Acton Police log highlights: June 11-17, 2025

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Wednesday, June 11

12:26 a.m. A Kenney Lane resident reported four people on bikes, wearing all black with their hoods up, in their neighborhood. The resident also received a text from a neighbor saying their doorknob had been jiggled. Police checked the area and found nothing unusual. 

6:24 a.m. Police requested Department of Public Works assistance in removing a branch obstructing traffic on Deacon Haynes Road. 

8:36 a.m. An Estabrook Road resident reported a text stating someone was at her property to replace a gas meter. Police spoke to National Grid staff, who confirmed the resident had a service appointment. 

12:02 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle driving 30 mph and running stop signs on the Acton-Carlisle High School campus. Police advised the vehicle’s owner of the complaint. 

1:40 p.m. A caller reported that when maintenance arrived at their business on Monument Street, they found a large hole in the glass front door. Police are investigating. 

2:59 p.m. A person turned in a credit card they found on Lexington Road. Police, unable to contact the owner, shredded the card. 

3:54 p.m. A 911 caller and Life360 reported a crash on Route 2 between Elm and Main Streets. Two cars were towed, and the roads were cleared. Neither driver was transported to the hospital.

5:31 p.m. A Maple Street resident reported an injured robin in her yard. An Animal Control Officer was notified. 

6:20 p.m. A caller requested to speak with ACO to help find emergency boarding for a dog that was with a friend at Hanscom Air Force Base. 

6:25 p.m. A person was pulled over near Main Street and Keyes Road for holding a phone while driving. After running a routine search on the driver, police found outstanding warrants from Leominster. The driver was detained and later released to appear in Leominster District Court. 

10:57 p.m. A caller reported a person walking down Lexington Road in all dark clothing. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the pedestrian.

Thursday, June 12

7:45 a.m. An Old Pickard Road resident reported hearing footsteps and a loud crashing noise near her home. Police checked the area and found nothing unusual. 

8:33 a.m. A person called 911 near Walden Street and Route 2. Dispatchers were unable to communicate due to a language barrier, but the caller seemed lost. Police located the caller and helped him to his place of work. 

12:17 p.m. A caller reported a downed tree on Brooks Street blocking the roadway. Public Works was notified and responded. 

12:58 p.m. A 911 caller reported a downed tree blocking Barnes Hill Road near Estabrook Road. The tree was also on cable lines. Public Works and Acton Municipal Light Plant were notified and responded.

4:09 p.m. A caller reported a car parked at a Walden Street lot blocking other vehicles from entering or leaving. Police contacted the owner and issued a citation. 

6:36 p.m. A Bradford Street resident reported his parked car’s tires were damaged overnight. 

11:30 p.m. A caller reported a loud construction noise coming from the new middle school on Old Marlboro Road. Police found the noise was coming from a septic truck that would be finishing its work shortly. 

Friday, June 13

6:02 a.m. A caller reported a large tree leaning on power lines near Annursnac Hill and College Roads. The municipal light plant responded. 

12:42 p.m. A Lowell Road resident called to report their 6-year-old yellow Lab had escaped their yard. ACO was notified. 

8:58 p.m. A Virginia Road resident reported hearing fireworks going on for the previous 10 minutes. Police confirmed the fireworks were across the town border. 

Saturday, June 14

10:23 a.m. Police managed traffic and crowds for the “No Kings” protest in Monument Square. 

3:13 p.m. Numerous callers reported a person had been struck by a vehicle on Upland Road. A citation was issued to the driver, and the car was towed. Both driver and pedestrian were transported to the hospital.

5:23 p.m. A caller reported two vehicles parked in front of a conservation trail gate. Police issued citations. 

7:09 p.m. State police reported a person removing rocks from the dump site near the Route 2 rotary. Acton Police talked with the person, who said he wanted the rocks for his garden. The rocks were returned, and the person left. 

Sunday, June 15

7:24 a.m. A caller reported an injured rabbit near Bedford Street and Garrison Road. ACO was notified. 

10:02 a.m. A caller reported a person sleeping in a yard near Wright Tavern. The caller attempted to talk to the person, who said he was trying to take a nap. Asked by police, the napper said he was resting before church. He was allowed to stay. 

10:16 a.m. A person reported losing a Honda key in Monument Square. Police could not locate it. 

4:32 p.m. A caller reported that a person mowing on Main Street was screaming profanities at passing vehicles. Police talked with the mower, who said he was waving at vehicles to slow down. 

6:25 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on Route 2 approaching ORNAC. The driver was reportedly driving very dangerously, with their head bobbing back and forth. Acton Police later detained the driver at their residence. 

Monday, June 16

8:34 a.m. An Edgewood Road resident reported that a landscape truck was blocking the fire hydrant in front of his home. Police asked the owner to move the vehicle. 

1:17 p.m. A caller reported a car had crashed into a traffic light pole at Pine and Main Streets. The crosswalk indicator sign was damaged and had to be replaced. The driver was OK and able to operate the vehicle.

1:44 p.m. A 911 caller reported a crash on Lexington Road involving one moving and one parked vehicle. One vehicle caught fire. Acton Fire and Police Department personnel cleared the crash site. No one was transported to the hospital.

3:28 p.m. Staff from a Main Street business called police to report a person wearing a striped shirt, white scarf, and blonde wig was attempting to impersonate a customer and cash a check. The person left the business and police could not locate them. 

Tuesday, June 17

9:22 a.m. An Edmonds Road resident asked to talk with ACO about a possible loose ferret in her basement. 

1:47 p.m. Verrill Farm staff reported a person stealing from the stand. Police were investigating. 

3:58 p.m. A caller wanted to speak with an officer about an employer withholding payroll checks. Police learned the caller had mistakenly read Acton, NH, as Acton, MA, and had called the wrong department.