Acton Police log highlights: October 1-7, 2025

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Wednesday, October 1

7:31 a.m. A caller reported that while walking on Lexington Road, she encountered a person on foot who appeared disoriented. Police spoke with the person, who said he was trying to get to the train depot, and gave him a ride. 

11:48 a.m. A caller reported their vehicle had been broken into the previous day on Main Street and $10 in quarters had been stolen from the center console. Police were investigating. 

12:46 p.m. A caller reported that a delivery driver nearly struck her son on Tracy Street that morning while he was riding his bicycle. The caller said her neighbors have complained about the same car and driver in the past. 

1:19 p.m. A Commonwealth Avenue resident called to report that their handicapped parking placard was stolen from their vehicle. 

Thursday, October 2 

11:12 a.m. A person reported that while she was leaving the post office parking lot, sun glare affected her vision and she hit an object on the property. Police checked the lot and found minor damage. 

2:16 p.m. A Monument Street resident reported a sick fox in their yard. Animal Control was notified. 

2:17 p.m. A Main Street resident called 911 to report that her husband had just called her and said their car had been stolen outside Acton Market. Police found the car was parked in the Acton Visitor Center parking lot. The caller’s husband was guided to the vehicle. 

3:08 p.m. A resident of MacArthur Road reported the theft of his lawn sign in the last month. 

4:14 p.m. Police observed an e-bike rider operating erratically. Police spoke with the rider and “had an educating conversation with him on the dangers of driving like that.”

4:47 p.m. A resident of Bartkus Farm called to report his cat might have gotten out of his house and had not returned. The resident called back shortly afterward to say he found the cat on his couch. 

5:33 p.m. A Strawberry Hill Road resident requested police assistance with a vehicle he had sold over a month ago. The resident said the buyer left without taking the title, and now the buyer was looking for a replacement title and trying to sell the vehicle online. Police offered advice. 

Friday, October 3

6:47 a.m. Police stopped a newspaper delivery driver on Powder Mill Road and informed the driver about traffic complaints received about him. 

7:07 a.m. A 911 caller transferred from Bedford Police reported a road rage incident near Newbury Court. The caller reported that another driver threw something at their car. Police contacted the second driver, who accused the caller of throwing something first. Police talked with both parties and took a report, noting the incident occurred on Route 3. 

12:46 p.m. A resident of Wright Road called to report that a weasel or fisher cat was in his garage. ACO was notified. 

11:24 p.m. Police received a call from the mother of an 18-year-old who was at the train station in West Acton. The mother was late picking her up, and the daughter did not want to be left there alone. Police offered to give the girl a ride, but she declined because her mother was almost there. 

Saturday, October 4

1:41 a.m. After pulling over a vehicle on ORNAC for driving over marked lanes, police learned the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested for operating with a suspended license and a marked-lanes violation. The car was towed. 

9:23 a.m. A resident of Attawan Road called police to report that their political sign was stolen from the yard. 

1:31 p.m. A 911 caller reported a crash on Sudbury Road and could not tell whether the driver was injured. Police investigated and determined it was a minor crash with the driver refusing medical help. 

5:38 p.m. Police received multiple calls regarding a two-vehicle crash in Monument Square. Police confirmed there were no injuries; one driver received a written warning for failure to use care. 

5:44 p.m. Police received multiple calls about a car-cyclist crash on Main Street near Keyes Road. All parties refused medical attention. Police transported the damaged bike to the police station and the cyclist to his destination. 

Sunday, October 5

2:41 a.m. Police pulled over a vehicle on the Acton Turnpike near ORNAC. Police said the car had fresh front-end damage and had possibly been in a recent crash. Police determined the driver had been involved in a hit-and-run on Route 3. Acton Police handed off the case to state police. 

3:47 p.m. A 911 caller reported that a group was fishing in a pond near Annursnac Hill on private property. The caller said they’ve told the fishers many times they cannot fish there, but they keep returning. Police spoke with the fishers, who left the area. 

Monday, October 6 

9:19 a.m. An Old Marlboro Road resident reported their “No Kings” yard sign was stolen the week before. 

2:14 p.m. A 911 caller reported a large turtle crossing the road near Nashawtuc Country Club. Police relocated the reptile. 

6:41 p.m. A 911 caller reported that a person came into his Thoreau Street business and threatened him. Police found the person near the train station and noted that he was calm and non-combative. 

8:09 p.m. A Partridge Lane resident reported her front door was egged, her pumpkins were smashed, and her garden gnome was damaged. The caller said her parents, who live a couple doors down, had experienced something similar recently. Police were investigating. 

Tuesday, October 7 

9:27 a.m. Police received a state police report about an elderly woman walking along Route 2 between Baker Avenue and Main Street. The woman was picked up by her family with no issues. 

4:02 p.m. A 911 caller reported a disturbance near Main Street and Sudbury Road. A resident became agitated at a TV news crew attempting to report on a memorial in the area. Police arrived and resolved the altercation. 

5:23 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on Bedford Street heading toward Acton Center. Police located the vehicle and talked with the driver, who said they had been swerving to avoid potholes. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner