police & fire

July 31

Bank of America, Lincoln Road (2:14am) — An officer checked on a person who had stepped outside to make a phone call.

Weston Road (3:25am) — An officer performed a check on a parked and occupied vehicle. The operator cleared from the area a short time later.

Lincoln Road (8:02am) — An officer assisted a motorist who had sideswiped a utility pole.

Cranberry Terrace, Hanscom AFB (4:28pm) — An officer attempted to serve court paperwork.

August 1

Conant Road (8:11am) — An officer spoke to a person about a potential scam.

Bypass Road (10:09am) — An officer provided a courtesy transport to a motorist after their vehicle was disabled.

Lincoln Road (5:14pm) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Lincoln and Codman Roads. One operator was transported to the hospital. The operator who caused the crash was cited for failing to yield to oncoming traffic.

August 2

Red Rail Farm (12:11pm) — A person spoke with an officer about a possible fraud.

Lincoln Road (12:17pm) — An officer helped a person with a follow-up related to a past motor vehicle crash.

Lincoln Road (8:12pm) — A caller reported hearing a dog barking, possibly in distress, from inside a residence. An officer arrived on scene and heard no barking and observed no signs to indicate the animal was in distress.

August 3

Baker Bridge Road (12:36pm) — An officer performed parking enforcement.

Virginia Road (1:54pm) — An officer investigated a reported noise complaint.

North Commons (4:06pm) — An officer spoke to the owner of a vehicle that was blocking access to a parking spot. The vehicle was moved a short time later.

August 4

Drumlin Farm (4:27am) — A caller reported seeing an injured deer by the side of the road. Due to obvious injuries, the deer was dispatched by police.

Baker Bridge Road (9:04pm) — A caller reported their dog was missing. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Bedford Road (2:07pm) — A caller reported a golden retriever running alongside Bedford Road near Route 2. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (2:43pm) — The dog from the previous call was reunited with its owner.

Old County Road (3:15pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a potential fraud.

Winter Street (4:17pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding a potential fraud.

Doherty’s Garage (4:20pm) — An officer responded regarding a person who did not pay for their gas.

August 5

Greenridge Lane (10:28am) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. An officer arrived but did not observe anyone using such a device.

Old County Road (1:01pm) — An officer was unsuccessful in an attempt to serve court paperwork.

North Great Road (4:56pm) — A caller reported seeing a person in distress on the side of the road. Police and fire units responded. The person was fine and required no assistance.

August 6

Greenridge Lane (11:04am) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. An officer arrived and spoke with a landscape crew, which was using a battery-powered leaf blower.

Todd Pond Road (3:25pm) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. An officer spoke with the landscape company and advised them of the bylaw violation.

August 7

Old Lexington Road (7:54am) — Verizon was notified regarding utility wires hanging in the roadway.

Magic Garden, Ballfield Road (8:06am) — An officer performed a courtesy transport.

Todd Pond Road (8:59am) — An officer was asked to perform a well-being check.

Lincoln Road (9:17am) — An officer came upon a downed power line. The roadway was detoured for a short period of time until Eversource could arrive to remove the wire.

Magic Garden, Ballfield Road (8:56am) — A caller reported a suspicious person in the area. An officer checked the building and surroundings but was unable to locate the person.

Lincoln Road (4:31pm) — A caller reported a tree leaning on utility wires. Verizon was notified.

August 8

Lincoln Road (11:44am) — Comcast was notified regarding the tree leaning on wires.

Todd Pond Road (1:37pm) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. An officer arrived on scene and confirmed the leaf blower use was from a battery-powered device.

Acorn Lane (5:17pm) — A caller reported the Acorn Lane street sign had been struck and was in the roadway. The DPW was notified.

August 9

Davison Drive (12:25pm) — An officer checked on a potential parking issue due to a yard sale in the area.

Winter Street (7:34pm) — An officer responded to the one-way section of Winter Street for the report of cars racing in the area. The vehicles were gone on arrival.

Page Farm Road (9:11pm) — An officer responded to a residence to check on the property. Nothing was out of the ordinary.

August 10

Mall at Lincoln Station (10:40am) — An officer performed a well-being check on a motorist parked in the Donelan’s parking lot. The person declined any assistance.

Walden Pond boat ramp (11:57am) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid request.

Emerson Road (12:36pm) — A person turned in two firearms-related items marked for destruction.

August 11

Hawk Hill Road (1:14pm) — An officer responded to a residence for a reported bylaw violation.

Lincoln Road (6:53pm) — A caller reported seeing a turtle in the roadway. When an officer arrived, the turtle had already made it safely across the road.

Wells Road (7:48pm) — The Fire Department responded to a residence for the odor of gas coming from a stove. The stove was disconnected and maintenance was notified.

August 12

Nothing of note.

August 13

South Great Road (8:12am) — Weston police requested assistance in locating a person who needed assistance. The area was checked by both departments but the person could not be located.

Lincoln Road (11:44am) — Verizon and Comcast were notified regarding a tree limb on utility wires.

Baker Bridge Road (9:46pm) — A tree limb was reported in the roadway. The responding officer was able to remove it.

August 14

Lincoln Road (1:41pm) — An officer spoke with a person in the lobby of the police station.

Harvest Circle (9:40pm) — An officer spoke with a person who mistakenly contacted the police for assistance.

July 21

Lincoln Road (7:43am) — An officer assisted a person at a residence.

Concord Road (10:32am) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible scam.

Greenridge Lane (1:46pm) — An officer investigated a parking complaint.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (7:55pm) — An officer spoke with a person about an ongoing harassment situation.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (8:29pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible scam.

Bank of America, Lincoln Road (10:41pm) — A caller reported the crosswalk sign on Lincoln Road had been struck. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

July 22

Bedford Road (8:40am) — An officer assisted two motorists involved in a minor motor vehicle crash with exchanging paperwork.

Weston Road (9:08am) — The police and fire departments responded to a single-vehicle crash on Weston Road that occurred when the driver struck a tree. There were no injuries reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

North Great Road (12:22pm) — A caller reported a mattress in the roadway. The Massachusetts Highway Department was notified.

July 23

Greenridge Lane (12:50pm) — A caller reported someone using a leaf blower in violation of the town bylaw. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate any violation.

Granville Road (2:05pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible scam.

Todd Pond Road (3:42pm) — A caller reported someone using a leaf blower in violation of the bylaw. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate any violation.

Twin Pond Lane (10:06pm) — Officers responded for a noise complaint. They made contact with the person involved and asked them to turn the music down.

July 24

Lincoln Road (12:52am) — An officer helped a person with an ongoing matter.

Wells Road (11:21am) — An officer spoke to a person who had reported their mail may have been tampered with prior to delivery.

Bedford Lane (10:14pm) — A caller reported seeing lights moving behind their home. The lights were a neighbor’s string lights swaying in the breeze.

July 25

Codman Pool, Ballfield Road (10:57am) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible incident at the Codman Pool.

Trapelo Road (4:34pm) — A lost item was discovered on the side of the road. The owner was contacted and retrieved the item.

Lexington Road (8:14pm) — Officers checked the area for a vehicle parked partially on the roadway. Upon arrival, the vehicle had cleared the area.

July 26

Trout Brook Road, Wayland (6:32am) — Officers assisted the Wayland Police with a missing person.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:30am) — A caller reported seeing what they thought was smoke rising from a culvert on Route 2. Officers and members of the fire department checked the area. Nothing was found.

Tower Road (1:45pm) — A small water main break was reported in the area. The Water Department was notified.

Baker Bridge Road (2:13pm) — Several parked vehicles waiting to access Walden Pond were moved from the area.

Care Dimensions, Winter Street (2:51pm) — An officer spoke with a motorist after a report of a loud vehicle in the area.

Conant Road (3:11pm) — An officer spoke with a person about a possible fraudulent contractor scheme.

July 27

Sandy Pond Road (9:29am) — An officer freed a raccoon who was stuck in a trash barrel.

July 28

Weston Road (11:08am) — An officer observed a pedestrian on Route 2 in Concord. Concord police and the Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Indian Camp Lane (12:57pm) — Officers performing a well-being check on a person. Everything was fine.

Clark Gallery, Lincoln Road (4:34pm) — An officer conducted a follow-up to a previous incident.

July 29

Harvest Circle (11:03am) — A caller reported a person was stuck in an elevator. While the Fire Department was en route, the maintenance staff freed the individual.

Farrar Road (11:33am) — A person asked to speak to an officer about a specific matter.

Lincoln Road (7:20pm) — A person asked to speak with an officer.

Lexington Road (8:52pm) — A motorist reported their vehicle was disabled and in need of a tow. The vehicle was removed a short time later.

Lincoln Road (9:56pm) — A motorist reported having car trouble. The vehicle had pulled off the road and waited a short period of time but then proceeded on their way.

July 30

Wells Road (1:24am) — A caller reported hearing a knocking sound toward the rear of their residence. Officers checked the area but did not locate the source of the noise.

Lexington Road (11:33am) — A caller reported a motor vehicle crash that had occurred earlier in the day.

Lincoln Road (7:39pm) — An officer helped a person with a technology issue.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:59pm) — Officers assisted the Town of Acton with locating a person. Further updates indicated that the individual had left Lincoln.

July 9

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:41am) — The Fire Department assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a crash.

South Great Road (10:36am) — A motorist reported that the railroad gates were malfunctioning. Keolis was notified and reported that a train that stopped further down the line may be the reason for the malfunctions.

Lincoln Road (11:26am) — A second report of the previously mentioned issue with the railroad gates. Keolis was on scene addressing the situation.

Lincoln Road (11:59am) — Several loose rounds of ammunition were turned in and marked for destruction.

Food Project field, Concord Road (1:03pm) — A motorist reported a suspicious item near the railroad bridge. The item belonged to workers in the area.

Winter Street (1:04pm) — An officer served paperwork to a person.

July 10

North Commons (10:47pm) — An officer responded to an ongoing incident.

July 11

Farrar Road (6:29am) — An officer helped a person rejoin their family member who was out for a walk.

Fox Run Road (8:33am) — An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle’s owner was working for a nearby landscaper.

Forester Road (8:38pm) — An officer checked the area for a person who was soliciting without a permit but was unable to locate them.

Winter Street (9:54pm) — A caller reported seeing a suspicious motor vehicle. The vehicle belonged to an Amazon delivery driver.

July 12

Baker Bridge Road (8:55am) — An officer found a disabled motor vehicle on the side of the road. The officer was able to make contact with the operator and the vehicle was removed a short time later.

July 13

Twisted Tree Café (7:41pm) — An officer helped a persont with a disabled motor vehicle.

July 14

Acorn Lane (9:34am) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding a past incident.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:25am) — An officer assisted a motorist that had pulled off the roadway with directions.

Birchwood Lane (4:48pm) — An officer checked on a vehicle with a shattered window. It appeared that nothing appeared to have been removed from the vehicle.

Horses Crossing (6:00pm) — An officer assisted a person with a civil matter.

Tower Road (11:22pm) — The Lincoln and Concord Fire Departments assisted a resident with a strange odor coming from inside the house.

July 15

Concord Road (1:02pm) — Police and fire personnel responded to a crash after a vehicle crossed the double yellow line and struck another vehicle. Both operators were transported to the hospital. The operator that crossed into the path of the other vehicle was cited for a marked lanes violation.

South Great Road (3:20pm) — An officer helped two motorists after a minor crash. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

Silver Birch Lane (3:54pm) — An officer helped a person obtain a police report.

Sudbury Lane, Weston (6:54pm) — Weston police requested assistance with a motor vehicle crash.

The Commons of Lincoln (8:55pm) — A caller reported that their vehicle was apparently struck while they were inside the building. An officer took a report.

July 16

Beaver Pond Road (8:06am) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding an animal complaint.

Library Lane (1:33pm) — A large tree branch came down on two vehicles parked in front of the lot.

Bedford Road (4:22pm) — A vehicle failed to come to a complete stop at the Route 2A intersection. There were minor injuries reported. The operator that failed to stop was cited.

July 17

Bedford Road (8:24am) — A landscaper unearthed a suspicious item. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was called to assist with a controlled detonation of the item.

Bypass Road (3:05pm) — An 18-wheeler struck a light pole, taking down the pole and wires. The area remained closed to traffic until the wires and pole could be removed.

Trout Brook Rd, Wayland (10:27pm) — Officers assisted Wayland police with a mutual aid request.

July 18

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:47am) — An officer assisted Massachusetts State Police with a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

Joyce Rd, Wayland (10:13pm) — Officers assisted the Wayland Police with a mutual aid request.

July 19

Farrar Road (3:02am) — Officers located a vehicle’s car alarm sounding by the Wayland town line.

South Great Road (7:13am) — An officer responded for a one-car crash. The operator was subsequently located and cited for leaving the scene of a crash.

Twin Pond Lane (1:16pm) — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle in the area. The occupants were visiting a neighbor.

Old Bedford Road (2:22pm) — A caller reported seeing someone walking on Old Bedford Road by Virginia Road. The individual was then observed getting onto a bus.

Weston Road (4:09pm) — A caller reported a large turtle in the roadway. An officer responded but was unable to locate the turtle.

Lincoln Road (7:56pm) — An officer performed a well-being check on a person walking by Drumlin Farm.

Lincoln Road (8:04pm) — An officer helped a resident check inside their residence.

July 20

Birchwood Lane (6:19pm) — The Fire Department responded to a residence to check on a small oven fire that had previously been extinguished.

June 30

Farrar Road (12:58pm) — An officer spoke with a caller who reported being the possible victim of a fraud.

July 1

Silver Hill Road (7:58am) — Officers responded after vehicle struck a tree. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

South Great Road 1:34pm) — A motorist reported that the railroad gates failed to activate as a train passed through the Route 117 crossing. Officers checked all crossings and notified Weston to do the same in their town. The MBTA was notified.

South Great Road (3:48pm) — A cyclist was struck by a turning vehicle on Tower Road near Rt. 117. The operator of the vehicle left the scene. A motorist was able to stop the vehicle in Weston. Weston Police remained with the vehicle until a Lincoln officer could arrive on scene. The cyclist was transported to the hospital and the motorist was criminally cited for failure to stop and making an improper turn.

Lincoln Public Library (6:02pm) — A water main break was reported by library staff. However, the flowing water was the result of pipe flushing related to the ongoing water main replacement project, not a break.

Page Road (7:11pm) — A motorist reported a road rage incident occurring on I- 95. The call was transferred to the Massachusetts State Police.

South Great Road (11:07pm) — The Route 117 railroad crossing gates were reportedly stuck in the down position. An officer monitored the area and the MBTA was notified.

July 2

Police station (6:59am) — A person retrieved a piece of property.

Codman Road (11:23am) — A caller reported a possible solicitor in the area. The person was affiliated with a religious organization and was exempt from the soliciting laws.

Lincoln Public Library (2:29pm) — An officer spoke to staff at the library regarding a past incident.

Minuteman Visitor Center parking lot (3:26pm) — Hanscom Air Force Base reported the unauthorized operation of a drone in the area. The Minuteman National Park rangers were able to identify the operator and advised them of the restricted air space.

Bedford Road (5:36pm) — A caller reported striking an animal. The deceased animal was removed from the roadway.

July 3

Bank of America (7:47am) — An officer spoke to several parties related to a road rage dispute that occurred on Route 117.

Greenridge Lane (10:47am) —A caller reported that a child had been bitten by a neighbor’s cat. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Wells Road (1:10pm) — An officer conducted a well-being check on a resident. There were no issues.

July 4

Tower Road (2:13pm) — Officers helped a motorist locate their vehicle.

Wells Road (4:01pm) — An officer spoke with a caller regarding a family member.

Lincoln Cemetery, Lexington Road (4:12pm) — A caller asked for help with a fallen motorcycle. The vehicle was gone when an officer arrived.

Minuteman Technical High School (5:17pm) — A passing motorist reported seeing what they thought was an injured dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

July 5

Harvest Circle (10:21am) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding a non-emergency issue.

South Great Road (4:06pm) — A caller spoke to an officer about their damaged mailbox.

Mill Street (7:28pm) — A motorist reported seeing a large snapping turtle in the road. An officer arrived shortly thereafter but the turtle had vacated the asphalt.

July 6

Bedford Road (7:30am) — An officer made contact with a resident at the request of an outside agency.

Old Concord Road (4:28pm) — A caller reported multiple illegally parked vehicles accessing Walden Pond. An officer responded and ticketed the illegally parked vehicles.

Minuteman Technical High School (4:58pm) — A person reported his parked car had been entered and items were missing. The incident occurred in the town of Lexington.

July 7

Todd Pond Road (3:31am) — An officer performed a courtesy transport.

Silver Birch Lane (12:03pm) — A delivery driver was bitten by a dog. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

North Great Road (12:19pm) — A caller reported that a vehicle was traveling slowly and following a person walking on the side of the road. An officer responded and spoke with the parties involved.

Old County Road (3:09pm) — An officer checked the area for the report of an illegally parked truck. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

The Commons of Lincoln (5:25pm) — An officer served a person with paperwork.

July 8

Todd Pond Road (11:28am) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a gas-powered leaf blower. The contractor was located and advised of the town bylaw.

Red Maple Lane (12:08pm) — A caller reported receiving unwanted cell calls. An officer responded and spoke with the caller.

Tower Road (1:18pm) — A caller requested assistance with a sick raccoon. An officer arrived and confirmed that the raccoon appeared to be ill. The animal was dispatched.

South Great Road (2:15pm) — After a two-vehicle crash at the intersection with Lincoln Road, a was cited for failure to yield. One vehicle was towed from the scene and there were no injuries reported.

Sandy Pond Road (4:14pm) — After a minor two-vehicle crash, one of the operators was cited for failing to yield. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

Lincoln firefighters were called out three times for fires in two towns in a 24-hour period on June 26-27.

Early in the morning of June 26, a Todd Pond Road resident heard something strange outside their house and discovered a brush fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the slow-moving fire, which eventually covered about an acre and started when a tree branch took down power lines.

Later that morning, Wayland firefighters were out handling a fire on High Rock Road in that town and Lincoln personnel responded to covered their station. Then that evening at 7:10pm, it was back to Wayland when the owners of a house on Emerson Road came home to find their house on fire. Crews from Lincoln, Weston, Sudbury, Framingham, and Natick as well as Wayland responded.

“Someone went inside prior to the Fire Department [arriving] to rescue the dog,” said Lincoln Fire Chief Brian Young. The dog was taken to a 24-hour vet and was apparently fine. The fire started in the kitchen and was mostly contained to that room, “though smoke and heat damage did a lot of damage to the other rooms,” he added.

June 20

Due to high winds, there were reports of trees or large branches down on Greenridge Lane, South Great Road, Route 2 eastbound, Macintosh Lane, Mill Street, and Weston Road.

Storey Drive (10:32am) — A resident spoke with an officer regarding a possible banking fraud incident.

Stoneybrook Road, Weston (4:25pm) — An officer assisted the Weston Police Department with a mutual aid request.

Walden Pond boat ramp (6:26pm) — A caller reported seeing three people walking on the railroad tracks near Walden Pond. Concord Police and the MBTA were notified.

June 21

Sandy Pond Road (4:35pm) — An officer spoke to several people who were illegally fishing at Flint’s Pond.

Weston Road (4:52pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a civil matter.

Huckleberry Hill (5:13pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a civil matter.

North Great Road (5:27pm) — A two vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Hanscom Drive and Route 2A. There were no injuries and both vehicles were towed from the scene. One of the operators was cited for failure to stop/yield.

Cranberry Terrace, Hanscom AFB (7:20pm) — Officers assisted Hanscom Air Force Security Forces in conducting a well-being check at a residence (everyone was OK).

June 22

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:23pm) — Several calls were received for a motorcycle rider possibly passed out in the roadway median. An officer located the person, who was not licensed to operate the motorcycle. The vehicle was towed and the operator was cited. They were transported to the police station to make alternative transportation arrangements.

Weston Road (10:53pm) — An officer performed a well-being check on a person.

June 23

Silver Birch Lane (12:06am) — An officer responded to the area for the report of dogs barking and spoke to both the reporting party and the dogs’ home. The officer observed no barking for the duration of their time on scene.

South Great Road (9:56am) — A caller found a lost item on the trails by Mt. Misery and was able to return the item to its owner.

Wells Road (4:51pm) — An officer spoke to a person regarding an out-of-state incident.

June 24

Wells Road (2:33pm) — An officer conducted a follow-up on a previously reported incident.

June 25

Round Hill Road (10:10pm) — An officer assisted a caller with a residential lockout.

June 26

Twin Pond Lane (1:48am) — A caller reported seeing and hearing something strange behind their home. A brush fire had broken out after an electrical wire snapped. The Fire Department and Eversource responded.

Harvest Circle (9:57pm) — Officers assisted a person with a civil matter.

Beaver Pond Road (4:08pm) — An officer checked a residence at the owner’s request.

Todd Pond Road (5:02pm) — An officer responded for a report of a gas-powered leaf blower being used and spoke with the user to advise them of the town bylaw.

June 27

Todd Pond Road (2:39pm) — An officer responded to a different Todd Pond Road residence for the report of a gas-powered leaf blower being used. The officer spoke with the user and advised them of the town bylaw.

Bedford Road (5:02pm) — A person requested an area-wide well-being check for a family member who had not been heard from for several days. The request was canceled a short time later.

June 28

Pierce House (6:38pm) — A caller reported a drone above a wedding. The drone belonged to the wedding videographer.

Old Town Hall Exchange (11:21pm) — A caller reported a person on an electric bicycle acting erratically. An officer spoke with the cyclist; there was no issue.

June 29

Old Bedford Road (5:58pm) — A dog was reported on the loose on the conservation trails. The dog and owner were reunited shortly thereafter.

Wells Road (7:31pm) — An officer assisted an outside agency with a notification.

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (7:49pm) — An officer spoke to a motorist regarding a possible hit-and-run incident in a parking lot.

June 12

Weston Road (11:23am) — Several vehicles were parked on both sides of Weston Road and Lincoln Road for an event held at the Pierce House. An officer helped Pierce House staff with moving several vehicles.

Lincoln School (10:19pm) — An officer checked on a person who was waiting for a tow service due to a disabled motor vehicle.

June 13

South Great Road (11:50am) — A caller reported a damaged utility pole. An officer checked the utility poles and found no apparent damage.

Stratford Way (2:45pm) — A caller reported the unauthorized use of a leaf blower by a landscaping company. An officer spoke with a landscaper, who stated that they had not yet used a leaf blower but would refrain from doing so to comply with the town bylaw.

Birchwood Lane (2:57pm) — An officer spoke with a person regarding a possible bank fraud.

June 14

MBTA station (1:58am) — Officers responded to a physical disturbance near the train platform. They were able to deescalate the situation and remained on scene until everyone cleared from the area.

Bedford Road (8:33am) — The owner of a construction trailer parked in the roadway was asked to move as it was obstructing traffic.

Winter Street (5:19pm) — Officers were called to a residence to check the area after a caller reported seeing someone on their Ring camera. They checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

Trapelo Road (7:19pm) — Several people were advised fishing was prohibited at the Cambridge Reservoir.

June 15

Lincoln Road (12:50pm) — An officer spoke to a caller about several possibly missing items.

Sandy Pond Road (2:20pm) — An officer remained on scene with a disabled motor vehicle until a tow truck arrived.

June 16

South Great Road (2:20am) — Officers helped Weston Police and Massachusetts State Police with a stolen motor vehicle that was reportedly passing through Lincoln via Rt. 117. An officer encountered the vehicle by Old County Road but broke off the pursuit once the vehicle turned onto Route 2. The investigation is ongoing.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (12:37pm) — An officer helped a person with a civil matter.

Wells Road (3:10pm) — A caller reported that their parked vehicle had been struck during the overnight hours.

June 17

Ballfield Road (6:59am) — An officer helped a caller contact a family member.

Old Winter Street (5:21pm) — A caller reported seeing a sick racoon on their property. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Baker Bridge Road (5:40pm) — An officer helped a caller conduct a well-being check on a family member.

June 18

Codman Road (1:00pm) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding a possible fraud.

Trapelo Road (3:46pm) — An officer checked the area for the report of unauthorized soliciting for sales of solar equipment. The officer was unable to locate the solicitor.

Bedford Road (4:50pm) — An officer checked the area for another report of unauthorized solar solicitor. The officer was unable to locate the person but remained in the area in case they return.

Lincoln Road (5:22pm) — A caller reported that they lost their keys and were unable to access their vehicle. A tow company was called to assist.

Lincoln Police Department (11:55pm) — An officer spoke to a person in the lobby seeking assistance.

June 19

Todd Pond Road (11:38am) — A caller reported that someone at a neighboring home was using a leaf blower. An officer responded and advised the person about the town bylaw.

Stratford Way (11:38am) — A caller reported that a neighbor’s landscape company was using a leaf blower. An officer spoke to the landscaper and advised them to cease all leaf blowing operations per the town bylaw. The landscaper complied.

Trapelo Road (1:46pm) — An officer spoke to a motorist whose window had shattered window after from a rock that was launched by a piece of landscaping equipment.

North Commons (4:59pm) — The Fire Department helped a person inside their home.

(Editor’s note: the June 10 Upland Feld item was updated on June 20 after the Lincln Squirrel received further information.)

June 1

Pierce House (2:36pm) — A caller reported a missing item from a vehicle parked at the Pierce House. The investigation is ongoing.

Baker Farm Road (6:55pm) — Police and fire units for a motorcycle crash. The operator was transported to the hospital and cited for speed and a marked lanes violation.

June 2

Bypass Road (11:28am) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Wells Road (3:25pm) — An officer assisted an individual with an ongoing matter.

June 3

Route 2 Gas (8:07pm) — An officer assisted two motorists with a minor motor vehicle crash.

South Great Road (9:34am) — A caller reported the railroad gates appeared to be malfunctioning. Officers checked the area and observed the gates, which appeared to be operating normally.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (6:49pm) — Officers assisted a motorist after a report of a possible hit and run.

June 4

Twisted Tree Café (1:40pm) — An officer responded to the parking lot for the report of a motor vehicle hit and run.

Bedford Road (5:30pm) — An officer spoke with a motorist about a report of tailgating. The officer followed up with them after attempting to locate the vehicle.

Ballfield Road (6:55pm) — An officer was called to help a turtle across the road. The officer was able to move it to a safe location.

Tower Road (7:44pm) — An officer spoke to a person about the delivery of some items.

June 5

Woods End Road (10:51am) — Officers spoke with a person after an accidental activation of an Apple watch alarm.

June 6

Old Concord Road (11:25pm) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding a suspicious person ringing their doorbell and then checked the area but was unable to locate anyone on foot.

June 7

Wells Road (2:35am) — Officers responded to a residence for a noise complaint.

June 8

Pine Ridge Road (2:25pm) — An officer spoke with an individual regarding being the possible victim of a fraud.

Trapelo Road (12:52pm) — A crash occurred near the intersection of Trapelo Road and Winter Street when a vehicle had crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on. All occupants of both vehicles were transported to area hospitals. The road remained closed for several hours while the vehicles were being removed. The operator responsible for the crash was cited for a marked lanes violation.

June 9

Trapelo Road (8:46am) — A caller reported a landscape company using leaf blowers outside of the approved time period. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone using a leaf blower.

Virginia Road, Concord (12:05pm) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid response.

Trapelo Road (4:04pm) — Three people were told to stop fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir.

Lincoln Woods (5:21pm) — A caller advised that they were approached by a solicitor. The person was with an environmental organization providing information related to bee preservation.

Blackburnian Road (5:53pm) — A caller reported someone soliciting pest control services. An officer spoke with the person and advised them about the soliciting bylaw.

Indian Camp Lane (6:59pm) — A person spoke with an officer regarding potential computer hacking.

June 10

Upland Field Road (8:10pm) – A caller reported the odor of natural gas inside the residence. The Fire Department and National Grid were able to locate the source of the odor emanating from an exterior leak. The gas service to the residence was temporarily disabled until a faulty valve could be replaced.

June 11

Giles Road (3:02pm) — n person who was soliciting without a permit was advised to cease operations.

South Great Road (6:44pm) and Lincoln Gas and Auto (7:16pm) — Callers reported a solicitor without credentials in the area. This individual was believed to be related to the previous call.

Lexington Road (8:56pm) — An officer checked a residence. All appeared secure.

Lexington Road (11:23pm) — Officers helped a person get back to their residence.

May 21

Winter Street (8:31am) — A caller reported a past suspicious vehicle in the area. An officer did a follow-up with the vehicle’s owner.

Lincoln Road (12:19pm) — A caller reported an individual with grocery bags walking on a conservation trail near a residence. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone matching the description.

Wells Road (6:30pm) — An officer helped a resident after speaking with an immediate family member.

May 22

Wells Road (12:43pm) — An officer performed a well-being check on an individual at the request of a family member.

Trapelo Road (9:22pm) — An officer checked the area for the report of loud noise but heard nothing out of the ordinary.

Mayflower Road, Hanscom AFB (10:06pm) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing incident.

May 24

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (8:30pm) — An officer provided directions to a lost motorist.

May 25

Gerard’s Farm Stand (12:54pm) — Lincoln police and fire helped the Massachusetts State Police with a single-vehicle rollover motor vehicle crash.

May 26

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:52am) — An officer provided directions to a lost motorist.

Trapelo Road (5:40pm) — Several people were advised they were not allowed to fish at the Cambridge Reservoir.

Beaver Pond Road (10:27pm) — An officer advised a homeowner to turn down music at an outside event after a noise complaint was received.

May 27

South Great Road (9:32am) — Officers helped two motorists with an information exchange after a minor motor vehicle crash.

Sandy Pond Road (10:45am) — National Grid was notified after a residential natural gas line was inadvertently severed.

Mount Misery parking lot (10:49am) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle was struck from behind. There were no injuries reported. The operator responsible for the crash was cited.

Tracey’s Corner (7:58pm) — A caller reported an interaction with a suspicious individual. An investigation is ongoing.

Concord Road (8:23pm) — A caller reported two solicitors trying to sell solar products without proper identification. The area was searched but they were not found.

May 28

Canoe landing parking lot (12:41am) — A caller reported a deer walking in the middle of the road. Officers checked the area and found that the deer had walked into the woods.

Multiple larcenies were reported at locations including Pine Ridge Road and Chestnut Circle — details here.

Bedford Road (7:21am) — A large turtle was reported in the roadway. An officer was able to move it off the road.

South Great Road (11:56am) — An item was turned into the police station for safe disposal/destruction.

Long Meadow Road (2:05pm) — A person asked to speak to an officer regarding some past suspicious activity.

Tracey’s Corner (4:30pm) — An officer conducted a follow-up investigation related to an earlier incident.

May 29

Bypass Road (9:09am) — A caller reported a past deer strike. An officer documented the incident.

Lincoln Road (4:33pm) — A minor hit and run was reported on Lincoln Road when a motorist struck another vehicle but failed to stop after the collision. No one was injured.

South Commons (1:56pm) — A caller reported hearing a single loud bang. Officers checked the area but heard and saw nothing out of the ordinary.

Lincoln Road (6:00pm) — After a one-car crash, the roadway was closed for some time due to utility wires contacting the ground. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was eventually towed from the scene and the wires were removed by a utility company.

Trapelo Road (7:37pm) — A caller reported two people offering power washing services without proper soliciting credentials. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

Sandy Pond Road (10:21pm) — A caller reported seeing a suspicious motor vehicle in the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

May 30

Bedford Road (10:14am) — Officers helped a turtle cross the road.

Lewis Street (6:52pm) — Officers helped an outside agency in locating an individual.

May 31

Winter Street (8:38am) — The Cambridge Water Department reported illegal dumping. An officer arrived and documented the items.

Bedford Road (4:49pm) — A small dog was found wandering in the roadway. It was reunited with its owner a short time later.

Weston Road (6:21pm) — A single-vehicle crash was reported on Weston Road and the road was closed in both directions for several hours due to a damaged utility pole. There were no reported injuries.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 28, officers responded to multiple calls for car breaks on the south side of Lincoln close to major routes that intersect the town, as well as one stolen motor vehicle (a BMW sedan).

These incidents are similar to those that occurred on May 17 and 24 where several car breaks occurred throughout Lincoln and area towns. Thieves targeted unlocked vehicles, passing on those with locked doors.

Lincoln police, in partnership with departments in towns that were also targeted, are investigating these incidents. Communities reporting similar incidents include Wayland, Weston, Wellesley, Needham, Arlington, Lexington, and Reading.   

Police say it’s imperative for all residents and visitors to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables from view. It’s also crucial for ignition keys or fobs to be removed from vehicles when not in use.