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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.

Marlborough police log, Jan. 19 edition

Marlborough Friday, Jan. 5 8:34 a.m. Maplewood Ave. Medical. 9:29 a.m. Lincoln St./Lakeside Ave. Disabled MV. 11:10 a.m. Arrested, Todd R. McIntyre, 50, address unknown, on true warrant. 2:31...

Westborough police log, Jan. 19 edition

Westborough Thursday, Jan. 4 2:28 a.m. Central St. Parking violation/complaint. 11:06 a.m. E Main St./Rogers Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 11:37 a.m. Connector Rd. Well-being check. 11:55 a.m. School St. Suspicious...

Grafton police log, Jan. 19 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 31 1:41 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious auto. 2:51 a.m. Lakeview Dr. Ambulance – medical. 9:59 a.m. Main St. Fire – structure. 10:28 a.m. John Dr. Well-being...

Northborough police log, Jan. 19 edition

Northborough Friday, Jan. 5 6:45 a.m. West Main St. Assault. 10:16 a.m. Whitney/Maynard Sts. Dog complaint. 3:12 p.m. Maple St. Disturbance. 7:02 p.m. Wesson Ter. Ambulance. 7:26 p.m. Arrested, Nicolas...

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 19 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Jan. 5 9:57 a.m. Arbor Dr. Medical call. 12:05 p.m. Lake View Ave. Assaults. 2:31 p.m. Commerce Rd. Aid to business. 3:40 p.m. Memorial Dr. Road hazard...

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...

Shrewsbury police cruiser struck while stopped on Boston Turnpike

A Shrewsbury Police Department cruiser was struck while responding to a traffic stop near 767 Boston Turnpike on Jan. 12.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after pulling knife in Cumberland Farms parking lot

A 61-year-old Northborough man faces charges after he allegedly threatened a female in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms.

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 12 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Dec. 28 9:47 a.m. Maple Ave. Suspicious person/MV. 11:13 a.m. Maury Ln. Suspicious person/MV. 12:09 p.m. Anglin Ln. Suspicious person/MV. 12:13 p.m. Arbor Dr. Preserve the peace. 2:35...

Marlborough police log, Jan. 12 edition

Marlborough Monday, Jan. 1 7:07 a.m. Cotting Ave. Medical. 8:16 a.m. Bolton St. Well-being check. 1:22 p.m. Maplewood Ave./Elm St. Suspicious activity. 1:49 p.m. Residences at Solomon Pond/Donald J....

New Northborough police chief sworn in

Northborough’s new police chief Brian Griffin was officially sworn in on Jan. 2 at Northborough Free Library.

Northborough police log, Jan. 12 edition

Northborough Saturday, Dec. 23 1:19 p.m. Shops Way. Accident: P.D. 2:46 p.m. Shops Way. Accident: P.D. 8:29 p.m. Sunset Dr. Ambulance. Sunday, Dec. 24 2:36 a.m. Johnson Ave. Vandalism. 10:22 a.m....

Grafton police log, Jan. 12 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 17 7:53 a.m. Blanchard Rd. Road hazard. 8:13 a.m. Brigham Hill Rd. Motor vehicle stop. 4:19 p.m. Grafton Com. Fire – gas odor. 7:10 p.m. Worcester...

Westborough police log, Jan. 12 edition

Westborough Sunday, Dec. 24 12:11 p.m. E Main St. Suspicious auto. 4:22 p.m. Flanders Rd. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 5:34 p.m. Upton Rd. Suspicious auto. 7:01 p.m. Oak St. Suspicious...
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Live shotgun shells found in St. Mark’s trash bin

St. Mark’s officials notified police that two live shotgun shells had been found inside a trash bin in one of the dormitories on campus.

Region digs out from first snowstorm of season

The first snowstorm in nearly two years left the region with 10 to 14 inches of snow over Saturday, Jan. 6, into Sunday, Jan. 7.

Local police departments awarded state grants

Police departments in Grafton and Westborough recently received grants through the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety.

Chief Lyver retires after over 40 years with Northborough

After serving with the Northborough Police Department for over 40 years, Police Chief William Lyver worked his last shift on Dec. 29.

Southborough police log, Jan. 5 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 inoperable. 6:33 p.m. Central...