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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.

Intoxicated woman assaults Olive Garden employee, police

A former employee of Olive Garden is facing several charges after she reportedly broke dishes and assaulted a staff member.

Hudson police use drone to locate missing juveniles

With the help of a drone, the Hudson Police Department were able to locate two missing juveniles in the woods.

Design of Northborough fire station approved by committee

Progress is being made on the design of the future Northborough Fire Station located at 61 to 65 West Main Street.

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 9 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Jan. 25 10:24 a.m. Arrested, Alison Fournier, 39, of 5 Rhodes St., Millbury, on warrant. Friday, Jan. 26 12:43 a.m. Arrested, Marcus Timothy Alvarado, 32, of...

Grafton police log, Feb. 9 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 21 8:27 a.m. Kaye Cir. Keeping the peace. 8:56 a.m. Crosby Rd. Suspicious activity. 11:00 a.m. South St. Ambulance – medical. 11:17 a.m. Veterans Cir. Disturbance...

Northborough police log, Feb. 9 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 26 6:54 a.m. Southwest Cut/Shops Way. Hit and run. 7:29 a.m. Northgate Rd. Ambulance. 11:37 a.m. Otis St. Animal calls. 12:50 p.m. West St. Ambulance. 3:03 p.m....

Southborough police log, Feb. 9 edition

Southborough Friday, Jan. 19 12:04 a.m. Framingham Rd./Cross St. Motor vehicle stop. 12:35 a.m. Central St. Motor vehicle stop. 8:13 a.m. Crystal Pond Rd. Suspicious activity. 8:38 a.m. Chestnut...
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Two Northborough residents victim of ‘Grandparent Scam’

Northborough police are warning residents to be diligent following the discovery of a “Grandparent Scam” this week.

Westborough chief seeks to add corporal to the police ranks

The request would have cost $53,000, but Minardi managed to find funds from other sources within the department, so the request has been reduced to $29,500.

Water main break snarls traffic on Westborough’s Main Street

A water main break at 100 East Main St., near Avidia Bank, is causing traffic delays on both sides.

Vehicle stop leads to drug trafficking arrests in Hudson

Police have charged two men with trafficking Fentanyl following a traffic stop early on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Shrewsbury police arrest Kentucky man for trafficking methamphetamine

The Shrewsbury Police Department arrested Shawn Lambert, 42, of La Grange, Ky., and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine.

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 2 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Jan. 18 7:28 a.m. Boylston St. Accident with injury. 9:49 a.m. Elizabeth St. Medical call. 10:38 a.m. South St. Suspicious person/MV. 12:51 p.m. Melvin Ave. Aid to...

Marlborough police log, Feb. 2 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, Jan. 16 8:44 a.m. BPRE/Wayside Inn Rd. MVA with injuries. 9:40 a.m. Concord Rd. MVA property damage only. 9:48 a.m. Lincoln/Winter Sts. MVA property damage only. 10:03...

Northborough police log, Feb. 2 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 19 6:16 a.m. Tomblin Hill Rd. Fraud. 8:27 a.m. Wesson Ter. Well-being check. 10:26 a.m. West Main St. Disturbance. 12:08 p.m. Main/Maple Sts. Criminal complaint. 3:54 p.m....

Westborough police log, Feb. 2 edition

Westborough Monday, Jan. 15 12:35 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto. 12:48 a.m. Connector Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 5:12 a.m. W Main St. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 7:07 a.m. Otis St....

Southborough police log, Feb. 2 edition

Southborough Friday, Jan. 12 12:16 a.m. Turnpike/Deerfoot Rds. Motor vehicle stop. 5:40 a.m. Boston Rd. MVA property damage only. 8:57 a.m. Boston Rd. Road hazard. 1:44 p.m. Boston Rd./New...

Grafton police log, Feb. 2 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 14 7:06 a.m. Upton St. Traffic hazard. 8:30 a.m. Millbury St. Suspicious auto. 8:57 a.m. Millbury St. Water main break. 9:38 a.m. Providence Rd. Disturbance –...

Jamie Desautels takes on new role as Hudson fire chief

Hudson Fire Chief Jamie Desautels may have been sworn in on Dec. 22, 2023, but serving in a fire department is a role he knows very well. 

Dozens of vehicle break-ins reported in Marlborough

Areas affected include Cook Lane, 319 East Main St., Curtis Avenue, Crystal Brook Way, Hosmer Street and Curtis Square.