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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.

Westborough police, National Grid respond to accident

Westborough – Westborough Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this afternoon: The Westborough Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Belknap St....

Westborough firefighters graduate from State Firefighting Academy

  Westborough – Westborough firefighters Mark E. Boyer and Nicholas P. Ostrander were among 24 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy who were honored Aug....

Southborough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Southborough Monday, Jan. 8 12:48 a.m. Northboro Rd. MVA property damage only. 6:40 a.m. Southwood Dr. Tree/limb down in roadway. 6:42 a.m. Wildwood Dr. Tree/limb down in roadway. 6:43...

Grafton police log, March 29 edition

Grafton Sunday, March 10 4:48 a.m. Worcester St./Carroll Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 9:29 a.m. High Point Dr. Road hazard. 12:09 p.m. Millbury St./Grafton Com. Road hazard. 1:28 p.m. Pine...

Southborough police icon, Dec. 15 edition

Southborough Tuesday, Nov. 28 8:49 a.m. Richards Rd./Leonard Dr. Motor vehicle stop. 9:24 a.m. Turnpike/Cordaville Rds. MVA property damage only. 12:11 p.m. Cordaville/Richards Rds. Traffic lights inoperable. 12:36 p.m....

Grafton police log, Feb. 2 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 14 7:06 a.m. Upton St. Traffic hazard. 8:30 a.m. Millbury St. Suspicious auto. 8:57 a.m. Millbury St. Water main break. 9:38 a.m. Providence Rd. Disturbance –...

Drive sober or get pulled over

Grafton – With the approval by the state’s voters last November to legalize recreational marijuana, many local police departments have shared concerns regarding a potential increase in impaired drivers. In Grafton, thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the police department will soon be able to increase the number of patrols on the streets.

Southborough officers and Framingham man injured in altercation

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus released this statement today: On 7/28/2017, at 7:15 p.m., the Southborough Police Department responded to the Southborough Motor Lodge...

Milford man arrested for alleged Westborough break-in

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this afternoon: On 9/14/15, the Westborough Police investigated a house break on Nottingham Rd. where 2...

Westborough man arrested for lewd and lascivious conduct

Westborough – Westborough Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: 9/11/16, at approximately 9:18 AM, the Westborough Police Department responded to the area...

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.

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....

Grafton police log, Jan. 26 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 7 2:24 a.m. Main/Pleasant Sts. Wires down. 3:21 a.m. Main St./River Ave. Wires down. 5:18 a.m. Nelson St. Wires down. 6:22 a.m. Barbara Jean St. Wires...

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.

Four injured in two vehicle accident in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Fire Department released this statement this evening regarding an accident on Hartford Turnpike- On Monday August 17, 2015 at 1700 hours, the Shrewsbury Fire Department, along with Shrewsbury Police and Worcester EMS, were dispatched to the area of 845 Hartford Turnpike for a report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with reported rollover and entrapment. Upon the arrival of the Shrewsbury Police Department, it was confirmed that one occupant was entrapped and required extrication.

Ashland woman hurt in Westborough crash

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 report of a...

One injured in tractor-trailer accident in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Fire Department reported on its Facebook page today the details of an accident that occurred this morning at the Worcester...

Southborough man must complete court’s directives after crash with cruiser

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus released this statement this morning: The charges filed against Mr. William Shields of Southborough, in regards to the 8/22/15...

Westborough police to give out glow sticks for Halloween

Westborough – Local families are invited to stop by the Westborough Police Department, 45 West Main St. and pick up a free glow stick...

Man charged with possession of drugs and firearms at Northborough motel

Northborough – The Northborough Police Department released this statement this morning: On 10/26/15, Northborough Police Department along with members of Worcester County Drug Task Force,...