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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.

Isaac Rivera (Photo/Courtesy Marlborough Police Department)

Suspect who escaped police custody at Marlborough Hospital apprehended

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The Marlborough Police Department notified the public the morning of Sept. 24 that they were searching for Isaac Rivera, 24.
Isaac Rivera (Photo/Courtesy Marlborough Police Department)

Marlborough police search for man who escaped custody

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The Marlborough Police Department is searching for Isaac Rivera, 24. He was last seen wearing a hospital gown and yellow socks.

Marlborough police log, Sept. 22 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, Sept. 5 7:04 a.m. Ash St. MVA property damage only. 7:07 a.m. Glenhaven Carriage House/Framingham Rd. Suspicious activity. 8:25 a.m. Farm Rd. MVA property damage only. 9:36...

Northborough police log, Sept. 22 edition

Northborough Saturday, Sept. 9 9:17 a.m. School St. Well-being check. 11:38 a.m. Rice Ave. Ambulance. 4:00 p.m. Nelson Dr. Ambulance. 5:48 p.m. Arrested, Kavitha Durgampudi, 51, of 14 Dogwood...

Shrewsbury police log, Sept. 22 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Sept. 7 8:02 a.m. Redland St. Well-being check. 8:05 a.m. Route 140/Gold St. Larceny. 8:27 a.m. Prospect St. Vandalism. 10:27 a.m. Arrested, Pedro Henrique de Castro, 22,...

Marlborough firefighters battle apartment fire at the Heights

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The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a fire at the Heights at Marlborough apartment complex at 38 Briarwood Lane on Sept. 19. 

Grafton police log, Sept. 22 edition

Grafton Sunday, Sept. 3 12:29 a.m. Main St. Motor vehicle stop. 4:10 a.m. Shrewsbury/Nelson Sts. Motor vehicle stop. 4:13 a.m. Faulkner/Creeper Hill Rds. Disabled auto. 10:14 a.m. Milford Rd./Bigelow...

WWI-era plane crashes while trying to land at American Heritage Museum

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Crews responded to a report of a plane crash of a Nieuport 28 at the American Heritage Museum on Sept. 17.

Police Arrests, Sept. 15 edition

Southborough Friday, Aug. 11 12:58 a.m. Arrested, Jose D. Fuentes, of Interfaith Ter., Framingham, on warrant. 1:31 p.m. Arrested, Nikki L. Nelson, of Ashburnham St., Fitchburg, on...

Minardi becomes Westborough police chief

The Select Board unanimously approved Minardi as the town’s police chief during its Tuesday, Sept. 12, meeting.

Attempted armed robbery in Marlborough leads to arrest

An attempted armed robbery near the MacDonald Hotel on Main Street on Aug. 30 led to the arrest of a local man, police said.

Thunderstorm downs trees, wires in region

A quick-moving thunderstorm has caused some damage in Westborough, Southborough and Shrewsbury.

Hidden cameras show illegal dumping around Bow Street

MassDEP hidden cameras caught 12 individuals dumping debris such as concrete, trash, furniture, mattresses, asphalt and other construction materials.

Neo-Nazi group protests in front of Marlborough hotel

A group of suspected neo-Nazis protested in front of a Marlborough hotel last weekend, leading to increased police patrols in the area. 

Shrewsbury police station community night to be Sept. 21

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The dedication ceremony for the new police station will be held on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read more on the Community Advocate.

Police Log Arrests, Sept. 8 edition

Grafton Friday, Aug. 25 9:20 p.m. Arrested, Brian Arthur Leao, 34, of 88 High Point Dr., N Grafton, for disorderly conduct.   Shrewsbury Wednesday, Aug. 23 9:49 a.m. Arrested, Mitchell...

Former Northborough resident found guilty in Worcester murder

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Steven Foley, 62, was found guilty of second-degree murder and malicious damage to a motor vehicle by a Worcester Superior Court jury.

Marlborough firefighters battle attic fire

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The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7 Diana Drive on Sept. 3. Read more on the Community Advocate.

Suspect arraigned in fatal 2018 Marlborough crash

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Monica Buck has been charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and a state highway traffic violation.

Man charged with assaulting Shrewsbury officers

A man faces charges after he allegedly assaulted Shrewsbury officers while they were investigating a report of stolen jet skis.