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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.

Man broke into Shrewsbury home in the middle of the day, police say

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department were still searching for a man as of 9:43a.m. Thursday after police responded...

Shrewsbury police log, Sept. 23 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Sept. 8 9:54 a.m. Walnut St. Medical call. 11:55 a.m. Boston Tpke. Animal complaint. 1:40 p.m. North Quinsigamond. Suspicious person/MV. 2:38 p.m. Crescent St. Animal complaint. 3:54 p.m....
The Southborough Police Station is located on Cordaville Road. Photo/Laura Hayes

Police scuffle in Southborough Walgreens following stolen credit card report

Steve Raymond, of Brockton, has been charged with two counts of both credit card and identity fraud, among other charges.

One injured following report of explosion in Hudson

Hudson first responders were called to the report of an explosion at a commercial business at 106 Forest Ave. at 11:35 a.m. March 11. 

Shrewsbury police rescue man trapped in mud

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Shrewsbury Police Department rescued a man who was trapped in the mud in Flint Pond on at 11:40 a.m. Feb. 13.

Brush fire causing delays on Mass. Pike

A portion of the Mass. Turnpike between Exit 106 and I-495 has been reduced to one lane because of a brush fire.

Southborough fire captain appointed as West Boylston fire chief

A longtime Southborough firefighter will soon leave the department for a new role in West Boylston as the town’s fire chief. 

Marlborough firefighters battle fire in mobile home park

Marlborough firefighters responded to a structure fire at 12:53 a.m. May 11 at the Post Road Mobile Home Park at 181 Boston Post Road East.  

Shrewsbury police help with carjack arrest

Shrewsbury Police assisted in arresting a Lawrence man accused of carjacking a vehicle on Route 20.

Traffic stop in Shrewsbury leads to drug trafficking charges

Matthew Starbard faces charges, including trafficking a class B substance and possession of a class C substance with intent to distribute.

Marlborough police log, June 10 edition

Marlborough Monday, May 23 8:38 a.m. Stevens St. Motor vehicle stop. 9:12 a.m. Bolton St. Motor vehicle stop. 10:53 a.m. The Meadows at Marlborough/Broadmeadow Rd. Suspicious activity. 11:01 a.m....

Marlborough death under investigation following altercation

Police are investigating a Marlborough death after they responded to a report of an altercation at a home on Saint Ives Way.

Two juveniles accused of breaking into a motor vehicle

Two juveniles are facing multiple felony charges after they were spotted breaking and entering into a motor vehicle on Friday, Dec. 8.

Shrewsbury police log, Sept. 16 edition

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Aug. 31 8:21 a.m. Eastwood Rd. B&E residential. 10:42 a.m. Avalon Way. Suspicious person/MV. 1:58 p.m. Jill Cir. Harassment. 3:40 p.m. Hillcrest Ave. Animal complaint. 3:47 p.m. Gale...

Motor vehicle accident in Westborough damages utility pole

Washington Street, off Flanders Road near the Southborough line, is closed due to a motor vehicle accident around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7.

Car crashes into Grafton house

According to the Grafton Police Department, a car was driving south on Providence Road when it veered off the road and struck a house.

Marlborough police log, July 15 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, June 21 7:15 a.m. Pheasant Hill Rd. MVA property damage only. 9:17 a.m. Arrested, Fouad Elias Aoude, 32, of 32 Water St., Marlborough, for op...

Shrewsbury police to ramp up crosswalk enforcement following complaints

Shrewsbury Police are now assigning extra officers to monitor for motorists failing to yield for pedestrians in crosswalks in town.

Westborough Police Department introduces new officers

Sergeant Clifford Luce, Officer Caleb Polseno and K9 Lukas also lauded By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Westborough  –  A ceremony was held at the Jan. 8 Westborough...

Marlborough Firefighters battle third fire in a week

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer. Marlborough – The Marlborough Fire Department battled its third fire in a week on the morning of Jan. 25 in a...