Acton Police log highlights: December 17-30, 2025

Wednesday, December 17

11:04 p.m. A cleaner working on Lowell Road called 911 to report an older man walking around the property and going through dumpsters. Police checked the area, found nothing out of the ordinary, and escorted the cleaner to her car. 

Thursday, December 18

9:38 p.m. Police responded to a two-car crash on Acton Turnpike near ORNAC. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, and the fire department was called because one car was smoking. Acton police handed the scene over to state police. 

Friday, December 19

6:23 a.m. An Emerson Hospital security staff member called to report a person refusing to leave the lobby. Staff reported she did not need medical assistance. Police talked with the person, who said she was waiting for an Uber and would be leaving shortly. 

12:03 p.m. A caller reported that a telephone pole had snapped in half and was hanging over Main Street near Harrington Avenue. Police and public works closed the street while the pole was repaired. 

Saturday, December 20 

12:22 a.m. Police responded to a report of a car that had crashed into a tree on ORNAC. Police performed a field sobriety test on the driver and then placed them under arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (first offense) and a marked-lanes violation.

11:17 a.m. A Shore Drive resident called 911 to report two people leaving her neighbor’s house and thought the homeowners were away. Police contacted the owners and learned they were the ones leaving the house and hadn’t yet left for vacation. 

Monday, December 22

8:44 a.m. A caller reported a parked vehicle on Brook Trail Road with a lot of damage and a possible missing tire. Police called the registered owner of the vehicle, who said she was in a crash in Sudbury the day before and had arranged a private tow for the car that morning. 

7:26 p.m. A caller reported that a decommissioned mail truck was parked on Virginia Road, and it looked like it had been in a crash. Police checked the vehicle before calling a tow truck and advising public works about damage to the guardrail. 

Wednesday, December 24

12:42 a.m. A Cranefield Road resident reported hearing gunshots. Another caller from Peter Spring Road reported the same. Police checked and were unable to locate anything out of the ordinary. 

7:49 p.m. A 911 caller reported an erratic driver on Lowell Road heading toward Carlisle. The caller reported the driver was weaving, had repeatedly driven into the shoulder, and had even driven onto the sidewalk. Police located the vehicle and driver. The motorist was found to be driving without a license. The car was towed, and the driver received a summons to appear in court. 

Thursday, December 25

4:30 p.m. Multiple callers reported having no power. Police passed reports to CMLP staff, who said it was due to strong winds. 

Friday, December 26

5:56 p.m. A caller reported that the train was taking a long time to depart the West Acton depot and motorists were driving over the tracks. Police called Keolis staff, who said they were aware of the situation and that the train was disabled. Police directed traffic past the gates until the train was operational. 

6:14 p.m. A caller reported that a wheel came off his vehicle while on the Fitchburg Turnpike and hit another vehicle. The two drivers had already exchanged information, but the first driver requested police assistance with traffic control as they awaited a tow truck. 

Saturday, December 27

10:20 a.m. A Main Street business owner reported that right after she closed the previous night, she checked the cameras and saw a person trying to open the door before kicking it and leaving. Police checked with other nearby businesses to see if they had also observed suspicious activity, but none was reported. 

2:50 p.m. A 911 caller reported that a person got out of their vehicle at Acton Gas on Elm Street, pointed a gun at him, and threatened to kill him. The person then drove off suddenly. State police later advised Acton police that they had Tan Truong Le, 23, of Worcester in custody. He was arrested on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and criminal threats. Le was arraigned December 29 and pleaded not guilty. He is due back in court on January 14.

Sunday, December 28

1:46 a.m. Police stopped a vehicle near the Route 2 rotary. Police performed a field sobriety test, which the driver passed. The motorist received a summons for driving without a license, and the car was towed. 

Monday, December 29

4:08 p.m. State police informed Acton police of a two-car crash on Route 2 at the Baker Avenue Extension intersection. State police reported that one person was unable to exit their vehicle. Both drivers refused medical attention, and the cars were towed. 

Tuesday, December 30

1:35 p.m. A caller reported multiple cars parked in a no-parking zone on Lexington Road near Orchard House. Five citations were issued. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner