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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.

Smoking cause of fatal Marlborough fire

Marlborough - Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, Marlborough Fire Chief Kevin J. Breen and Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi said in a statement...

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.

Southborough Police to hold police academy for residents

Southborough - The Southborough Police Department has announced the start of a Citizens Police Academy. The academy will run from 6 to 9 p.m....

Pedestrian killed in Route 9 accident in Westborough

Westborough –Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 4/3/17, at approximately 9:24 PM, the Westborough Police Department responded to Rte. 9 east...

Shrewsbury Police Department alerts residents to break-ins

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department is alerting residents to be vigilant after a string of house break-ins took place March 29 and 30: The...

Northborough fire chief introduces new firefighter to selectmen

Northborough – Fire Chief David Parenti introduced Northborough’s newest firefighter and paramedic to the Board of Selectmen at their Feb. 27 meeting. Dylan Kessler was selected after a long process out of a field of eight candidates.

Marlborough man arraigned in connection with alleged road rage incident

Region – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan released this statement today: Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that Steven Perez, 27, of Marlborough, was...

Southborough man arrested for alleged drug possession and intent to distribute

Southborough - Southborough Police Chief Kenneth M. Paulhus released this statement this morning: On, 3/4/2017, at 0112 hours, Southborough Police Sergeant Sean McCarthy conducted a...

Woman arrested in Westborough break-in, car theft

Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 3/3/17, at approximately 10:02 AM, the Westborough Police Dept. received a call reporting a break into a residence at 103 Fisher St. The reporting party reported that the suspect entered the residence and stole the keys to the owners 2011 Chev. Equinox. The suspect then left the residence and headed west on Fisher St. which is a dead end street. The vehicle turned around and almost struck the vehicle’s owner who was on the side of the roadway.

One arrested in Marlborough for alleged cocaine trafficking

Marlborough -The Marlborough Police Department released this statement regarding a recent arrest of a man for trafficking in cocaine: On February 8th at approximately 4:00pm...

Westborough man arrested for alleged fourth DUI

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this afternoon: On 2/9/17, at approximately 12:35 PM, the Westborough Police Dept. responded to a motor...

Men arrested in prostitution sting in Northborough

Westborough – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. released this statement this afternoon: Ten men, charged with sexual conduct for a fee, were...

Marlborough police search for man in connection with alleged home invasion

Marlborough –  Police Chief Mark Leonard released this statement this afternoon: On January 1, 2017 at approximately 7:30pm the Marlborough Police Department responded to a...

McCarthy promoted to Southborough Police Department sergeant

Southborough – Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus has announced that Detective Sean P. McCarthy has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. McCarthy is...

Westborough man injured after being hit by SUV

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 12/8/16, at approximately 9:25 PM, the Westborough Police Dept. responded to 175 Flanders...

Southborough police warn of credit card skimmer at local station gas station

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus released this statement this morning: The Southborough Police Department would like to alert the public to the discovery of...

Shrewsbury police investigating fatal car-tractor trailer crash

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening: On Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 12:53 A.M. the Shrewsbury Police responded to 307...

Westborough man killed in car crash

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning- On 11/18/16, at approximately 9:35 PM, the Westborough Police Department responded to Otis St....

Police seek missing Northborough man

Northborough/Westborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement this afternoon: Brian Carens, age 22 of Northborough, was reported missing by his family yesterday, Nov....

Police seek possible missing person in Westborough

Westborough - Northborough and Westborough police, along with the Mass. State Police, have converged upon Sandra Pond Reservoir on Upton Road in Westborough as...