Acton Police log highlights: May 21-27, 2025

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Wednesday, May 21

12:44 p.m. Police received multiple open line 911 calls mapping to Lexington Road. The responding officer talked to workers in the area and found no emergencies. 

1:13 p.m. A 911 caller reported being run off the road by another driver at the intersection of Conant Street and Laws Brook Road. Police were unable to locate the other driver. 

2:01 p.m. A Main Street resident reported her small gray cat missing. The Animal Control officer was notified. 

 3:47 p.m. A person reported a delivery truck parked on Conant Street, causing a dangerous situation. The truck was told to move along. 

4:55 p.m. A caller reported an injured deer near the stream along Damon Mill Square. An officer found the deer but could not access it.  

4:56 p.m. An Adams Road resident reported receiving a phone call from a person who claimed to be from Homeland Security and said the caller was under investigation.

7:27 p.m. An Everett Street resident called police to say that she believes her bank account was drained due to a scam. Police took a report. 

9:14 p.m. A caller reported a man sitting in a vehicle outside the children’s center on Old Bedford Road. The responding officer was not able to locate the vehicle, but found a building door unsecured. The officer called backup to check and clear the interior. 

Thursday, May 22

12:47 a.m. A Partridge Lane resident called police to report his burglar alarm went off and he wasn’t sure why. Two officers checked the residence and found nothing out of place. 

6:05 a.m. A caller reported a dark-colored Honda had been parked in a lot on Nathan Pratt Drive since the previous night. An officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 

8:02 a.m. Police received a 911 call mapped to the area of Acton Turnpike. When called back, a resident of Abbott Lane explained their child was playing with an Apple watch and accidentally called. 

8:24 p.m. A caller reported dangerous flooding conditions near the intersection of the Acton Turnpike and Walden Street. The state Department of Transportation was notified. 

Friday, May 23

10:41 a.m. The Water Department reported that a homeowner on Main Street struck the fire hydrant near their home and caused damage. The hydrant was out of service, and the fire department was notified. 

1:02 p.m. The Lincoln fire department reported a minor crash between two vehicles on Route 2 near the Walden Street intersection. A responding officer reported that the vehicles were school buses. There were no injuries. 

1:23 p.m. An employee of a Lowell Road gas station reported two parties dropped a black duffel bag next to the pumps and sped off. The responding officer found it to be a Middlesex School tennis bag. Middlesex was notified, and the bag was picked up at 5 p.m. 

2:13 p.m. A South Bridge Boat House employee reported a dilapidated boat washed up near her dock. The caller said they would keep the boat at their dock. 

2:33 p.m. Police responded to a two-car crash on Laws Brook Road with extensive damage. There were no injuries, and one driver was cited for failure to use care while backing. 

3:48 p.m. A caller reported seeing a small gray cat sitting on the jersey barrier on Route 2 between Exit 125 and Crosby’s Corner. The responding officer could not locate the cat. 

7:11 p.m. A caller reported a crash on the Route 2 rotary, with one car rolled onto its side. Acton fire and police responded. There were no major injuries, and the roadway was cleared. 

10:27 p.m. An officer reported watching a vehicle spin out in the Route 2 rotary. The driver, Marco Chavez Garcia, 44, of Waltham, was placed under arrest for operating under the influence, child endangerment while OUI, and possession of an open container of alcohol while driving. No one was injured. Chavez was released on May 27 without bail following his arraignment and is due back in district court on June 16. 

Saturday, May 24

12:38 a.m. A Laws Brook Road resident reported that someone had knocked on their door and asked that police check the area. Officers found nothing out of place. 

10:32 a.m. A caller reported multiple people at the Williams Road bike path not pushing the crosswalk button when crossing the road, causing a safety concern. The responding officer did not find anyone in the area and confirmed the crosswalk lights were operational. 

12:13 p.m. An Edgewood Road resident called police to report a vehicle partially parked on his property. The car was tagged by police. 

Sunday, May 25

4:27 a.m. A police officer checked on a vehicle parked near the intersection of Main Street and ORNAC. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence of alcohol. 

8:06 p.m. A caller reported a black Porsche speeding up and down Thoreau Street. Responding officers could not locate the vehicle. 

Monday, May 26

3:48 p.m. A caller reported a parked vehicle obstructing traffic near the intersection of Laws Brook Road and Conant Street. The car was towed. 

4:06 p.m. A person reported illegal dumping at their Staffordshire Lane Condo recycling bins and wanted to talk to police. 

8:50 p.m. A Main Street resident reported vehicles speeding near his home. The responding officer did not observe any violations. 

11:56 p.m. A caller reported speeding vehicles on Main Street. The responding officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 

Tuesday, May 27

6:39 a.m. Police received a report of a power outage in the area of Dover Street. Acton Municipal Light Plant confirmed it was a popped transformer. 

9:25 a.m. A person reported heavy smoke coming from a trash truck near the intersection of Main and Thoreau Streets. The truck was having exhaust issues and told police a mechanic was on the way. 

12:01 p.m. A person walked into the police station and told officers a person had taken a photo of her. Police took a report. 

1:52 p.m. Police responded to a minor vehicle crash near the intersection of the Fitchburg Turnpike and Sudbury Road. Police issued a written warning to one of the drivers for failure to use care when stopping.