Acton Police log highlights: December 10-15, 2025

Wednesday, December 10

12:48 p.m. A public works staff member reported a man they described as suspicious walking alone in the woods near the Walden Pond Reservation. Police could not locate the person. 

9:22 p.m. Police pulled over a driver for making an improper turn on Monument Square. After undergoing a field sobriety test, the driver was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (first offense), not obeying traffic signs, and making an improper turn. 

Thursday, December 11

3:27 a.m. Police checked on a disabled vehicle near the Exxon station on Acton Turnpike. The driver told police they got into an accident with another car on Route 2 and requested a tow truck. Police checked the area and found another damaged vehicle. The driver of that vehicle, Luis Rivera, 18, of Newton Heights, refused to leave his car and was arrested for disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, and interfering with a police investigation. He was awaiting arraignment as of Tuesday morning.

10:43 a.m. A Hunters Ridge Road resident called 911 to report that a truck and its trailer were parked illegally in front of her home. Police checked and found the truck to be legally parked. 

Friday, December 12

3:16 a.m. An AAA worker called police after he checked on a driver on Commonwealth Avenue. The driver had requested fuel, but when the worker got there and knocked on the window, the driver did not respond. Police learned that the driver had fallen asleep and didn’t hear the worker knocking. The driver was instructed to call AAA again. 

1:06 p.m. A caller reported landscaping equipment on Old Marlboro Road near Old Pickard Road that had possibly fallen off a truck. Police found the equipment, along with scattered nails. Police located the person who dropped the items, who said he would return for them. 

11:03 p.m. An Emerson Hospital security worker called police to report a stolen vehicle. When a woman went to leave Emerson, she could not locate her vehicle. Security reviewed the footage and saw what appeared to be her vehicle driving away. Police located her vehicle in guest parking. 

Saturday, December 13

6:54 p.m. A Acton Municipal Light Plant employee reported a resident of Hemlock Street had cut down a tree, which took down power lines. Police remained on scene while CMLP repaired the damaged lines. 

Sunday, December 14

8:40 p.m. A Border Road resident reported she had found a golden retriever with no collar or tag, and was taking the dog back to her home. After animal control was notified, the resident called back to say that she had lost the retriever. Later, a Brook Trail Road resident called police to ask if anyone had seen his dog, which matched the description. ACO was notified.

Monday, December 15

2:10 p.m. A public works employee reported that a sidewalk plow hit a home on Bedford Street, damaging a wall. Police confirmed the damage and contacted the homeowner. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner