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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.

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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.

Marlborough police arrest Uber passenger following attack

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

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.

‘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...

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.
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Missing Marlborough teen found, family reunited

A Marlborough teen, missing since last Friday, has been found, her parents said on Thursday night. This capped a week-long search.
The Shrewsbury Police will soon wear body cameras.

Men charged by Shrewsbury police following used cooking oil theft

Shrewsbury police have charged Gregorix Jimenez Cruz, 24, of Yonkers, N.Y., and Jefry Reyes Castillo, 23, of Yonkers, N.Y.

Paulhus out as Southborough Police Chief

Kenneth Paulhus is officially no longer Southborough’s Police Chief, leaving the job after being placed on leave earlier this year.

Man found dead in pond following multi-agency search

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SHREWSBURY – A man was found in a pond following an extensive search throughout the night of Nov. 24. According to a Shrewsbury Police Department...

Police, fire deal with truck rollover, fuel spill

Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route, as this will be a "long duration event," according to Westborough Police.

Three-vehicle crash led to Route 20 shutdown in Shrewsbury

Drivers on Route 20 in Shrewsbury faced delays after the roadway was shut down for about four hours after a three-vehicle crash on Dec. 20. 

Westborough woman dies in house fire on Belknap Street

Firefighters responded to a fire on 55 Belknap Street in Westborough that ultimately led to the death of an elderly woman early Monday afternoon. 

Victim was ‘paralyzed with fear and humiliation’ in allegations against Northborough man

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Damon Amato, of Northborough, was indicted on three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over.

Westborough Police Officer identified in Nov. 15 shooting

DA says man killed by police after stabbing his wife multiple times Westborough – A Westborough police officer shot and killed a suspect on...

Shrewsbury police cruiser struck while stopped on Boston Turnpike

A Shrewsbury Police Department cruiser was struck while responding to a traffic stop near 767 Boston Turnpike on Jan. 12.

Investigation ongoing into apparent Marlborough homicide

Police have a suspect in custody in relation to an apparent homicide in Marlborough. The incident reportedly took place at a Marlborough hotel

Police arrests, June 3 edition

Westborough Saturday, May 21 10:58 a.m. Arrested, Jesse William Finn, 40, of 51 Hudson Rd. Frnt, Bolton, for violate abuse prevention order, possess Class A drug,...

Hudson police seek information regarding hit-and-run

The Hudson Police Department is seeking information on a hit-and-run that took place on Wednesday, Dec. 13.