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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.

Westborough Police Officer identified in Nov. 15 shooting

DA says man killed by police after stabbing his wife multiple times Westborough – A Westborough police officer shot and killed a suspect on...

After lightning strike, Hudson fire station reopens

Hudson Fire Department's Station 1 has reopened after it was struck by lightning, the department said in a press release June 22.

Shrewsbury fire captain graduates from management training program

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Fire Department Captain Seth Colby was one of 33 fire officers from 33 communities who graduated Dec. 11 from the 21st offering of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program.

Thieves try to break into ATM at Southborough Cumberland Farms

The Cumberland Farms reported a break-in early Monday morning, according to the Southborough Police Department.

Shrewsbury police to host youth police academy

Applications are currently being accepted for the Shrewsbury Police Department’s first Youth Police Academy. 

Westborough police log, July 28 edition

Westborough Friday, July 14 12:56 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Extra patrols/house checks. 8:59 a.m. Lyman St. Burglary/breaking & entering. 10:18 a.m. Spring Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 4:26 p.m. Connector Rd./Butterfield...

Shrewsbury police log, Aug. 25 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Aug. 10 5:11 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Suspicious person/MV. 6:36 a.m. Cortland Grove Dr. Medical call. 8:38 a.m. Gale Ave./Oak St. Traffic complaint. 11:52 a.m. Maple Ave. Animal...

Northborough police log, July 2 edition

Northborough Friday, June 18 2:35 a.m. Mayflower Rd. Ambulance. 10:38 a.m. Southwest Cut. Ambulance. 1:45 p.m. Arrested, Godwin Vincent Effiong, 31, of 475 Boston Tpke., Apt. 5, Shrewsbury,...

Car crashes into Simarano Drive building

The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a car crashing into the building at IPG Photonics at 377 Simarano Drive.

Northborough police log, Dec. 9 edition

Northborough Sunday, Nov. 20 5:34 a.m. Kimball Ln. Ambulance. 11:27 a.m. Whitney St. Animal calls. 1:51 p.m. Main St. Ambulance. 2:51 p.m. Hudson/Allen Sts. Accident: P.D. Monday, Nov. 21 1:01 a.m....

Sheriff warns residents to beware of recent phony warrant phone scam

Beware of scam artists using sheriff’s office name and number Region - Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which the...

Southborough police seek help with stolen car

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The vehicle is a 1987 navy blue Buick Regal with a Massachusetts license plate of 1SDA75 and was reported stolen by a Southborough resident.

New Northborough police chief sworn in

Northborough’s new police chief Brian Griffin was officially sworn in on Jan. 2 at Northborough Free Library.

Southborough police log, March 24 edition

Southborough Monday, Feb. 27 3:25 a.m. Framingham Rd./Cross St. Motor vehicle stop. 4:18 a.m. Central/Winter Sts. Motor vehicle stop. 9:12 a.m. Main St. Motor vehicle stop. 10:06 a.m. Turnpike...

Southborough police log, July 15 edition

Southborough Monday, June 27 12:08 a.m. Boston Rd./Main St. Motor vehicle stop. 3:44 a.m. River St. Suspicious activity. 7:45 a.m. River St. Well-being check. 7:57 a.m. Boston Rd./Meadow Ln....

Northborough police log, April 28 edition

Northborough Sunday, April 9 2:35 a.m. Main St. Well-being check. 10:39 a.m. Crestwood Dr. Vandalism. 2:43 p.m. Milk Porridge Cir. Well-being check. 7:28 p.m. Main St. Criminal Complaint. Monday, April...

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 13 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Dec. 29 7:11 a.m. Liberty Dr. Medical call. 8:51 a.m. Maple Ave. Dispute. 9:47 a.m. Commons Dr. Larceny. 9:50 a.m. Topsfield Cir. Medical call. 2:12 p.m. Maynard St....

Floral Street School celebrates Community Reading Day

Shrewsbury – Floral Street School first graders Sam Cunniffe (left) and Patrick O’Toole (right) with guest readers (l to r) Shrewsbury Firefighter Sean Bohdiewicz,...

Grafton police log, Jan. 14 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 26 5:40 p.m. Main/Ferry Sts. Motor vehicle stop. 7:02 p.m. Forest Ln. Well-being check. 8:03 p.m. Shrewsbury/Prentice Sts. Erratic operator. 8:17 p.m. Waterville St. Fireworks. Monday, Dec....

Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse

A man was arrested late last month after he allegedly made “threatening comments” toward an Amazon distribution center in Northborough.