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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.

Northborough Police seek alleged assailant

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement this morning: The following subject is wanted for an indecent assault & battery that occurred on...
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Westborough police chief, deputy chief discuss understaffing

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Understaffing issues continue in Westborough as the Police Department is not on track to meet a recommended hiring...

Marlborough police log, Oct. 29 edition

Marlborough Thursday, Oct. 14 8:39 a.m. Warren Ave. Disturbance. 8:54 a.m. Union St. Disturbance. 10:43 a.m. West Main St. Larceny. 11:00 a.m. Arrested, Derek M. Amorosi, 30, of 450...

Middlesex sheriff warns of scammers posing as sheriff’s office staff

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is cautioning area residents to be aware of telephone scams in which perpetrators pose as law enforcement.

Northborough police log, Sept. 10 edition

Northborough Wednesday, Aug. 24 8:53 a.m. South St. Disturbance. 12:19 p.m. Shops Way. Ambulance. 12:37 p.m. Bartlett St. Vandalism. 2:04 p.m. Pleasant St. Accident: P.D. 2:19 p.m. Alcott Dr. Animal...

Shrewsbury police log, Feb. 25 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Feb. 11 8:19 a.m. Ruthen Cir. Animal complaint. 9:00 a.m. Main/School Sts. Animal complaint. 11:06 a.m. Worthington Ave. Medical call. 12:15 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Well-being check. 12:45 p.m....

Hudson police log, Aug. 20 edition

Hudson Monday, Aug. 2 9:54 a.m. Margaret Cir. Traffic complaint. 12:14 p.m. Old Stow Rd. Larceny/forgery/fraud. 3:27 p.m. Fort Meadow/Seneca Drs. MVA, property damage. 4:40 p.m. Washington/South Sts. MVA,...

Important steps to avoid a house fire and stay safe

Region – According to the National Fire Protection Association, people age 65 and over are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large.

Westborough firefighters caution delays on Mass. Pike following crash

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At about 6 p.m., the Westborough Fire Department wrote on Facebook that its firefighters were responding to a crash on the Mass. Turnpike.

Shrewsbury police log, Oct. 6 edition

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Sept. 20 9:38 a.m. Flint Pond Cir. Animal complaint. 9:39 a.m. Meadow Hill Rd. Animal complaint. 10:11 a.m. Abby Ln. Medical call. 10:49 a.m. Arrested, Shaquille C....

Southborough police charge one man; seek other regarding alleged armed robbery

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth M. Paulhus released this statement this afternoon: On 3/7/2019, Detective Keith Nichols (assisted by the MA State Police, Middlesex Sheriff’s...

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

Attempted murder leads to chase, arrest

A man from Marlborough was taken into custody by state police after a pursuit on routes 20, 95 and 93 on Thursday, April 27.

Westborough police caution against gold-buying scam

The Westborough Police Department is cautioning residents against a gold-buying scam, asking residents to stay vigilant.

Hudson man killed in New Hampshire crash

Eraldo Bezerra, 77, of Hudson, was killed in a fatal crash in New Hampshire on Interstate 95 North in Seabrook on June 20.

Westborough police log, June 24 edition

Westborough Friday, June 10 4:59 a.m. Flanders Rd. Suspicious person. 8:07 a.m. Otis St./Turnpike Rd. Road/tree. 10:48 a.m. Upton Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 2:01 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 2:52 p.m....
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Assault and battery charges following Northborough traffic stop

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A Marlborough man is facing charges of OUI, vandalizing property and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following a traffic stop.

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...

UPDATE: Police seek public’s help finding missing teen

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl, who was last seen on Friday evening.

Brush fire causing delays on Mass. Pike

A portion of the Mass. Turnpike between Exit 106 and I-495 has been reduced to one lane because of a brush fire.