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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 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...

Grafton Police Association announces second annual ‘Movember’ beard fundraiser

Grafton - The Grafton Police Association will once again be participating in “Movember,” as a way to raise money to support Massachusetts Special Olympics...

Grant provides funds for senior fire safety in Southborough

Southborough - 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. But thanks to a grant from the state’s Senior SAFE program, residents at the Colonial Gardens complex now have a stovetop device installed in their kitchens that will help in case a fire breaks out on their stoves.

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...

Person of interest sought in robbery at Shrewsbury CVS

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department has released a statement on an armed robbery that took place this morning at the CVS located on...

Shrewsbury Police make arrest in early morning home invasion

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department has released a statement about an arrest made in connection with a home invasion that occurred this morning: Subject...

Westborough boy struck by hit and run driver

Westborough - Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this evening: The Westborough Police received a report on Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 2:23 PM of...

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...

Northborough man arrested for alleged robbery at Westborough bank

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this evening- On 9/14/15, at approximately 11:45 AM, the Westborough Police received a report of a...

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....

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.

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....

Southborough Police announce Internet Transaction Safety Zone

Southborough – With the ever-increasing popularity and convenience of buying items over the Internet, many police department have set up safe zones where people...

Westborough Fire Department responds to alarm at Cheng Du

Westborough – The Town of Westborough Fire-Rescue-Emergency Medical Services has released a statement about the early morning fire at Cheng Du Restaurant: The Westborough Fire...

Westborough Police arrest two men in connection with YMCA break-ins

Westborough - Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On 7/28/15, at approximately 2:58 PM, the Westborough Police received a report from...

Southborough Police investigating graffiti at St. Anne’s Church

Southborough - The Southborough Police Department has released a statement about an incident of vandalism that is being investigated as a hate crime: The Southborough...

Shrewsbury police report two fatalities in July 4 MVA

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Police Department is reporting the tragic news of two fatalities that occurred during an MVA this past Saturday: On Saturday, July...

Auburn man arrested in Westborough for road rage incident

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning: On June 8th, at approximately 5:18 PM, the Westborough Police received a call reporting...

Six traffic accidents in 2-1/2 hours keep Westborough’s emergency responders busy

Westborough – Police Chief Alan Gordon released this statement this morning regarding an extremely busy morning for the town’s emergency responders. On 5/13/15, the Westborough...

Marlborough police report on bank robbery at DCU

Marlborough - The Marlborough Police Department is reporting on a bank robbery that took place yesterday morning: On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at approximately 4:28...