Acton Public Safety Log: May 8–15, 2026
Compiled from official records by Townbrief | Edited by Dave Watkins
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Acton Police Department's official public log for the period May 8–15, 2026. All persons listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assaults, and juvenile matters are excluded per Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 41, section 98F).
Friday, May 8, 10:01 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Possible Injury): A crash with possible personal injury was reported on Prospect Street.
Friday, May 8, 12:19 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Friday, May 8, 3:35 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Carlisle Road.
Friday, May 8, 5:15 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Stow Street.
Saturday, May 9, 11:09 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Carlton Drive.
Saturday, May 9, 1:50 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Homestead Street.
Saturday, May 9, 11:43 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported on Great Road.
Sunday, May 10, 1:07 p.m. — Structure Fire: A structure fire was reported on Great Road; the incident was closed.
Sunday, May 10, 1:18 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported on Carlisle Road.
Sunday, May 10, 4:41 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Strawberry Hill Road.
Sunday, May 10, 7:21 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was noted on Powdermill Road.
Sunday, May 10, 7:53 p.m. — Arrest — Operating Under the Influence: A motor vehicle stop on Concord Road resulted in an arrest. Shea Russell Doherty, 23, of Acton, was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor or .08%, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, and speeding.
Monday, May 11, 7:20 a.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Davis Road.
Monday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Powdermill Road.
Monday, May 11, 9:47 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Central Street.
Monday, May 11, 1:17 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Joseph Reed Lane.
Monday, May 11, 3:22 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported on Main Street.
Monday, May 11, 5:05 p.m. — Arrest: A motor vehicle stop on Main Street led to an arrest (Arrest Ref. 26ACT-109-AR); no further details were included in the log entry for this incident.
Monday, May 11, 11:41 p.m. — Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm at a building on Nagog Hill Road was checked; found unfounded.
Tuesday, May 12, 7:43 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Possible Injury): A crash with possible personal injury was reported on Arlington Street.
Tuesday, May 12, 8:52 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Concord Road.
Tuesday, May 12, 12:24 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Pinewood Road.
Tuesday, May 12, 12:37 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Massachusetts Avenue.
Tuesday, May 12, 12:47 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported at Barker Road and Taylor Road.
Tuesday, May 12, 2:01 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Great Road.
Tuesday, May 12, 9:21 p.m. — Summons — Operating with Suspended License: A motor vehicle stop on Great Road resulted in a summons. Maudeline E. Tully, 26, of Acton, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
Wednesday, May 13, 8:58 a.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Concord Road near Horseshoe Drive.
Wednesday, May 13, 10:23 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Great Road.
Wednesday, May 13, 10:08 p.m. — Arrest — License and Warrant: A motor vehicle stop on Route 2 westbound at Taylor Road resulted in an arrest. Edwin F. Valentin, 61, of Hyde Park, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense), operating an uninsured motor vehicle, number plate violation to conceal identity, and was held on a warrant from another agency.
Thursday, May 14, 9:26 a.m. — Structure Fire: A structure fire was reported on Davis Road; the incident was closed.
Thursday, May 14, 10:43 a.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Prospect Street.
Thursday, May 14, 3:25 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Great Road.
Thursday, May 14, 3:51 p.m. — Summons — Unlicensed Operation / School Bus Violation: A motor vehicle stop on Great Road resulted in a summons. Nour Abrham, 45, of Worcester, was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop for a school bus.
Thursday, May 14, 9:04 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Parker Street.
Thursday, May 14, 9:15 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was spoken to on Great Road.
Thursday, May 14, 9:46 p.m. — Threatening: A threatening complaint was reported on Chadwick Street.
Friday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. — School Resource Incident: An incident involving a school resource matter was reported at a Spruce Street address.
Friday, May 15, 10:47 a.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Property Damage): A property-damage crash was reported on Ryder Path.
Friday, May 15, 1:19 p.m. — Annoying Phone Calls: A complaint of annoying phone calls was reported on Jackson Drive.
Friday, May 15, 2:37 p.m. — Larceny/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud complaint was reported on Elm Street.
Friday, May 15, 4:16 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance on Main Street resulted in a transport.
Friday, May 15, 7:03 p.m. — Summons — Operating with Suspended License: A motor vehicle stop on Route 2 westbound resulted in a summons. Joseph Anthony Alamo, 30, of Shirley, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and no valid inspection sticker.
Friday, May 15, 7:10 p.m. — Summons — Number Plate / Unregistered Vehicle: A motor vehicle stop on Route 2 eastbound at School Street resulted in a summons. Wilfredo A. Martinez Polanco, 18, of East Boston, was charged with number plate violation to conceal identity and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Friday, May 15, 8:51 p.m. — Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Strawberry Hill Road.
Friday, May 15, 9:01 p.m. — Motor Vehicle Crash (Possible Injury): A crash with possible personal injury involving fire response was reported on Great Road; the incident was closed.
Friday, May 15, 8:36 p.m. — Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Newtown Road; services were rendered.
--- Source: Acton Police Department official public log, May 8–15, 2026. G.L. c. 41, section 98F. All incidents are as reported in the official log; Townbrief has not independently verified each entry.
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