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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.

A new program by Explorer Post 85 and the Westborough Fire Department will offer an introduction to firefighting through an academy-style training process. Photos/Dakota Antelman

Westborough Fire Department offers 4th of July safety tips

Chief Patrick Purcell wishes to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

Northborough police log, June 30 edition

Northborough Thursday, June 15 12:36 p.m. Otis St. Animal calls. 5:32 p.m. Chapin St. Trespass. 7:00 p.m. West Main St. Well-being check. 11:20 p.m. Otis St. Disturbance. Friday, June 16 6:28...

Marlborough police log, June 30 edition

Marlborough Thursday, June 15 8:10 a.m. Modern Guest House/Cotting Ave. Disturbance. 8:38 a.m. BPRE/Wilson St. MVA property damage only. 8:41 a.m. Liberty Hill Apartments/Main St. Harassment. 10:35 a.m. Maple...

After fleeing Marlborough court, suspect found in attic

Marlborough police responded following the report that a suspect – Rian De Oliveira, 21, of Sutton – who was in custody had fled. 

Southborough police log, June 30 edition

Southborough Monday, June 12 2:30 a.m. Route 495/Turnpike Rd. Road hazard. 7:05 a.m. General Henry Knox/Middle Rds. Suspicious activity. 10:24 a.m. Main St. Disturbance. 3:04 p.m. Parkerville Rd. Suspicious...

Shrewsbury police help with carjack arrest

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

Shrewsbury police log, June 30 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, June 15 9:16 a.m. Walnut St. Harassment. 11:47 a.m. Norton Way. Animal complaint. 2:09 p.m. Bumblebee Cir. Animal complaint. 2:21 p.m. S Quinsigamond Ave. Suspicious person/MV. 2:53 p.m....

Westborough police log, June 30 edition

Westborough Sunday, June 11 12:33 p.m. Granger Rd. Well-being check. 12:44 p.m. Union St. Disturbance (general). 1:08 p.m. Cottage St. Parking violation/complaint. 5:20 p.m. Flanders Rd./Washington St. Traffic/motor vehicle. 7:00...

Grafton police log, June 30 edition

Grafton Sunday, June 4 1:12 a.m. Arrested, Antonio E. Estrada, 24, of 556 Hollis St., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of...

Ex-boyfriend accused of making threats

A former boyfriend is facing several charges after he allegedly made threats, then led police on a chase first by car, then on foot.

Police chief sees first year of Jail Diversion program as a success

The centerpiece of Chief Kevin Anderson’s plan was establishing a full-time co-response Jail Diversion clinician.

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.

PHOTOS: Crews demolish old Shrewsbury police station

As residents watched the new Shrewsbury Police Department station be constructed and completed, the project recently passed another milestone

Hudson man killed in New Hampshire crash

Eraldo Bezerra, 77, of Hudson, was killed in a fatal crash in New Hampshire on Interstate 95 North in Seabrook on June 20.

Southborough police log, June 23 edition

Southborough Monday, June 5 5:11 a.m. Coslin Dr. Attempted burglary. 9:18 a.m. Newton St. Disturbance. 12:20 p.m. Parkerville Rd. Threats. 4:43 p.m. Arrested, Jorge A. Arroyo, of Mendon St.,...

Marlborough police log, June 23 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, June 6 7:17 a.m. Thrive Support and Advocacy/Pleasant St. Medical. 7:45 a.m. Neil St. Animal complaint. 8:45 a.m. Maple St. MVA property damage only. 9:44 a.m. Marlboro...

Westborough police log, June 23 edition

Westborough Wednesday, June 7 2:54 a.m. Mill Rd. Extra patrols/house checks. 7:35 a.m. Butterfield Dr./Connector Rd. Suspicious auto. 10:54 a.m. Lyman St. Trespassing. 11:47 a.m. Belknap St./Hopkinton St. Accident...

Northborough police log, June 23 edition

Northborough Friday, June 9 1:13 a.m. Belmont St./Southwest Cut. Accident: P.D. 4:17 p.m. Assabet Dr. Keep the peace. 5:14 p.m. Arrested, Nicholas Robert High, 36, of 269 West...

Shrewsbury police log, June 23 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, June 9 7:50 a.m. Julio Dr. Disturbance. 8:52 a.m. Prospect St. Animal complaint. 10:32 a.m. Main Cir. Animal complaint. 11:13 a.m. Harrington Farms. Medical call. 11:58 a.m. Floral...

Lightning strike shuts down Hudson fire station

Hudson Fire Department’s Station 1 sustained significant damage after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon