Acton Police log highlights: April 22-28, 2026

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Wednesday, April 22

5:48 a.m. A caller reported being in a two-car crash in the rotary on Route 2. The caller reported there were no injuries, but the other vehicle did not stop. A Acton officer checked on the driver, and the call was handed to state police. 

9:04 a.m. A person reported that someone was regularly walking four dogs on the Old Rifle Range trail instead of the permitted three. Animal Control was notified. 

11:17 a.m. Police pulled over a vehicle on Route 2 for an expired registration. The car was towed, and police transported the four occupants to Chipotle. 

4:03 p.m. A 911 caller asked police to check on a person walking along Route 2. Police spoke with the person and gave them a ride to the train depot. 

Thursday, April 23

6:49 a.m. A caller reported a golden retriever following them on their walk on Upland Road. ACO was notified. 

10:50 a.m. A Baker Avenue resident reported their neighbor playing loud music. Police did not hear music in the area. 

9:55 p.m. A College Road resident reported that for the previous two nights, there had been loud noises that sounded like explosions. Police could not locate a source for the noise. 

Friday, April 24

9:01 a.m. A Whippoorwill Lane resident reported her gray, female cat missing. ACO was notified. 

9:36 a.m. A caller reported a person backed into his car on Walden Street and then left. Police contacted the other driver and issued a summons. 

7:40 p.m. A caller reported an elderly woman in black clothing walking on Barretts Mill Road and repeatedly changing direction. The caller was worried the pedestrian might be confused. Police could not locate her. 

Saturday, April 25

2:08 p.m. A Barretts Mill Road resident reported an elderly woman wearing all black walking along the road, and the caller was worried about her. Police could not locate the woman. 

6:11 p.m. An officer saw what appeared to be a disabled vehicle on Elm Street. Police learned the driver was lost and gave directions. 

Sunday, April 26

1:08 a.m. An officer pulled over a driver on Acton Turnpike for having inactive license plates. While pulled over, the driver lied to the officer about their identity. When the officer looked up the correct name, they learned the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was then arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license, driving with inactive plates, giving false information to a police officer, and having a default warrant. 

9:53 a.m. Acton-Carlisle High School’s burglar alarm company contacted police, notifying them that the alarm was triggered. Police found an open door but nothing else out of the ordinary. 

12:27 p.m. A caller reported the railroad gates on Sudbury Street were stuck in the down position. Police directed traffic while Keolis worked on the gates. 

1:15 p.m. A Crescent Road resident reported her black and gray tabby cat did not return after being let out the night before. ACO was notified. 

2:54 p.m. A caller reported a cyclist hit her car and yelled at her. Police could not locate the cyclist. 

7:13 p.m. A caller reported an elderly woman walking around the Route 2 Rotary in a long, black raincoat. Police located the woman on Barretts Mill Road, and she said she did not need assistance. 

Monday, April 27

7:45 a.m. Multiple 911 calls reported a crash between a truck and a motorcycle at Lowell Road and Liberty Street. Callers reported the motorcycle driver was up and walking around. Police redirected traffic and called a tow. 

11:22 a.m. A caller reported a minor two-car accident on Route 2. Both cars were gone when police arrived. 

12:52 p.m. A caller reported a landscaping truck was partially blocking College Road. The truck was gone when police arrived. 

6:01 p.m. Police checked on a vehicle with its alarm going off and a dog inside. Police learned the windows were slightly open and the alarm was probably caused by the dog. 

8:50 p.m. A Commonwealth Avenue resident reported a dog barking for a long time. Police checked on the dog and learned no one was home. The dog appeared to have escaped through a window and was let back inside by an officer. 

Tuesday, April 28

9:57 a.m. A Main Street resident reported a car parked illegally near their home. Police learned the car belonged to a Acton Academy student, and the staff agreed to have the student move the vehicle. 

5:31 p.m. A 911 caller reported her vehicle had died on Main Street and was blocking traffic. Police called for a tow. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner