Acton Man Chews Out Police After Car Accident In Arlington

“F!@#$ off! I’m a grown man!” allegedly said John Difrancesco, shortly before his disorderly conduct arrest.

ICYMI: 'Merrimack Valley Bandit' Who Hit Acton Faces Long Prison Term

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DUI Checkpoint This Weekend in Middlesex County

The exact location was not divulged.

Acton Bank Robbery Suspect to Be Sentenced, Arrest in Fatal Terror Probe, 9th OUI: MA Patch Daily

Wednesday's news in Acton and beyond included C-SPAN fellowship, Riverfest details, local arrests, and more.

'Merrimack Valley Bandit' Who Hit Acton Faces Lengthy Prison Term

Rafael Beamud, 34, of Lowell, is suspected of numerous robberies throughout the region.

Acton Man Charged with OUI, Negligent Driving

The arrest happened in Westford recently.

DUI Checkpoint in Middlesex County This Weekend

The exact location was not divulged.

Crash on Route 2 in Acton

It happened on the westbound side of the highway Thursday night.

Jury Reaches Death Penalty Verdict for Boston Marathon Bomber

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, and his brother orchestrated the 2013 bombings that killed three people and injured 250 more.

Jury Returns from Death Penalty Deliberations for Boston Marathon Bomber

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, and his brother orchestrated the 2013 bombings that killed three people and injured 250 more.

Middlesex Jail Inmate Population Up 30 Percent

There are a lot more prisoners, and they are waiting longer to go to trial.

Mass. State Police to Honor 41 Fallen Officers

One died when he was thrown from a horse. Another contracted Hepatitis C while searching a vehicle for drugs. Six were killed by guns.

Fire Danger in Acton: No Burning

There is a statewide ban on burning on Friday.

Fire Danger High in Acton

It will likely hit 80 degrees Monday afternoon, with 30 mph winds.

Scammers Claiming to Be Middlesex County Sheriff Target Locals

More than 30 calls from people reporting that they've been contacted by people pretending to the Middlesex Sheriff have come in.

DWI Checkpoint Tonight

State Police said it will be held somewhere in Middlesex County. The exact location was not divulged.

Acton Police Searching for Suspects in Olde Lantern Road Break-in

Jewelry was stolen.

Acton Police Aid Feds in Case Against Woman Who Admitted to Stealing Identities in Box Store Scheme

Laura Minot, 52, of Mattapan, admitted to conspiring with a group to buy gift cards and merchandise with stolen information.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned This Weekend

The checkpoints will be "operated during varied hours” in Middlesex County.

Teen Hit By SUV on Main Street in Acton

Police said the crash happened near Kmart Sunday.

Breathalyzer Tests Suspended All Over Mass. After Inaccuracies

Charges were dropped against several DWI suspects, prosecutors said.

DWI Breath Tests in Middlesex County Suspended After Inaccuracies

District Attorney Marian Ryan said the problem may be more widespread that initially thought.

DWI Checkpoint in Middlesex County This Weekend

State Police did not announce the exact location of the checkpoint, per its usual policy.

Acton Teen Admits to Distributing 'N-Bomb,' Synthetic LSD

Mikayla Brogna, 19, admitted to providing the drug to another teen who overdosed.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Guilty in Marathon Bombing; Death Penalty Possible

Tsarnaev orchestrated the blasts that killed three people and wounded another 260 on April 15, 2013.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned This Weekend

The checkpoints will be "operated during varied hours."

Truck Crashes Through Restaurant, Sex Offender List, West Acton Burglaries: Recent Patch News Alerts

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Acton Police Holding Citizens Police Academy

The course will run from April to June.

Acton's High-Level Sex Offenders 2015

There are four Level 3 sex offenders living or working in town.

Police on DWI Patrols for St. Patrick's Day

State Police urged revelers to be responsible.

Truck Strikes Acton Police Cruiser

A police officer and K9 dog were in the cruiser; they were not hurt.

Mass. Police Officer Exam: March 13 Deadline

The exam will be given April 25.

2 Homes in West Acton Burglarized, Police Say

Police said the perpetrator(s) were looking for jewelry.

Man Crashes New Truck into Acton Restaurant

No one was hurt and the driver will not be charged, police said.

Acton Authorities Help Rescue Horses After Barn Collapses

The incident happened Friday in Westford.

Fire on Pine Cone Strand in Acton

It broke out in the attic of 591 Pine Cone Strand at about 1:30 p.m.

Acton Housekeeper Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $230K from Elderly Man

Nilce Coffey, 61, "preyed on a man’s good heart," Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said.

Man's Wedding Ring Found in Acton

Anyone wishing to claim the ring should call 978-264-9638.

Heroin Overdoses Continue to Increase in Middlesex County

On Wednesday, Feb. 4 Tewksbury police found a man who died due to a heroin overdose.

Blizzard Warning for Acton; 2 1/2 Feet of Snow Coming

It hasn't snowed much this winter—but that's about to change.