Acton Police log highlights: July 1-7, 2026

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Wednesday, July 1

10:05 a.m. A person reported having birdseed thrown toward them during an altercation in the Estabrook Woods the day prior. Police were investigating.

2:29 p.m. A 911 caller reported that while she was crossing the railroad tracks on Baker Avenue, the gates started to close on her. She got off the tracks but worried about a mechanical issue. Police and railroad maintenance found the gates to be working properly. 

3:41 p.m. A caller reported two horses on Lowell Road that were left outside in the heat and appeared to be in distress. Animal Control contacted the owner, who said they would be bringing the horses in. 

3:47 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle parked near Rideout Field with what appeared to be medical equipment inside. The caller worried the heat might affect the equipment. Police checked the vehicle and found only cleaning equipment. 

Thursday, July 2

2:39 a.m. An officer checked on a vehicle parked in the White Pond lot and, while there, learned the driver had an arrest warrant. The driver was arrested. 

9:00 a.m. A 911 caller asked for directions to the train station from Main Street. Police gave the person a ride. 

10:33 a.m. A caller reported a person wearing all black on Thoreau Street being aggressive toward vehicles driving by. Police spoke to an employee at a nearby business, who said they hadn’t noticed anything. 

3:09 p.m. A caller reported a crash on Acton Turnpike with one car hitting the barrier. All involved refused medical help, and the scene was handed over to state police. 

4:47 p.m. Police ticketed multiple vehicles without permits parked in the Walden Pond lot. 

8:52 p.m. A 911 caller reported a tree hanging on wires and partially obstructing Old Marlboro Road. Police notified Acton Public Works and Acton Municipal Light Plant. The tree was cut down and moved out of the roadway. 

Friday, July 3

2:06 p.m. An Abbott Lane resident reported a vehicle parked in front of their garage. Police contacted the vehicle’s owner, who agreed to move it. 

7:37 p.m. Maynard police passed along a call they received from an elderly person on Monument Street who was locked out of her vehicle and stuck in the heat with her husband. The car was towed, and the couple’s daughter picked them up. 

Saturday, July 4

3:25 a.m. A Main Street resident reported a car parked outside her home playing loud music. The vehicle was gone when police arrived. 

10:18 a.m. A caller reported that a couple came into a Main Street business with their dog and were informed that dogs were not allowed. They left and then quickly returned without the dog. The caller was concerned that the couple had left their dog in the car. Police confirmed the air conditioning was on in the car. 

12:21 p.m. A 911 caller reported an overflow of visitors at White Pond parking and swimming where it’s not permitted. Police issued three citations and told swimmers to move along. 

12:51 p.m. A Park Lane resident reported an Amazon truck that broke down in his driveway and dumped oil before leaving. The resident was advised of his options. 

Sunday, July 5

2:53 a.m. A 911 caller reported falling asleep at the wheel and hitting a curb on Elm Street. A tow was called to take the car, and police took the driver to her residence in Acton. 

7:30 p.m. A 911 caller reported getting into a verbal argument with someone at White Pond over the volume of their music. The caller said the other person had threatened her before leaving the area. The call was handed over to state police. 

9:20 p.m. A Plainfield Road resident reported hearing fireworks. Police did not detect fireworks. 

Monday, July 6

7:53 a.m. A caller reported an unopened Amazon package left on Lowell Road near the Chamberlin Woods. Police dropped the package off with the owner. 

8:45 a.m. A 911 caller reported a tree in the roadway on Lowell Road. Police then saw that the tree had pulled down a wire. CPW and CMLP were notified, and the tree was removed. 

3:18 p.m. A Crescent Road resident reported a person who came to her door and asked if he could use his metal detector on her property. When she said no, the person left and sat in his car for an extended period of time. Police gave advice. 

6:32 p.m. A 911 caller reported a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Sudbury Road. One person was transported to Emerson Hospital, the driver of the car was ticketed for failure to use care, and the motorcycle was towed. 

Tuesday, July 7

12:54 a.m. Multiple 911 calls reported a two-car crash on Acton Turnpike. Three people were transported to Emerson Hospital, and police directed traffic while debris was cleared. 

9:36 a.m. A caller reported that while driving on Mattison Drive, he hit a branch that went through his windshield. The car was towed. 

5:52 p.m. A Dana Road resident called 911 to report a person banging on their door and windows. Police spoke with both people and learned it was a miscommunication. 

6:38 p.m. Responding to an automated 911 notification, police found a crash involving a car and a deer on Monument Street. The car was towed, and the driver was picked up by their spouse. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner