Acton Police log highlights: September 16-22, 2026

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Wednesday, September 16 

4:24 a.m. A 911 caller reported a person trespassing on their Musketaquid Road property. When police arrived, the person attacked officers and fled the scene before pulling into the state police barracks to be arrested. Nance Lordon, 72, of Harvard, was arrested for trespassing, assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a deadly weapon, running from police, and negligent operation of a vehicle. She was arraigned on September 16 and is due back in court on October 22. 

6:42 a.m. A caller reported seeing a hit-and-run on Commonwealth Avenue, with one car running into a parked vehicle before leaving. Police could not locate the driver. 

8:46 a.m. A Philip Farm Road resident reported a hawk on their screened-in porch. The resident said that the porch doors were open, but the hawk was having trouble finding its way out. Animal control was notified. 

11:07 a.m. Police located a bicycle on Main Street that appeared to have fallen off a vehicle. Later, a caller reported their bicycle was missing from their vehicle. Police reunited the bicycle with its owner. 

Thursday, September 17

7:36 a.m. An Old Bedford Road resident reported a sick turkey on their property. Animal control took possession of the bird. 

9:55 a.m. A Garfield Road resident reported multiple cars speeding. Police observed no violations. 

12:39 p.m. A Westford police officer requested help locating an overdue U-Haul truck. Acton police located the vehicle on Laws Brook Road and informed Westford police. 

9:01 p.m. A caller reported a driver near Acton Center crossing marked lanes and hitting curbs. Police learned it was an inexperienced driver and notified them of the complaint. 

9:56 p.m. A Garfield Road resident called 911 to report a person taking things from their neighbor’s house and loading them into a large truck. Police learned it was a hired trash removal company. 

Friday, September 18 

4:24 p.m. A caller reported hearing kids screaming and playing under the Main Street train bridge. Police located the kids, who were quietly fishing. 

8:54 p.m. A caller reported a cashier at a Thoreau Street business might be impaired. Police determined the cashier was not impaired. 

11:41 p.m. A Middle Street resident reported people smoking and drinking behind a nearby business. Police could not locate the group. 

Saturday, September 19 

12:06 a.m. A Middle Street resident reported approximately five people drinking behind a nearby business. Police located one person waiting for an Uber ride and no others. 

8:05 a.m. A 911 caller reported a car crashing into a trailer on Elm Street. One person was taken to the hospital, and the car was towed. 

3:02 p.m. A Middlesex School employee reported a person driving erratically on campus. Police located the vehicle, but it was parked. 

7:55 p.m. A caller reported three people arguing on Willow Street. Police located the group, who said they did not want to speak with police because it was only a verbal dispute. 

Sunday, September 20

6:46 a.m. A caller reported seeing a tent with a man inside on Cousins Field. Police spoke with the man, who said he was staying in the area while his mom was in town. He packed up his tent and left.

2:00 p.m. A Main Street business employee reported that someone broke in overnight and stole money from the cash register. Police were investigating. 

3:47 p.m. A caller reported chickens on Sudbury Road blocking the roadway. Police could not locate the chickens. 

Monday, September 21

9:46 a.m. A caller reported that while they were watching dogs on Belknap Street, the dogs got out of the yard. The dogs were later located. 

10:52 a.m. A 911 caller reported a man asleep in the restroom of a Beharrell Street business. The man was awakened by the maintenance worker and left the business. Police found the man, who declined assistance, at West Acton Plaza. 

4:08 p.m. A veterinarian’s office employee reported a person had come to the office asking whether they could house a cat overnight before it was surrendered the next day. ACO was notified. 

6:01 p.m. A caller reported that while parked on Monument Street, her car was hit. Police were investigating. 

6:07 p.m. An officer found a balloon with inappropriate writing on it on Meriam Road. 

8:37 p.m. A person reported a toolbox broken open in the Route 2 rotary with tools and nails scattered across the roadway. Police helped clear the roadway. 

Tuesday, September 22

9:28 a.m. A 911 caller reported a man asleep in the restroom of a Beharrell Street business. The caller confirmed it was the same person as the previous day and that an official no-trespass order had been issued. Police could not locate the person. 

11:09 a.m. A caller reported that her dog was bitten by another dog on Stow Street, and she was taking her dog to the vet. ACO was notified. 

2:46 p.m. A caller requested a well-being check on a Central Street resident that she hadn’t seen in a while and, while walking by, noticed there were three newspapers that hadn’t been collected. Police learned the person had moved away. 

9:26 p.m. A caller reported a driver on Main Street going “all over the road.” Police talked with the driver, who appeared to be OK, and advised them of the complaint. 

— Compiled by Trace Salzbrenner