Road (11:45 a.m.) — A contractor locked their keys in their vehicle. They were advised to contact a tow company or locksmith.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:08 p.m.) — A caller reported ducks crossing a portion of Route 2. The Animal Control Officer was advised.

Trapelo Road (4:05 p.m.) — Three juveniles were fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir. They were advised fishing was prohibited.

Trapelo Road (5:50 p.m.) — A deceased owl was reported on the side of the road. The DPW was notified.

Lincoln Woods (7:33 p.m.) — An officer assisted an individual with a civil matter.

Trapelo Road (8:15 p.m.) — A motorist ran out of gas. A tow company was called to assist.

April 27

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible road rage incident on Route 2 west near the Concord town line. Massachusetts State Police and Concord Police were notified.

Tower Road (2:36 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates at the Tower Road crossing were malfunctioning. An officer responded and monitored the gates. A representative from the MBTA/Keolis responded.

April 28

Lincoln Road (7:19 a.m.) — An officer assisted a caller in making contact with a family member.

Woods End Road (6:51 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot coming from a wooded area. Officers checked the area and spoke to several individuals but nothing was found.

April 29

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:00 a.m.) — Concord Police advised that they were pursuing a vehicle wanted out of the town of Acton. The pursuit came through Lincoln via Route 2. Lincoln officers did not join the pursuit.

Airport Road (7:48 a.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces requested assistance with an individual who had an active arrest warrant. Nicholas Desrochers, 27, from Methuen was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Tower Road (9:38 a.m.) — A Great Dane was seen walking down Tower Road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Old Farm Road (10:27 a.m.) — A raccoon was observed running across the road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Conant Road (3:10 p.m.) — Several items were turned in to the Police Department for destruction.

April 30

Lincoln Road (11:31 a.m.) — The MBTA reported a disabled train near the Lincoln Road crossing. A second train arrived a short time later and removed the disabled train. An officer stood by until the crossing was clear.

Canaan Drive (10:30 a.m.) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding a vehicle that had repeatedly parked on a private way.

Wells Road (1:16 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding an ongoing situation.

Ridge Road (6:36 p.m.) — A caller reported the possible theft of two bicycles. The bicycles were not stolen; they were moved in order to perform routine cleaning of an area.

May 1

Old County Road (11:26 a.m.) — The Animal Control Officer asked a police officer to assist with a sick raccoon.

May 2

Lincoln Road (12:55 p.m.) — Several vehicles were ticketed for parking in the commuter lot without paying the parking fee.

Bedford Road (2:30 p.m.) — Two separate traffic signal lights were out at the Bedford Road and Route 2 crossing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was notified.

Concord Road (5:31 p.m.) — A detour sign on Route 117 was struck by a passing motorist. There was no damage to the vehicle or sign.

May 4

Minuteman Commons, Virginia Road (7:57 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an odor of gas in a common hallway. The area was metered and no readings were detected.

Conant Road (10:16 a.m.) — A caller reported a dog running in the roadway. An officer responded but could not locate the dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Mary’s Way (3:28 p.m.) — An officer stood by a home at the request of a resident.

Lincoln Police Department (3:33 p.m.) — An individual reported an encounter with a party while in another jurisdiction. They were advised to contact the police from that jurisdiction.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (5:16 p.m.) — An officer was called to Hanscom Air Force Base for an individual with an active arrest warrant. The warrant was relayed to the issuing agency and as a result, it was not extraditable. The individual was promptly released from Air Force custody.

May 5

DeCordova Museum (2:14 a.m.) — An officer came upon two parked, unoccupied vehicles while conducting a check of the museum.

May 6

Huckleberry Hill (2:41a.m.) — A caller reported hearing a knock at their door. The residence and area were checked by responding officers, who found nothing out of the ordinary.

Winchelsea Lane (8:25 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle had stopped in close proximity to their residence, exited the vehicle, then threw a bag containing empty beer bottles onto the property. An officer responded and checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Lincoln North office building (3:36 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance for an issue with a rental vehicle. The caller was advised to contact the rental company.

April 17

Lincoln Road (12:03 p.m.) — An officer responded to the commuter lot for an illegally parked motor vehicle.

Conant Road (12:37 p.m.) — Administrative paperwork was served in hand to a resident.

Lexington Road (12:42 p.m.) — A caller reported the gates to the cell tower appeared to be open. An officer checked the area; the open gates appeared to be the result of neglect.

Winter Street (5:24 p.m.) — Officers responded to a vehicle that was occupied, parked, and running. The operator was a food delivery driver who left the area a short time later.

North Great Road (6:30 p.m.) — Officers responded to a call reporting a suspicious incident. They spoke to all parties involved and confirmed the incident was a misunderstanding.

April 18

Lincoln Road (1:05 p.m.) — A parking ticket was issued to an illegally parked motor vehicle.

Lincoln Road (4:18 p.m.) — An officer conducting a radar assignment stopped a vehicle for speeding. The officer subsequently arrested the operator, identified as Diego Guadagnano, 35, of Marlborough, for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for unlicensed operation and failing to stop. He was bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on April 19.

April 19

Public Safety Building (8:49 a.m.) — A party turned in fireworks for destruction.

Bedford Road (12:53 p.m.) — A caller reported that several men were filming individuals by the library. Officers responded and spoke with the individuals.

Old Concord Road (5:36 p.m.) — An individual asked to speak with an officer regarding a possible scam.

Mount Misery parking lot (9:27 p.m.) — An officer spoke with occupants of a parked and occupied motor vehicle. The parties left the area a short time later.

April 20

Virginia Road (9:06 a.m.) — Officers responded to the civil air terminal to assist the Massachusetts State Police with a protest.

April 21

Boyce Farm Road (3:47 a.m.) — Officers assisted a caller with checking a property.

Lincoln Road (11:12 am.) — A caller reported unauthorized leaf blower usage. An officer checked the area and found no violations.

Lexington Road (5:31 p.m.) — A caller reported possible graffiti on their property. The area was checked; the markings appear to be from a contractor.

Food Project office, Lewis Street (6:22 p.m.) — An officer came upon a vehicle parked, occupied, and running. The operator had pulled off to take a quick power nap. They were on their way a short time later.

April 22

Old County Road (5:18 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing light from a flashlight in an area behind their residence. The area was checked but nothing appeared out of the ordinary.

April 23

Conant Road (8:10 a.m.) — A caller reported a possibly sick raccoon in their yard. Animal Control was notified. The raccoon made its way back into the woods.

Mount Misery parking lot (2:43 p.m.) — A caller reported that their dog was missing. They reported a short time later that their dog had been found.

Beaver Pond Road (10:38 p.m.) — A caller reported that a brush fire had grown too big and requested assistance. Police and fire units responded and regained control.

April 23

Old Sudbury Road (7:28 a.m.) — Police responded to the railroad crossing for a report of the gates stuck in the down position. Officers remained on scene for approximately 20 minutes until MBTA personnel arrived and resolved the issue.

April 24

Mount Misery parking lot (2:30 a.m.) — An officer checked on a tow driver who had stopped in the parking lot to check their GPS.

Lincoln Road (1:35 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Codman and Lincoln Roads when a vehicle had failed to stop at the stop sign. Neither of the operators were injured. One of the vehicles became engulfed with flames that were extinguished a short time later.

Bedford Road (8:31 p.m.) — An individual found several items at a trailhead and turned them in to police.

Canoe landing parking lot (11:22 p.m.) — An officer found an individual sleeping in their vehicle. They were sent on their way a short time later.

April 25

Old Winter Street (12:37 p.m.) — A caller turned in several items to the police for destruction.

April 26

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:35 a.m.) — A small fire was reported. Police and fire units responded and knocked down the remnants of the flames.

The Commons in Lincoln (10:18 a.m.) — A caller misplaced several items initially reported stolen but located them a short time later.

Sandy Pond Road (2:06 p.m.) — Officers assisted Concord police with a single-vehicle crash.

Lincoln Road (3:22 p.m.) — An individual found a suspicious item on their property and turned it over to the police.

Lincoln Road (4:35 p.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Route 117 when one vehicle rear-ended another. There were no injuries reported. A written warning was issued to the operator of the vehicle responsible for the crash.

Lincoln Road (6:39 p.m.) — A caller reported observing a white male in his mid-30s with brown/black hair, a mustache, and wearing khaki shorts who had exposed himself. The area was checked but no one matching the description was found. An investigation is ongoing.

Four Rhode Island men have been arrested in a wide-ranging string of burglaries that included one in Lincoln in July 2023. 

Jovan Lemon, 29, of Providence, Paul Lemon, 30, of Warwick, Steven Berdugo, 28, of Providence, and Paul Miller, 46 of Woonsocket were charged with 95 counts of unarmed burglary and breaking and entering a dwelling house in the daytime with intent to commit a felony.  The 43 burglaries and break-ins occurred in Billerica, Boxborough, Carlisle, Easton, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Weston, Sudbury, Andover, Bellingham, Boxford, Franklin, Hudson, Littleton, Medway, Middleton, Millis, North Attleboro, Norwell, Pembroke, Seekonk, Sharon, Southborough, Wenham, and Westwood between July 21, 2018 and March 30, 2024.

According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, most of the victims were of Indian or South Asian heritage. Investigators believe that they were targeted based on a belief that due to their ethnicity, their households were more likely to contain precious metals, jewelry, and other valuable heirlooms. The defendants are part of an organized burglary ring with ties to a violent Providence-based gang known to law enforcement agencies in Rhode Island.

Property reported stolen in the breaks included pieces of jewelry with individual values of up to approximately $75,000, as well as large quantities of cash. In several cases, the property had been secured in locked safes weighing up to 400 pounds, which the perpetrators removed from the residence. The aggregate reported value of the stolen property exceeds $4 million.

“The defendants in this case were very sophisticated. They targeted victims based on their ethnicity and then gathered information about their targets in order to strike when families were not at home. They were disciplined in concealing their identity, avoiding alarms and minimizing cell phone use before, during and after the breaks and using Wi-Fi jammers,” said District Attorney Marian Ryan. 

The men were taken into custody on the morning of April 25 after being arrested in their homes by members of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Rhode Island State Police Task Force. The arrests are the result of a nine-month investigation by the Middlesex DA’s Office, the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA’s Office, and the Massachusetts State Police Division of Homeland Security, including the MACrimeNet program operated by the MSP Fusion Center, which allows police from different departments capabilities to share intelligence about criminal acts and patterns, suspects, and other relevant information to help solve complex or cross-jurisdictional cases.

April 3

Patterson Road, Hanscom AFB (2:05 p.m.) — An individual called to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing incident.

Trapelo Road (3:45 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle attempted to cross Trapelo Road from Old County Road. The vehicle failed to yield to Trapelo Road traffic and struck a vehicle traveling east on Trapelo. There were no reported injuries. The operator of the vehicle traveling north on Old County Road was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Masonic Temple, Lincoln Road (8:12 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing smoke coming from the Masonic Temple. The Fire Department responded and discovered smoke emanating from the chimney.

April 4

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (12:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a two-vehicle crash on Route 2. The Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police responded.

South Great Road (9:13 a.m.) — A fatal car crash occurred near Sweet Bay Lane. Click here for details.

Wells Road (11:41 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a past incident.

South Brook Road (2:56 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown vehicle parked in their driveway. An officer responded but the vehicle was gone prior to arrival.

Care Dimensions, Winter Street (3:53 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a sick or injured raccoon. The area was checked but the raccoon could not be found.

April 5

Route 2 Gas (12:57 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle in the parking lot of Tracey’s. The operator was hired by the owner and was supposed to be at that location.

Mount Misery parking lot (4:08 a.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle parked in the Mt. Misery lot. The operator had pulled off to make a phone call.

April 6

The Fire Department responded for mutual-aid station coverage in Concord (2:04 p.m.), Weston (7:47 p.m.), and Sudbury (8:35 p.m.), where a three-alarm fire destroyed a house on Hemlock Road.

Lincoln MBTA station (8:44 p.m.) — An officer assisted a commuter after they got off at the wrong train stop.

Emerson Hospital, Concord (10:45 p.m.) — An officer returned some items to an individual.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:03 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport to two individuals who had been dropped off by their rideshare driver.

April 9

North Great Road (7:39 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of North Great Road and Brooks Road when one vehicle rear-ended another. There were no injuries associated with the crash.

Horses Crossing (10:09 a.m.) — A caller reported an injured coyote on their property. Officers responded and asked the Animal Control Officer to some the residence. At 12:25 p.m., the Animal Control Officer determined that coyote was sick or injured and had to be put down.

Lincoln Road (2:13 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash when a vehicle traveling east on Codman Road failed to stop at the Lincoln Road stop sign and struck a vehicle traveling south on Lincoln Road. The operator of the vehicle traveling on Codman Road was transported to the hospital for injuries suffered in the crash.

Page Road (4:07 p.m.) — A resident found an abandoned puppy on Page Road. Click here for details.

Partridge Lane (4:50 p.m.) — Waltham police located a personal item belonging to a Lincoln resident. Lincoln police returned the item to the owner.

Old Sudbury Road (8:00 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a dog near the roadway barking at cars. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Longmeadow Road (8:34 p.m.) — An individual came to the Police Department to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing incident.

April 10

Bedford Lane (3:52 p.m.) — A caller reported spotting a raccoon near their garage. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound at Crosby’s Corner (5:43 p.m.) — Massachusetts State Police, Lincoln Police and the Lincoln and Concord Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash in Concord.

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (9:34 p.m.) — An additional charge of fugitive from justice was filed with Concord District Court on a past arrest (February 16, 2024) of Javon Epps, 32, of Rochester, N.H.

Patterson Road, Hanscom AFB (10:59 p.m.) — A tow company called to report a vehicle repossession.

April 11

Route 2 Gas (1:27 a.m.) — An officer checked on an occupied vehicle parked at the gas station. The operator had pulled off Route 2 to briefly sleep.

Lincoln North office building (2:14 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle. The operator was an employee of one of the businesses.

Bank of America, Lincoln Road (11:47 p.m.) — A Bank of America employee reported that a customer was the possible victim of a scam. An officer responded.

Waltham Street, Wayland (1:44 p.m.) — Lincoln officers assisted Wayland police and fire with a motor vehicle crash.

Lexington Road (5:44 p.m.) — An officer unsuccessfully attempted to serve court paperwork. A second attempt at 6:51 p.m. was successful.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:36 p.m.) — An officer located a disabled motor vehicle and remained with the vehicle until a tow truck arrived.

April 12

Silver Hill Road (6:57 p.m.) — Multiple calls were received for a vehicle striking a tree. The operator was uninjured and was cited for a marked lanes violation and impeded operation.

Old Sudbury Road (2:07 p.m.) — A vehicle struck a utility pole on Old Sudbury Road. The operator refused medical attention at the scene. The road was shut down for several hours while the utility pole was repaired.

Sandy Pond Road (3:17 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak to an officer regarding a possible fraud.

Mount Misery parking lot, South Great Road (9:25 p.m.) — Officers removed a deceased beaver from the roadway.

April 13

Canoe landing parking lot, South Great Road (12:57 p.m.) — An officer spoke with the occupants of two vehicles that were parked after hours. The individuals were sent on their way.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:44 a.m.) — Officers responded to Minuteman Tech on a follow-up call.

Lincoln Road (9:12 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual at the station regarding a possible phone scam.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (12:21 p.m.) — Officers responded to Hanscom Air Force Base for an individual with an active out-of-state arrest warrant. Officers took into custody Phillip Hardin, 58, of Orlando, Fla., for an outstanding arrest warrant out of Ohio. He was charged as a fugitive from justice. After booking, He was transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

Old Concord Road (3:14 p.m.) — A resident reported a possible unpermitted solicitor. An officer spoke to the individual and advised them of the soliciting requirements.

Conant Road (4:20 p.m.) — Lincoln fire and police responded to a motor vehicle crash on private property. The operator of the vehicle was transported to the hospital.

South Great Road (5:35 p.m.) — Officers checked the area for a reported party slumped over the wheel of their car. The area was checked but nothing found. Area police departments were notified.

Trapelo Road (6:52 p.m.) — Two individuals were advised that fishing was prohibited at the Cambridge Reservoir.

April 14

Page Farm Road (10:50 a.m.) — A caller reported being the possible victim of a scam.

Old Winter Street (11:52 a.m.) — An item was discovered and turned over to the police for destruction.

South Great Road (8:04 p.m.) —Weston Police called to report a hit-and-run crash that had occurred in their town. The vehicle that fled returned to the scene a short time later.

Wells Road (8:06 p.m. and 8:37 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

Russett Court (8:38 p.m.) — Burned food caused a fire alarm activation.

April 15

South Great Road (11:52 a.m.) — Animal Control was notified regarding a large black dog walking near the roadway. At 4:59 p.m., a caller requested information about the dog.

North Great Road (5:17 p.m.) — Lincoln Police assisted Lexington police and Massachusetts State Police with locating an individual who had fled prior custody. The wanted subject was captured a short time later in the town of Lexington.

South Great Road (8:19 p.m.) — Police searched an area for a missing dog. Area departments were also made aware and assisted in the search.

April 16

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (1:00 p.m.) — A motorist reported two mopeds were operating in the breakdown lane of Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Tower Road (10:33 p.m.) — A motorist reported that the railroad gates were stuck in the up position. Officers responded and asked Keolis to respond as well.

The Lincoln Police Department and the MSPCA Police Department are currently investigating a case of animal abuse and abandonment.

On Monday, April 8, a resident was walking along Page Road in Lincoln when they spotted a small terrier/Chihuahua mix lying along the side of the roadway. The injured dog (a male) appeared to be approximately three to four months old and was suffering significant injuries to its eye and head. The resident immediately brought the dog to the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston for treatment. The dog is currently being treated by hospital staff and is responding well to the hospital’s care.

Police are looking for the public’s assistance with information that may help in identifying the owner of the dog and looking to see if anyone saw anything suspicious along Page Road in Lincoln on Monday, April 8. If you have any information, please contact the Lincoln Police Department at 781-259-8113 or the MSPCA Police Department at 617-522-6008.

March 25

Lincoln Road (2:33 p.m.) — A caller reported finding a suspicious item on their property.

South Great Road (2:52 p.m.) — An individual reported being the possible victim of identity theft.

Wells Road (4:12 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

March 26

Baker Bridge Road (5:00 a.m.) — An officer was called to a residence to assist a resident.

Lincoln Road (1:07 p.m.) — A parking ticket was issued to a motor vehicle that was illegally parked in the commuter lot.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (6:05 p.m.) — A caller reported that a stone wall on the back side of the Lincoln Road Cemetery appeared to be crumbling. The DPW was notified.

March 27

Giles Road (3:07 p.m.) — An officer responded for a parking complaint.

Orchard Lane (6:37 p.m.) — An officer conducted a follow-up response to a previous call for a possible fraud.

Meadowdam Road (9:33 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a possible email scam.

March 28

Meadowbrook Road (7:04 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible breach of their personal information.

Lincoln Road (11:00 a.m.) — A caller reported receiving multiple unsolicited calls from an unknown number.

Lincoln Road (11:28 a.m.) — A parking ticket was issued to a motor vehicle that was illegally parked in the commuter lot.

Winter Street (12:06 p.m.) — A vehicle struck the speed bump on Winter Street with such force that their vehicle safety system was automatically activated and notified the police of a possible crash. The vehicle was fine and continued on its way.

Mary’s Way (1:02 p.m.) — A resident called to speak to an officer regarding a possible suspicious situation.

March 28

North Great Road (1:23 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a past motor vehicle crash.

Wells Road (3:37 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding possible missing items.

Bedford Road (3:58 p.m.) — A motorist reported their vehicle had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Officers responded and checked the area. Massachusetts State Police were also notified.

March 29

Morningside Lane (2:39 p.m.) — A caller reported an unoccupied motor vehicle with front-end damage had been parked on the side of the road for approximately one day.

Lincoln School (7:12 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing two loud pops in the area of the Codman Pool. The area was checked and no other similar noise was heard.

Ridge Road (9:21 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a civil matter.

March 30

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:36 a.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash occurred on the on-ramp to Route 2 east from Bedford Road when a driver had failed to yield for another vehicle positioned directly in front, resulting in the crash. There were no injuries reported. The operator of the vehicle that caused the crash was cited for failing to yield. Both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Sunnyside Lane (12:14 p.m.) — An officer responded to stand by for a civil matter.

South Great Road (1:15 p.m.) — A vehicle failed to yield to traffic when turning from Tower Road onto Route 117. The operator of the turning vehicle was cited for failing to yield. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Page Road (2:28 p.m.) — A caller reported a small brush fire behind their residence. The Fire Department responded and watered the area.

Tower Road (5:41 p.m.) — A motorist called to report the railroad gates on Tower Road were malfunctioning. An officer responded and monitored the area. Keolis was notified and requested to respond.

South Great Road (9:40 p.m.) — A deceased beaver was removed from Route 117.

Old Concord Road (11:00 p.m.) — A caller requested a residence check for an alarm call.

March 31

Nothing of note.

April 1

Minuteman Technical High School (11:00 a.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on an individual.

April 2

South Great Road (8:38 a.m.) — Police and fire units responded to Route 117 by Mount Misery for a two-vehicle crash that’s currently under investigation. There were no injuries reported.

Lincoln Road (11:05 a.m.) — Police responded for an accidental 911 call. The caller was having issues with their cell phone.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:42 p.m.) — A caller inquiring about reporting a past motor vehicle crash was directed to the Massachusetts State Police.

Trapelo Road (6:35 p.m.) — A vehicle traveling west on Trapelo Road was struck by another vehicle that fled the scene. Officers responded to the area; an investigation is ongoing.

Trapelo Road (7:52 p.m.) — An officer responded to Trapelo Road for an individual in some type of distress. The officer made contact with the individual and offered additional services.

A Lincoln died and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on Route 117 near Sweet Bay Lane on Thursday morning.

According to police, a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound and a Chevy Silverado traveling eastbound collided  in the eastbound lane at about 9:13 a.m. on April 4. The operator of the Jeep Wrangler, Lincoln resident Nicole Mahoney, 49, was transported to Emerson Hospital, where she later died. Her passenger, a 55-year-old Lincoln resident, and the driver of the Chevrolet pickup, a 54-year-old man from Clinton, were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Lincoln Police, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Reconstruction Section, and the Middlesex district attorney’s office are investigating the cause of the crash.