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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.

Worcester man charged with drug trafficking fentanyl

A Worcester man faces charges after police allegedly found over 10 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl. Francis Mattioli, 32, ...

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.

Shrewsbury Police arrest suspected crack cocaine dealer

The Shrewsbury Police Department recently conducted an investigation into a man distributing crack cocaine to several individuals in Shrewsbury and several locations throughout Worcester County.

Marlborough rallies to support firefighter family after father’s passing

Friends and families came together on Friday for a fundraiser to help the family of Mike A. Burnell with medical expenses.

Two injured in crash on Rt. 9 in Southborough

Two people were injured in a crash on Route 9 in Southborough today. Westborough Fire Department said in a Facebook post that firefighters ...

Hollywood comes to Marlborough

Fire Department featured in film starring Daniel Craig    By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer Marlborough - The former Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles building on Route 85 was...

Illegal dumping leads to two arrests

A report of illegal dumping led to the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle and the arrest of two people.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after pulling knife in Cumberland Farms parking lot

A 61-year-old Northborough man faces charges after he allegedly threatened a female in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms.

Firefighters respond to crash with injuries on Mass. Turnpike

Drivers on the Massachusetts Turnpike may be facing delays.The Westborough Fire Department reported on its Facebook that they ...

Hudson man arrested after alleged assault

HUDSON - A Hudson man was arrested in town on Thursday after he allegedly threatened people at a downtown business, according to a statement...

Westborough man charged in Worcester shooting

A Westborough resident has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of an unidentified male on Dec. 7 in Worcester.

Westborough man charged related to Marlborough hotel incident

Daniel Uhlman has been charged with armed assault to murder a person over 60, among other charges, related to a Marlborough hotel incident.

Drivers detoured on Route 20 in Shrewsbury

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Route 20 is closed in both directions between Shrewsbury Commons and the intersections of Route 20 and South Street and Green Street

Man charged with enticing 13-year-old girl in Marlborough

Richard Merrill was taken into custody, and has been charged with enticement of a child and OUI liquor, third offense.

Shrewsbury police make arrests after firearms found in fanny packs

SHREWSBURY – Two Worcester residents face charges after they allegedly had firearms in their possession without a license.  Police arrested Isaac Penado, 18, and Yan...

Armed robbery at Shrewsbury gas station leads to charges

Sean Wogan, 29, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidate to steal from depository, among other charges.

Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges in Shrewsbury

Lucas Alves, 18, of Worcester, faces charges after police allegedly found a loaded handgun and drugs in a backpack during a traffic stop.

Man charged with passing fraudulent check

WESTBOROUGH – A Charlestown man faces several charges after he was apprehended at the Herb Chambers Honda dealership on Worcester Turnpike on Tuesday, Dec....

Woman faces heroin trafficking, reckless endangerment of a child charges following Shrewsbury traffic stop

SHREWSBURY – A Worcester woman is facing charges including trafficking heroin and reckless endangerment of a child following a traffic stop in Shrewsbury early...

Worcester sheriff warns about recent phone scams

Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which the caller claims there is an arrest warrant