Acton Police log highlights: March 11-17, 2026

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Wednesday, March 11

9:50 a.m. A school bus driver reported that her wallet was stolen out of the bus while it was parked on Main Street. The wallet was later turned in to the principal’s office at Thoreau Elementary School. 

3:10 p.m. A Commonwealth Avenue business employee reported an agitated, shirtless man refusing to leave the area. He was described as wearing red plaid pajama pants, a black hat, and green sunglasses. Police could not locate the person. 

3:28 p.m. A 911 caller reported seeing a car cut off a school bus on Cottage Street. Police pulled the driver over and advised them of the complaint. 

Thursday, March 12

8:48 a.m. A 911 caller reported a crash on Main Street near Cottage Street. Two vehicles were towed, and police issued a written warning to one driver for a red light violation. 

11:25 a.m. A Laws Brook Road resident reported a scam in which someone called her to say she had won money. Police confirmed that no personal information was given. 

12:14 p.m. Police checked on a vehicle parked in an Elm Street lot. The driver said they were resting and would move along soon. 

1:23 p.m. Acton Fire Department staff reported a vehicle parked at the Beede Swim and Fitness Center blocking a fire hydrant. Police issued two citations. 

7:39 p.m. Police observed a two-car crash on Route 2 near Sudbury Road. The scene was handed over to state police. 

Friday, March 13

2:29 a.m. A 911 caller reported a cold and wet person near the Route 2 rotary who said he’d been in an accident. Police learned the driver flipped their vehicle just past the Gulf station. The vehicle was towed, and the driver was transported to the hospital. 

2:45 p.m. A caller reported a hole on Lexington Road near a storm drain. Police coned off the hole and notified Acton Public Works. 

2:54 p.m. A state police officer reported a dog on Barretts Mill Road running unattended in the street. The officer later called back and reported he had found the dog’s owner and the dog had been brought inside. 

5:07 p.m. A Florio Drive resident reported she found a black and white terrier. Animal Control was notified. 

Saturday, March 14

1:45 a.m. A police officer stopped a vehicle on Route 2 near ORNAC. After performing a field sobriety test, police arrested the driver for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (first offense) and a marked-lanes violation.

10:49 a.m. A caller reported a minor crash at Rideout Park with a parked vehicle. The caller could not locate the driver. Police assisted with an information exchange. 

2:07 p.m. An officer observed a crash on Main Street. Two cars were towed, and police issued a written warning to one driver for failure to use care. 

4:58 p.m. A Belknap Street resident reported that a person on a scooter left a flyer on their back door for landscaping services. Police later located the person and advised them of the town’s bylaw against solicitation. 

7:43 p.m. A caller reported that their black Boston terrier, attached to a purple leash, ran off from the Fenn School campus. ACO was notified. 

Sunday, March 15

3:15 p.m. A caller reported seeing a person place a soda can on a cement flower bed in Monument Square. The caller thought the behavior was suspicious. Police disposed of the can. 

3:58 p.m. A caller reported being bitten by a dog on Fitchburg Turnpike on the rear of his right knee, requiring two stitches. ACO was notified. 

4:32 p.m. A person reported an unfamiliar black pickup in the parking lot on Elm Street. Police spoke with the pickup’s driver, who said he was waiting to give a ride to his father, who was having car trouble. 

Monday, March 16

2:01 a.m. A police officer checked on a vehicle parked at the Alltown Mobil station. The driver had run out of gas and was waiting for the station to open. 

12:16 p.m. A caller reported a car alarm sounding for nearly an hour on Court Lane. Police contacted the car owner’s family and advised them of the alarm. 

4:32 p.m. A Lowell Road business employee reported a suitcase left behind by a customer. Police helped return the suitcase to its owner. 

7:16 p.m. A Colonial Inn staff member reported an intoxicated customer attempting to leave in his vehicle. Police assisted staff in getting the person a ride. 

Tuesday, March 17

7:21 a.m. A caller reported a tree in the roadway on Pope Road. Police could not locate a downed tree in the area. 

7:54 a.m. Acton police requested assistance locating a missing person whose last known location was near ORNAC. After an extensive search, police located the missing person at the Dunkin’ on Main Street. She had locked herself in the bathroom and refused to leave when staff reported her.

6:49 p.m. A Stone Root Lane resident reported a person sitting in front of his house. Police located the person and transported him to a Dunkin’. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner