Acton Police log highlights: April 15-21, 2026

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Wednesday, April 15

8:49 a.m. A Acton school bus driver reported a crash in the Route 2 rotary between the bus and another vehicle. The bus, heading to Thoreau Elementary School, was full at the time, but no one was hurt. Both vehicles were drivable, and the schools superintendent notified families of the accident. 

8:55 a.m. An officer attempted to pull over a green Kawasaki motorcycle on Lowell Road for having no license plate, but the motorcycle driver pulled a U-turn and drove off in the opposite direction. The officer could not follow. Police issued a warning to nearby towns to be on the lookout, but the motorcyclist could not be located. 

2:41 p.m. An Old Bedford Road resident reported a car parked on Burke Field. Police found the vehicle and learned it was disabled and parked next to the field and that the driver was with it. 

7:03 p.m. A resident of Hawthorne Lane reported a vehicle that sped past their house and killed their pet rabbit. Police moved the rabbit to the side of the road. 

Thursday, April 16

11:16 a.m. A caller reported two vehicles parked in handicapped spaces in the trail lot on Walden Street. Police issued one parking ticket. 

4:49 p.m. A Williams Road resident reported a school bus had hit a “horse crossing” sign near their house. Police took photos of the sign that had been knocked off and reported no damage to the pole. Acton Public Works was notified. 

4:52 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on Sudbury Road. The vehicle was described as a Volkswagen with Tennessee plates. Police could not locate the vehicle. 

5:12 p.m. A caller reported a dog running on Sudbury Road near Heaths Bridge Road. Police helped reunite the dog with its owner. 

Friday, April 17

3:48 a.m. A Main Street resident reported a bright light shining into his house from a company working on the railroad track behind his property. Police informed Keolis of the complaint. 

1:00 p.m. A caller reported a crash on Upland Road with no injuries. Police issued a written warning to one driver for failure to use care. 

Saturday, April 18

10:08 a.m. Police found an Elm Street house with an open front door but no signs of activity. Police found nothing unusual and secured the front door. 

3:31 p.m. A caller reported an accident near the Old North Bridge, where a bicyclist ran into a vehicle. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 

6:28 p.m. An officer reported seeing two collarless dogs running loose on Main Street. Police helped reunite the dogs with their owner. 

6:36 p.m. A caller complained that another driver was tailgating her before passing her across a double yellow line on Main Street. Police could not locate the vehicle. 

Sunday, April 19

12:06 a.m. A caller reported a dead animal in the middle of Old Marlboro Road. Police moved the skunk to the side of the road. 

8:06 a.m. An officer reported finding a loose dog on Monument Street. Police drove the dog to its owner. 

11:19 a.m. A Tarbell Spring Road resident reported that someone may have let their chickens out and egged their house overnight. Police took the report and were investigating. 

2:24 p.m. A Acton Museum staff member reported a visitor who was “disgruntled” that admission was not free. While leaving, the visitor kicked a door, potentially damaging it. Police took the report. 

4:00 p.m. A caller said they saw a vehicle hit a parked vehicle in front of the Colonial Inn and then drive off. Police left a note on the struck vehicle asking the owner to report any damage. 

Monday, April 20

6:25 a.m. A caller reported an erratic driver in Monument Square. Police could not locate the vehicle. 

9:45 a.m. Police helped reunite a child lost at the Old Manse and their parents. The family was visiting during the Patriots Day festivities. 

2:51 p.m. A Thoreau Street business staff member reported a person sleeping on a bench. Police talked with the person, who said he was homeless and just resting for a second. 

7:27 p.m. A person walked in with a dog found on Route 2. Animal Control took custody of the dog. 

Tuesday, April 21

8:19 a.m. A caller requested a well-being check on a person walking on Bedford Street while struggling with multiple bags. Police talked with the person, who declined help. 

10:46 a.m. A caller requested to speak with the ACO regarding his neighbor’s rooster, which he said is too loud. ACO reached out to the neighbor. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner