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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, Feb. 23 edition

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Feb. 7 11:16 a.m. Wolcott Rd. Medical call. 1:00 p.m. Arrested, James V. Cardillo, 54, of 81 Redemption Rock Trl., Sterling, for possession Class B...

Man accused of attempted strangulation in Marlborough

A man was arrested by Marlborough Police on several charges following accusations that he beat up and tried a strangle someone in a dentist office.

Grafton police log, Feb. 16 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 28 1:19 a.m. Seaver Farm Ln. Motor vehicle stop. 11:20 a.m. Old Westboro Rd. Accident - personal injury. 11:31 a.m. Carroll Rd./Carol Manor. Accident: no...

Northborough police log, Feb. 16 edition

Northborough Wednesday, January 31 6:30 a.m. Arrested, Mellisa Nicole Giedraitis, 39, of 287 Stafford St., Charlton, for possess Class A drug, possess Class E drug. 9:05 a.m....

Fire in Hudson scorches DPW garage, snowplows

A two-alarm fire at the Department of Public Works’ fleet garage on Tuesday, Feb. 13, damaged three snowplows and rendered the garage unusable.

Marlborough police log, Feb. 16 edition

Marlborough Thursday, Feb. 1 12:26 a.m. Cider Hill Condominiums/BPRE. Vandalism. 3:25 a.m. Chestnut St. Fraud/forgery. 9:07 a.m. Felton St./Lakeside Ave. MVA property damage only. 12:12 p.m. South Bolton St./Granger...

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 16 edition

Shrewsbury Saturday, Feb. 3 1:13 a.m. Floral St. Suspicious person/MV. 3:00 a.m. Yorkshire Terr. Suspicious person/MV. 5:38 a.m. Edgewood Rd. Suspicious person/MV. 9:37 a.m. Pratt Ln. Medical call. 10:32 a.m....

Intoxicated woman assaults Olive Garden employee, police

A former employee of Olive Garden is facing several charges after she reportedly broke dishes and assaulted a staff member.

Hudson police use drone to locate missing juveniles

With the help of a drone, the Hudson Police Department were able to locate two missing juveniles in the woods.

Design of Northborough fire station approved by committee

Progress is being made on the design of the future Northborough Fire Station located at 61 to 65 West Main Street.

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 9 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Jan. 25 10:24 a.m. Arrested, Alison Fournier, 39, of 5 Rhodes St., Millbury, on warrant. Friday, Jan. 26 12:43 a.m. Arrested, Marcus Timothy Alvarado, 32, of...

Grafton police log, Feb. 9 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 21 8:27 a.m. Kaye Cir. Keeping the peace. 8:56 a.m. Crosby Rd. Suspicious activity. 11:00 a.m. South St. Ambulance – medical. 11:17 a.m. Veterans Cir. Disturbance...

Northborough police log, Feb. 9 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 26 6:54 a.m. Southwest Cut/Shops Way. Hit and run. 7:29 a.m. Northgate Rd. Ambulance. 11:37 a.m. Otis St. Animal calls. 12:50 p.m. West St. Ambulance. 3:03 p.m....

Southborough police log, Feb. 9 edition

Southborough Friday, Jan. 19 12:04 a.m. Framingham Rd./Cross St. Motor vehicle stop. 12:35 a.m. Central St. Motor vehicle stop. 8:13 a.m. Crystal Pond Rd. Suspicious activity. 8:38 a.m. Chestnut...
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Two Northborough residents victim of ‘Grandparent Scam’

Northborough police are warning residents to be diligent following the discovery of a “Grandparent Scam” this week.

Westborough chief seeks to add corporal to the police ranks

The request would have cost $53,000, but Minardi managed to find funds from other sources within the department, so the request has been reduced to $29,500.

Water main break snarls traffic on Westborough’s Main Street

A water main break at 100 East Main St., near Avidia Bank, is causing traffic delays on both sides.

Vehicle stop leads to drug trafficking arrests in Hudson

Police have charged two men with trafficking Fentanyl following a traffic stop early on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Shrewsbury police arrest Kentucky man for trafficking methamphetamine

The Shrewsbury Police Department arrested Shawn Lambert, 42, of La Grange, Ky., and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine.

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 2 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Jan. 18 7:28 a.m. Boylston St. Accident with injury. 9:49 a.m. Elizabeth St. Medical call. 10:38 a.m. South St. Suspicious person/MV. 12:51 p.m. Melvin Ave. Aid to...