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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.

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.

Trial date set for former Westborough man accused of killing his mother

Daniel Uhlman, 53, will be tried in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn on Aug. 19. A “trial readiness” hearing is scheduled for July 12.

Marlborough resident faces child porn charges

Marlborough resident Cleidon Martins Fonseca is facing charges of possessing and disseminating child pornography.

Northorough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 12 10:20 a.m. River St. Ambulance. 1:42 p.m. Wesson Ter. Ambulance. 1:49 p.m. Mayflower Rd. Ambulance. 3:00 p.m. Arrested, James A. Whetton, 61, of 50 Pleasant...

Southborough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Southborough Monday, Jan. 8 12:48 a.m. Northboro Rd. MVA property damage only. 6:40 a.m. Southwood Dr. Tree/limb down in roadway. 6:42 a.m. Wildwood Dr. Tree/limb down in roadway. 6:43...

Marlborough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, Jan. 9 8:47 a.m. The Heights at Marlborough Apts./Briarwood Ln. MVA property damage only. 9:13 a.m. Mechanic St. Burglary/B&E past. 9:45 a.m. Broadmeadow Rd./Garabed Blvd. MVA...

Westborough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Westborough Monday, Jan. 8 1:34 a.m. Beach St. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 11:34 a.m. Forrest Ln. Well-being check. 1:34 p.m. E Main St./Shepherd Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 4:52 p.m. Haskell St./Byard...

Grafton police log, Jan. 26 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 7 2:24 a.m. Main/Pleasant Sts. Wires down. 3:21 a.m. Main St./River Ave. Wires down. 5:18 a.m. Nelson St. Wires down. 6:22 a.m. Barbara Jean St. Wires...

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 26 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Jan. 12 7:28 a.m. Grafton St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 7:47 a.m. Main St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 8:04 a.m. Bumblebee Cir. Well-being check. 11:18 a.m. Oxford...

Johannes recognized for career with Hudson Fire Department

Newly-appointed Hudson Fire Chief Jamie Desautels recognized former Fire Chief Bryan Johannes for his work and service.