Acton Police log highlights: August 27-September 2, 2025

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Wednesday, August 27

2:02 p.m. Police received a report of a garbage truck blocking traffic lanes on Lexington Road near Cambridge Turnpike. Public works was called to close the street; police assisted. 

4:25 p.m. A person reported a sinkhole on Main Street near Damon Mill. The building’s management was notified. 

6:04 p.m. A caller reported that after signing up for medication online, she received three phone calls from a business in Littleton and was worried she was being scammed. Police advised the caller and took the report. 

Thursday, August 28

10:33 a.m. A South Meadow Ridge resident called 911 to report that when she clicked on a link in an email, a message popped up directing her to call Microsoft and a loud chime started playing. She was worried it was a scam. Police informed the caller that it was a pop-up window. 

11:04 a.m. Multiple 911 callers reported a two-car crash on Lowell Road. One car was towed; there were no injuries. One driver was ticketed for attaching plates to an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. 

2:18 p.m. A College Road resident reported finding a black and white dog near her home. The animal control officer was notified. 

7:36 p.m. A Wheeler Road resident reported a person making questionable statements before leaving the area. Police gave advice. 

7:43 p.m. Police and fire personnel were dispatched to the Dunkin’ on Nine Acre Corner for a malicious fire alarm pull. While on scene, police were made aware of a suspicious suitcase the same woman had left at a nearby convenience store. Lincoln police located the woman after she crashed her car in that town. April Grueter, 48, of Webster, was charged with falsely pulling a fire alarm, disorderly conduct, and using a hoax device.

10:54 p.m. A Blueberry Lane resident said they had been hearing loud music for more than an hour. Police found the source of the noise and asked the person to turn it down. 

Friday, August 29

8:23 a.m. A Beharrell Street resident reported that when his wife was backing out of their driveway, a passing vehicle scraped her bumper. The other car did not return. Police took the contact information in case the other involved party called. 

1:02 p.m. A Black Birch Lane resident walked into the police station to report that a counterfeit check had been cashed in his name. 

4:11 p.m. A Barnes Hill Road resident reported that a fox was curled up on her porch and wouldn’t move. ACO advised the resident. 

6:05 p.m. Two different Garfield Road residents called 911 to report a solicitor going door to door. Police were unable to locate the solicitor. 

8:37 p.m. A Strawberry Hill Road resident reported an unfamiliar vehicle parked in a cul-de-sac. Police checked the vehicle and found nothing suspicious.

Saturday, August 30

7:52 a.m. A Valley Sports employee requested assistance removing a person from the building who had refused to pay the $15 admission fee. The person left the business before police arrived. 

10:38 a.m. Police pulled over a vehicle on Strawberry Hill Road. The officer found the vehicle’s registration was revoked, and it was uninsured. The driver was issued a summons, and the car was towed. 

11:40 a.m. A Mallard Drive resident walked into the police station to report she’d found a drone in her backyard. Police decided the drone was damaged beyond repair, and they discarded it. 

4:26 p.m. An Elm Street resident reported a solicitor wearing black pants and a windbreaker on a hoverboard. Police were unable to locate the person. 

4:49 p.m. A Main Street business staff member called 911 to report a verbal altercation between a bicyclist and the driver of an antique car. Police were unable to find either person. 

6:01 p.m. A Simon Willard Road resident reported seeing a solicitor in a windbreaker and dark pants through his Ring camera. Police located the person on Musterfield Road and informed them of the town bylaw prohibiting solicitation. The person moved along. 

Sunday, August 31 

12:14 a.m. A Belknap Street resident reported that one of the kayaks on her property had been moved, and she was worried someone might be in her backyard. Police checked the area and found nothing unusual. 

1:53 a.m. An officer was monitoring traffic on Acton Turnpike near Walden Street when he heard a loud noise and saw a passing vehicle with sparks coming from it. The officer pulled over the driver, who was then placed under arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. 

3:37 p.m. A caller reported that her cat had run away while they walked on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near Commonwealth Avenue. ACO was notified. 

Monday, September 1

5:37 a.m. A 911 caller reported that he hit a bench in the area of Dunkin’ on Main Street. Police took a report and reported the incident to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. 

12:23 p.m. A Pilgrim Road resident reported that she was missing two cats. ACO was notified. 

4:36 p.m. A resident of Black Duck Road reported that on August 27, an Amazon delivery truck backed into their basketball hoop stand, breaking it. The resident reported the incident to Amazon but hadn’t heard back. Police advised the resident to wait a few more days to see if someone from Amazon reached out. 

6:38 p.m. A resident of Black Duck Road called to report that a kayak had been left behind after a group kayaked on their property’s pond. The resident didn’t know the group. Police advised the resident of their options for a no trespass order. 

Tuesday, September 2 

1:40 p.m. A person called to report that after he finished biking in Gerow Park, he found someone parked next to his car. The other person got upset and asked why he wasn’t parked in a spot, yelled, and threw water on his car. He told police that no threats were made, and police advised him to call back if any other complaints were made.