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Wednesday, October 16
7:20 a.m. Police arrested a 51-year-old Prescott Road resident at his home on a warrant issued out of Concord District Court for a probation default. Police took the man to court to appear before a judge.
2:27 p.m. A Lowell Road resident reported someone struck her parked car the day before. A witness left a note on the damaged car with information about the other vehicle. Police assisted the owners in exchanging insurance information. Both cars had minor damage.
5:10 p.m. A driver reported a young man sitting on the edge of the Rail Trail overpass abutment outside the fence. An officer found the man on the Acton side of the trail. The man climbed back onto the trail and walked into Acton. Acton police were advised.
Thursday, October 17
11:21 a.m. A Wilson Road resident reported finding a black French bulldog. Police notified the animal control officer.
3:57 p.m. A Barnes Hill Road resident called 911 about an injured squirrel in the area. Police notified the animal control officer.
10:20 p.m. An Apple watch led to the arrest of its owner when the device alerted police to a “serious” car crash on Lowell Road near the boat ramp. Officers grew suspicious when they contacted the watch owner, who said he had “no issues and that he pulled over to relieve himself in the woods.” Officers noted the man “seemed hesitant to answer any follow-up questions” and sent two cruisers to Lowell Road. There, officers found a car crashed into the guardrail and the driver uninjured. The 50-year-old Concord man behind the wheel failed a field sobriety test, leading to his arrest on charges of operating under the influence and marked-lane violations. Police ordered a tow of the car.
Friday, October 18
9:13 a.m. A Range Road resident reported finding a small white dog. Police responded.
2:49 p.m. Multiple 911 callers reported a three-car crash with injuries involving a box truck and two passenger vehicles on Route 2 at Sudbury Road. First responders took one person to Emerson Hospital. Officers diverted outbound Sudbury Road traffic onto Whittemore Road while the scene was cleared and the involved vehicles were towed.
10:30 p.m. Staff at a Baker Avenue hotel called for assistance with young people staying there while competing in a sports tournament nearby. Staff reported the youths were “running around the hotel and playing games in the hallways, creating a disturbance” and said adult chaperones “refuse to help disperse the kids.” Police responded and advised those involved of the hotel’s quiet hours and staff complaints.
Saturday, October 19
12:36 a.m. Police stopped a 33-year-old Littleton man on Route 2 for marked-lane violations and speeding. They arrested him on charges of operating under the influence and negligent operation in addition to speeding and marked-lane violations. Police ordered the car towed.
10:50 a.m. A Lowell Road resident reported a political sign was “apparently” stolen from his yard, probably on Thursday or Friday.
1:13 p.m. A Nathan Pratt leasing office staff member reported a former resident was trespassing and said she “entered the building multiple times” and “has made multiple verbal threats.” Police could not find the ex-resident, but were following up by phone.
2:27 p.m. An Estabrook Road resident reported cars were parked illegally and not in the designated parking area. Police left “courtesy tags” on two cars as warnings.
Sunday, October 20
1:18 a.m. Police cited a motorist for operating with a suspended license, and their vehicle was towed following a traffic stop on Route 2 westbound near the rotary. An officer left the driver and a passenger waiting at the rotary Gulf station for their ride, but the pair called 911 about an hour later when they couldn’t get a ride. Police gave the two a courtesy ride to Main Street in Acton.
4:13 a.m. A 911 caller reported a crash involving a car hitting a telephone pole on Route 2 by Lexington Road. Police arrested the 26-year-old Concord driver and charged him with operating under the influence of alcohol, wanton destruction of property, negligent driving, speeding, and marked-lane violations.
12:47 p.m. Police were called to handle a civil dispute between an employee and a customer regarding payment for services at an Elm Street business. Officers responded a second time about 15 minutes later but reported no issues.
3:30 p.m. A resident asked to talk to police about “possible ongoing harassment.” The Highland Street homeowner reported someone had set off firecrackers in their yard the night before and believed it could be related to nuisance phone calls from blocked numbers that her daughter was receiving.
3:45 p.m. An Elm Street caller reported the destruction of signs on the property. Police responded.
5:10 p.m. An Authors Road resident reported hearing a gunshot near their house a few minutes earlier and said they, “as well as the neighbors,” had also heard shots at night. Police responded and spoke to Wayside Road residents, but could not pinpoint any disturbance.
7:51 p.m. An Edmonds Road resident called 911 to report her corgi missing. Police notified the animal control officer.
Monday, October 21
1:06 p.m. A Hubbard Street resident dropped off a knife found on his property.
Tuesday, October 22
7:37 a.m. A caller reported a person swimming in White Pond who they said accessed the water by trespassing on private property at Powder Mill Road and Stoneroot Lanes. Police determined the man reached the water by a trail behind the private home and never entered private property.
7:55 a.m. A 911 caller reported a three-car crash on Main Street with injured passengers. Acton shut down the road near the High Street intersection. First responders took one person to Emerson Hospital, and police issued a citation to one driver for following too closely.
10:16 a.m. A Main Street resident reported harassing phone calls. Police responded.
7:48 p.m. A passerby reported a dead animal blocking Bedford Road near Partridge Lane, but a responding officer was unable to find the carcass. Twenty-five minutes later, a second caller reported seeing a dead animal on the same street near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. A responding officer found and moved a dead beaver to the side of the road until the highway department could remove the remains.
