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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.

Grafton police log, Feb. 23 edition

Grafton Sunday, Feb. 4 12:45 a.m. Millbury St./Sean Mikeal Way. Motor vehicle stop. 12:48 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious auto. 3:39 a.m. Jay St./Brigham Hill Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 9:42...

Heat advisory in place as hot and humid weather on the way

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, through 8 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

Grafton police log, May 5 edition

Grafton Sunday, April 16 3:01 a.m. Meadow Ln. Motor vehicle - stolen. 3:17 a.m. Elmrock Dr. Suspicious auto. 4:53 a.m. Hitchings Rd. Suspicious auto. 7:01 a.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. 12:30...

Marlborough fire chief issues cold weather fire safety warning

Marlborough - Fire officials issued a fire safety warning as the region enters a period of extremely cold weather.

Southborough police log, Jan. 19 edition

Southborough Friday, Dec. 22 6:36 a.m. Turnpike/Woodland Rds. Road hazard. 5:53 p.m. Arrested, Joe Nguyen, of Whitney St., Northborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor...

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...

Grafton police log, Oct. 6 edition

Grafton Sunday, Sept. 17 1:41 a.m. Grafton Com. Disturbance – general. 11:16 a.m. Milford Rd. Motor vehicle shop. 4:42 p.m. Brigham Hill Rd./Oak St. Disturbance – youths in...

Grafton police log, March 8 edition

Grafton Sunday, Feb. 11 12:57 a.m. Daffodil Ct. Ambulance – medical. 1:36 a.m. Crescent St. Ambulance – medical. 6:11 a.m. Waterville St. Motor vehicle stop. 1:10 p.m. Milford Rd....

Grafton police log, April 19 edition

Grafton Sunday, March 31 1:56 a.m. Worcester St./Brigham Hill Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 4:44 a.m. Main St. Animal complaint. 6:30 a.m. Westboro Rd./Discovery Dr. Motor vehicle stop. 11:06 a.m....

Man injured by snow plow at Transflo

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 2/2/15, at approximately 9:15 AM, the Westborough Police received a call from 19 Walkup Dr., Transflo, for a worker being struck by a snow plow. The arriving units located a male subject who had been struck by the plow and then pushed up against a tanker which was having LPG pumped into it.

Grafton police log, Oct. 27 edition

Grafton Sunday, Oct. 8 2:00 a.m. Upton St. Motor vehicle stop. 6:01 a.m. Westboro Rd./Discovery Dr. Motor vehicle stop. 10:36 a.m. Providence Rd. Forgery/Counterfeit. 3:05 p.m. Millbury St. Erratic...

Shrewsbury man killed in Westborough motor vehicle crash

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this evening: On 1/30/15, at approximately 5:57 PM, the Westborough Police Department responded to 27 Otis St. for a motor vehicle crash. The arriving units found a 2008 Buick Lucerne with heavy front end damage and a backhoe with damage to its right side.

Two arraigned after firearms and explosives discovered in motor vehicle

Marlborough - Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan released this statement this afternoon: Andrew Josefek, 40, of Framingham, and Kelly Walker, 34, of Framingham, were arraigned today in Marlborough District Court in connection an alleged attempted robbery and the discovery of explosives and firearms allegedly found inside a motor vehicle belonging to Josefek.

Woman arrested at Marlborough massage business

Marlborough – Police Chief Mark Leonard released this statement this morning: Beginning in June 2016, the Marlborough Police Department began an investigation involving possible illegal...

New Jersey man arrested in Northborough stabbing

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On Dec. 12, 11:45 p.m. Northborough police officers were dispatched to the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on 380 Southwest Cut-off for a reported assault. Upon arrival the officers located a male subject who stated he had been stabbed in his abdomen. After a brief investigation, officers located the suspect, Eduardo Velasques, 27, of Trenton, N.J., outside his motel room and he was subsequently arrested.

Grafton police log, April 12 edition

Grafton Sunday, March 24 12:48 a.m. Pleasant/Elmwood Sts. Motor vehicle stop. 1:04 a.m. Shrewsbury/Prentice St. Motor vehicle stop. 4:46 a.m. Main St. Ambulance – medical. 9:43 a.m. Waterville St....

Ashland woman charged with DUI in Westborough accident

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 9/15/15, at approximately 9:04 PM, the Westborough Police Department received a call reporting...

Grafton police log, Dec. 1 edition

Grafton Sunday, Nov. 12 12:04 a.m. Providence Rd. Accident – personal injury. 1:11 a.m. Taft Mill/Klondike Rds. Suspicious auto. 8:37 a.m. Wesson St. Animal complaint. 10:53 a.m. Sunrise Ave....

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...

Florida man arrested in Westborough Verizon dispute

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On May 12th, at approximately 8:20 AM, the Westborough Police Department was assisting with...