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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.

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 20 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Jan. 6 8:44 a.m. Fifth Av Row. Harassment. 8:51 a.m. Arrested, Lisa M. Zschuschen, 43, of 12 Anglin Ln., Shrewsbury, on warrant. 10:19 a.m. Bow St....

Northborough police log, Jan. 20 edition

Northborough Sunday, Jan. 1 12:23 p.m. Thayer St. Ambulance. 1:15 p.m. Maynard/Howard Sts. Dog complaint. 1:27 p.m. Whitney St. Ambulance. 7:58 p.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. Monday, Jan. 2 1:29...

Marlborough police log, Jan. 20 edition

Marlborough Thursday, Jan. 5 8:42 a.m. Wayland Millwork Corp/BPRE. B&E into MV. 8:57 a.m. Brigham St. Suspicious activity. 9:32 a.m. The Campus at Marlborough/Campus Dr. Medical. 10:00 a.m. Marlborough...

Westborough police log, Jan. 20 edition

Westborough Friday, Dec. 30 9:14 a.m. Connector Rd. Disturbance (general). 11:53 a.m. Milk St./Nipmuck Dr. Traffic/motor vehicle. 7:37 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Park St. Well-being check. 7:47 p.m. Connector Rd. traffic/motor...

Drivers cautioned to avoid East Main after truck hits bridge

In a post at around 11 a.m., the Westborough Police Department shared that a truck hit the bridge and urged drivers to avoid East Main St.

Man sent to hospital following accident on Mill Road, Fisher Street

A man was sent to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident at the corner of Mill Road and Fisher Street on Monday, Jan. 16.

Westborough police reportedly locate sword during traffic stop

A Worcester man is facing charges after Westborough police allegedly found a sword in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

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.
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Southborough police: suspect kicked home door in early-morning incident

The Southborough Police Department is reminding residents to make sure their homes are secure and report suspicious behavior

Standoff in Marlborough trailer park results in SWAT team arrest

A six-hour standoff at Val’s Mobile Home Park in Marlborough resulted in the arrest of Christopher Harper by a SWAT team.

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.

Westborough police log, Jan. 13 edition

Westborough Saturday, Dec. 24 1:15 a.m. Oak St. Suspicious auto. 9:42 a.m. Hopkinton Rd. Road/tree. 11:26 a.m. Connector Rd. Well-being check. 1:13 p.m. Boardman St. Accident property damage only. 5:32...

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....

Grafton police log, Jan. 13 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 18 2:41 a.m. Perry St. Suspicious person. 4:51 a.m. Zgonis Dr. Ambulance – medical. 11:48 a.m. Tulip Cir. Well-being check. 4:13 p.m. Providence Rd. Fire –...

Northborough police log, Jan. 13 edition

Northborough Sunday, Dec. 18 7:24 a.m. Whitney St./Forbes Rd. Animal calls. 11:32 a.m. Newton St. Ambulance. 3:51 p.m. Shops Way. Animal calls. 5:13 p.m. Shops Way. Disturbance. 9:28 p.m. Main...

Marlborough police log, Jan. 13 edition

Marlborough Wednesday, Dec. 28 9:16 a.m. Town Cleaners Launderama/Broad St. Suspicious MV. 11:34 a.m. AVRTHS/Fitchburg St. Harassment order violation. 11:36 a.m. Maple St. Fraud/forgery. 1:28 p.m. Framingham Rd. Fraud/forgery. 2:28...

Car hits boy crossing the street near Westborough rotary

Westborough police are seeking the public’s help after a car struck a 12-year-old boy while he was crossing the street near the rotary.
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

State grants will help Westborough purchase firefighting equipment

Chief Purcell has announced that the Westborough Fire Department was recently awarded two grants that will be used to purchase new equipment.

Westborough police report five residential, commercial break-ins

The Westborough Police Department have been dealing with a rash of both residential and commercial break-ins since the New Year. 

Marlborough police log, Jan. 6 edition

Marlborough Monday, Dec. 19 8:11 a.m. Farm Rd. MVA property damage only. 8:17 a.m. East Main St. Fire, structure. 11:40 a.m. Starbucks/Apex Dr. MVA property damage only. 12:56 p.m....