Acton Police log highlights: May 27-June 2, 2026

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Wednesday, May 27

6:32 a.m. Multiple calls reported a power outage around the Sudbury Road area. The Acton Municipal Light Plant was notified. 

6:42 a.m. Multiple calls reported the traffic lights at the intersections of Acton Turnpike and ORNAC, and Fitchburg Turnpike and Sudbury Road were not working. Police directed traffic while power was restored to the lights. 

10:26 a.m. Police issued multiple parking citations to vehicles parked in a Walden Street lot without parking passes. 

12:52 p.m. A caller reported a driver on Strawberry Hill Road who appeared to be asleep in their car. When the caller approached the vehicle, the driver said they were just lost and drove off. The driver later walked into the police station looking for police records. 

2:14 p.m. A caller reported a dog left in a car at Walden Pond. Police took the dog to the police station. The owner later retrieved the dog. 

3:01 p.m. A Thoreau Court resident reported her orange and white cat was missing. Animal control was notified. 

6:00 p.m. An Estabrook Road resident requested to speak with an officer about tire tracks in their yard. Police were investigating. 

6:43 p.m. A 911 caller on Lexington Road reported two people appearing to break into a vehicle. The caller said they tried to speak with the people, who ignored the caller and smashed the window of the car. Police spoke with the people, who said they had permission, and the owner confirmed it. 

9:28 p.m. A caller reported being bitten by a dog on Arrowhead Road. ACO was notified. 

Thursday, May 28

10:28 a.m. A caller reported a disabled car on Acton Turnpike. The call was handed to state police. 

11:19 a.m. An officer looked up the license plate of a vehicle driving on Commonwealth Avenue and learned the driver had a misdemeanor warrant out of Attleboro. Police arrested the driver. 

12:12 p.m. A caller reported finding an injured rabbit on Main Street while on a walk. ACO was notified. 

4:58 p.m. A caller reported a large snapping turtle on Sudbury Road. ACO was notified. 

5:14 p.m. A caller told police he was attempting to repossess a vehicle on Harrington Avenue, but the car renter refused to hand over the key. Police assisted, and the car was towed. 

Friday, May 29 

6:00 a.m. A Sudbury Road resident reported a raccoon under her daughter’s bed. ACO was notified. 

10:54 a.m. A caller reported the traffic light at Sudbury Road and Fitchburg Turnpike was not working. Police learned of a power outage in the area and notified CMLP. 

7:56 p.m. A caller reported someone on Stow Street yelling for another person to get away. Police could not locate the people. 

Saturday, May 30 

7:44 a.m. A 911 caller reported a downed utility line on Old Bedford Road. Verizon was notified. 

7:47 a.m. Multiple 911 callers reported a downed tree on Barretts Mill Road. Acton Public Works was advised. 

8:55 a.m. A 911 caller reported that a tree branch had gone through their car’s windshield while it was parked on Lowell Road. Police helped remove the branch. 

12:42 p.m. A caller reported a person in a raincoat on Commonwealth Avenue who possibly needed assistance crossing the road. The person was gone when police arrived. 

6:10 p.m. A caller reported that her mother refused to let her see her childhood dogs. The dogs live with the mother on Martin Road. Police gave advice to the caller. 

7:25 p.m. Lincoln Police requested assistance with a crash on Acton Turnpike. All three involved refused medical attention, and the scene was transferred to state police. 

Sunday, May 31

2:46 a.m. After pulling over a vehicle on Acton Turnpike for a lights violation, police learned the driver had only a learner’s permit and no license. A licensed driver was called to take possession of the vehicle. The driver was given a summons for unlicensed driving, a lights violation, and for not having a license in possession.

11:31 a.m. A person reported a possibly injured fox or coyote lying down in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. ACO was notified. 

7:15 p.m. A nurse from Emerson Hospital reported that a patient assaulted another patient, who wanted to press charges. Police assisted. 

7:42 p.m. A caller reported his husky ran off and was missing. ACO notified. 

Monday, June 1

11:49 a.m. A caller requested a well-being check on a Laws Brook Road resident because their mailbox was full. Police spoke with the resident, who appeared to be well. 

5:08 p.m. A caller reported chalk graffiti on the bridge over the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail near Commonwealth Avenue. Police contacted CPW for cleanup. 

10:32 p.m. A Hayward Mill Road resident reported loud whistling coming from a neighbor’s house. Police learned the noise was a leaf blower. 

11:48 p.m. An officer checked on a car parked on Walden Street. After talking with the driver, the officer performed a field sobriety test. The person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (first offense) and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. 

Tuesday, June 2

7:47 a.m. A Monsen Road resident reported a group of young raccoons on her porch. ACO was notified. 

8:29 a.m. A person reported their jacket and car keys were stolen while they were using the track at Emerson Field. Police were investigating. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner