Acton Police log highlights: July 8-14, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
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ATM break-in suspect skips court; warrant issued
Alexander Hernandez Torrealba, 23, of Fairfield, Ohio, did not attend a scheduled pretrial hearing on July 20.
Head-on crash claims lives of two from Acton
The fatal crash occurred on Walden Street near Bristers Hill Road on Saturday.
Sight for young eyes: Concordians bring glasses to Guatemalan kids
A Acton couple’s vision delivered exams and donated eyeglasses to schoolchildren in need.
Even without state grant, town eyeing a 911 alliance
Officials aren’t giving up on the possibility of teaming up with Lincoln and Carlisle on a regional 911 dispatch.
Umbrella coverage? New antenna would ‘saturate’ Acton Center
New maps show where Verizon customers’ coverage would — and wouldn’t — improve.
Jet fuel incentive sparks criticism around Hanscom
State officials are seeing green — in more ways than one — in “sustainable aviation fuel.”
Acton Camera: In living color
Brigham Farm recently hosted a pick-your-own lavender event, documented by photographer Jean Fain.
Five injured in crash at Walden Street and Bristers Hill Road
Two people were taken to regional trauma centers by helicopter.
Main/Walden revamp sees pedestrians safer; cyclist incidents persist
Once one of Acton’s most troublesome intersections, new crash data suggests that a 2024 redesign has improved safety.
Gerow Park opening marks end of years-long project
Town officials say a Friday ceremony will celebrate a project that weathered years of challenges.
‘Children of Crisis’ author Robert Coles remembered for his empathic research
Coles built his career on understanding and advocating for disadvantaged children by directly engaging with them.