Acton Police log highlights: July 9-15, 2025

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Wednesday, July 9

7:19 a.m. A caller reported a large number of trash bags and paint cans had been dumped at the composting bin at Acton-Carlisle High School. Police checked the area and did not find the reported refuse. 

10:56 a.m. A resident of Middle Street called police because they were about to list a piano for sale but worried that people would use the opportunity to gain access to the home and gather intel for a theft. Police gave the resident advice. 

7:55 p.m. A caller reported a person she believed to be drinking alcohol while sitting on a table in Gerow Park. She stated she’d seen the person drinking in public before. When officers checked in, the person was drinking a non-alcoholic soda. 

9:01 p.m. A Laws Brook Road resident reported a car parked in the roadway in front of her home. She said it had been parked there for two days. Officers were unable to contact the owner of the car, which was parked legally. 

Thursday, July 10

7:38 a.m. A caller reported a crash on Monument Street near the Old North Bridge pedestrian crossing. The caller said the bumper was hanging off the front of the car. Police checked on the driver, who said they hadn’t hit anything and that the bumper came off while they were driving. The driver secured the bumper and went on their way. 

7:02 p.m. A caller reported a bicyclist on Route 2 near Old Road to 9 Acre Corner, heading west. Police checked the area and were unable to locate the cyclist. 

9:47 p.m. A 911 caller reported a man vomiting outside his vehicle on Commonwealth Avenue. Police checked on the man, who said he was OK. 

Friday, July 11

10:58 a.m. A Mitchell Road resident reported three foxes, one apparently sick, on her property. Animal Control was notified. 

3:55 p.m. A Silver Hill Road resident reported that a solicitor riding a scooter was at her house. Police were unable to locate the solicitor. 

5:05 p.m. Another Silver Hill Road resident reported a solicitor near the end of the street. Police informed the solicitor of the town’s bylaw prohibiting solicitation. 

11:08 p.m. A person walked into the police station to report that her husband had not returned home after leaving at 1 p.m. Police sent an alert to area departments. The Nashua, New Hampshire, police department reported that the man was there. Police informed the wife. 

Saturday, July 12

2:56 a.m. A resident of Old Bedford Road reported that their doorbell rang about 15 minutes before and they wanted police to check the area. Police did not find anything unusual. 

9:49 a.m. An Edgewood Road resident asked to speak with the ACO regarding a raccoon that was getting into the trash. ACO was notified. 

Sunday, July 13

12:13 a.m. Multiple 911 calls reported a crash on Cambridge Turnpike. A vehicle with two people inside had hit a telephone pole. The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and causing serious injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked-lanes violation, and speeding. The passenger was taken to Lahey Hospital. Verizon and Comcast were notified of the telephone pole damage. 

9:51 a.m. A caller reported that while they were walking in Wright Woods the day before, his dog was attacked by two coyotes. ACO was notified. 

3:52 p.m. A lifeguard at White Pond reported a large group swimming in a no-swimming area. Police talked with the group, and they agreed to move. 

Monday, July 14

11:06 a.m. The manager of Acton Market reported past tagging on the property’s fence. It was not previously reported, but the manager believed it occurred sometime around mid-June. An officer took the report. 

4:07 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle parked illegally on Hemlock Street, partially blocking the roadway and the access road. Police contacted the owner, who agreed to move the vehicle. 

10:06 p.m. A resident of Central Street reported an alert that his garage door was opened. The resident was able to remotely see that the door was open but unable to see if anyone was there. The resident asked that officers check the residence. Police confirmed nothing was out of place. 

10:52 p.m. A Stow Street resident reported a lot of noise coming from a group of people on a porch on Hubbard Street. Police talked with the group, who agreed to turn down the music and go inside soon. 

Tuesday, July 15

10:34 a.m. A resident of Anson Road requested advice on how to deal with a baby skunk in his basement. ACO was notified.  

11:14 a.m. A truck driver called 911 to report hitting wires and taking down a pole on Lindsay Pond Road. Police shut down the road, and Verizon was informed about the downed pole. 

12:28 p.m. A police officer pulled over a driver on Acton Turnpike near ORNAC for operating a vehicle on a suspended license. A tow truck was called, and the driver called for a ride. 

5:04 p.m. A caller reported several illegally parked vehicles on Hemlock Street. Police issued two parking tickets.