Crime & Safety

Police Log: Facebook Problems, Hit-and-Runs and an Oven Fire on Thanksgiving

The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Thursday, Nov. 28

7:20 a.m. – A 911 hangup came in from Summer Street. It was confirmed as accidental.

10:27 a.m. – Police responded to a report of a propane heater on fire in a driveway on Tuttle Drive.

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12:33 p.m. – Police responded to a reported hit-and-run accident on Great Road.

2:52 p.m. – A Central Street resident reported an issue with her neighbor. The responding officers spoke to both parties involved.

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4:23 p.m. – An officer radioed in to report checking on people out on Great Road. The people In question were workers filling up a dumpster.

6:10 p.m. – Emergency responders were called to Bramble Way for a reported oven fire. The fire was extinguished by a resident.

8:20 p.m. – A woman came into the station to speak with police about a custody issue.

8:37 p.m. – Police responded to a report from a Mohegan Road resident about messages received on Facebook.

9:38 p.m. – Police responded to a report of suspicious activity on Great Road.

11:56 p.m. – Police responded to a report of possible gunshots near the School Street field. The responding officer heard nothing, but spoke with a person walking a dog in the area who reported possibly seeing fireworks off Lawsbrook. 


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