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POLICE & FIRE LOCAL NEWS

Explore the latest in local safety with our Police & Fire news. Stay informed from the Massachusetts towns of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, & Hudson updates, along with fire incidents in the area. Discover the latest police and fire local news, ensuring you’re in the know about police news and beyond.

Northborough police log, April 5 edition

Northborough Friday, March 22 8:57 a.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. 1:15 p.m. South St. Ambulance. 1:53 p.m. Whitney St. Animal calls. 2:10 p.m. Rice Ave. Ambulance. Saturday, March 23 7:17...

Marlborough police log, April 5 edition

Marlborough Thursday, March 21 10:17 a.m. Countryside Village/BPRE. Suspicious activity. 2:12 p.m. Sawin St. Suspicious activity. 4:28 p.m. Union/Hudson Sts. MVA property damage only. 4:41 p.m. Violetwood Cir. Fraud/forgery. 4:44...

Shrewsbury police log, April 5 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, March 21 8:45 a.m. Nightingale Ave. Animal complaint. 8:53 a.m. Kemble Dr. Identity theft. 10:17 a.m. Boylston St. Medical call. 10:21 a.m. Browning Rd. Well-being check. 10:25 a.m....

Westborough police log, April 5 edition

Westborough Wednesday, March 20 5:45 a.m. Connector Rd. B&E in MV. 11:21 a.m. Flanders/Longmeadow Rds. Traffic/motor vehicle. 4:18 p.m. Milk St. Fire, code enforcement. 5:26 p.m. W Main St....

Marlborough Police seek Solomon Pond Mall shoplifter

Police are on the lookout for a woman who stole more than $1,200 worth of perfumes, sprays and lotions from the Solomon Pond Mall.

Shrewsbury Police Department to increase enforcement of Hands-Free Law

The funding for the extra officers is funded through a 2024 Municipal Road Safety Grant.

Two cats perish in a fire at Marlborough home

The Marlborough Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke in a single family home at 16 King’s View Road.

Car crashes into Marlborough hotel; no injuries

A driver crashed to a Marlborough hotel being used as a migrant shelter on Thursday, March 28, according to Marlborough Police.

Marlborough Fire Dept. implements new radio, dispatch systems

The Marlborough Fire Department has started placing a new radio system as part of the public safety communications system upgrade.

Marlborough Police issues alert about Bitcoin scam

The Marlborough Police Department has been investigating what they call “multiple scams” involving Bitcoin machines in the city. 

Marlborough police log, March 29 edition

Marlborough Wednesday, March 13 9:04 a.m. Sheffield Ter. Fraud/forgery. 9:54 a.m. Ringold St. Threats. 10:07 a.m. Savers (formerly Monick Supply)/East Main St. Burglary/B&E past. 10:26 a.m. Prospect St. Fraud/forgery. 11:47...

Northborough police log, March 29 edition

Northborough Friday, March 15 12:41 a.m. Arrested, Jonathan W. Anderson, 41, of 34 Green Needles Rd., Littleton, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%,...

Shrewsbury police log, March 29 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, March 14 9:06 a.m. Memorial Dr. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 9:10 a.m. Lake St. Animal complaint. 9:44 a.m. Arrested, Anthony Rudolph Tizzano, 36, of 87 S...

Grafton police log, March 29 edition

Grafton Sunday, March 10 4:48 a.m. Worcester St./Carroll Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 9:29 a.m. High Point Dr. Road hazard. 12:09 p.m. Millbury St./Grafton Com. Road hazard. 1:28 p.m. Pine...

Westborough police log, March 29 edition

Westborough Monday, March 11 7:02 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto. 12:17 p.m. Nourse St./Olde Stonebridge Path. Accident property damage. 2:08 p.m. Upton Rd. Road/tree. 5:59 p.m. Arch St....

Two men arrested in Marlborough following road rage incident

Two men are in custody following an altercation with a weapon in the breakdown lane of Route 495 south in Bolton on Monday, March 25.

Missing Westborough woman found deceased, according to DA Early’s office

According to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.’s Office, Olivia Colby was located deceased late March 21.

Man throws brick through Northborough Police Station window

The man, who is yet to be identified by the police, fled the scene and headed east on Route 20 towards Bartlett Street. 

Marlborough man found guilty of machete attack

A Marlborough man has been found guilty of threatening to commit a crime and mayhem after he attacked a man with a machete.

Shrewsbury police log, March 22 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, March 7 8:00 a.m. Old Mill Rd./Main St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 11:05 a.m. Edgewood Rd. Suspicious person/MV. 11:15 a.m. South St./Lamplighter Dr. Vandalism. 12:12 p.m. South...