Acton Police log highlights: September 10-16, 2025

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Wednesday, September 10

7:53 a.m. A 911 caller reported a white Tesla speeding on ORNAC near Sudbury Road. Police could not locate the vehicle. 

8:28 a.m. A caller reported she lost her engagement ring and wedding band near Valley Sports. The caller said her engagement ring is a plain, silver band with a single diamond, and the wedding band is a silver band with writing inside. Police logged the information. 

9:04 a.m. The Highway Department reported a person sleeping at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Police could not locate the person. 

3:41 p.m. A 911 caller reported a motorcycle had crashed into the back of her vehicle in front of the South Bridge Boat House. The motorcycle was removed. 

11:53 p.m. An off-duty officer reported seeing a possibly impaired driver on Lowell Road. Police could not locate the vehicle and advised Carlisle police of the report. 

Thursday, September 11

8:32 a.m. Police received a report of vandalism in the parking lot of This Old House Productions on Virginia Road. 

3:24 p.m. A resident of The Valley Road reported that a package had been taken from their driveway. 

4:31 p.m. Police assisted with a disabled vehicle blocking traffic on Independence Court near Main Street. The car was towed, and the driver was ticketed. 

Friday, September 12

5:30 a.m. A 911 caller reported an erratic driver on Sudbury Road heading toward Route 2. Police could not locate the car. 

9:24 a.m. A 911 caller reported a truck got caught in wires and pulled down a pole on The Valley Road near Marthas Point Road. Police confirmed that wires were down, requested assistance from the Municipal Light Plant, and ticketed the truck driver. 

2:11 p.m. A person reported that a line crew on Barnes Hill Road was blocking traffic and creating a hazard. Police contacted the company, which agreed to move off the road and stop working until officers could assist with traffic. 

3:06 p.m. Bedford Police requested a wellness check for a person apparently having a medical issue in a white sedan on Old Bedford Road. Police could not locate a vehicle matching that description. 

4:11 p.m. A Wheeler Road resident reported she found a black pug wearing a collar but no tags. Animal Control was notified. 

5:46 p.m. A Walden Terrace resident reported that a chipmunk or squirrel had entered her home and she could not get the animal out. ACO was notified. 

Saturday, September 13

10:24 a.m. A caller reported an ongoing issue with skaters blocking Garfield Road. Police located the skaters and advised them of the complaint. 

5:21 p.m. A caller reported a chocolate Lab running between the highway and Bristers Hill Road. Police could not locate the dog. 

8:21 p.m. A 911 caller reported she was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Main Street near Cottage Street. The caller reported there were no injuries. After a sobriety test, police arrested one driver on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol, first offense, child endangerment, and failure to use care. 

Sunday, September 14

1:18 a.m. A Main Street resident reported a loud truck sitting outside her house and shining its lights inside. Police learned it was a tow truck, and the driver said they would be moving along soon. 

4:48 p.m. A 911 caller reported an erratic driver on Sudbury Road heading toward Fitchburg Turnpike, swerving, and driving onto sidewalks. Police could not locate the driver. 

9:31 p.m. A caller reported her dog ran away along Laws Brook Road. Shortly after, a 911 caller reported finding a dog in the same area. The dog was returned to the owner. 

Monday, September 15 

1:41 a.m. Police checked on a Lexington Road home with doors open. Police did not find anything unusual and secured the door. 

9:28 a.m. A caller reported a sticker on a traffic light post near Exit 125 on Acton Turnpike that might have disturbing connotations. Police removed the sticker. 

7:48 p.m. A resident of Old Marlboro Road reported that a person had been parked outside her home for almost an hour. Police talked to the driver, who said they’d pulled over to charge their phone. The driver left. 

8:57 p.m. A staff member at 7-Eleven called police to report that a person made worrisome comments to her and was crying on her shoulder. When police arrived, the person was combative. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct. 

Tuesday, September 16

4:28 a.m. Police checked on a person on a bench on Thoreau Street. The person said he was waiting for the next train into Boston. 

11:00 a.m. A Cottage Street resident reported that her political sign was stolen. Police took the report. 

12:25 p.m. An Academy Lane resident reported a vehicle parked illegally on the road. Police issued a citation. 

5:54 p.m. A caller requested a well-being check on a friend. The caller said that their friend has a history of mental health challenges and that they had not heard from them in 10 days. Police checked at the person’s home, but there was no answer. Neighbors said they had seen the person within the previous two days. The officer decided no further action was needed.

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner