Acton Police log highlights: January 28-February 3, 2026

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Wednesday, January 28 

6:18 a.m. A caller reported his vehicle was sideswiped on Old Bedford Road. Police could not locate the other vehicle. 

1:36 p.m. An Old Marlboro Road resident reported the sidewalks were not clear near the middle school and were posing a safety hazard. 

6:36 p.m. A caller reported drivers parking in tenant parking spots on Stow Street to go to an event at the Umbrella Arts Center. Police issued one ticket. 

6:48 p.m. Keolis reported that a train struck a car on the tracks at the Conant Street crossing. There were no injuries, and the car was towed. 

7:30 p.m. Lincoln police notified Acton police of a hit-and-run on Route 126 with the car headed toward Acton. Shortly after, a caller reported witnessing the hit-and-run and saw the car turning onto Route 2. State police stopped the driver on Route 2, and Lincoln police transported the driver back to their station. 

7:39 p.m. A caller reported a large pile of snow blocking the roadway on Virginia Road near Elm Brook Lane. Police notified Acton Public Works. 

7:53 p.m. A caller reported their dog, a long-haired German Shepherd with her collar and leash still attached, had run off in the woods near Estabrook Road. Animal Control was notified. 

10:48 p.m. A Acton Public Works employee reported that one of its vehicles had hit a building on Main Street while removing snow. Police reported the minor damage to the building’s owner. 

Thursday, January 29 

3:20 a.m. A caller reported a person near a disabled vehicle on Route 2 trying to flag down other drivers with a flashlight. When police arrived, two vehicles were on the side of the road, with one driver trying to jump-start the other vehicle. Both vehicles initially left on their own, but one failed again quickly. That car was towed. 

8:20 a.m. A Westford Road resident reported cars speeding and creating a hazard for residents trying to leave their driveways. Police observed no violations. 

11:05 a.m. A Stow Street resident reported a vehicle parked in the crosswalk. Police issued one citation. 

2:36 p.m. A Bayberry Road resident reported a mosquito control company soliciting. Police informed the solicitors of the town’s bylaw against solicitation. 

5:43 p.m. A caller reported a swerving driver on Route 2. Police could not locate the driver. 

Friday, January 30 

9:29 a.m. A caller reported someone walking on the train tracks near Walden Pond. Police could not locate anyone on the tracks. 

11:43 a.m. A caller reported that someone had fallen on Conant Street near Main Street. The caller said she was worried the person was injured because they remained sitting after falling. The caller then said someone had stopped and was assisting. Both people were gone when police arrived. 

12:58 p.m. A police officer helped push a disabled vehicle to the shoulder on Route 2. The car was towed. 

1:55 p.m. An automated 911 call reported a crash in the area of Old Marlboro Road and Williams Road. The automated call stated that the phone’s owner had been in a serious car accident. When police checked the area, they found only a damaged phone, believed to have fallen from a vehicle. Police returned the phone to its owner, who had not been in a crash. 

 7:03 p.m. A Chestnut Street resident reported that, upon returning home, she found her door ajar and the lights on inside. She said she believed she had turned off all the lights and locked the door when she left that morning. Police checked the home and found nothing unusual. 

Saturday, January 31

10:55 a.m. A Highland Street resident reported that an unknown dog walked up to him on his property. Police located the owner. 

12:01 p.m. A Main Street business employee reported a car parked in a way that prevented staff from leaving. Police contacted the car’s owner, who agreed to move it. 

Sunday, February 1

2:28 a.m. A police officer checked on a car parked at the Alltown Mobil on Acton Turnpike. After undergoing a field sobriety test, the driver was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (first offense). 

6:58 a.m. A Walden Street resident reported that he believed someone had poured candle wax on his car while it was parked overnight. 

11:26 a.m. A Dunkin’ employee reported a minor crash in the parking lot on Thoreau Street. Insurance information had already been exchanged when the police arrived. 

Monday, February 2

11:52 a.m. A Barnes Hill Road resident reported a goose had been in their driveway since the day before and was not leaving. Animal Control was notified. 

11:14 p.m. A Barretts Mill Road employee reported a smoking power line and transformer producing sparks. Police notified the municipal light plant and directed traffic while repairs were made. 

Tuesday, February 3

5:24 p.m. A Acton firefighter reported a crash on Route 2 near Main Street. The firefighter said it was minor with no injuries. The scene was handed over to state police. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner