Acton Police log highlights: June 25-July 1, 2025

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Wednesday, June 25 

1:39 a.m. Police pulled over a vehicle on Route 2 near Elm Street for speeding. The driver was given a sobriety test and arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

2:08 p.m. Police checked on a vehicle in the Hugh Cargill Pumping Station parking lot bearing two different license plates. The car was towed, and a summons was given to the registered operator. 

5:31 p.m. A Hemlock Street resident reported multiple vehicles parked illegally on Varick Street. Police issued citations. 

Thursday, June 26

1:45 a.m. Police pulled over a driver on Sudbury Road for a marked-lanes violation. Police, after seeing alcohol in the vehicle, did a field sobriety test and arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, having an open container of liquor, and a marked-lanes violation. 

7:59 p.m. A Belknap Street resident reported that someone had knocked on her door and said he was there to buy weights through a Facebook post. The resident was worried someone was using her address as a pickup location. Police spoke with both parties and determined it was a misunderstanding. 

Friday, June 27

4:07 p.m. Police received an automatic call from an alarm system on Lowell Road. Police responded and found the side door was unsecured, and they entered the property. Police found nothing unusual and secured the door. 

Saturday, June 28

4:57 p.m. Police received multiple calls reporting a disabled car blocking the middle of Route 2 near Walden Street. The car was moved off the street. 

7:14 p.m. A Monument Street resident called police, saying that through his Ring camera he saw a red sedan pull in and out of his driveway twice, and he wanted police to check his home. Police found multiple doors unlocked, but the interior of the house appeared normal. 

Sunday, June 29

11:43 a.m. A resident of Stone Root Lane called 911 to report two people riding small, motorized vehicles at high speeds on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Police advised the two of the rules, and they moved along. 

Monday, June 30

10:57 a.m. A Fairhaven Road resident reported a person sleeping in his car in a driveway. The person said he was a nurse and had pulled over to rest after working a night shift. 

9:48 p.m. A person walking their dog called police and reported activity inside Orchard House after hours. Police contacted the museum and learned it was an employee working. 

Tuesday, July 1

3:04 p.m. A caller reported a large construction vehicle was blocking the roadway near Garfield and The Valley Roads. Police checked on the vehicle and advised the construction crew of the complaint.