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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.

Car crashes into Marlborough hotel; no injuries

A driver crashed to a Marlborough hotel being used as a migrant shelter on Thursday, March 28, according to Marlborough Police.

Westborough police log, July 9 edition

Westborough Tuesday, June 22 1:29 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious auto. 3:45 a.m. Arrested, Rosa Isela Patino, 29, of 29 Cross St., Marlborough, on warrant, and Luis Armando...

Marlborough welcomes three new firefighters

During the City Council meeting, Fire Chief Kevin Breen presented Jesus Murillo, James Cacciapaglia and Gus Franchi to the council.

Fatal hit-and-run suspect held on $50,000 cash bail

Jerry Santiago, 24, has been charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene personal injury resulting in death.

Northborough police log, Aug. 20 edition

Northborough Wednesday, Aug. 4 1:17 a.m. Pleasant St./Mulberry Ln. Disturbance. 5:30 am. Southwest Cutoff. Ambulance. 12:42 p.m. Garrison Cir. Ambulance. 3:49 p.m. Otis St./Tomblin Hill Rd. Accident; P.D. 4:30 p.m....

Shrewsbury police log, Sept. 16 edition

Shrewsbury Wednesday, Aug. 31 8:21 a.m. Eastwood Rd. B&E residential. 10:42 a.m. Avalon Way. Suspicious person/MV. 1:58 p.m. Jill Cir. Harassment. 3:40 p.m. Hillcrest Ave. Animal complaint. 3:47 p.m. Gale...

Westborough police log, Sept. 9 edition

Westborough Monday, Aug. 22 6:55 a.m. Beach St. Disturbance (general). 9:36 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Suspicious activity. 12:31 p.m. E Main St. Trespassing. 6:18 p.m. South St. Accident property damage. 7:39...

Grafton police log, Feb. 18 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 23 8:35 a.m. Magill Dr. Well-being check. 9:07 a.m. Providence Rd. Scam/attempted scam. 5:30 p.m. Upton St./Moroney Rd. Suspicious activity. 6:57 p.m. Providence Rd. Well-being check. 11:38...

Southborough residents without power following wind, cold

The outage is affecting 155 Southborough customers stretching along Pine Hill Road from Parmenter Road to just past Clemmons Street.

Court documents reveal details in attempted murder in Marlborough

Mark Donahue faces charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment of a child.

Police Arrests, Sept. 15 edition

Southborough Friday, Aug. 11 12:58 a.m. Arrested, Jose D. Fuentes, of Interfaith Ter., Framingham, on warrant. 1:31 p.m. Arrested, Nikki L. Nelson, of Ashburnham St., Fitchburg, on...

Westborough police log, Nov. 10 edition

Westborough Tuesday, Oct. 24 9:15 a.m. Baldwin Ct. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 3:00 p.m. Arrested, Maria F. Da Silva, 58, of 8 Turner Rd., Framingham, on straight warrant. 3:09...

Northorough police log, Jan. 26 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 12 10:20 a.m. River St. Ambulance. 1:42 p.m. Wesson Ter. Ambulance. 1:49 p.m. Mayflower Rd. Ambulance. 3:00 p.m. Arrested, James A. Whetton, 61, of 50 Pleasant...
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Northborough Police Department participating in gun buyback program

The Northborough Police Department is participating in the 22nd Guns 2 Gardens gun buyback program on Dec. 9.

Northborough police log, April 19 edition

Northborough Wednesday, April 3 10:44 a.m. Goodnow Cir. Ambulance. 12:30 p.m. Arrested, Felipe Amadeo Soto-Peguero, 30, of 30 Bicknell St., Boston, for no inspection sticker, op MV...

Man charged with carrying pellet gun, taser in Shrewsbury

Britt Walker, 33, of Worcester, faces charges, including possession of a Class A substance and assault with a dangerous weapon (twice).

Westborough police log, June 16 edition

Westborough Saturday, June 3 6:49 a.m. E Main St. Accident – personal injury. 9:11 a.m. Upton/Spring Rds. Traffic/motor vehicle. 12:12 p.m. Ruggles St. Erratic operator. 12:32 p.m. Cook St./Long...

One injured following report of explosion in Hudson

Hudson first responders were called to the report of an explosion at a commercial business at 106 Forest Ave. at 11:35 a.m. March 11. 

Police arrests for the Nov. 24 edition

Southborough Tuesday, Nov. 7 10:40 a.m. Arrested, Rebecca A. Franca, of Phelps St., Marlborough, on warrant. Saturday, Nov. 11 1:58 a.m. Arrested, Justin R. Olsen, of Columbus Rd.,...

As opioid epidemic rages, area police departments seek to educate communities on drug abuse

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Region - Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi said he saw little need for community outreach in response to the scattered...