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January 10

South Great Road (1:40 a.m.) — Keolis was notified of multiple issues with the railroad crossing gates at Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road. Officers remained on scene for approximately 40 minutes until maintenance crews arrived.

Lincoln Road (6:59 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection with Route 117. A vehicle was attempting to turn onto Lincoln Road when it was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Rt. 117. The operator of the vehicle turning was issued a citation for failing to yield.

Codman Community Farms (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle idling for an excessive period of time. An officer responded and spoke with the operator.

Lincoln Road (12:40 p.m.) — An individual reported a suspicious encounter with another person. An officer spoke to all parties.

Old Concord Road (3:38 p.m.) — A caller observed that a door to their residence was open. Officers responded, checked the residence, and determined the door might have been opened by the wind.

January 11

Lincoln School (3:31 p.m.) — An individual inquired about a pet tarantula that they could no longer care for. They were promptly provided with information for Animal Control.

Old Sudbury Road (4:31 p.m.) — An officer performed a courtesy check of a residence at the request of the homeowner.

January 12

Old Cambridge Turnpike (3:16 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a resident regarding an ongoing issue.

Weston Road (6:19 p.m.) — A portion of Weston Road was closed in Lincoln due to a motor vehicle crash in Weston.

North Great Road (11:49 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked unoccupied vehicle in the Visitor Center parking lot.

January 13

North Great Road (2:14 a.m.) — An officer spoke with a motorist who had pulled into the Paul Revere parking lot to rest.

January 14

South Great Road (5:58 p.m.) — A motorist reported that they had struck a deer. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the deer ran off into the woods.

Silver Hill Road (8:18 p.m.) — A single vehicle crash occurred when the operator lost control of the vehicle after it slid on some ice. The DPW was notified to treat the iced-over section of roadway.

January 15

Baker Bridge Road (9:20 a.m. — A caller reported a water main break in their driveway. The Water Department was notified.

South Commons (9:34 a.m.) — An officer performed a well-being check on a resident.

January 16

Acorn Lane (2:50 a.m.) — The DPW called to report a car parked on the side of the road hampering their plowing efforts. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was removed.

Old Sudbury Road (8:34 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing an injured raccoon on the railroad tracks by Old Sudbury Road. Animal Control was notified.

Farrar Road (2:35 p.m.) — A plow truck backed into a vehicle traveling directly behind the plow. There were no injuries reported.

Lincoln Road (2:46 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported that all railroad gates malfunctioning. Officers responded to all crossings (with the exception of Tower Road, where the gates were functioning properly). Officers remained on scene for approximately one hour until Keolis could address the issue.

South Great Road (4:08 p.m.) — A vehicle had slowed to enter the gas station when it was struck from behind by a vehicle that failed to slow/yield. There were no injuries.

January 2

Old County Road (3:08 p.m.) — A motorist reported that their vehicle was struck by another that fled the scene. Investigation ongoing.

Wells Road (3:56 p.m.) — A resident called to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter.

Concord Road (3:57 p.m.) — An individual reported a trail camera on conservation property.

Hanscom AFB Vandenberg Gate (5:08 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called to report that David Sousa, 50, of Malden had an active arrest warrant from the state of New Hampshire. Lincoln officers arrived on scene and took Sousa into custody. After being booked, he was transported to the Billerica House of Correction.

January 3

Trapelo Road (7:21 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a deceased coyote in the roadway. An officer and DPW staff searched the area but were unable to locate the animal.

Bypass Road (11:04 a.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a past issue.

Acorn Lane (12:54 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an unknown male in their yard. Police responded and confirmed the male to be an employee of the Cambridge Water Department.

MBTA Station (1:00 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited for nonpayment at the commuter lot.

Silver Birch Lane (5:04 p.m.) — A caller reported their neighbor’s dogs were barking. An officer responded and detected no noise.

Giles Road (5:51 p.m.) — A caller reported a large pack of coyotes in their yard barking at their dog.

Minuteman Technical High School (8:45 p.m.) — A caller reported their child was overdue. While on the phone with an officer, the child returned home.

January 4

Hanscom Law Enforcement, Robbins Road, Bedford (9:53 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called to report that Daniel Chouinard, 42, of Beverly had an active arrest warrant out of Salem District Court. He was taken into custody, booked, and transported to Concord District Court.

Lincoln Road (1:38 p.m.) — A vehicle was cited for nonpayment at the commuter lot.

January 5

(Log temporarily unavailable)

January 6

Lincoln Road (9:39 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a vehicle in the parking lot with the driver’s door open. An officer responded and secured the vehicle. It appeared the operator neglected to properly close the door.

Morningside Lane (4:28 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding parking.

Wells Road (5:17 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a neighbor dispute.

January 7

There were reports of trees, branches or wires down starting at 7:07 a.m. on Blueberry Lane, Cedar Road, South Great Road, Beaver Pond Road, Tower Road, Bypass Road, Laurel Drive, Lexington Road, Old County Road, Lincoln Road, Conant Road, Boyce Farm Road, Silver Arc Lane, Mill Street, North Great Road, Sandy Pond Road, Huckleberry Hill, Sunnyside Lane, Baker Bridge Road, and Page Road.

North Great Road (11:37 p.m.) — A caller reported that a vehicle had crashed into a stone wall. There were no injuries.

Route 2 Gas (6:09 p.m.) — AAA called to report a possibly intoxicated motorist that crashed on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were dispatched.

Bedford Road (10:39 p.m.) — A motorist drove into a fallen tree. There were no injuries. Eversource was notified due to downed wires.

January 8

There were reports of trees, branches or wires down starting at 8:16 a.m. on Trapelo Road, Page Road, Old Winter Street, Lincoln Cemetery, and Old Conant Road.

South Great Road (12:54 a.m.) — Eversource required Route 117 remain closed between Lincoln Road and Concord Road for emergency repairs to a utility pole. The road was reopened at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Lexington Road (8:07 a.m.) — A section of Lexington Road was plowed after the road had been closed due to downed trees and wires.

Fenway Lane, Hanscom AFB (12:24 p.m.) —Lincoln Police responded to Hanscom Air Force Base to assist Hanscom Security Forces and the Office of Special Investigations.

January 9

North Great Road (6:43 a.m.) — A crash occurred after a vehicle turning left from Hanscom Drive struck a vehicle turning left onto Hanscom Drive. There were no injuries reported.

Bypass Road (4:29 p.m.) — A crash occurred when a vehicle stopped with traffic and was struck from behind by another. There were no injuries reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Baker Bridge Road (4:56 p.m.) — A caller reported that there was no water service to a home. The Water Department was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (5:06 p.m.) — A motorist reported a two-vehicle crash on Route 2. Massachusetts State Police were on scene and handled booking the crash.

Codman Road (5:35 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a male wearing all black walking on the side of Codman Road. An officer located the individual and provided some assistance while they made their way to a residence.

Codman Road (6:23 p.m.) — A second call about the same individual was received. An officer assisted the individual to an awaiting ride.

The end of 2023 saw two retirements from the Lincoln Police Department: Chief Kevin Kennedy and Sgt. Paul Westlund, who was officially signed out by Kennedy via radio for his final shift on December 27 after 23 years of service (see the video on both Facebook or Instagram).

Kennedy himself got the same recognition when he went off duty for the last time on December 15 — see a video on Facebook, and a photo and a note from him on Instagram. Kennedy served the Lincoln Police Department for 31 years and was named chief in 2014.

December 23

Minebrook Road (11:30 a.m.) — A caller reported that their dog was attacked by another while walking trails close to their residence. An officer responded and was able to identify all parties involved. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Indian Camp Lane (2:36 p.m.) — A caller reported a family member had been missing for approximately 30 minutes. Police and fire resources responded to the scene. The missing individual was safely located a short time later.

Bedford Road (11:15 p.m.) — A caller requested an officer respond to their residence for an ongoing matter.

December 24

Lincoln Road (6:06 p.m.) — An individual called to speak with an officer regarding a previous incident.

Spruce Hill Road, Weston (7:33 p.m.) — Weston police called for mutual aid assistance for a check on a suspicious motor vehicle parked in their town. A Lincoln officer responded.

December 25

Tower Road (4:50 p.m.) — A caller requested a response to their residence. An officer responded and checked the property.

Giles Road (8:14 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence to assist the homeowner.

December 26

The Commons of Lincoln (4:49 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a possible fraud.

Lexington Road (2:45 p.m.) — An officer followed up on a past altercation at the Lexington Road Cemetery.

December 27

Longmeadow Road (2:48 p.m.) — A caller reported their vehicle was struck while parked at the mall but they didn’t notice the damage until they returned home. An officer responded and took a report.

December 28

Moccasin Hill (1:13 p.m.) — Parties requested an officer’s presence for the signing of documents.

Meadowdam Road (4:33 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer about being the victim of a possible scam.

Concord Road (4:49 p.m.) — A two-vehicle crash occurred when a vehicle attempting to turn left onto Route 117 was struck from behind by a vehicle attempting to travel straight on Route 126. There were no reported injuries and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

December 29

Bypass Road (1:30 a.m.) — An officer spoke to several individuals regarding a landlord/tenant dispute.

Virginia Road (11:27 a.m.) — The Council on Aging and Human Services requested a well-being check on a resident. Officers checked the residence but the person no longer resides at the provided address.

Trapelo Road (2:28 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a dog run into the roadway then run back into a yard on Trapelo Road. The caller was advised that there is no leash law but took note should a dog be reported missing.

South Great Road (7:12 p.m.) — A caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck down at the Route 117 crossing. An officer responded and observed that the gates appeared to be working without issue. The MBTA and Keolis were notified of the apparent malfunction.

Wells Road (8:14 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for an odor of natural gas coming from the roadway. The Fire Department metered the area and detected normal readings. National Grid was notified.

December 30

Nothing of note.

December 31

Fire Department personnel rescued a hiker on Mt Misery who had injured their leg. They were removed from the woods using their specialized ATV rescue setup. The patient was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

(Editor’s note: for reasons of patient privacy, the Lincoln Squirrel normally does not report on medical-related calls logged by the Police and Fire Departments, but this incident was reported by the Fire Department on their Instagram page.)

January 1

Lincoln Road (6:11 p.m.) — A walk-in at the police station reported the railroad gates at Lincoln Road were repeatedly going up and down without a train passing through. An officer responded to monitor. Keolis was notified.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.