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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.

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.

September 8

As a result of the severe thunderstorm with high winds in the area in mid-afternoon on September 8, police received calls about power failures in several locations, as well as branches or trees down on Lincoln Road, Bedford Road, Beaver Pond Road, South Great Road, North Great Road, and Baker Bridge Road.

Hanscom Drive (9:24 a.m.) — A caller reported their dog was missing near Route 2A. A National Park ranger located the dog a short time later.

Baker Bridge Road (3:07 p.m.) — A motorist came to the police station to report a tree limb had fallen on their vehicle.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (3:39 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a two-vehicle crash on Route 2. No injuries were reported. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Bedford Road (7:12 p.m.) — An officer was dispatched to the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2 because the “Road Closed” sign had fallen. An officer replaced the sign.

September 9

Shawmut Terrace, Framingham (1:11 p.m.) — A Lincoln Fire Department member of the District 14 Dive Team was called to respond to the city of Framingham.

Winter Street (8:01 p.m.) — Officers checked the area for reported fireworks. Nothing was found.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:29 a.m.) — The Lincoln ambulance responded to the town of Concord for a motor vehicle crash.

September 10

Sunnyside Lane (6:51 p.m.) — A resident came to the police station to speak with an officer regarding social media posts.

Huckleberry Hill (9:00 p.m.) — A resident reported two unknown men had approached their home. The men were later identified as employees of a food delivery service.

September 11

Harvest Circle (7:58 a.m.) — A caller reported a missing item that was later discovered and returned to the original owner.

Tower Road (10:48 a.m.) — An officer made contact with a resident on behalf of the Concord Police Department.

Lincoln Road train crossing (3:47 p.m.) — A caller reported malfunctioning railroad crossing gates at the Lincoln Road crossing. Keolis workers were on scene performing maintenance. The MBTA was also notified.

Route 2 Gas, Cambridge Turnpike (10:02 p.m.) — Officers checked on an unoccupied vehicle on the parking lot adjacent to Tracey’s Gas Station.

Concord Road (10:12 p.m.) — A caller reported a person was at Marconi’s Auto after business hours. The party was dropping off their vehicle for repair.

September 12

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:17 p.m.) — A caller reported a two-vehicle crash with no injuries. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Weston Road (4:05 p.m.) — A cyclist was stopped for a stop sign violation. They were advised and sent on their way.

Beaver Pond Road (4:05 p.m.) — Police received a report of multiple individuals fishing in the area. Police made contact with the individuals and advised them that fishing was not allowed.

Masonic Temple, Lincoln Road (6:38 p.m.) — Police received a report of a tree leaning precariously over power lines. The Department of Public Works was notified.

Aspen Circle (7:13 p.m.) — A well-being check was performed on a resident.

Baker Farm Road (7:50 p.m.) — A fire alarm was activated due to cooking smoke inside the residence.

September 13

Weston Road (11:58 a.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding an unauthorized credit card being opened in their name.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:09 p.m.) — Lincoln police and fire responded along with the Massachusetts State Police to a one-vehicle crash. The operator of the vehicle was transported to Emerson Hospital via the Lincoln ambulance.

September 14

Forester Road (8:16 a.m.) — A person came to the station to speak with an officer regarding a possible fraud incident.

Weston Road (2:15 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded to the Pierce House for a report of an odor of natural gas by the roadside. National Grid was notified.

Trapelo Road (5:59 p.m.) — A young cyclist was advised to safely operate their bike on the right side of the roadway.

September 15

North Great Road (1:45 a.m.) — An officer checked on an unoccupied vehicle parked at the Paul Revere lot.

Tower Road (4:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible disturbance in their water pressure. They were advised to follow up with the Water Department during business hours.

Laurel Drive (10:44 a.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding a possible larceny.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (2:00 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a person on their property who abruptly left when confronted. A follow-up was conducted and the individual was identified.

Tower Road (3:00 p.m.) — An officer spoke to residents regarding a possible dispute with a neighbor.

September 16

Tower Road (4:17 p.m.) — A resident had an item returned to them.

Huckleberry Hill (9:02 p.m.) — Officers responded to a Huckleberry Hill residence for a report that someone had knocked on their rear sliding door. The homeowner also saw an individual on their security camera who appeared to be hiding their face with a hooded sweatshirt. When the homeowner came to the slider, no one was there. The region has seen an uptick in home break-ins. Police remind residents to use their security systems and cameras, and please report any suspicious activity immediately. The incident is currently being investigated.

September 17

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (12:51 a.m.) — An officer spoke to occupants of a vehicle and advised them that the lot closes at sundown.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:28 a.m.) — An officer performed a check on a possible disabled motor vehicle. The vehicle was involved in a single-car crash. Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Blackburnian Road (11:47 a.m.) — A resident reported a possible water main rupture. The Water Department was notified.

Trapelo Road (5:53 p.m.) — An individual was advised that fishing was not allowed at the Cambridge Reservoir.

August 29

Twin Pond Lane (3:38 p.m.) — A caller reported two unknown individuals arriving at their residence. Police responded to the residence and spoke with them.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (7:54 p.m.) — A motorist reported seeing two females walking on Route 2 near exit 125. State police and Concord police were notified. Concord police encountered the females on the overpass by the town line. The females were transported from Route 2.

August 30

North Great Road (10:58 p.m.) — A motorist traveling on Route 2A near Hanscom Drive struck a deer, which ran off into the woods. The vehicle sustained minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene.

Wells Road (11:41 a.m.) — Police were called to assist an individual in obtaining their property that had been given to someone else for repair purposes.

South Great Road (12:19 p.m.) — A motorist struck one of the signs on the 117 island by Lincoln Road. The DPW was notified and repaired the sign.

Conant Road (2:24 p.m.) — An individual called to report some possibly missing some items. Police spoke to the individual.

Wells Road (3:28 pm.) — A caller reported that a large vehicle had been parked for some time behind their residence. An officer spoke to the caller.

Old Sudbury Road (4:23 p.m.) — Police responded to the area for a report of an erratic driver. Weston Police and Wayland Police were also notified.

Doherty’s Garage, Lincoln Road (5:45 p.m.) — A resident called the police to report a passive encounter with a coyote. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Winchelsea Lane (7:48 p.m.) — A resident called to report excessive noise coming from National Grid trucks working in the area.

Mary’s Way (7:44 p.m.) — A caller reported a dispute with a contractor. Police responded and spoke with the reporting party.

August 31

Winter Street (7:52 p.m.) — A resident reported that a neighbor’s landscapers were using gas-powered leaf blowers.

South Great Road (8:50 a.m.) — A single-vehicle crash was reported on Route 117 at Sweet Bay Lane. The driver reported that they had briefly dozed off and struck a sign and guardrail. The operator was cited for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Sunnyside Lane (3:07 p.m.) — A motorist reported striking a pothole on Route 2A, resulting in a flat tire. They had AAA coming to assist.

September 1

Bank of America, Lincoln Road 2:12 a.m.) — An officer encountered an individual who reported that they were unhoused and waiting for the next inbound train. When advised that the train would not be arriving for several hours, the individual stated that they would remain where they were until that time. The individual declined all offers for services.

Donelan’s Supermarket, Lincoln Road (2:48 a.m.) — Additional services were offered to the individual from the previous entry. The additional services were declined.

September 2

Codman Road (6:58 a.m.) — An individual was reported to be sleeping in the wooded area adjacent to the police station. Officers offered assistance to the individual, who was seeking transportation to Boston, with supplies and fare for the train.

September 3

Baker Bridge Road (4:11 p.m.) — Several citations were issued to vehicles whose occupants were accessing Walden Pond.

Tower Road (5:21 p.m.) — A resident reported that their Australian terrier was missing. They were provided the contact information for Animal Control.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:02 p.m.) — A caller reported that they were locked in the school’s parking lot. An officer assisted them with exiting the property.

Minuteman Technical High School (7:43 p.m.) — A second individual reported that they were locked in the parking lot the High School. An officer assisted them with exiting the property.

Paul Revere Lot, North Great Road (9:09 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied vehicle located in the Paul Revere parking lot.

Mill Street (11:02 p.m.) — A suspicious motor vehicle was reported in the area of Mill Street and Lexington Road. The motorist was looking for a place to rest before proceeding to their final destination.

Mary’s Way (11:49 p.m.) — An odor of natural gas was reported in the area. National Grid was notified and was sending a representative to investigate.

September 4

Nothing of note.

September 5

Harvest Circle (2:00 p.m.) — Misplaced items were returned to their owner.

Bedford Road (5:49 p.m.) — A disabled motor vehicle was reported in the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2A. A tow truck was called to remove it.

Walden Pond boat ramp (6:15 p.m.) —Lincoln firefighters assisted the Concord Fire Department in searching for a reported missing swimmer. The swimmer was located a short time later, safe and sound.

September 6

Lincoln Road (9:57 p.m.) — An individual was observed trespassing on the property of a resident. When confronted by the homeowner, the individual became defensive but left the area. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate them.

September 7

Greenridge Lane (5:16 p.m.) — Police were called to the area for a report of an individual seated behind a tree with a hunting rifle in their lap. Police made contact with the individual, who had a BB gun they were using to hunt squirrels. They were advised to immediately cease and leave the area, which they did.

Farrar Road (6:43 p.m.) — Police responded to a residence for an open front door. The residence was checked; the homeowner confirmed that the door may not have been properly secured and a gust of wind most likely pushed it open.

Upland Field Road (8:12 p.m.) — A motorist inquired where to temporarily park a flatbed trailer. They were told to use the commuter lot with the caveat that the trailer had to be removed prior to 7:00 a.m. the following morning.

August 21

Tower Road (12:37 a.m.) — A resident of Tower Road reported the railroad crossing gates were stuck in the “down” position for approximately 10 minutes without a train passing by. An officer was dispatched and discovered malfunctioning railroad gates at Route 117, Old Sudbury Road, and Tower Road. Keolis was requested to respond to the scene. At 1:25 a.m., Keolis arrived and advised that testing was being done to another section of the track, causing malfunctions to the Lincoln crossings. The gates returned to normal working order at 1:30 a.m.

South Great Road (2:31 p.m.) — A caller reported possible fraudulent activity in their Bank of America account.

August 22

Trapelo Road (12:09 p.m.) — A motorist observed an individual fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir. No one was fishing when police arrived on scene.

Oak Meadow Road (4:08 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog had become aggressive and bit their arm. The caller was transported to the hospital. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

South Great Road (4:14 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Road and South Great Road. An officer responded and determined that neither operator was in need of medical attention. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Old County Road (4:20 p.m.) — Multiple callers reported a two-vehicle crash on Trapelo Road at the intersection of Old County Road. Lincoln and Waltham police responded. One of the operators was transported to Lahey Hospital and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Trapelo Road (5:12 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a toy that their child could not remove from their leg. The caller notified the police that they were able to free the child a short time later.

Longmeadow Road (9:25 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence to confirm an accidental 911 call.

August 23

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (2:29 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Massachusetts State Police with a disabled motor vehicle on Route 2.

North Great Road (3:43 p.m.) — National Park rangers called for assistance with an individual. Ultimately, the rangers handled the incident.

Windingwood Lane (7:08 p.m.) — Lincoln Police assisted Wayland police in locating an individual who needed medical attention.

August 24

Todd Pond Road (2:28 a.m.) — An officer was called to confirm that an individual returning home was in fact\ a family member who had their flight cancelled.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (5:46 p.m.) — A resident had called the station regarding an issue with cats. They were given contact information for Animal Control.

August 25

Lincoln Road (11:20 a.m.) — An individual was served with court paperwork.

Lincoln Road (1:50 p.m.) — An individual spoke to an officer about a previous and ongoing incident.

Hillside Road (3:19 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a possible scam.

August 26

Lincoln School (12:09 a.m.) — An officer spoke to individuals parked at the school complex after hours. They were advised and sent on their way.

Old Sudbury Road (8:45 a.m.) — A motorist reported a dog, believed to be the Codman Community Farms poultry protector, walking along the roadside. The area was checked and it appears as though after a brief recess, the dog went back to work.

South Great Road (10:36 a.m.) — A caller requested assistance with a coyote they had observed frequently during the day. The coyote left prior to the officer’s arrival.

Old Sudbury Road (3:23 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a malnourished dog on the conservation trails. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:50 p.m.) — A disable motor vehicle was reported on Route 2 near Bedford Road. The motorist ran out of gas and a family member was en route.

Codman Community Farms (7:44 p.m.) — The Codman Farm dog was reportedly out for a nature walk. The farmer was notified.

Sandy Pond Road (9:08 p.m.) — A noise complaint was reported for the deCordova Museum, where a wedding was taking place and an outdoor band was performing. The caller was told that the band was allowed to continue for another 45 minutes.

August 27

Wells Road, Lincoln (3:46 a.m.) — A resident was on their way home and ran out of gas in Wayland. A Lincoln officer transported the party to their residence, where they coordinated refueling the vehicle and getting it home.

Donelan’s Supermarket (3:34 a.m.) — A caller was having difficulty with their ride-share application. The caller was transported to their residence.

Cambridge Turnpike (6:59 p.m.) — An officer checked on a possible disabled motor vehicle in the lot of Tracey’s Gas. The vehicle had stopped there briefly and was on their way a short time later.

August 28

Codman Road (7:03 a.m.) — A caller reported a deceased coyote near the sidewalk. The DPW was notified.

Virginia Road (4:17 p.m.) — A bicycle crash not involving a vehicle was reported on Virginia Road in Concord. The Concord Police and Fire Departments handled the incident.

Ent Road, Hanscom AFB (4:39 p.m.) — Court paperwork was served to an individual on Hanscom Air Force Base.

Old Cambridge Turnpike (8:26 p.m.) —A caller was given information for Animal Control.

A person was struck and killed by an MBTA train in Lincoln on the night ​​of August 22 in an apparent suicide that resulted in major delays on the Fitchburg commuter rail line the following morning when the body was discovered.

Asked how it happened, Lincoln Police Chief Kevin Kennedy said that “the person decided — they went in front of the train.” He would not release the victim’s name, home town, or any other information.

Kennedy said the body was found around 5 a.m. on August 23 adjacent to the tracks between the Route 117 and Lincoln Road crossings, though it was later determined that the collision occurred at about 9 p.m. the night before. It was not immediately reported because the conductor “was not aware that the train had hit something,” Kennedy said. “In talking to the MBTA police, it’s not all that uncommon.”

The MBTA commuter rail’s Twitter feed that morning contained several posts alerting commuters to the delay. The first in the series noted that the 402 inbound service (5:25 a.m. from Wachusett) “remains stopped after Lincoln and is approximately two hours late due to police activity on the right of way.” At 7:55 a.m., they tweeted that service was suspended between Waltham and Wachusett and “trains in the area are holding.” One track was eventually reopened and normal service resumed around 10 a.m.

MBTA police referred questions to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s office.

“As this death is not considered suspicious, our office cannot release any additional information regarding this incident,” a spokesperson from the DA’s office said on August 30.

August 13

Gerard’s Farm Stand, Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:46 a.m.) — Officers checked on an occupied vehicle parked after hours. The operator was advised the business was closed and they could not remain parked.

Old Sudbury Road (8:30 a.m.) — A caller reported seeing a bat in their tree. They were advised to contact Animal Control.

Lincoln School (9:48 a.m.) — A caller reported a vehicle that had been idling at the school for an extended period of time. An officer checked on the vehicle, which belonged to an employee of the school.

Bedford Road (1:12 p.m._ — A resident received a call from an individual posing as a Verizon representative. An attempt to gain access to financial information was avoided.

Wells Road (11:53 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual acting suspiciously next to a dumpster. Police checked the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 14

Old Concord Road (4:22 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding possible identity theft.

Sandy Pond Road (4:34 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak to an officer regarding possible harassment.

August 15

Scott Circle, Hanscom AFB (11:33 a.m.) — An officer responded to assist a resident with a civil matter.

August 16

Nothing of note.

August 17

Lincoln Road (11:10 a.m.) — Multiple 911 calls were received reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Fire and police units were dispatched to the scene. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Lahey Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation.

Lexington Road (12:29 p.m.) — A resident reported someone had left an object hanging from their mailbox.

North Great Road (12:57 p.m.) — State police reported a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries. They subsequently advised there were no injuries, cancelling a Lincoln police and fire response.

Harvest Circle (1:52 p.m.) — A caller reported a “grandchild-in-need” scam attempt. The caller identified the scam early on and wanted to report the incident to the police.

August 18

Indian Camp Lane (1:17 a.m.) — A caller reported a family member had been the victim of a scam involving Snapchat.

South Great Road (10:19 a.m.) — An officer responded to South Great Road by Lincoln Road for a report of a female walking in the middle of the roadway. An officer located the individual and was able to transport them to Donelan’s.

Lexington Road (10:44 am.) — A resident reported seeing a cat in their yard that appeared ill. The resident was given contact information for Animal Control.

Bath, Maine (12:26 p.m.) — An officer from Bath, Maine called requesting information about a Lincoln resident who had lost their wallet in Maine.

Lewis Street (12:46 p.m.) — An individual reported an encounter with a dog. Animal Control was notified.

Lexington Road (5:32 p.m.) — A resident reported a suspicious individual at their front door. Police were notified and are investigating further.

Autumn Lane (7:42 p.m.) — A caller reported a delivery driver struck an object on their property. Officers responded to the scene.

Bedford Lane (10:29 p.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious circumstance involving a residential open door. Officers responded and spoke to the caller.

Wells Road (11:32 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual who appeared suspicious. The caller was advised that the individual was working on the property.

August 19

Donelan’s Supermarket (11:36 a.m.) — Police were notified of an unsupervised dog in the parking lot. The Animal Control officer was advised.

Conant Road (3:10 p.m.) — Police were dispatched to a residence to assist an individual with malfunctioning equipment in their home.

August 20

Twin Pond Lane (7:18 a.m.) — A resident reported receiving unwanted calls late in the evening. An officer responded and assisted the resident.

South Great Road (8:37 am.) — A caller reported losing a pair of glasses.

Mary’s Way (9:13 a.m.) — A resident asked to speak with an officer about being the victim of a possible fraud.

Hanscom Drive (11:33 a.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Hanscom Air Force Security Forces with an individual attempting to gain access to the base.

Hanscom Drive (12:06 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department assisted the Massport Fire Department with an individual injured at the airport.

Blackburnian Road (8:53 a.m.) — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on the street near their residence. An officer checked the area but the vehicle was gone.

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (10:02 p.m.) — An officer checked on several vehicles that were parked and unattended.

August 1

Brooks Hill Road (1:28 a.m.) — An officer came upon an unsecured garage door. The homeowner was notified.

Airport Road (3:50 p.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer regarding fraudulent banking activity.

Old Sudbury Road (5:26 p.m.) — A motorist struck a deer while traveling on Old Sudbury Road. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The DPW was called to remove the deceased animal.

Weston Road (6:23 p.m.) — A resident reported being the victim of an unemployment benefits scam.

Drumlin Farm (9:19 p.m.) — A motorist needed automotive assistance while parked at Drumlin Farm. A family member was on the way to help.

August 2

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:09 a.m.) —An individual operating a motorcycle in excess of 120mph passed an officer conducting a traffic assignment. The motorcycle failed to stop for the officer. Area towns and the Massachusetts State Police were notified.

Tower Road (1:02 a.m.) — An officer responded to a residence for a breaking and entering. It appears as though nothing was removed from the residence. The investigation is ongoing.

Lincoln Road (5:07 p.m.) — A 911 caller reported a minor motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Road. The parties were able to exchange information and drive from the scene.

August 3

Lincoln Road (5:00 p.m.) — An officer assisted the Waltham Police and Massachusetts State Police with the creation of a forensic sketch.

Ridge Road (5:09 p.m.) — An officer responded to a residence for the report of a dog barking.

Robbins Road, Hanscom AFB (6:12 p.m.) — An officer responded to Hanscom Air Force Base to assist a resident with a fraud incident.

Lexington Road (7:55 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence for a dispute involving two males. One of the individuals was transported to the hospital via family members. After an investigation was conducted and both parties were interviewed, a criminal complaint for assault and battery was filed against one of the males (as of August 16, the complaint hearing had not taken place so the person’s name is not yet public).

Wells Road (4:10 p.m.) — An officer delivered court paperwork to an individual.

August 4

South Great Road (3:56 p.m.) — A resident reported their dog was missing. A short time later, a resident from an adjacent street located the dog and notified the owner.

Sunnyside Lane (4:15 p.m.) — A resident returned home and found a deceased raccoon on their property. They were given the number for Animal Control.

Wells Road (5:35 p.m.) — A resident requested to speak to an officer regarding an ongoing matter.

North Great Road (8:58 p.m.) — A motorist called to report an injured deer on the side of the road. The deer was severely injured and was put down by a responding officer.

August 5

Tower Road (6:42 a.m.) — A resident called to report suspicious activity in the area of the gas pipe installation on Tower Road. The individuals were contractors with the company performing the installation.

Windingwood Lane (10:12 a.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding fraudulent bank activity.

Concord Road (3:38 p.m.) — An officer issued a parking citation to an illegally parked vehicle.

Garland Road (4:05 p.m.) — A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding fraudulent bank activity.

Freedom Circle, Hanscom AFB (4:31 p.m.) — A caller asked to speak with an officer regarding an unauthorized sale of an item occurring in Florida. The caller was advised to contact the law enforcement agency where the sale was made.

Conant Road (4:46 p.m.) — An officer responded to the residence and spoke with an individual about an issue with their vehicle.

Concord Road (6:44 p.m.) — Police and fire units responded to a one-vehicle crash. The operator reported swerved to avoid a collision with a deer, struck a utility pole, and had to be towed from the scene.

Silver Birch Lane (8:16 p.m.) — A resident reported a neighbor’s dog was continuously barking. An officer responded and monitored the area for approximately 20 minutes. No noise was detected.

August 6

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (4:44 p.m.) — The Fire Department helped a resident get into their residence.

August 7

Winter Street (10:00 p.m.) — Officers assisted Waltham Police with contacting an individual regarding an incident occurring in Waltham.

Tower Road (12:00 p.m.) — A resident reported that a friendly dog had followed them home. The Animal Control Officer was notified and the dog and owner were reunited shortly thereafter.

August 8

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (7:56 a.m.) — A caller reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and gone into the woods. The Lincoln Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police responded.

Airport Road (8:03 a.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Law Enforcement contacted the Lincoln Police for an individual attempting to gain access to the base with an active arrest warrant. Francis Cloutier, 24, of Townsend was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Leominster District Court. He was booked and transported to Concord District Court.

Mill Street (10:41 a.m.) — A resident reported water in their basement. The Fire Department responded.

Beaver Pond Road (11:29 a.m.) — A resident reported a fraud incident involving their cell phone. An officer spoke to the resident and completed a report.

Birchwood Lane (2:06 p.m. and 4:48 p.m.) — An officer attempted to serve court paperwork and was successful on the second attempt.

Sandy Pond Road (7:23 p.m.) — Several individuals were advised not to fish at Sandy Pond before being sent on their way.

Wells Road (8:38 p.m.) — Officers responded to a residence to assist the occupants with a civil matter.

August 9

Mount Misery parking lot (2:55 a.m.) — An officer came upon an occupied vehicle in the lot. The operator was sleeping before continuing on their way.

Concord Road (12:30 p.m.) — Officers responded to Concord Road for a two-vehicle crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Ridge Road (3:30 p.m.) — A resident reported water in their basement. The Fire Department responded to assist.

Southfield Circle, Concord (5:15 p.m.) — The Lincoln Fire Department responded to the town of Concord for a mutual aid response.

Trapelo Road (5:22 p.m.) — A caller reported a woman walking on the side of the road who appeared in distress. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate anyone.

August 10

Hanscom Drive (9:31 a.m.) — Hanscom Air Force Base Law Enforcement contacted Lincoln police for an individual attempting to gain access to the base with an active arrest warrant. Tyler Barlow, 26, from Worcester was arrested on an outstanding warrant. He was booked and transported to Concord District Court.

North Great Road (10:36 a.m.) — A minor two-vehicle crash. One of the vehicles required a tow due to leaking fluids.

Round Hill Road (6:06 p.m.) — A resident reported seeing a dog run across their lawn. The resident was given the phone number for Animal Control.

August 11

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (1:32 a.m.) — An officer checked on an unoccupied motor vehicle.

Sandy Pond Road (8:12 a.m.) — An officer responded to Sandy Pond Road for an illegally parked motor vehicle. The officer was then diverted to a crash call and the vehicle was gone once the officer returned.

North Great Road (8:20 a.m.) — A three-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Route 2A and Hanscom Drive. Police and fire units responded. A vehicle was turning left onto Hanscom Drive and failed to yield to a westbound vehicle. The subsequent crash caused one of the vehicles to strike a third vehicle. All occupants were transported to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the crash. The operator of the vehicle turning left was issued a written warning for failing to yield.

Wells Road (4:03 p.m.) — An officer was called to the commuter lot to check on a vehicle.

MMNHP Visitor Center parking lot, North Great Road (9:03 p.m.) — An officer checked on an occupied vehicle. The operator was advised the lot was closed and was sent on their way.

August 12

Moccasin Hill (10:36 a.m.) — A resident spoke to an officer about an ongoing incident.

Lincoln Road (2:39 p.m.) — A cyclist fell from their bicycle and suffered a knee injury. They were transported to the hospital via the Lincoln ambulance.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:16 p.m.) — Lincoln police assisted Massachusetts State Police with an incident on the off-ramp from I-95 in Lexington.

After more than 30 years with the Lincoln Police Department, Police Chief Kevin Kennedy will retire at the end of the year.

Kennedy informed Town Administrator Tim Higgins of his plans to retire as of December 15 in a letter dated July 10. During his 31 years in the department, he rose through the ranks from patrol officer to juvenile officer, inspector/court officer and lieutenant. In 2014 he was named chief upon the retirement of Kevin Mooney.

Kennedy was an early advocate of Fair and Impartial Policing aimed at reducing implicit bias among officers, and he recently led the Lincoln Police Department through a rigorous independent review process resulting in full accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Higgins noted.

“Kevin has provided steady and compassionate leadership of the department,” Higgins said in an email. “Leading by example, he helped instill a service-oriented police culture. He treats all people fairly and expects the same of his department. At a time when confidence in law enforcement around the country has been shaken, Kevin Kennedy has done everything within his power to earn the trust of the people of Lincoln. He will be missed. His Lincoln family wishes him a happy and healthy retirement.”

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Lincoln for 31 years. During my tenure, the Town took a chance on me, and I was afforded so many opportunities which furthered my career and personal growth. It was truly my good fortune to have worked alongside some exceptional people not only internally, but externally as well. Town employees, residents, colleagues on various boards and committees, and other law enforcement agencies all contributed to making me who I am today,” Kennedy wrote in his letter.

“The Lincoln community will always have a special place in my heart, I grew up here. I was welcomed and supported by so many residents as soon as I came to town. That has never wavered. The people are extraordinary, and the essence of the town is amazing. I could not have imagined working anywhere else.”