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Acton Public Safety Log: August 7–14, 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 August 7–14, 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, Aug. 7, 3:01 a.m.Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported on the 4500 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

(Note: Call 26-16068 is timestamped 0301:19 on Aug. 8 — see Review. Entry placed under Aug. 8 below.)

Friday, Aug. 7, 8:18 a.m.Complaint: A complaint was filed on the 100 block of Great Road.

Friday, Aug. 7, 12:20 p.m.Repossession: A vehicle repossession was logged on the 300 block of Great Road.

Friday, Aug. 7, 12:23 p.m.Repossession: A vehicle repossession was logged on Winterberry Path.

Friday, Aug. 7, 1:33 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 2400 block of Elm Street.

Friday, Aug. 7, 5:33 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Stoneymeade Way; officers found nothing on arrival.


Saturday, Aug. 8, 12:49 a.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 900 block of Sudbury Road; parties were spoken to.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 3:01 a.m.Larceny/Forgery/Fraud: A larceny, forgery, or fraud incident was reported on the 4500 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 8:37 a.m.Traffic Hazard: A traffic hazard was addressed on Pope Road.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2:32 p.m.Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries: A motor vehicle crash with injuries was reported on Great Road.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2:38 p.m.Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries: A motor vehicle crash with injuries was reported on Nagog Park Drive.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 5:04 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Sachem Way.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 6:55 p.m.Wires Down: A downed wire was reported on Silver Hill Road; services were rendered.


Sunday, Aug. 9, 4:26 p.m.Assist Citizen: A citizen-assist call was logged on School Street.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 5:52 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 1200 block of Great Road; parties were assisted.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 5:52 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 2400 block of Elm Street.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 9:57 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 2700 block of Massachusetts Avenue; services were rendered.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 10:24 p.m.Animal Issue: An animal issue was handled on Harris Street; a party was assisted.


Monday, Aug. 10, 1:49 a.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Arlington Street.

Monday, Aug. 10, 5:20 a.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Knox Trail.

Monday, Aug. 10, 6:35 a.m.Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on Hayward Road.

Monday, Aug. 10, 10:12 a.m.Vandalism: Vandalism was reported on the 100 block of Main Street.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2:51 p.m.Serve Immediate Threat: An immediate-threat order was served on Nagog Hill Road.

Monday, Aug. 10, 4:00 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Nonset Path; parties were spoken to.

Monday, Aug. 10, 5:44 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Stoneymeade Way.

Monday, Aug. 10, 6:35 p.m.Traffic Hazard: A traffic hazard was reported on Ledge Rock Way; parties were spoken to.

Monday, Aug. 10, 6:50 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Samuel Parlin Drive; parties were spoken to.

Monday, Aug. 10, 6:50 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.


Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4:12 a.m.Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Main Street resulted in a citation.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10:03 a.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on the 200 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5:19 p.m.Motor Vehicle Stop/Tow: A motor vehicle was stopped and towed on Great Road.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6:31 p.m.Missing Person: A missing person report was filed on Acorn Park Drive.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10:04 p.m.Complaint: A complaint was filed on Piper Road.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10:48 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Central Street.


Wednesday, Aug. 12, 12:28 a.m.Assist Other Agency: Acton officers assisted another agency on Powdermill Road.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:19 a.m.Motor Vehicle Crash, Property Damage: A property-damage-only motor vehicle crash was reported on the 300 block of Great Road.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:23 a.m.Arrest: Officers responded to a disturbance on the 5000 block of Hosmer Street. Lavonta Dawayn Williams, 30, of Dorchester, was charged with a warrant arrest for another agency.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8:00 a.m.Motor Vehicle Crash, Property Damage: A property-damage-only motor vehicle crash was reported on Main Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 9:27 a.m.Traffic Hazard: A traffic hazard was reported at Summer Street and Central Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 12:22 p.m.Motor Vehicle Crash, Possible Injuries: A motor vehicle crash with possible injuries was reported on Route 2 westbound; transport was arranged.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:07 p.m.Traffic Hazard: A traffic hazard was reported at Main Street and Concord Road.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:19 p.m.Found/Lost Property: A found or lost property report was filed on Spruce Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:35 p.m.Motor Vehicle Crash, Property Damage: A property-damage-only motor vehicle crash was reported at Carlisle Road and North Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:52 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Musket Drive.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 8:47 p.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on the 100 block of Main Street; parties were spoken to.


Thursday, Aug. 13, 8:12 a.m.Disabled Motor Vehicle: A disabled motor vehicle was reported at Main Street and Central Street.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 11:36 a.m.Serve Protective Order: A protective order was served on Iris Court.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2:44 p.m.Animal Issue: An animal issue was reported on High Street.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2:49 p.m.Animal Issue: An animal issue was handled on Ethan Allen Drive; a party was assisted.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 3:06 p.m.Animal Issue: An animal issue was handled on High Street; a party was assisted.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:31 p.m.Motor Vehicle Stop/Tow: A motor vehicle was stopped and towed on Ledge Rock Way near Rex Lane.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:55 p.m.Lost Cards: A report of lost cards was filed on the 1100 block of Massachusetts Avenue.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 11:07 p.m.Disturbance: A disturbance was reported on Great Road; parties were spoken to.


Friday, Aug. 14, 3:03 a.m.Motor Vehicle Crash, Property Damage: A property-damage-only motor vehicle crash was reported on Route 2 westbound.

Friday, Aug. 14, 7:56 a.m.Suspicious Activity: Suspicious activity was reported on Strawberry Hill Road.

Friday, Aug. 14, 8:17 a.m.Motor Vehicle Stop: A motor vehicle stop on Massachusetts Avenue resulted in a citation.


Source: Acton Police Department official public log, August 7–14, 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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