In the past several weeks, police and wildlife officials in Massachusetts have responded to a range of unusual and diverse incidents across multiple communities.

In Westford, a tragic car collision in May resulted in the death of a doe on Graniteville Road. Her two fawns, both still with their umbilical cords attached, were unharmed and subsequently taken to a wildlife rehabilitator by Westford Animal Control. The following day, a third orphaned fawn was discovered near the site by a woman working in the community gardens. Hearing the animal’s distress calls, she contacted authorities without disturbing the young deer. Westford officials confirmed that this third fawn, located just feet from the roadside where the accident occurred, joined its siblings in rehabilitation. Authorities noted the fortunate timing of the rescue, suggesting the cries may have gone unnoticed on another day.

In Medfield, police received a report on the evening of June 26 regarding an unusual incident involving a driver allegedly throwing a large Slurpee beverage at the windshield of another vehicle stopped at traffic lights near Metacomet Park. The driver fled the scene, prompting a police search of the area and a check of the vehicle’s registered address. Medfield police made contact with the driver’s parent and planned to speak further with the driver upon their return home to take a formal statement.

Lincoln police found themselves assisting with a domestic matter on July 1 when officers were called to a residence on Weston Road to aid in freeing an appliance that had become stuck in a doorway. The officer on scene successfully resolved the issue without complications.

Meanwhile, in Bourne on July 12, authorities managed the safe relocation of a black bear that wandered into Bourne Scenic Park, near the busy intersection of Routes 6 and 28 by the Bourne Bridge. Responding to reports of the bear’s presence near heavily trafficked roadways and a densely populated area, town police, MassWildlife officials, and Massachusetts Environmental Police collaborated to sedate and move the animal to a more secure, forested habitat. Officials noted that such bear wanderings are common during the summer months as young bears leave their mothers in search of new territory, and they wished the animal well in its future movements.

These incidents illustrate the varied nature of calls handled by local law enforcement and wildlife agencies, encompassing public safety, animal welfare, and community support efforts across Massachusetts.