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Police log for December 15–22, 2023

December 15

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:55 a.m.) — A caller reported a downed tree and deceased deer on Route 2 East. MassDOT and the state police were notified.

Lincoln Gas and Auto, South Great Road (12:20 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding an ongoing issue.

Tower Road (12:30 p.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check.

Wells Road (1:12 p.m.) — A party came to the station to speak with an officer regarding possible bank fraud.

December 16

Boyce Farm Road (11:57 a.m.) — A resident reported a strong odor of natural gas inside the residence. The Fire Department vented the structure. National Grid was notified and gas service to the residence was shut off as a precaution.

Ryan Estate (1:04 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

Greenridge Lane (7:04 p.m.) — A neighboring agency requested assistance with notification to a resident.

December 17

Wells Road (1:52 a.m.) — Officers responded to a residence to speak to the occupants regarding an ongoing issue.

Tower Field Lane (11:22 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an injured coyote near their home. The animal eventually made its way into a wooded area.

Trapelo Road (2:29 p.m.) — A delivery van was reported to be on fire. The Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

December 18

Police received reports of wires and/or branches down (multiple calls for the same street in some cases) starting at 5:05 a.m. on Codman Road, Greenridge Lane, Lincoln Road, Weston Road, Hillside Road, South Great Road, Tower Road, Lexington Road, Trapelo Road, Beaver Pond Road, Huckleberry Hill, Baker Bridge Road, Concord Road, Bedford Road, Laurel Drive, Old County Road, and Mill Street throughout the day and night into Monday morning. There were further reports on December 19 on Sandy Pond Road and Concord Road.

North Great Road (6:41 a.m.) — A vehicle struck a deer but was able to be driven from the scene.

Hillside Road (7:11 p.m.) — Due to an extended power outage, police performed a well-being check.

December 19

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:29 p.m.) — Due to an extended power outage, police performed a well-being check.

Old Conant Road (6:12 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing several individuals walking down the roadway with flashlights. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

Silver Birch Lane (7:55 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.) — A caller reported their neighbor’s dog was intermittently barking. An officer checked the area for approximately 15 minutes and detected no noise.

Ballfield Road (9:14 p.m.) — School staff reported seeing a dirt bike being operated on the school campus. The area was checked but the dirt bike was gone on arrival.

December 20

Trapelo Road (7:43 a.m.) — An officer responded for a minor two-vehicle crash and assisted both operators with exchanging pertinent information. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

South Great Road (9:25 a.m.) — Post office staff report a package had been stolen from a residence. An officer responded.

Deerhaven Road (9:27 a.m.) — A postal employee reported seeing a suspicious vehicle. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle in question.

Giles Road (12:01 p.m.) — A resident reported seeing a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road. An officer responded but the vehicle was gone.

Bowles Terrace (5:22 p.m.) — A delivery driver called in to request a well-being check. An officer responded and determined there was no issue at the residence.

Todd Pond Road (8:48 p.m.) — A caller reported utility vehicles idling in close proximity to their home. The utility vehicles were performing tree work.

Horseshoe Lane (10:39 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of their driveway that might have been a contracted delivery vehicle. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

December 21

Minuteman Technical High School (3:27 p.m.) — A staff member requested to speak with an officer.

Bedford Road (7:28 p.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on a neighbor.

December 22

Lincoln Road (11:40 a.m.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates on Lincoln Road went down, then back up without a train passing by. An officer responded and the gates appeared to be working properly. Keolis was notified.

South Great Road (2:29 p.m.) — MBTA police reported that a male was observed walking on the tracks by the Route 117 crossing. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the person.

South Great Road (7:13 p.m.) — A caller reported the Route 117 railroad gates were malfunctioning. An officer responded to the area to monitor. Keolis was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:59 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding a past incident.

Mill Street (3:04 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport to an individual trying to return to their residence.

Police log for November 30 – December 14

November 30

Lincoln Road (9:34 a.m.) — A motorist struck a stone wall and utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene; the operator was uninjured.

Lincoln Road (1:50 p.m.) — A resident called to report their personal information being compromised via an online scam.

Silver Birch Lane (2:46 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog intermittently barking for several hours. They were advised to contact Animal Control.

South Great Road (4:44 p.m.) — A motorist struck a deer in the town of Weston but had stopped to assess the damage in Lincoln. Weston Police handled the incident.

December 1

Weston Road (2:57 p.m.) — An individual came to the station to report being a victim of a possible scam.

Wells Road (4:10 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for a fire alarm activation. The alarm was due to cooking smoke.

Brooks Hill Road (8:11 p.m.) — A caller reported their water meter was leaking. The Water Department was notified.

December 2

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:14 a.m.) — A vehicle was pulled over for speeding on Route 2. The operator, Julie Jaworski, 47, of Bolton was subsequently arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. She was booked, then bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on December 4.

Lexington Road (4:03 a.m.) — A 911 caller reported two people arguing in a vehicle on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were able to stop the vehicle and check on the well-being of all occupants.

North Great Road (10:25 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle strike a sign on Route 2A by Bedford Road. Police responded to the scene and located the operator and occupants. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Todd Pond Road (11:09 a.m.) — A caller reported their dog was missing. Animal Control was notified.

Lincoln School (5:27 p.m.) — A caller reported that they could not find their vehicle. The vehicle was located moments later.

Red Rail Farm (6:31 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a dog barking in the woods. Animal Control was notified.

December 3

Bedford Road (2:15 a.m.) — While on patrol, an officer observed a white male ducking behind a fence as they approached. The area was checked but the individual was not located.

Mount Misery parking lot (10:04 a.m.) — An officer responded for a vehicle that had been involved in a crash the previous evening. The operator was issued a citation for leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

Ridge Road (10:48 p.m.) — A caller requested a well-being check on their neighbor. The neighbor was at work and was fine.

December 4

Hemlock Circle (4:33 p.m.) — Officers were able to make contact with a party who had not been heard from for a brief period.

Brooks Road (11:30 p.m.) — A caller reported their dog had left the residence. Animal Control was notified.

December 5

Mill Street (2:09 a.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was picking up a person and were on their way shortly.

Blackburnian Road (1:00 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible suspicious vehicle near their property. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

South Great Road (5:38 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. A vehicle traveling north attempted to turn west onto South Great Road when they struck a vehicle traveling south on Lincoln Road. None of the occupants were injured. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

December 6

Hanscom Drive (6:48 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called for assistance with a party who had an active arrest warrant. The occupant fled the area prior to Lincoln officers arriving on scene. The areas was checked but the vehicle was not found.

Mount Misery parking lot (4:04 p.m.) — Police responded to the parking lot to help two motorists exchange paperwork after a minor motor vehicle crash.

Hillside Road (4:32 p.m.) — A caller reported an overdue cyclist who returned while speaking with an officer.

Trapelo Road, Waltham (4:37 p.m.) — Waltham Police called to report one of their cruisers was stolen after striking and killing Officer Paul Tracey and National Grid Worker Roderick Jackson on Totten Pond Road. Officers responded to the town line in case the vehicle entered Lincoln. Peter Simon, 54, of Woodsville, N.H., was subsequently arrested.

December 7

Old Sudbury Road (6:34 a.m.) — A caller reported the railroad crossing gates were stuck in the down position. The MBTA and Keolis were notified and a technician was en route.

South Great Road (4:42 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates appeared to be malfunctioning. An officer responded to the Route 117 crossing and observed that the gates appeared to be functioning properly.

Russett Court (8:54 p.m.) — A receptionist from The Commons called to report a suspicious motor vehicle in the lot. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

December 8

Concord Road (12:49 a.m. and 7:46 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible scam involving chimney repair.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:47 a.m.) — A 911 caller reported a three-vehicle crash on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police responded and handled the crash.

Conant Road (2:07 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for a reported house break. The incident and investigation are ongoing.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:24 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a male walking on the Jersey barriers separating the travel lanes of Route 2. Lincoln police and Massachusetts State Police were notified. The area was checked but the individual was not located.

December 9

South Great Road (2:32 p.m.) — A caller reported their residence was burglarized. An investigation is ongoing.

Woodcock Lane (3:54 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a sick raccoon in their yard. The animal was dispatched by responding officers.

Lincoln Road (6:28 p.m.) — A motorist reported striking a deer on Lincoln Road. There appeared to be no damage to the vehicle and the deer was nowhere to be found.

December 10

Sandy Pond Road (1:30 p.m.) — A caller reported a strange encounter with an individual in the woods.

Mill Street (10:21 p.m.) — A caller reported suspicious persons on their property. The individuals were later determined to be Eversource employees.

Weston Road (10:24 p.m.) — An overly protective Apple watch automatically notified 911 of a nonexistent medical emergency. Responding units were cancelled prior to arrival.

Bedford Road (10:44 p.m.) — An officer observed the street signs above the flower pot at Five Corners had fallen due to wind. The DPW was notified.

December 11

Tower Road (10:07 a.m.) — Police responded to a residence for a well-being check.

Codman Community Farms (1:45 p.m.) — An officer was notified that a previously noted alleged thief had been seen on the property again. Staff were able to identify and contact the suspect, who returned to pay for the items (see “Farm store thief busted after being caught on camera — twice“).

South Great Road (2:27 p.m.) — Concord police asked Lincoln officers to be on the lookout for a blue Tesla involved in an incident in the town of Concord.

South Great Road (5:31 pm.) — Concord police called to notify they had stopped the vehicle in question that they had previously requested assistance in locating.

Bedford Lane (4:56 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle that had been parked unattended for some time. A short time later, the vehicle’s operator returned and left the area.

Wells Road (7:20 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence and assisted the occupants with a civil matter.

December 12

Wells Road (12:41 a.m.) — Police responded to a residence for a noise complaint.

Lincoln Road (1:06 a.m.) — A caller reported a parked mail truck with malfunctioning headlights. An officer responded and confirmed that the headlights were malfunctioning.

Silver Birch Lane (9:46 p.m.) — A caller reported that a neighbor’s dog was intermittently barking over a period of time. Animal Control was notified.

December 13

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:25 a.m.) — An officer had an encounter with an individual looking for assistance in getting to Waltham.

December 14

Everett Street, Concord (8:40 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Concord police in locating a female. Concord ultimately located the individual in question.

Farm store thief busted after being caught on camera — twice

Security camera images of the thief on his November 28 visit to the farm store (click image to enlarge).

A brazen thief who was twice caught on camera stealing food from the Codman Community Farms store — once when farmer Pete Lowy was in the room with him — was caught by police and banned from the store for life.

A security camera first recorded the unidentified man gathering various items and leaving without paying on November 28. The farm store does not have checkout staff and operates on an honor system whereby customers scan and pay for their items using a credit or debit card or put cash in an envelope through a slot. Lowy wrote about the first incident in a December 2 email to CCF members asking them to be on the lookout for the thief, and then breathlessly related the whole story in a December 15 e-newsletter to CCF members, along with some subtle plugs for the merchandise (scroll down for the latest):

It’s been a couple of weeks since we shared the news of the theft in the farm store. Many, many folks emailed us offering both support and a bit of concern about the way we handled this latest intrigue at the farm. It is never fun to share these complicated matters with the public, but we find it’s important to provide this information when the situation merits. In this case, it did, and as confident as I was about the intention of the theft at the time, some in the public were less inclined. Many offered their theories which were kinder and based on the supposition that we are all good people and no doubt this was an innocent mistake. Alas… I have most unfortunate news for those who thought this kind fellow was experiencing a mere lapse of judgment or perhaps some other more serious medical issue. In the end, we were right and this whole ordeal is about honesty and trust and well, it’s just another interesting Codman farm-life story.

And if you are reading this, you are also part of this story. Because you are part of our community. We are grateful to you all for your interest and your continued support and kindness.

Oh yes, and it’s still all about a dude stealing because he can — and our journey toward making things right. Read on for the conclusion of this winding tale… Kick back and enjoy. Cancel that morning meeting. Refill that cup of hot joe. I have a story for you…

OK, so here goes. As we all know, the original theft occurred on November 28th at 8:40 p.m. We have the camera footage and massive amounts of video showing that our friend did not pay for the items he took from the store. He walked confidently out of the store without any attempt to pay. We were unable to locate him or track his car and license plate so we turned to you, Joe Public, to assist us with finding him. We received lots of feedback and a tip of sorts that someone had indeed seen him in the store another time — but this person did not know him so, the lead was a dead end.

Until one day — December 6 at 1:01 p.m., to be exact — I, me, mwah (Farmer Pete) was just returning to the farm from a three-hour trip bringing some pigs into freezer camp. I was a bit tired from the long drive and was walking home to refill my coffee and sit down for a few minutes to relax. But as I was walking through the parking lot towards the house, I noticed a car pulling into the parking lot. I did a double-take and thought to myself, “Hey, that car kinda looks familiar — it looks like the car that guy was driving that fateful night.” The car had the same profile, brake lights, wheel rims, and so on. As I maintained my gaze at the car and watched the driver’s door slowly open, out came our gray-haired friend in his same blue puffy jacket!

I nearly dropped my empty coffee cup. My stomach turned in knots. Wait, what!? This could not be — I just happened to get back to the farm and happened to be walking in the same direction as the guy whom I had been searching for, and he happened to be getting out of his car right as I was walking by? No way. The gods of petty larceny were shining brightly on me that day! Without a hint of hesitation, I approached him as he walked towards the store. “Excuse me,” I said. He looked down at me (I’m not very tall). I said, “I believe you were here last week and didn’t pay for your items.” (It never pays to be a total jerk; I like the kinder approach to accusing someone of being a thief.) He said, “Oh, really? No problem, I’m happy to pay for the items now.” I also said, “We can also call the police if you like.” And he replied, “Oh no, no need for that.” I then did the smartest thing of all — I said, “OK, before we head into the store, I want to take a photo of your license plate.” And I did.

OK, people, now is not the time to think “See, I told you, it was an honest mistake, Pete… he did mean to pay, he just forgot. You are such a mean guy for thinking he was dishonest!”

My reply would be, “Don’t be naïve — what else would someone who intentionally stole say? Come on! Do you think he would blurt out, ‘Oh dang, busted! I did steal that stuff, and I was gonna steal again just now, but I guess I won’t because you caught me.’” No, what he said is exactly what I would expect him to say. He acted slightly surprised but with a bit of contrition. I asked him to follow me into the store so he could pay for the items, and he did.

Once in the store, I quickly gathered my thoughts and went into the farm kitchen to grab the piece of paper where I previously made the list of all the items he stole. I saw Tillie and said, “He’s here! The guy who stole, he’s here!” She was like, “Wait, what, he’s here?!” The drama, I tell you! Dripping with drama!

I gathered my list [of the items stolen in November] which included the boneless breast (pasture-raised), steak (grass-fed), Side Hill yogurt (whole milk), SAP seltzer (made with local maple syrup), bacon (OMG tasty), and a few other items totaling around $80. While I was running around, our friend decided to do a bit more shopping — he grabbed an empty Side Hill farm yogurt box and moseyed around the store grabbing apples (from Apex orchard), random bulk produce (organic), Brewers Crackers (up-cycled from brewers’ grains), and he even went into the inner farm store to grab a half- gallon of very fresh High-Lawn milk — before coming back out to where I was gathering my info. As I got my sh*t together so he could pay for his last non-purchase, he decided to self-check out for the new items he had gathered into his box. Oh wow, he appeared to know how to use the scanner and system. Shocked, I tell you! I saw him scan the items one by one, then eventually press the button to “pay by check or cash using envelope” — which means you actually are paying by cash or check, and then, most importantly, you deposit the money/envelope into the pay box. That is kinda the point, right? You actually then pay for the items? OK, just checking you understand the system.

Next chapter…

After I saw him get a receipt, he went and found an envelope and I even saw him put the receipt (around $19) and a $20 bill in the envelope. I was relieved that he planned to pay for these items. He then followed me into the inner store so I could scan in all the items from last time and then he would use his credit card to pay. He was kind enough and followed me. I then scanned all the items while he stood patiently behind me with his box of items sitting on the butcher block table. Once all the items were scanned in, he then came up and inserted his credit card into the terminal and completed the transaction. Easy peasy! I reminded him that we operate an honor store so he needs to pay for all his items from now on; he agreed and then grabbed his box of goodies and swiftly left. Whew, I thought. I caught the guy, he paid, and I warned him not to do it again. No way he would do that again, right? All is good in the world! Let the sun shine! Case closed. Time for a drink!

Oh, well, um, not so fast…

What happens next is truly the stunner. The cherry on top. The icing on the cake. The pièce de résistance (say this last bit with your best French accent).

I walked away from the whole transaction feeling good, but in the back of my head, I had a little kernel of doubt. I could not quite pinpoint this feeling so I just let it pass. Until, until… just the other day, when I went to collect the envelopes from the previous week. We usually do this once a week or so since most folks pay using credit these days and so we have relatively few envelopes to collect. So I went and collected the envelopes from both payboxes and started to tally up the sales, and I noticed something odd. I could not find the envelope that I knew should be there. The $19 from our friend. For sure I saw him put the receipt and money into the envelope. Where could it be? I checked the boxes again, the pile of envelopes… nope, nothing. Not there. What the…?

So what did I do? I went back to the security cameras, and there, voila. I found it. In the video footage, I found myself running around like a nut case getting my list together, his shopping, me talking to him, him self-checking out and putting the money into the envelope. I knew I wasn’t crazy, I did see him pay and put the money in the envelope. But I still didn’t know where that darn envelope went. But then, I did see what happened. I could not believe what I was seeing. As I was scanning items into the system for him to pay, he was waiting behind me… still holding the envelope. Okay, I thought, that’s curious, why is he still holding the envelope? Why didn’t he already put it in the pay box? And then it hit me. He never intended to pay. And then, boom, there it was…

He coyly looked at the cameras, then down, then at the cameras again, and then, slowly, then quickly and smoothly, the envelope moved from one hand to the other. And then? And then? Is your heart sinking? Are you ready for this? Seriously? What did he do? He quickly folded the envelope in half… and stuffed it into his puffy jacket pocket. Yes! You heard me right! Just as he was about to be asked to pay for the items he stole last time… he stole again right behind my back! OMG. Are you freaking out? I was! I still am. When I saw the footage my heart truly sank. I could not believe it. It was — and it is shocking.

This is where I must tell you, and I don’t take pride in saying this: I told you. I was right. I knew it all along. He stole intentionally. And here he is, he stole again. He’s not honest. It was not a mistake. All is not always good in the world. Some people do bad things. But hey, I’m sure he is otherwise a really nice dude. But to us, in this situation, he did something wrong. That’s the fact, Jack.

After feeling totally despondent and informing some other staff at the farm, who were equally shocked and dismayed, I contacted the Lincoln police. It was time to get the police involved and stop this from ever happening again. And God love our Lincoln police officers —especially my go-to police officer, who knows who he is. Love him! He quickly came to the farm and took care of things. He went to our friend’s house in Weston, and long story short, our gray-haired, blue-puffy-jacketed friend will not be visiting the farm again, ever. We hope. He and his family know he was caught in the act, he has paid up, and he has been warned to not visit the farm again. Case closed! (until next time…)

* Epilogue *

What a story, right? Crazy.

We share all of this because it’s true. It’s the life we live here at Codman Farm. We share what we live, the good the bad, and the ugly. It’s exactly these tales that make life on the farm so interesting, each and every day. We work hard, we care about each other, and we care about you and the community. We value deeply the land we manage, the animals in our care, the soils beneath our feet that feed us. And we care about your interactions with us. We trust you, and we hope you trust us. For we are a community farm after all and we need to rely on each other so we can achieve our greatest goals together — eating well, living a healthy life, and sharing good times and bad. We understand sometimes people do dumb things. Folks make mistakes. We get that. We forgive and forget. But honesty is truly the best policy. We hope you agree.

We remain grateful to you, to each other, to our community. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday! Onwards!

Click here to watch the video of the second theft. The sequence where he pockets his cash envelope without paying starts at the 1:40 mark. 

Police Chief Kevin Kennedy said on December 15 that when confronted by police, the man paid for all of the stolen items and was not arrested. “He ended up making full restitution and I believe the farmer did not want to pursue it. They were made whole,” he said. If the thief is seen again at the store despite the ban, “we could probably charge him with trespassing,” he added.

The thief (a Weston resident who drives an Acura, according to Lowy) appeared to be unfazed by being caught red-handed. “I told him we had cameras. And he saw me take a photo of his license plate and I told him I was doing so — right in front of him,” Lowy told the Lincoln Squirrel on December 15. “I can’t say why he didn’t pay the second time — probably thought he was smarter than me, I guess. I don’t know why people do this other than they think they can get away with it.  Obviously not a very honest guy.”

Police log for Nov. 20–29, 2023

November 20

Conant Road (9:52 a.m.) — A caller reported their two dogs ran away from home. Officers checked the area and Animal Control was notified.

Bypass Road (10:04 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with an on-going issue.

Tower Road (1:50 p.m.) — Officers performed a well-being check on a resident at the request of a family member.

Old Concord Road (3:21 p.m.) — An individual spoke with an officer regarding a fraudulent email.

Farrar Road (6:36 p.m.) — Waltham police requested assistance in contacting an individual.

November 21

Forester Road (6:22 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area. An officer was dispatched and checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

South Great Road (8:27 a.m.) — A vehicle turning left onto Route 117 from Tower Road was struck by a vehicle traveling east on Route 117. The operator of the vehicle turning left was issued a citation for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle turning left had to be towed from the scene.

Wheeler Road (3:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual who was the victim of a possible banking scam.

Woodcock Lane (4:13 p.m.) — An officer spoke to an individual regarding a past dog bite. Animal Control was notified.

Weston Road (4:21 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

Todd Pond Road (5:14 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding information about a previous incident.

November 22

Old County Road (8:54 a.m.) — A three-vehicle crash was reported on Route 2 near Old County Road. The Massachusetts State Police handled the crash.

Bypass Road (9:30 a.m.) —Lincoln Police assisted Concord police and the national park rangers with a vehicle that slid off the road.

Lincoln Police Department (1:35 p.m.) — An individual recovered some property.

November 23

Nothing of note.

November 24

Nothing of note.

November 25

South Great Road (1:04 a.m.) — An officer spoke to an operator of a vehicle parked at Mt. Misery. The operator was advised that the lot closes at sundown.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (1:43 a.m.) — Hanscom AFB security forces personnel requested assistance with a vehicle approaching the Sartain Gate. Offers responded and assisted.

Reiling Pond Road (6:01 p.m.) — A resident called about people in their backyard. The individuals were hunters that had been given permission to be there.

Bypass Road (9:12 p.m.) — A resident requested help with an ongoing situation. Police arrived on scene and provided assistance.

Wells Road (11:52 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance returning to their residence due to several coyotes spotted nearby.

November 26

Sunnyside Lane (10:05 a.m.) — A caller requested police assistance for a well-being check.

Tracey’s Gas Station (4:51 p.m.) — An odor of natural gas was reported. The Fire Department responded and metered the area. Tennessee Pipeline was also contacted as a precaution.

Oak Knoll Road (7:45 p.m.) — A caller reported their dog was attacked by another dog while on a walk. An officer took a report and notified Animal Control.

Aspen Circle (8:35 p.m.) — A well-being check was performed on an individual at the request of a family member.

November 27

Blackburnian Road (8:05 a.m.) — A caller reported the theft of an item from their residence. An investigation is ongoing.

Tower Road (2:20 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for a problem with a residential furnace.

Tower Road (same address as previous) (4:23 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded for a possible chimney fire. Several neighboring towns were activated for a mutual aid response. The fire was extinguished and the scene was clear approximately one hour after units had arrived on scene.

November 28

Lewis Street (7:03 a.m.) — An individual reported a past assault and battery. An investigation is ongoing.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:38 a.m.) — A caller reported a deceased animal on Route 2. MassDOT was notified.

Oxbow Road (12:54 p.m.) — The Mattapoisett Police requested assistance in contacting a resident.

November 29

Sunnyside Lane (12:50 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a red flashing light outside their residence. The light was coming from a septic system.

Concord Road, Weston (9:36 a.m.) —The Weston Fire Department asked the Lincoln Fire Department ladder truck to respond to their town.

Old Sudbury Road (1:25 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates on Old Sudbury Road appeared to have malfunctioned. The MBTA and Keolis were notified.

Blackburnian Road (3:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a person who reported that a fraudulent credit card had been opened in their name.

Offutt Road, Hanscom AFB (5:12 p.m.) — A caller reported losing their wallet and called to see if it had been turned in.

Tower Road (5:47 p.m.) — A caller reported that their child had been missing for approximately one hour. Police and fire units responded and began a search. A short time later, the child was located at a friend’s home.

Police log for November 8–19, 2023

November 8

South Great Road (5:24 p.m.) — A caller reported an unknown party walking near the railroad tracks. Police were unable to locate anyone.

November 9

South Great Road (9:09 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates were stuck down on South Great Road but were in the “up” position on Old Sudbury Road. An officer remained on scene until a Keolis representative responded.

Lincoln Road (12:26 p.m.) — A parking citation was issued to an illegally parked motor vehicle.

Hanscom Drive (2:52 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called for assistance with an individual with an active arrest warrant. Steven Agnew, 43, from Mattapan was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

North Great Road (3:15 p.m.) — A motor vehicle crash was reported at the intersection with Hanscom Drive. One operator was transported to Emerson Hospital. MMNHP rangers booked the crash.

Wells Road (8:13 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded for a well-being check. The individual in question was OK.

November 10

Lincoln Road (1:25 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle had been running while parked for several hours. The owner was notified.

Tower Road (2:58 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with an on-going situation.

South Great Road (7:52 p.m.) — A motorist reported their vehicle had been struck by an egg thrown from another vehicle. Police checked the area and contacted area departments.

November 11

Aspen Circle (7:15 a.m.) — A caller reported a deer with an arrow in its body was walking in their yard. The deer eventually wandered into the woods.

North Great Road (8:19 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing three loud explosions, one after the other. Concord Police confirmed that the noise was cannon fire for a town event.

Mill Street (10:31 a.m.) — The Cambridge Water Department called reporting an illegal deer stand on municipal property.

Indian Camp Lane (1:43 p.m.) — A caller reported being the victim of a scam

Merriam Street, Weston (9:19 p.m.) — Lincoln officers checked the north end of Merriam Street for the sound of gunfire. The officers reported nothing out of the ordinary.

November 12

Old Sudbury Road (10:02 am.) — A caller reported a past damage to their mailbox.

Birchwood Lane (4:23 p.m.) — A second caller reported seeing the deer with the arrow lodged in its body. Animal Control was notified.

November 13

Nothing of note.

November 14

Hanscom Drive (3:28 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called requesting assistance with an individual with an active arrest warrant. Dante Adams, 35, of Boston was taken into custody, booked, and then later released on bail.

Greenridge Lane (5:39 p.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle was possibly stolen, then later realized it was being serviced for maintenance.

Concord Road (10:05 p.m.) — A caller reported a cyclist appeared to need help. Police arrived in the area but found no one in need of assistance.

November 15

Bedford Road (3:29 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a truck traveling through the five-way intersection was struck by a vehicle entering the intersection from Trapelo Road. There were no injuries reported.

Granville Road (4:42 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding unwanted phone calls.

November 16

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:46 p.m.) — A citizen found a purse and wallet and turned them in to the police.

North Great Road (3:40 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported near Lexington Road. MMNHP rangers assisted the operators in exchanging information before clearing the scene.

Giles Road (4:09 p.m.) — A caller reported possible theft of mail. An officer was dispatched and an investigation is ongoing.

Oxbow Road, Wayland (8:40 p.m.) — The Lincoln ambulance responded to the town of Wayland for mutual aid.

November 17

Weston Road (12:04 a.m.) — Police responded to Weston Road for a vehicle on its side. The operator had lost control of the vehicle after striking a fire hydrant. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene. The operator was uninjured.

Concord Road (11:07 am.) — Officers were called to the area for a disturbance between two individuals. Officers spoke to all involved parties.

Lincoln MBTA station (12:12 p.m.) — A parked vehicle in the commuter lot was cited for nonpayment.

Indian Camp Lane (1:30 p.m.) — The Fire Department extinguished a brush fire.

Lincoln Road (3:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to two operators involved in a possible road rage incident.

Blackburnian Road (5:37 p.m.) — An automatic crash detection system contacted the police. Police arrived and discovered an operator had fallen from a slow-speed scooter. There were no injuries reported.

Wells Road (5:54 p.m.) —An officer spoke to two individuals regarding an ongoing situation.

Battle Road Farm (8:57 p.m.) — A caller reported a water main break. Property maintenance was notified.

November 18

Deer Run Road (12:38 p.m.) — A caller reported a missing delivery item.

Main Street, Concord (2:14 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid response.

Concord Road (7:33 p.m.) — Concord Police called regarding a vehicle travelling toward Lincoln without their lights on. Officers checked the area but did not find the vehicle.

Wells Road (11:58 p.m.) — Police responded to a residence and spoke to the occupants regarding a noise complaint.

November 19

Lexington Road (12:21 a.m.) — Waltham police asked the Lincoln police to make contact with an individual. The party in question no longer resides in Lincoln.

Overflow parking lot, South Great Road (12:58 a.m.) — An occupied vehicle was discovered in the overflow lot. The occupants were sent on their way.

Bedford Road (9:50 a.m.) — A caller reported a leaf blower bylaw violation. An officer spoke to the landscapers.

Wells Road (11:05 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a party regarding a civil matter.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (12:42 p.m.) — An officer stopped to check on a possible disabled motor vehicle. The vehicle was on its way a short time later.

South Great Road (2:40 p.m.) —A dog was reported running on conservation trails unattended. Animal Control was notified.

Concord Road (6:14 p.m.) — An officer checked on an unattended parked car.

Police log for Oct. 29 – Nov. 7, 2023

October 29

Old Weston Road, Wayland (2:09 a.m.) — Officers from the Lincoln Police Department assisted the Wayland Police and Fire Departments with a search for a missing female. The party was located approximately three hours later in the town of Weston.

Old Sudbury Road (10:23 a.m.) — Police were called to locate a missing person. The party was located approximately 20 minutes later.

Lincoln Police Department (11:25 a.m.) — An individual who had lost their wallet inquired if one had been turned in to the Police Department. Nothing had been turned in yet.

Oriole Landing (12:22 p.m.) — A concerned individual called to request a well-being check. Police and fire units responded. The party was fine.

Lowell Road, Concord (4:25 p.m.) — An officer responded to the town of Concord for mutual aid to help locate a missing person. The request was cancelled shortly afterwards when the missing party was located.

Tower Road (4:19 p.m.) — Police conducted a well-being check. The party was fine.

October 30

Tower Road (2:48 p.m.) — An Amazon truck got stuck after attempting to make a turn. A tow was called to winch the vehicle out.

October 31

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (1:11 p.m.) — Police went to Hanscom Air Force Base for a mutual aid response.

Davison Drive (1:21 p.m.) — A person called to report that a landscape company had parked on Davison Drive while working at a residence on Page Road. An officer spoke to the landscapers.

Old Sudbury Road (3:00 p.m.) — An individual called to report a young black and tan dog was near the roadway unattended. Animal Control was notified.

Old County Road (5:19 p.m.) — An officer responded to speak with a pedestrian regarding an encounter they had with an operator of a vehicle.

Sandy Pond Road (5:38 p.m.) — An individual called to report a person fishing in Flint’s Pond. When an officer arrived, they were unable to locate anyone fishing.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:35 p.m.) — A caller reported a strong odor of natural gas in the area. National Grid was notified and dispatching a representative to the area.

Paul Revere Lot, North Great Road (9:26 p.m.) — A deceased deer was reported in the middle of the road. National Park rangers were able to move the carcass. MassDOT was notified.

November 1

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:39 a.m.) — A motorist called to report striking road debris that disabled their vehicle. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Ridge Road (1:03 p.m.) — An individual called requesting to speak to an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

North Great Road (5:53 p.m.) — A motorist reported an injured deer on the side of the road. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the animal.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:30 p.m.) — An officer came upon a disabled motor vehicle. A motorist was in the process of finishing changing a tire and were on their way moments later.

Tower Road (11:07 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing screeching tires. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle causing the noise.

November 2

Minuteman Technical High School (3:43 p.m.) — A 911 call was received for a vehicle that had driven off the roadway. The incident occurred in the town of Lexington.

Partridge Lane (6:39 p.m.) — An individual called to speak with an officer regarding an ongoing issue.

November 3

Minuteman Technical High School (10:23 a.m.) — Police were called to the school for an incident. An investigation is ongoing.

Garland Road (7:14 p.m.) — An individual called to report a missing person. The missing party was located a short time later.

November 4

Blackburnian Road (11:37 a.m.) — An individual called to speak with an officer regarding a suspicious incident. A short time later, the incident was resolved.

November 5

Laurel Drive (2:05 p.m.) — A caller reported a deceased deer in a stream. An officer responded.

South Great Road (2:07 p.m.) — A caller reported their car window was shattered and an item had been removed. An investigation is ongoing.

November 6

Huckleberry Hill (9:13 a.m.) — A resident spoke with an officer regarding a parking complaint.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:34 a.m.) — Lincoln Police assisted Massachusetts State Police with an Uber driver who had requested assistance.

Canoe landing parking lot (12:29 p.m.) — An officer spoke to two individuals at the canoe landing before they were on their way.

Tower Road (1:25 p.m.) — An individual called to request assistance with an ongoing matter.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:02 p.m.) — Massachusetts State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection.

November 7

Cerulean Way (11:08 a.m.) — The Fire Department responded to a call about a smoking electrical box.

Trapelo Road (4:48 p.m.) — A motorist struck a deer, which ran off into the woods. The operator was uninjured and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Police log for October 16–28, 2023

October 16

Sandy Pond Road (3:13 p.m.) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding traffic speeding in the area.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:24 p.m.) — Multiple callers report a two-vehicle crash on Route 2 westbound near Tracey’s Gas Station. Massachusetts State Police handled.

Lincoln School (4:47 p.m.) — A motorist called for assistance.

Brooks Hill Road (6:42 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle had driven on their lawn. Officers responded and spoke to all parties involved.

Heritage Road, Hanscom AFB (11:10 p.m.) — Lincoln Police Officers assisted Hanscom Air Force Security Forces members with an incident on base.

October 17

Tower Road (11:47 a.m.) — An officer served court paperwork to an individual.

Walden Street, Concord (3:57 p.m.) — The Lincoln ambulance responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid response.

Tower Road (4:56 p.m.) — A resident of Tower Road called to report a possible natural gas outage. Neuco and National Grid were contacted.

October 18

North Great Road (7:35 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible deceased animal on the side of the road. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the animal.

Oxbow Road (12:03 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence to assist the homeowner with a non-criminal matter.

Russett Court (1:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident about a possible fraud incident.

North Great Road (2:55 p.m.) — A vehicle failed to yield the right of way on Hanscom Drive and struck a vehicle traveling west on Route 2A. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. A verbal warning was issued to the operator of the vehicle responsible for the crash.

Weston Road (3:18 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a strange noise coming from the utility poles by the roadway. An officer checked the area and heard nothing out of the ordinary.

October 19

Brooks Road (2:51 p.m.) — A caller reported possible issues with a propane tank. The Fire Department responded to the scene to assist.

October 20

Mary’s Way (4:58 p.m.) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Donelan’s Supermarket (5:42 p.m.) — An officer assisted staff at Donelan’s Supermarket.

Lincoln Road (9:31 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served in hand to an individual.

Tower Road (10:41 p.m.) — A caller reported a knock at the door and no one was there when answered. Police responded and determined that the incident was a Halloween-related prank.

October 21

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:15 p.m.) — Pro EMS called to report a two-vehicle crash on Route 2 East. Police and fire units responded. Massachusetts State Police handled the booking of the crash.

Bedford Road (5:00 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported wires hanging down by the roadway. Eversource was notified and an officer remained on scene until the roadway was opened.

October 22

Old Sudbury Road (5:34 a.m.) — Officers were called to a vehicle that reportedly drove off the road and ended up in a ditch. The vehicle was towed from the area and the operator was cited for a marked lanes violation and operating a motor vehicle with an expired license.

Tower Road (8:03 a.m.) — A caller reported issues with their utility services. Neuco and National Grid were notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (11:56 a.m.) — A caller reported two males attempting to cross Route 2. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the individuals.

Old Concord Road (1:38 p.m.) — A caller reported spotting three sheep behind their home. The owner of the sheep was called and picked up the animals.

Twin Pond Lane (1:44 p.m.) — A caller reported receiving unwanted calls at all hours of the night. An officer assisted the individual with activation of call-blocking features.

Garland Road (9:09 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a knock at the door but did not see anyone in the area. Officers checked the residence and immediate area but were unable to locate anything out of the ordinary.

Garland Road (9:31 p.m.) — A caller reported their doorbell was rung but no one was at their front door. This incident and the previous are believed to be Halloween-related pranks.

October 23

Ballfield Road (9:16 a.m.) — A caller reported an individual by the clothing donation box acting suspicious. An officer checked on the individual.

October 24

Weston Road (8:46 a.m.) — An individual came to the police station to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:34 p.m.) — An officer performed a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle for speed. The operator of the vehicle, Raymond Bailey, 72, of Concord, was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. He was bailed and ordered to appear at Concord District Court on October 25.

October 25

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (3:55 a.m.) — An officer discovered a parked and occupied vehicle. The operator was sleeping for a few hours before departing in the morning.

Concord Road and South Great Road (3:24 p.m.) — A caller reported two unattended children by a driveway near the intersection. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate them.

Minuteman Technical High School (3:45 p.m.) — A caller reported a low-flying drone in the area of the high school. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the aircraft.

Airport Road (4:30 p.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport for two individuals to the Paul Revere lot.

Lincoln Road (6:19 p.m.) — A resident came to the station to retrieve a lost item.

Route 2 Gas (8:02 p.m.) — A motorist called to report the odor of natural gas by Tracey’s Gas Station. This is an ongoing issue of which both the Fire Department and National Grid are aware.

October 26

Lincoln Road (5:47 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a small black bear in the area of 100 to 140 Lincoln Road. Animal Control was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:10 p.m.) — Several calls were received for a three-vehicle crash involving a deer. Massachusetts State Police handled.

October 27

Old Concord Road (12:15 p.m.) — A postal employee reported a vehicle parked at the end of the road. An officer checked on the vehicle.

Lincoln Road (12:58 p.m.) — Several good Samaritans were assisting an individual who had difficulty walking.

Lincoln Road (2:55 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred on Lincoln Road in front of the Old Town Hall. A vehicle had stopped for an individual in the crosswalk when it was struck from behind by another vehicle. There were no injuries reported.

Morningside Lane (8:02 p.m.) — Another Halloween prank was reported at this residence. A doorbell was rung and a bag of candy left behind.

Granville Road (8:30 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing loud shouting, possibly with use of a megaphone, in the area. Officers checked the area and determined the noise originated from Concord-Carlisle High School’s football game.

October 28

Walden Street, Concord (1:42 a.m.) — Police responded for a mutual aid response.

Dunbar Way, Concord (2:04 a.m.) — A Lincoln officer assisted the Concord Police with a mutual aid response.

Baker Bridge Road (4:24 p.m.) — Several illegally parked vehicles were cited.

Concord Road (4:44 p.m.) — An illegally parked vehicle was cited.

Lincoln Police Department (8:20 p.m.) — A cell phone was turned in to the Police Department.

Police log for October 8–15, 2023

October 8

Old Cambridge Turnpike (5:25 p.m.) — Police were asked to stand by while a resident retrieved some belongings.

October 9

South Great Road (11:55 a.m.) — A resident reported discovering a dog on the conservation trails with no owner in site. Animal Control was notified.

Stonehedge Road (8:36 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing what they thought were gunshots in the area. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the origin.

Tower Road (9:08 p.m.) — An officer discovered a small dog wandering Tower Road while investigating the previous call. The dog was reunited with its owner a short time later.

October 10

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:28 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash with no injuries was reported. The Massachusetts State Police responded and booked the crash.

South Great Road (12:51 p.m. and 4:32 p.m.) — Court documents were served.

Wells Road (3:51 p.m.) — A resident called to report an item partially obstructing their fire control panel. The Fire Department was notified.

Russett Court (9:08 p.m.) — An employee reported that their vehicle had been struck and damaged in the parking lot. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

October 11

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (8:2 a.m.) — A motorist reported a disabled vehicle on Route 2 East. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Russett Court (10:58 a.m.) — A caller reported being the victim of a possible internet fraud scheme.

Codman Road (1:10 p.m.) — A caller notified the police regarding a missing cell phone. The owner was notified.

Linway Road (3:06 p.m.) — A resident was having an issue with their water meter. The Lincoln Water Department was notified.

October 12

Warbler Springs Road (8:13 a.m.) — A resident called to report a suspicious vehicle idling. The operator of the vehicle was picking up their child.

Lincoln Road (8:58 a.m.) — Police responded to the Donelan’s parking lot for a minor motor vehicle crash and assisted the operators with exchanging information.

Airport Road (2:41 p.m.) — Police and fire personnel responded to the exit of Minuteman Tech for a two-vehicle crash when a vehicle had entered Route 2A and struck a vehicle. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Laurel Drive (4:31 p.m.) — A resident called to report an individual vandalizing street signs. Police responded and identified the individual. An investigation is ongoing.

October 13

Page Farm Road (6:16 a.m.) — A suspicious vehicle was observed in the driveway of a residence. Police confirmed that the vehicle belonged to a cleaning service.

North Great Road (7:56 a.m.) — A one-vehicle crash occurred on Route 2A near Brooks Road when a vehicle struck a utility pole. The operator was uninjured. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Lexington Road (5:11 p.m.) — A caller reported a two-vehicle crash on Route 2A, but the crash occurred in Concord. Concord Police were notified to handle.

October 14

Old County Road (5:31 p.m.) — Police received a call regarding an unoccupied vehicle parked on the side of the road. Operator was identified illegally fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir.

Old County Road (6:07 p.m.) — Police checked on a disabled vehicle. AAA removed the vehicle a short time later.

Trapelo Road (8:46 p.m.) — Police responded for a report of a one-vehicle crash and discovered that a vehicle had struck a tree. The operator of the vehicle, Michael DeSalvo, 30, of Quincy, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor.

Concord Road (9:19 p.m.) — A resident called to complain about music reportedly coming from The Food Project. The caller was advised that the music was coming from the DeCordova Museum.

October 15

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:15 a.m.) — An officer stopped a vehicle that had failed to move over for another police vehicle in the breakdown lane that was conducting a motor vehicle stop. The operator, Yashira Blake, 31, of Fitchburg, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and cited for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle.

Lincoln Police Department (5:28 p.m.) — An Uber driver returned a wallet that was left in their vehicle by a Lincoln resident.

Lincoln firefighters help extinguish Wayland blaze

Firefighters (out of frame on the right) spray water on the fire in Wayland. Photo courtesy Lincoln Fire Department

Firefighters from multiple towns converged on Main Street in Wayland at the intersection of West Plain Street on the afternoon of October 3 to extinguish a blaze that destroyed the auto body shop where it started.

The brick front wall of the shop collapsed during the four-alarm fire, and there were several explosions inside. Two other stores on either side of International Auto Body, Liberty Pizza of Cochituate and Wayland Town Cleaners, did not catch fire, but their condition is uncertain as of Wednesday. Five employees and a dog who were inside got outside safely.

The Lincoln Fire Department posted a short video on its Facebook page of one of its engines, sirens blaring, pulling up to the scene. WBZ-TV aired footage of flames shooting our of the building and engulfing a car parked in front.

“We initially responded when they struck a second alarm, to cover their Station 2” as specified in the mutual aid agreement, said Lincoln firefighter Caleb Hagarty. “However, as soon as we signed on, we were moved up to the fire due to multiple incidents in the district, so we were one of the early companies on scene. We took the four members of the duty crew in Engine 3 and went to work multiple times with hand lines and fire tools, working to assist Wayland defensively in keeping damage as low as possible.”

The Lincoln fire station was covered by off-duty lincoln firefighters during the incident.

Police log for September 18–29, 2023

September 18

Airport Road (11:10 a.m.) — A FedEx driver side-swiped a vehicle on Hanscom Drive, causing minor damage. Police helped the operators exchange information.

September 19

South Great Road (6:38 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing what they believed to be several gun shots coming from Nashawtuc Country Club. Concord Police were notified.

Davison Drive (7:10 p.m.) — A resident reported a vehicle had been parked on a private way for an extended period of time. An officer attempted to contact the owner.

September 20

Hanscom Drive (9:45 a.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Security Forces advised Lincoln police that they had a 26-year-old male in custody for three outstanding warrants issued out of Lawrence District Court. Joshua LeBron of Lawrence was taken into custody and booked on the three outstanding warrants. Mr. LeBron was then transported to Concord District Court.

Ballfield Road (12:13 p.m.) — A caller reported a minor motor vehicle crash in the Hartwell parking lot. Police responded and assisted.

Huckleberry Hill (3:55 p.m.) — A caller reported an unknown occupied vehicle parked in the driveway of a neighbor’s residence. Police responded and confirmed the operator was picking up a friend at that residence.

Wells Road (3:55 p.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle parked with two dogs inside. An officer checked on the dogs. The vehicle’s windows were partially opened, the vehicle was parked in the shade, and the dogs appeared to be comfortable and relaxed.

Bedford Road (9:29 p.m.) — A caller reported hearing a knock at a window then hearing a male’s voice yell something. A short time later, the caller observed a male wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants walk past their front door. Police responded and checked the area but were unable to locate him.

September 22

Nothing of note.

September 22

Tower Road (9:32 am.) — A utility company ruptured a gas line. The Fire Department responded and metered the area after the gas was shut off.

Huckleberry Hill (11:38 a.m.) — A caller reported two males going up to houses in the area. Police responded and identified the men, who were soliciting without a permit. They were advised to cease their activity and given the appropriate application information.

Paul Revere Lot, Great Road (4:00 p.m.) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in which one vehicle rear-ended another, causing severe damage to the vehicle in back. The operator stated that they had mistakenly applied the accelerator when they meant to apply the brake. The second vehicle had to be towed from the scene. All parties refused medical attention.

Concord Road (5:30 p.m.) — A caller reported discovering some debris on their property that appeared to have been from a crash. Police were notified.

Oak Knoll Road (7:07 p.m.) — Police responded to a vehicle engaged in possible illegal dumping. The operator of the vehicle stated they had permission to dump in the area by the landowner. Police are conducting an investigation.

Huckleberry Hill (9:28 p.m.) — A caller provided additional information about a previous incident.

Tower Road (10:04 p.m.) — Police responded to a residence for a gathering with uninvited guests. Police remained on scene until the group was dispersed.

September 23

Canoe landing parking lot, South Great Road (9:53 a.m.) — The Conservation Department ranger called to report individuals illegally trying to launch a boat into Farrar Pond. Police responded but the individuals had left.

Sunnyside Lane (11:39 a.m.) — An officer spoke to a resident regarding a civil matter.

September 24

Hanscom Drive (9:17 a.m.) — Fire and police units mobilized for an inbound plane with mechanical issues. The response was cancelled a short time later and the plane landed without incident.

Codman Community Farms (6:14 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported that the Codman sheep had escaped their enclosure and were grazing by the side of the road. The farmer was notified.

September 25

Concord Road (7:50 a.m.) — A crash involving a passenger car and a school passenger van occurred at the intersection of Route 117 and Route 126. The investigation is ongoing.

Boyce Farm Road (12:15 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer regarding threats.

September 26

Weston Road (4:51 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a “grandchild in distress” scam.

Gerard’s Farm Stand (11:15 p.m.) — A caller reported striking a deer on Route 2 eastbound. Massachusetts State Police handled the incident.

September 27

Todd Pond Road (11:35 a.m.) — A resident reported seeing what appeared to be a bullet hole in the wall of their residence. An investigation is ongoing.

South Great Road (3:13 pm.) — A motorist reported the railroad gates at Old Sudbury Road were stuck in the down position. An officer checked the gates and found them to be functioning normally. Extended wait times were likely the result of slower moving trains through the area.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (5:00 p.m.) — A motorist reported a strong odor of natural gas. The Fire Department checked and metered the area with negative findings.

South Great Road (5:16 p.m.) — Multiple motorists reported the railroad gates on Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road appeared to be malfunctioning. An officer checked the area and verified that gates were remaining down for extended periods of time. Keolis was notified and responded approximately 20 minutes later.

Codman Road (7:10 p.m.) — A motorist reported striking a tree that had fallen across the roadway. The vehicle was towed; the operator was uninjured.

Concord Road (7:49 p.m.) — Court paperwork was received from the Cambridge Police Department and served in hand later in the evening.

Codman Road (9:30 p.m.) — A lost wallet was reported at Codman Community Farms.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (9:49 p.m.) — A deer that had been hit by a car was reported. The Massachusetts State Police were notified.

September 28

Nothing of note.

September 29

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:10 a.m.) —Lincoln Police assisted Massachusetts State Police and Lowell Police with a pursuit that traveled through town.

North Great Road (9:04 a.m.) —Lincoln Police checked the area for an item that was possibly discarded during a pursuit involving the Lowell Police Department.

Lincoln Woods (4:21 p.m.) — A passerby reported possible overflow by the sewage treatment plant near Wells Road. Maintenance was notified.