Police and Fire Report Highlights, May 13 – May 25, 2025

June 8, 2025
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Tuesday, May 13

12:34 p.m. — A caller reported a two-car accident in the parking lot of Longfellow Health Club at 524 Boston Post Rd.
3:38 p.m. — A call regarding a disturbance at China Rose Restaurant at 15 E. Plain St. stemmed from a motor vehicle accident.
6:32 p.m. — Police stopped a motor vehicle on Old Connecticut Path and arrested Felipe Herrera Jr., 26, of Natick on a warrant. The vehicle was towed.
8:19 p.m. — A caller reported a hit-and-run accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two automobiles. The responding officer found the other party was returning back to the scene. Both vehicles were released to the owner/operators.
Wednesday, May 14
8:05 a.m. — A caller reported a brick in the roadway at Cochituate Road and Millbrook Road. It was removed by the responding officer.
5:33 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious car in front of the party’s home. Officers investigated and filed a report.
6:53 p.m. — Responding to a call, officers removed a baby raccoon in the roadway at Old Sudbury Road and Water Row Road.
7:47 p.m. — A caller from Rice Road at Covered Bridge Lane was concerned there were ducks or other birds stuck in the storm drain. They were removed by the fire department.
8:27 p.m. — A tree branch in the roadway of Rice Road at Highfields Road was removed by officers.
Thursday, May 15
2:50 p.m. — A two-car traffic accident occurred at Boston Post Road near Winthrop Road.
Friday, May 16
7:23 a.m. — A report was received that cows were found outside their pen at Mainstone Farm at 83 Old Connecticut Path. Farm personnel were contacted and responded.
4:56 p.m. — A caller found a brown lab, Skipper, at Lakeview Cemetery and was unable to reach the owner. The dog was later returned to the owner.
7:43 p.m. — Police were alerted to a suspicious person at Andrew Avenue and Hastings Way. The person was trying to walk to Waltham. Police provided a courtesy transport to the Weston line.
8:35 p.m. — A two-car motor vehicle accident occurred near the Main Street Sunoco. There were no injuries.
11:30 p.m. — A caller from Alta Oxbow at 492 Boston Post Rd. reported several teenagers were climbing onto the roof of the middle building. Officers cleared the scene.
Saturday, May 17
12:08 a.m. — A report was received from Dudley Chateau at 20 Crest Rd. that a homeless person was sleeping in an SUV in the parking lot. Officers advised the person and cleared the scene.
5:35 a.m. — A caller reported turkey hunters on the Wayland Country Club golf course at 121 Old Sudbury Rd. The hunters had departed prior to officers’ arrival.
7:59 p.m. — A report of a tree branch in the roadway on Oxbow Road was phoned in. Officer taped off the area prior to removal.
Sunday, May 18
8:11 a.m. — Officers responding to a 911 call found communication wires down at a house on Cochituate Road. Verizon was notified.
5:36 p.m. — A person from Draper Road stated that the operator of a car described as male, 30-40 years of age with dark hair, passed her several times while she was on a run. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Monday, May 19
Nothing of note.
Tuesday, May 20
9:31 a.m. — A single-vehicle accident on Commonwealth Road resulted in three people being transported to area hospitals.
3:56 p.m. — Police responded to a caller who requested response to juveniles using foul language in Claypit Hill School vicinity.
Wednesday, May 21
11:45 a.m. — A resident of Willowbrook Drive reported a dead animal on her doorstep.
1:00 p.m. — Police received a report of a child accidentally locked inside a vehicle at Children’s Way at 41 Cochituate Rd. The child was not in distress and access was gained.
6:11 p.m. — A driver called 911 to report a hit-and-run accident with a blue SUV at the Village Bank at 62 Boston Post Rd. A report was filed.
Thursday, May 22
5:24 p.m. — Police stopped a motor vehicle at Commonwealth Road and Pemberton Road. The driver was arrested for felonious use and the car was towed to State Road Autobody.
Friday, May 23
12:28 p.m. — Mutual aid was provided to Lincoln police in connection with a motor vehicle accident at Routes 126 and 117; EMS and towing services were required.
Saturday, May 24
2:45 a.m. — A 911 call came in from an Anthony Road residence where two people were feeling ill and believed there was carbon monoxide in the house. Fire Department checked and found zero readings inside.
7:52 a.m. — A caller reported that someone may have driven on a soccer field at Claypit Hill School. A report was filed.
8:17 a.m. — CVS Pharmacy at 150 Main St. reported a shoplifting incident that occurred the night before.
11:56 a.m. — A three-vehicle minor car accident near Commonwealth Road and Main Street was phoned in by one of the drivers.
5:01 p.m. — A caller reported an incident of road rage where the operator of a white sedan threw a bottle at her car, causing damage to her mirror. Officers responded and a report was filed.
Sunday, May 25
11:32 a.m. — A disabled vehicle was reported to be abandoned in the middle of Cochituate Road near Millbrook Road. Responding officers pushed the vehicle off to Pelham Island Road.

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