Acton Police log highlights: November 26-December 2, 2025

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Wednesday, November 26 

12:37 a.m. Citizens Bank reported that a network failure had occurred, and they requested that police check the building. Police found nothing out of the ordinary. 

9:07 a.m. A 911 caller reported that a bus backed into her car on Thoreau Street. Police assisted with an information exchange. 

12:50 p.m. A Main Street resident reported that a package she’d had delivered was not on her porch. Police found the package had been mistakenly delivered to a neighbor’s house. 

1:08 p.m. A 911 caller reported a person swearing at vehicles on Belknap Street near Thoreau Street. Police could not locate the person. 

2:35 p.m. Police observed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee driving the wrong way on Route 2. Police then saw the vehicle turn onto ORNAC. 

4:21 p.m. A Beede Center staff member called police to report that two people had cash stolen from wallets in lockers. Police were investigating. 

9:38 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle with a loud exhaust on Bedford Street. When police responded, the caller, who had followed the loud vehicle, flagged down the officer. The officer advised the caller about the dangers of following people. 

11:34 a.m. A caller reported a large group of college-age people standing outside Karma on Thoreau Street making a lot of noise. Police responded and saw that the crowd was already disbanding and getting rides. 

Thursday, November 27

1:46 p.m. A caller reported that her battery died on Elm Street, and AAA was not responding to her. Police assisted the driver. 

7:41 p.m. Multiple people reported a crash on Route 2 near Baker Avenue Extension. The incident was handed over to state police. 

Friday, November 28 

3:01 a.m. A police officer checked on a driver parked in a lot on Elm Street. The driver said he would be on his way shortly. 

1:44 p.m. An alarm on Great Meadows Road sent a notification to police. Police checked the house to find the back door open. After closer inspection, police determined this was due to strong winds. 

3:25 p.m. A caller reported that while walking in the woods near Simon Willard Road, they heard yelling and gunshots. Police checked the area and spoke to others, with negative findings. 

Saturday, November 29

5:46 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle on Main Street was running and playing music loudly. Police checked the area and found no such car. 

3:22 p.m. A 911 caller reported that their disabled tractor was blocking traffic on Monument Street. The caller requested police help with traffic while he waited for a tow. 

10:14 p.m. A Middle Street resident called to report a group of people hanging out by a dumpster near their house, making a lot of noise. The caller said this is a recurring issue. Police were unable to locate a group matching that description. 

Sunday, November 30

1:03 a.m. A caller requested that police check on the driver ahead of them on Acton Turnpike. The caller said the driver had been traveling at 30 to 40 mph for an extended period. Police pulled over the vehicle and found the driver to be OK but did issue a marked-lanes violation. 

10:04 a.m. A 911 caller reported an argument on Laws Brook Road over pickleball court availability. The caller said a person was using the court for private lessons, which was against the court’s rules. The person was gone when police arrived. 

12:47 p.m. A Virginia Road resident called 911 to report an owl in distress. Police checked the tree, and found it was not an owl but a beehive. 

10:13 p.m. A Lowell Road resident called 911 to report that she heard what sounded like a big crash near her home. Police located the crash, which had resulted in no injuries, but the car had to be towed. Police transported the driver to his house. 

Monday, December 1

6:15 a.m. A caller reported that his car had slid into a pole on Main Street. Police found minor damage to the pole. 

12:17 p.m. A caller reported that her phone and purse were stolen out of her vehicle on ORNAC. Police found the phone still in the car. After more thought, the driver remembered the purse could have been left at her home. The caller later confirmed the purse was at her residence. 

3:30 p.m. Multiple 911 calls reported a crash on Laws Brook Road near Conant Street between a car and a van transporting students. The driver of the car was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, and the car was towed. That driver received a citation for failure to use care. 

Tuesday, December 2

1:27 a.m. An officer pulled over a vehicle for a marked-lanes violation on Acton Turnpike. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, and a marked-lanes violation. 

8:28 a.m. A Acton Transportation driver called police to report a minor crash involving the bus and another car on Nathan Pratt Drive. There were no injuries. After Acton police responded, the scene was handed over to police in Acton, where the crash occurred. 

12:30 p.m. A 911 caller reported a crash on Virginia Road, where a car had hit a rock wall. There were no injuries, and police requested that public works salt the area. 

12:45 p.m. A 911 caller reported that his vehicle slid into a stop sign on Old Bridge Road. There were no injuries, but the car had to be towed. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner