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Crime & Safety

Acton Police Log from November 14 - 20

A pack of donkeys escape Bobby's Ranch, a gun is flashed during a road rage incident, a door-to-door hunter sales person knocks on the wrong door and more.

The Dent Fixers:

  • 11/14/11 - 9:15 a.m. - Duggan Road: A father and daughter were driving around town in a tan Mercedes offering to fix dents in cars.

A Walk with a Sixer:

  • 11/14/11 - 3:33 p.m. - Avalon Drive: The front office of the Avalon reported a possible intoxicated male walking with a six-pack. The male was gone upon police arrival.

Door-to-Door Hunting:

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  • 11/14/11 - 5:57 p.m. - Pope Road: Someone called the police to report that a male party knocked on her door and tried to sell her hunting appliances. The woman said she did not have an appointment. The police found out the male party works for Hunter Appliance and he was at the wrong address.

Wallet Return:

  • 11/18/11 - 10:02 a.m. - Massachusetts Avenue: Someone found a wallet with $402.57 in cash and brought it to the police. The police contacted the owner.

Road Rage Scare:

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  • 11/18/11 - 12:15 p.m. - Central Street: Someone reported that a male subject driving a black Tahoe (unable to retrieve the plate number) flashed him a handgun during a road rage incident. Police were unable to find the subject.

Kids, Rocks & Cars:

  • 11/18/11 - 4:07 p.m. - Great Road: Police responded to a report about a group of kids throwing objects at vehicles.

It's Just the Babysitter:

  • 11/20/11 - 5:31 p.m. - Main Street: Police responded to a call about an older woman walking with a younger girl. Police found out it was just the babysitter.

Donkeys Looking to Rent:

  • 11/20/11 - 6:21 p.m. - Bobby's Ranch Road (Nagog Park): There were reports about donkeys from Booby's Ranch that got loose and were running around in the apartment complex area.

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