Crime & Safety
Acton Police Log: September 30
A hunt for a sick fox, a party shoplifted baby food, a young adult was taken into protective custody for riding his bicycle drunk.
Sick Fox:
- 9/30/11 -11:35 a.m. - Charter Road: Someone reported a sick fox in the area. The Environmental Police also responded to check the area.
Parked Ticket in Acton...It Happens:
- 9/30/11 - 12:01 p.m. - Massachusetts Avenue: Police issued a citation for over the limit parking.
Assisting on the Hunt:
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- 9/30/11 - 12:27 p.m. - Charter Road: Police went out on assignment to help the Environmental Police look for a sick fox.
Car Accident:
- 9/30/11 - 2:05 p.m. - Main Street: There was a car accident on Main Street where a car collided with a telephone pole - no injuries. NSTAR was notified to check the pole.
Shoplifting:
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- 9/30/11 - 2:05 p.m. - Massachusetts Avenue: A shoplifter, described as a white male in his late 40's, wearing a red windbreaker, running shorts and white sneakers was believed to have stolen 20 cans of baby food.
Arrested:
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- Arrested on: 9/30/11 - Apt 4, 388 Great Road, Acton, MA
- Charged with: Extortion by Threat of Injury - Intimidating a Witness - Threat to Commit Crime
- Arresting Officer: Robert Cowan, Jr.
Possible Vandalism:
- 9/30/11 - 6:54 p.m. - Arlington Street: Someone came into the police station to report about possible vandalism that will occur at her restaurant.
Protective Custody:
- A because he was incapacitated by alcohol while operating a bicycle.
