police & fire

June 14

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (11:22 a.m.) — A caller reported a duck and ducklings stuck on median in middle of Route 2. State Police were notified along with the Animal Control Officer.

Trapelo Road (1:33 p.m.) — Report of a loose manhole cover on Trapelo Road in Waltham. Waltham police were notified.

Cambridge Turnpike westbound (3:04 p.m.) — A second report of a duck and ducklings on Route 2. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

South Great Road (8:36 p.m.) — Jaime Garcia, 48, of Roslindale was located by officers after Waltham police had reported a hit-and-run in their city. He was arrested for OUI–alcohol, third offense.

June 15

Lincoln Road (5:18 a.m.) — A caller asked whether Emerson Hospital was open.

Concord Road (8:03 a.m.) — Three callers reported traffic lights malfunctioning at the intersection of Rte. 117 and Rte. 126. An officer responded; the lights were working properly.

Windingwood Lane (11:34 a.m.) — An officer met with a person about a lottery scam. No fraudulent activity occurred.

Lincoln Road (3:23 p.m.) — A resident was accidentally locked out of a building. The Fire Department gained entry for the resident.

Mary’s Way (4:10 p.m.) — Officers were called to the scene to keep the peace during a dispute between a new and existing tenant over a moving truck blocking access to assigned parking spaces. The truck was moved upon officer arrival.

Twin Pond Lane (5:15 p.m.) — Police received complaints regarding ongoing construction in the area.

Twisted Tree Café (10:14 p.m.) — A caller reported Amazon packages outside the business after hours.

June 16

Paul Revere lot, North Great Road (12:45 a.m.) — Police checked on an unoccupied vehicle that had been parked there for some time.

North Great Road (4:47 p.m.) — A caller reported a male throwing objects at passing cars. The person was gone when an officer arrived.

Page Farm Road (10:04 p.m.) — A caller reported an unoccupied vehicle parked across street from their residence and was advised that it belonged to a neighbor.

June 17

Wells Road (8:00 a.m.) — An interior door had been pushed in but nothing was reported stolen. The matter remains under investigation.

Lincoln Road (12:01 p.m.) — A vehicle in the commuter lot was ticketed for non-payment.

Twisted Tree Café (3:14 p.m.) — Three people walked into the station to speak with an officer regarding a minor accident in front of Twisted Tree Café.

Codman Road (4:57 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog walking down road. An officer was unable to locate the dog.

Huntley Lane (5:15 p.m.) — A caller reported that a groundhog had entered their garage and was stuck on a sticky trap inside. The Animal Control Officer was contacted to assist.

Wells Road (8:35 p.m.) — An officer spoke to a caller regarding a complaint about ivy being cut off of their fence.

June 18

Mackintosh Lane (7:08 a.m.) — A resident asked to have firearms destroyed by police.

Virginia Road (11:40 a.m.) — A caller reported an odor of gas. Fire Department crews located a gas stove that was accidentally left on in one of the units.

Bartkus Farm Road, Concord (4:51 p.m.) — Lincoln firefighters responded to a house fire in Concord. Click here for details.

Concord Road (7:10 p.m.) — A vehicle delivering food to the wrong address turned around and did minor damage to a freshly hydroseeded lawn and dislodged a few stones from a stone wall. The operator was identified.

Virginia Road (8:17 p.m.) — The Fire Department responded for gas odor in a different unit than the one reported earlier that day at the same address. Management was contacted to have a plumber respond to to address the problem.

Winter Street (9:10 p.m.) — Lincoln and Waltham firefighters responded to a residence for an overheating appliance.

June 19

South Great Road (10:01 a.m.) — A resident called to report a bat in their house. The matter was referred to the Animal Control Officer.

Donelan’s Supermarket — A car belonging to an Orchard Lane resident was left unattended for a couple of days at the supermarket. The owner was contacted and said the would remove the vehicle.

North Commons (12:36 p.m.) — A caller requested information about self-defense options.

Lexington Road (7:12 p.m.) — A man was attempting to get the attention of residents to use telephone to arrange for a ride to his home. Officers responded and transported the person to a rest stop on I-95 to await a ride.

Old County Road (7:30 p.m.) — Two males parked a vehicle in front of a home and proceeded to go fishing in the Cambridge Reservoir. Officers cleared them from the area.

Winter Street (10:27 p.m.) — A caller reported loud music in the area. Officers responded and found kids playing music while in the pool. The parents turned down the music.

June 20

Route 2 Gas (6:33a.m.) — An officer spoke to a person who was resting inside their vehicle. The party was sent on their way.

Mackintosh Lane (11:11 a.m.) — Medical personnel on scene requested assistance with a resident who was uncooperative.

Boyce Farm Road (12:43 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported being the victim of scam. An officer took a report and advised them regarding future incidents.

Stonehedge Road (3:24 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station asked to speak with an officer about mail they received in an effort to determine if the mail was a scam. It was determined to be junk mail only.

Old Sudbury Road (9:29 p.m.) — Railroad gates were stuck down. Keolis responded and lifted the gates.

Lincoln Road (10:39 p.m.) — Railroad gates were stuck down. Keolis responded and advised that the issue was caused by slow-moving train as it passed through the Old Sudbury Road crossing.

June 21

Minuteman Technical High School (1:05 p.m.) — Roman Martis, 21, of Lexington was arrested after an investigation by officers for a breaking-and-entering and larceny at the school.

Wells Road (8:46 a.m.) — A caller reported suspicious males. Officers were unable to locate anyone.

June 22

Codman House (9:12 a.m.) — A caller reported a broken board on a footbridge behind Codman Estate. The Conservation Department was notified.

Browning Lane (6:59 p.m.) — An officer responded for a report of a parked taxi. The operator was picking up a family member.

Donelan’s Supermarket (11:44 p.m.) — A party was found sleeping behind Donelan’s. They were transported by an officer to their father’s residence in Wayland.

June 23

DeCordova Museum (3:08 p.m.) — Staff called about sick animal. The matter was referred to the Animal Control Officer.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:17 p.m.) — Officers responded to a crash that state police ultimately handled.

Codman House (8:47 p.m.) — An officer contacted the owner of a vehicle parked after hours. The vehicle was disabled and will be towed from area on Monday.

Lincoln Woods (2:02 a.m.) — A caller reported hearing slamming car doors and people arguing in parking lot. An officer responded but all parties had left the area.

June 24

Old County Road (1:16 p.m.) — An officer advised a resident to stop dumping trash in the street. The trash was removed from side of the road.

Stonehedge Road (2:05 p.m.) — A resident called to report two people with a ladder against a telephone pole. An officer determined that they were working for another resident on the street.

Wells Road (5:30 p.m.) — A resident called about an interaction with a neighbor. Officers responded and spoke to all parties involved, one of whom was unaware that an incident had occurred.

Wells Road (8:36 p.m.) — A caller asked for Animal Control Officer contact information regarding a stray cat.

Wells Road (9:54 p.m.) — A caller reported an unattended citronella candle burning behind their unit. The Fire Department responded and spoke to a resident to advise to extinguish candles when unattended.

Lincoln Road (10:20 p.m.) — An officer found a woman sleeping on the sidewalk. She was transported to a relative’s residence in Wayland.

Lincoln School (1:09 a.m.) — An officer checked on the occupants of a parked vehicle at the school. The parties were talking and were sent on their way.

June 25

Wells Road (8:52 a.m.) — A caller requested contact info for Animal Control Officer regarding a stray cat they found.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (9:58 am.) — Lincoln police assisted state police with a vehicle crash.

Mackintosh Lane (11:09 a.m.) — A caller sought advice from an officer regarding the ongoing health problems of family member.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (2:08 p.m.) — Several callers reported seeing an elderly man walking on the Route 2 off-ramp. Officers checked the area but didn’t find anybody.

June 26

Lincoln Road (6:35 p.m.) — Neighbors held on to an escaped puppy until an officer and the owner arrived.

Several times this week (June 6, 7, 11, and 12), police advised people fishing in the Concord Reservoir on Trapelo Road that fishing there is not allowed and were asked to move on. Lincoln Police Chief Sean Kennedy noted that the reservoir is under the management of the Cambridge Water Department, which prohibits fishing, mainly because people who fish there sometimes leave beer cans and other litter, or throw it into the water. 

June 6

Virginia Road (9:16 a.m.) — A caller reported that several cans of paint were left on their property. The DPW was notified.

The Commons of Lincoln (5:08 p.m.) — Officers assisted an outside agency in conducting a well-being check of a resident.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:20 p.m.) — A caller reported an individual was sitting in the median on Route 2 by Route 95. The area was checked by Lincoln and Massachusetts State Police but nothing was found.

The Commons of Lincoln (7:10 p.m.) — A caller spoke to an officer regarding several possibly stolen items.

June 7

Bedford Road (11:18 a.m.) — Officers conducted a check of the area after the report of several cars that had items removed during the overnight hours (click here for more information).

Todd Pond Road (4:33 p.m.) — An officer served court paperwork in hand to an individual.

June 8

North Great Road (12:45 a.m.) — An officer provided a courtesy transport.

June 9

Lexington Road Cemetery (4:38 p.m.) — Several lost items were reunited with their owner.

June 10

Wells Road (5:20 p.m.) — An individual came to the station to report possible harassment from a neighbor.

Wells Road (8:38 p.m.) — An individual spoke with an officer about being the victim of a possible scam.

June 11

Todd Pond Road (12:28 p.m.) — An attempt to serve court paperwork was unsuccessful.

Winter Street (10:27 p.m.) — A vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign by Old County Road, resulting in a single-vehicle crash. There were no injuries reported. The operator was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Beaver Pond Road (10:47 p.m.) — A caller reported a dog barking nearby. Officers were unable to respond due to being tied up with a motor vehicle crash.

June 12

Baker Farm Road (11:18 a.m.) — An individual reported that they had been separated from their partner on the trails by Walden Pond. The two were reunited a short time later.

Concord Road (4:10 p.m.) — A caller reported an altercation with another motorist earlier in the day.

MMNHP Hartwell lot (10:09 p.m.) — An officer checked on an occupied vehicle that had briefly pulled off the road.

June 13

Mary’s Way (8:48 p.m.) — A single-vehicle crash occurred on Mary’s Way when a car collided with a guardrail. There were no injuries.

Old Sudbury Road (12:13 p.m.) — A caller reported a malfunction with the railroad gates on Old Sudbury Road. Officers were already on site due to other maintenance work in the area. Keolis was notified.

Lincoln Public Library (3:11 p.m.) — A caller reported a large SUV was parked in a compact vehicle spot. Library staff was advised.

Lincoln Town Hall (11:41 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing several lights on in the Town Hall. An officer checked the area and noted nothing out of the ordinary.

Car break-ins on June 7

Between midnight and 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7, Lincoln police received a report of several unlocked vehicles on Bedford Road  that had been opened and had items removed. Police encourage residents across Lincoln to lock their vehicles and homes as well as remove any items of value (cash/coins, electronics, bags/backpacks) from the immediate viewing area of their vehicle. In addition, they ask any residents with security cameras to review their footage between those hours to see if anyone attempted to gain access to their vehicles. 

May 30

Sandy Pond Road (1:34 a.m.) — A caller requested a check of the property after discovering an unsecured door. Officers checked the area and noted nothing out of the ordinary.

Lincoln Road (6:12 p.m.) — A caller reported an injured deer on their property. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Lincoln Road (7:47 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing an injured raccoon on the side of the road. Officers were dispatched to the area and the Animal Control Officer was notified.

Food Project field (10:32 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied vehicle.

May 31

Ballfield Road (7:34 a.m.) — An officer responded to Ballfield Road for the report of a raccoon that appeared to be sick. The officer located the raccoon and dispatched the animal.

Battle Road Farm (3:35 p.m.) — An officer spoke with a caller regarding a civil matter.

Baker Bridge Road (4:25 p.m.) — An operator of an illegally parked vehicle was told that they could not park there.

Trapelo Road (5:15 p.m.) — Several youths were advised that fishing was prohibited at the Cambridge Reservoir.

Weston Road (6:46 p.m.) — A caller requested the Animal Control Officer respond for a raccoon in their yard.

June 1

Trapelo Road (9:36 a.m.) — A caller reported detecting an odor of natural gas on Trapelo Road. The Fire Department checked the area and was unable to detect the odor.

South Great Road (10:12 a.m.) — A caller reported locating a young deer by the side of the road. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Trapelo Road (11:04 a.m.) — Cambridge Water Department personnel located an illegally parked motor vehicle and alerted the police. The area was checked but the operator was nowhere to be found.

Trapelo Road (3:22 p.m.) — The operator of the illegally parked vehicle was located and advised to move the vehicle.

Ridge Road (6:58 p.m.) — A caller reported loud music in the area. Officers located the source and requested the music be turned down.

South Great Road (8:36 p.m.) — An officer assisted two individuals related to an ongoing incident.

June 2

Hartwell lot, North Great Road (3:03 a.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, occupied vehicle. The operator had pulled off the roadway to rest before continuing on their way.

Lincoln Road at South Great Road (1:39 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible hit and run. After speaking with all parties involved, it was determined that there was no actual collision.

Sandy Pond Road (2:06 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing a baby deer in their yard.

Wells Road (3:14 p.m.) — A caller spoke with an officer regarding a possible civil matter.

Old County Road (4:27 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible excessive noise complaint. An officer checked the area but did not hear any excessive noise.

Walden Pond boat ramp (5:46 p.m.) — A caller reported a missing person by Walden Pond. The response was cancelled a short time later after determining the report was a misunderstanding.

Trapelo Road (6:49 p.m.) — Several individuals fishing at the Cambridge Reservoir were advised fishing was not allowed and moved from the area.

Conant Road (9:45 p.m.) — A caller reported losing an item at Valley Pond.

June 3

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (6:54 a.m.) — The Massachusetts State Police were advised of a dead deer on Route 2.

Lincoln Road commuter lot (11:25 a.m.) — Two illegally parked motor vehicles were cited in the commuter lot.

Lincoln Road (1:34 p.m.) — Police and fire personnel responded to a multiple-vehicle crash. The vehicles were removed and the roadway was opened a short time later.

Mill Street (2:43 p.m.) — An officer checked on a parked, unoccupied motor vehicle.

Lincoln Road (5:07 p.m.) — An officer checked on a vehicle pulled off on the side of the road. The operator had pulled over to adjust their GPS.

North Commons (5:11 p.m.) — A caller requested assistance with an ongoing issue.

Mount Misery parking lot (5:30 p.m.) — A caller reported a turtle was crossing Route 117. The turtle crossed the road without incident.

Davison Drive (6:36 p.m.) — A caller requested information regarding a civil matter.

Old Town Hall Exchange (10:09 p.m.) — A caller reported seeing individuals possibly tampering with a tree. The individuals were photographing insects.

June 4

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (1:12 a.m.) — An officer assisted an individual walking on Route 2 eastbound.

Codman Road (2:10 a.m.) — A vehicle had pulled over to the side of the road due to glare from oncoming headlights.

South Great Road (9:53 a.m.) — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of South Great Road and Old Sudbury Road. Officers assisted the operators and towed the vehicles from the scene.

Lincoln Gas and Auto (9:46 a.m.) — A caller reported an unauthorized piece of equipment placed on their property.

Cambridge Turnpike eastbound (10:28 a.m.) — Lincoln Police and Fire assisted the Massachusetts State Police with a two vehicle crash.

Wells Road (11:21 a.m.) — An officer assisted a person with a civil matter.

Lincoln Road (1:27 a.m.) — A caller reported a dead deer in their yard. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

Weston Road (12:04 p.m.) — A caller reported a landscape truck blocking a lane. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Trapelo Road (4:09 p.m.) — Three youths were advised that they cannot fish in the Cambridge Reservoir.

MMNHP visitor center parking lot (11:58 p.m.) — An operator locked their keys in their vehicle. A second set was on its way.

June 5

Hanscom Drive (11:34 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces called stating they had an individual in custody on an outstanding warrant. An officer arrived and took custody of Sean Irvin, 28, from East Providence, R.I. He was booked and transported to Concord District Court.

Longmeadow Road (12:53 p.m.) — A caller reported a possible credit card fraud incident.

Oxbow Road (5:43 p.m.) — A caller reported a scam call regarding a ransom. Officers responded and spoke with all parties involved.

Lexington Road (9:16 p.m.) — Officers assisted two individuals with a probate matter.

May 23

Nothing of note.

May 24

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

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

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

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

May 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 26

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

May 27

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

May 28

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

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

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

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

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

May 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 16

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

May 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 18

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

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

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

May 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 21

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

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

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

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

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

May 22

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police get reports of wandering bear

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

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

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

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May 7

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

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

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

May 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 9

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

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

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

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

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

May 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 12

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

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

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

May 13

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

May 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 27

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

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

April 28

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

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

April 29

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

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

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

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

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

April 30

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

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

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

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

May 1

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

May 2

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

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

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

May 4

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

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

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

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

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

May 5

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

May 6

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

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

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

April 17

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

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

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

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

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

April 18

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

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

April 19

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

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

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

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

April 20

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

April 21

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

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

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

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

April 22

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

April 23

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

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

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

April 23

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

April 24

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

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

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

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

April 25

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

April 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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