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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.

Fire destroys liquor store in South Grafton

A building on Main Street that housed the Valley Plaza Liquor Store had to be torn down after a fire on Monday, Oct. 16.

Marlborough firefighters battle early afternoon blaze

The Marlborough Fire Department was dispatched to a working fire at 142 Mechanic Street in the early afternoon hours of March 18.

Dozens of vehicle break-ins reported in Marlborough

Areas affected include Cook Lane, 319 East Main St., Curtis Avenue, Crystal Brook Way, Hosmer Street and Curtis Square.

Former Northborough resident found guilty in Worcester murder

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Steven Foley, 62, was found guilty of second-degree murder and malicious damage to a motor vehicle by a Worcester Superior Court jury.

Attempted armed robbery in Marlborough leads to arrest

An attempted armed robbery near the MacDonald Hotel on Main Street on Aug. 30 led to the arrest of a local man, police said.

Worcester man killed in Route 20 accident in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this afternoon: On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:40 p.m., the Shrewsbury Police responded to a...

Car crashes into Simarano Drive building

The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a car crashing into the building at IPG Photonics at 377 Simarano Drive.

Court documents detail cause of death in Marlborough stabbing

Darlene Carreras, 37, of Marlborough, has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Eric Murray, 45.

Westborough Police arrest Worcester man on firearm and drugs charges

Westborough - The Westborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 2:52AM an Officer from the Westborough Police Department...

Northborough police log, Dec. 24 edition

Northborough Thursday, Dec. 9 12:45 a.m. Thayer St. Ambulance. 9:01 a.m. Saint James Dr. Fraud. 11:01 a.m. South St. Ambulance. 3:35 p.m. Village Dr. Ambulance. 7:23 p.m. Increase Ward Dr....

Hopkinton man charged following Regal Cinemas break-in

A Hopkinton man faces charges after the Westborough Police Department responded to an alleged break-in at the former Regal Cinemas.
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Man charged with assault after incident at Southborough Dunkin’ Donuts

A Southborough resident was arrested and charged with assault following an incident at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 162 Cordaville Road.

Truck hits low bridge in Westborough

A truck hit Westborough's East Main St. train bridge, March 10, leaving a spectacular site of crumpled metal in its wake. 
(Photo/Laura Hayes)

Shrewsbury police arrest two men after foot chase

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

UPDATE: 21-year old man facing charges after alleged assault at Westborough hotel

estborough Police say they took a male suspect into custody late Friday night after fielding reports of "an altercation involving a knife." 

Westborough man charged with possession of child pornography

Westborough Police Department investigators arrested and charged a Westborough resident for alleged possession of child pornography.

‘Large pig’ spotted in Solomon Pond Mall parking lot

MARLBOROUGH - Police have located the owner of a large pig who was spotted wandering through the parking lot of the Solomon Pond Mall...

GoFundMe page established for victim of Marlborough hit-and-run

A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family of a Marlborough boy struck in a hit-and-run accident on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Marlborough police arrest Uber passenger following attack

An Uber passenger was arrested after allegedly attacking his driver, according to Marlborough Police.

Crash leads to traffic on Rt. 9 in Shrewsbury this morning

Traffic heading to Worcester was backed up this morning near Route 9 and Quinsigamond Avenue. Read more about the incident.