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Acton Police log highlights: August 21-27
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Burglars target more Acton homes
The Lowell Road cases follow an August 8 burglary near Paul Revere Road that set off a police manhunt.
West Acton burglary attempt may be tied to theft ring, police say
Burglars entered the home by climbing up to an open second-floor window, police said.
Acton man who fired shot that killed neighbor’s dog strikes deal to avoid conviction, prison
The charges stem from the shooting that ended the life of Stella, a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees, last fall.
Main and Walden logged most accidents with pedestrians, cyclists
Of the 20 Acton crashes involving pedestrians hit by cars between 2019 and 2023, 13 happened downtown.
Car fire sends smoke billowing over Elm Street
“She shut the car off and smoke started coming from the engine.”
Acton cyclist struck in Bedford crash ‘saw the beauty in the world’
Since her recent move to Acton, Tamar Vishlitzky “had been really happy to be so close to nature.”
FEMA grant to boost Acton to advanced life support service
“I won’t say that this grant will cover a hundred percent of the transition costs, but it’s pretty darn close.”
Acton cyclist dies after being struck by car in Bedford crosswalk
Police cited the driver for a suspended license, crosswalk violation, and using an electronic device while operating.
Four-alarm fire ravages Bartkus Farm Road home
First responders battled not only leaping flames but sweltering temperatures Tuesday as a four-alarm blaze severely damaged 17 Bartkus Farm Road.
Police: Medford man, 70, dies in three-car pileup on Route 2
State Police are investigating. Acton Police, Fire, EMS, and MassDOT assisted in the emergency response.