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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 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

Northborough police log, Dec. 23 edition

Northborough Sunday, Dec. 4 9:30 p.m. Bartlett St. Ambulance. Monday, Dec. 5 7:17 a.m. Crawford St. Ambulance. 10:29 a.m. West Main St. Accident: P.D. 3:21 p.m. Whitney St. Animal calls. 3:28...

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. 

Marlborough man charged with trafficking firearms in Westborough

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Andriel Guillen-Perez, 23, was charged with trafficking firearms and sell/transfer large capacity firearm among other charges.

Police search underway for missing man

Shaun O’Donoghue, whose last known address was in Northborough, was reported missing to Framingham police on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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.

Marlborough firefighters respond to residential fire

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The Marlborough Fire Department were called to a structure fire this afternoon. The fire at 391 Farm Road was reported at 4:48 p.m.

Shrewsbury police look for vehicle involved in crash

The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for help locating a Honda Civic that was involved in a crash over the weekend.
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Shrewsbury police arrest two men after foot chase

Two men have been arrested following a foot chase today in Shrewsbury.

Silver Alert issued for couple last seen in Shrewsbury, UPDATE

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The Webster Police Department have issued a silver alert for Janusz Melewski, 77, and Stanislawa Melewski, 94, of Webster.

Northborough police log, Dec. 16 edition

Northborough Sunday, Nov. 27 5:08 p.m. Otis St. Vandalism. 8:21 p.m. Chestnut Hill Rd. Ambulance. Monday, Nov. 28 1:38 a.m. Stratton Way. Ambulance. 5:53 a.m. E I290 Hwy. Ambulance. 9:35 a.m....

Garfton police log, Dec. 16 edition

Grafton Sunday, Nov. 27 1:14 a.m. Sunrise Ave. Suspicious activity. 3:38 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious person. 6:22 a.m. Main St. Ambulance – medical. 9:40 a.m. Worcester St./Airport Rd. Well-being...

Westborough police log, Dec. 16 edition

Westborough Monday, Nov. 28 12:42 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint. 9:06 a.m. Fisher St. Burglary/breaking & entering. 1:17 p.m. Lyman St. Assault. 1:35 p.m. Homestead Blvd. Accident property...

Marlborough police log, Dec. 16 edition

Marlborough Monday, Nov. 28 7:42 a.m. Sudbury St. MVA with injuries. 8:27 a.m. Royal Crest Apartments/Royal Crest Dr. B&E into MV. 10:38 a.m. BPRE/Phelps St. Larceny. 11:57 a.m. AVRTHS/Fitchburg...

Marlborough firefighters receive donation from local charity

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After receiving a donation from a local charity, Marlborough Firefighters Local 1714 plan to use the funds to “pay it forward.”

Westborough man ordered held without bail in Worcester shooting

A verbal altercation and a broken window was what allegedly led to the shooting death of an unidentified man in Worcester on Dec. 7.

Truck gets stuck under Aqueduct Bridge in Northborough

The Northborough Police Department is reporting that a tractor trailer has struck the Wachusett Aqueduct Bridge this evening. 

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.

Grafton police log, Dec. 9 edition

Grafton Sunday, Nov. 20 10:40 a.m. Worcester St./Hillside Ave. Motor vehicle stop. 1:37 p.m. Leland St./George Hill Rd. Traffic hazard. 1:51 p.m. Providence/Brigham Hill Rds. Traffic hazard. 4:27 p.m....

Shrewsbury police log, Dec. 9 edition

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Nov. 23 7:03 a.m. Flint Pond Cir. Trespassing. 9:02 a.m. Jacobson Dr. Animal complaint. 10:05 a.me Pineland Ave. Suspicious person/MV. 11:23 a.m. Overlook Ave. Road hazard –...