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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.

Shrewsbury police look for vehicle involved in crash

The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for help locating a Honda Civic that was involved in a crash over the weekend.

Vehicle stop leads to drug trafficking arrests in Hudson

Police have charged two men with trafficking Fentanyl following a traffic stop early on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Shrewsbury Police searching for missing man

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Jonathan Vega, 30, was last seen in the area of 67 Boston Turnpike Road in Shrewsbury earlier on the morning of Feb. 10.

Marlborough firefighters battle attic fire

The Marlborough Fire Department responded to an attic fire on Oct. 15. The box for a working fire was transmitted at 1:01 p.m.
The Northborough Police Department is located on Main Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Man arrested after robbing Northborough store

A man will face several charges, including armed robbery, after he was apprehended following a robbery on Belmont Street.

Marlborough garage burns, marks second local fire in six days

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer Marlborough - A late-afternoon fire tore through a detached garage in the western part of town near the Advanced Math...

Shrewsbury police, loved ones mourn the loss of Sergeant Jim Carlin

The family and former colleagues of retired Shrewsbury Police Sergeant Jim Carlin are mourning his loss after he passed away Oct. 22.

Hudson police arrest man after he fled scene of crash

A Worcester man faces charges after he was found in possession of a firearm without a license and fled the scene of a two-car crash.

Crash shuts down Milk St. near Westborough, Northborough border

Police and firefighters are currently responding to a crash on Milk Street near North Drive, and the road is shut down to one lane.

Four arrested in connection with thefts at Savers

Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts at Savers on East Main Street, according to Marlborough Police.

Pair suspected of shoplifting, carrying counterfeit merchandise

A report of shoplifting at the Solomon Pond Mall led to the arrest of a man and woman on a variety of charges.

Man sent to hospital following accident on Mill Road, Fisher Street

A man was sent to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident at the corner of Mill Road and Fisher Street on Monday, Jan. 16.

Firefighters respond to fire at Grafton spa

Truth Organic Spa on North Main Street in Grafton is seeking a temporary home after a fire caused heavy damage.

Vehicle catches fire following crash on Mass. Pike

The Southborough Fire Department responded to crash and fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike early this morning. 

Shrewsbury police arrest suspects related to home break-in

Mohammed Islam and Yaveth Martinez face charges for allegedly breaking into a Shrewsbury home, according to Shrewsbury police.

Sheriff warns residents to beware of recent phony warrant phone scam

Beware of scam artists using sheriff’s office name and number Region - Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which the...

Silver Alert issued for couple last seen in Shrewsbury, UPDATE

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The Webster Police Department have issued a silver alert for Janusz Melewski, 77, and Stanislawa Melewski, 94, of Webster.

Northborough resident, athletic trainer charged for alleged assault

Damon Amato, 32, of Northborough, has been arraigned on three counts of indecent assault and battery on persons over the age of 14.

Shrewsbury police charge three people with drug trafficking

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Three people face charges after Shrewsbury police allegedly found a firearm, heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop.

UPDATE: Two people arrested for assaulting woman in Shrewsbury with knife

A pair of women from have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a Shrewsbury home and assaulted a woman.