Crime & Safety
Acton Police Log: When Chickens Attack
The following information was supplied by the Acton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Acton police log from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1:
Deer Struck by Vehicle:
- 1/30/12 - 6:48 p.m. - Hayward Road: Police received a report of a deer on the side of the road that was struck by a vehicle.
Too Bright:
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- 1/30/12 - 12:08 a.m. - High Street: A resident complained about bright exterior lights across the street. Police drove by and reported no problems.
Suspicious Person:
- 1/31/12 - 12:08 a.m. - Massachusetts Avenue: Police responded to a report from a store clerk regarding a suspicious male who was hanging around the store. The person left the store, but the clerk was concerned he would return.
Dirty Speed:
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- 1/31/12 - 3:59 p.m. - Adams Court: Police received a report about a dirt bike traveling at high speed. The biker was gone upon police arrival.
Living Out of The Car:
- 2/1/12 - 10:20 a.m. - Old Stone Brook: Police told people who were possibly living in the car to leave the area.
Attack of the Chickens:
- 2/1/12 - 2:16 p.m. - Robbins Street: Police received a report of a resident that was "trapped" in her house because her neighbor's chickens were attacking her. Police arrived and reported the chickens had gone home.
Possessed by the Rock n' Roll:
- 2/1/12 - 6:45 p.m. - Spruce Street: Police received a report of a person jumping around and swearing while listening to loud music.
Is Acton OK?
- 2/1/12 - 9 p.m. - High Street: Someone called the police and asked if anything was wrong in Acton.
*All information was provided by the Acton Police Department. If anyone has questions about this police log, contact Patrick.Clark@Patch.com.