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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, April 28 edition

Shrewsbury Tuesday, April 11 9:14 a.m. Arrested, Britt D. Walker, 33, of 38 Woodland St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for no inspection sticker, possession Class A substance,...

Grafton police log, June 10 edition

Grafton Sunday, May 22 12:50 a.m. Forest Ln. Ambulance – medical. 1:09 a.m. Sean Mikeal Way. Disturbance – neighbor. 7:10 a.m. Maxwell Dr. Ambulance – medical. 11:11 a.m. Creeper...

Shrewsbury honors Ljunggren as outstanding firefighter

Shrewsbury – Firefighter Bob Ljunggren maintains a full work schedule with four jobs at different locations including the Shrewsbury Fire Department, where he’s also a hazmat technician. During time off from work March 29, he attended the annual awards and recognition ceremony held at the fire station.

Wachusett Aqueduct historic marker missing

The historic marker detailing the construction of the Wachusett Aqueduct in Northborough and located on Hudson Street is missing. 

K9 unit helps end vehicle, foot pursuit in Westborough

WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Police K9 Lukas tracked a path through “a culvert pipe waist-deep in water” in search of one of three suspects in a...
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Marlborough police receive $34,995 traffic enforcement grant

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Police Department will use new grant funding to combat a variety of traffic enforcement issues, Police...

Westborough police log, April 7 edition

Westborough Saturday, March 25 12:37 a.m. W Main St. Extra patrols/house checks. 12:53 a.m. Olde Hickory Path. Extra patrols/house checks. 1:24 a.m. Connector Rd. Disturbance. 2:55 p.m. West Park...

Marlborough firefighters host open house

Marlborough – The Marlborough Central Fire Station hosted a fun and educational open house Oct. 14 in observance of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8 to 14). This year’s theme was “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out!” The fire-safety literature distributed emphasized that everyone needs to have an escape plan.

Southborough police log, May 6 edition

Southborough Tuesday, April 19 5:51 a.m. East Main St. Tree/limb down in roadway. 6:23 a.m. Woodland/Richards Rds. Tree/limb down in roadway. 11:47 a.m. Boston Rd./Meadow Ln. Motor vehicle...

Shrewsbury police log, March 3 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Feb. 16 8:15 a.m. I290. Animal complaint. 8:52 a.m. Arrested, Gregorix Jimenez Cruz, 24, of 254 New Main St., Apt. 2C, Yonkers, NY, for larceny,...

Westborough police log, March 24 edition

Westborough Tuesday, March 7 6:23 a.m. Ruggles/W Main Sts. Suspicious auto. 11:47 a.m. Arrested, Monica Velez-Caraballo, 35, of 33 Hosmer St., Apt. 2D, Boston, on warrant. 11:58 a.m....

Northborough police log, July 2 edition

Northborough Friday, June 18 2:35 a.m. Mayflower Rd. Ambulance. 10:38 a.m. Southwest Cut. Ambulance. 1:45 p.m. Arrested, Godwin Vincent Effiong, 31, of 475 Boston Tpke., Apt. 5, Shrewsbury,...

Marlborough police log, July 28 edition

Marlborough Wednesday, July 12 8:00 a.m. Distinctive Realty/Maple St. MVA property damage only. 9:18 a.m. Elm Heights Ter. Fire, structure. 9:54 a.m. Meadowbrook Rd. Fraud/forgery. 10:49 a.m. Sudbury St....

Shrewsbury police log, Sept. 9 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Aug. 25 8:00 a.m. Main St. Animal complaint. 8:02 a.m. Wingate St. Animal complaint. 10:01 a.m. Arrested, Markys Samprithgracia, 25, of 124 Endicott St., Apt. 1,...

Hudson police log, Sept. 10 edtiion

Hudson Monday, Aug. 16 3:51 p.m. Washington St. Suspicious activity. 4:01 p.m. Tower St. Suspicious activity. 5:11 p.m. Lincoln St. Disturbance – general. 6:57 p.m. Washington St. Larceny/forgery/fraud. 7:14 p.m....

Shrewsbury police log, Nov. 19 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Nov. 5 9:32 a.m. Oak St. Identity theft. 10:56 a.m. Sandpiper Dr. Identity theft. 12:11 p.m. Disturbance. 12:48 p.m. North Quinsigamond. Suspicious person/MV. 1:00 p.m. Main St. Road...

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...

Southborough police log, Sept. 16 edition

Southborough Thursday, Aug. 25 1:11 a.m. Firmin Ave./Boston Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 1:31 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity. 4:37 a.m. Arrested, Nicole A. Coulombe, of Stevens St., Marlborough,...
The Shrewsbury Police will soon wear body cameras.

Shrewsbury seeks federal money for police gear

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Police might soon get federal funding to buy new gear and materials thanks to a grant opportunity...

Shrewsbury police log, March 24 edition

Shrewsbury Tuesday, March 7 7:03 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Accident with injury. 9:15 a.m. Woodway Dr. Identity theft. 10:14 a.m. North Quinsigamond. Disturbance. 10:54 a.m. Lakeside Dr. Harassment. 11:14 a.m. Francis...