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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.

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. 

UPDATE: Shrewsbury police arrest three on drug, firearm charges

Three people are facing drug and firearms charges following a traffic stop in Shrewsbury early Thursday morning. 

Drugs, ghost guns seized at South Grafton home

A Grafton man is facing a slew of drug charges following an investigation at Keith Hill Road on Wednesday, April 3.

Shrewsbury man killed in skiing accident at Wachusett Mountain

A 67-year-old man from Shrewsbury was killed in a skiing accident at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton on Sunday, March 19.

Man charged with attempted murder following Marlborough incident

Ivan Trinidad-Lopez has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted murder.

Southborough police find dead man on Valley Road

State Police detectives are investigating the death of a man found near his vehicle in the rear of a Valley Road property.

Police arrest Westborough school bus driver during route

According to a message from Superintendent Amber Bock to the school community, the Bus 8 driver was arrested while at Park Village.

Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire in Northborough UPDATE

Crews responded to a fire in the 100 block of Whitney Street this evening. Northborough Fire Department reported ...

Businesses damaged in Boston Post Road East fire

Several businesses at 42 Boston Post Road East were impacted by a fire in Marlborough over the weekend. Read more about the fire.

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.

Men charged after Shrewsbury police find cocaine in vehicle

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SHREWSBURY – Two men are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop near Home Depot in Shrewsbury last week.  According to Shrewsbury police, an...

Man accused of attempted strangulation in Marlborough

A man was arrested by Marlborough Police on several charges following accusations that he beat up and tried a strangle someone in a dentist office.

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. 

Trial of Luis Santos in 2019 Hudson murder concludes

The trial of Luis Santos, 26, has come to a close. Santos was indicted with murder and carrying a firearm without a license.
The Shrewsbury Police will soon wear body cameras.

Over 200 rounds of ammunition in vehicle leads to Shrewsbury arrest

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Over 200 round of ammunition were discovered in a vehicle by Shrewsbury police during a traffic stop this weekend.

Quick work by firefighters saves church in Northborough

A fire damaged the Church of the Nativity on Howard Street in the early morning of Tuesday, April 9, according to Northborough Fire.

Former Bolton Street Tavern employee charged with vandalism

Patrick Sweeney faces several charges, including vandalism; assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon.

Route 20 in Shrewsbury closed following crash

According to the Shrewsbury Police Department, Route 20 is closed in both directions between Grafton Street and Route 140 following a crash. 

Shrewsbury Police arrest Worcester woman for alleged identity fraud and forgery

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this afternoon: On February 11, 2021, at 5:21 PM, the Shrewsbury Police Department responded to TD...

Assault in Price Chopper leads to arrest of Marlborough woman

Amy Infantino has been charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and trespassing.