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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. 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...

Northborough police log, Jan. 5 edition

Northborough Thursday, Dec. 21 8:00 a.m. Bartlett St. Accident: P.D. 6:09 p.m. Shops Way. Shoplifting. 8:11 p.m. Fairway Dr. Disturbance. Friday, Dec. 22 9:58 a.m. East Main St./Memorial Dr. Ambulance. 10:38...

Westborough police log, Jan. 5 edition

Westborough Wednesday, Dec. 20 4:31 a.m. Homestead Blvd. Suspicious auto. 6:48 a.m. Milk St./Robin Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 10:56 a.m. Church/Boardman Sts. Traffic/motor vehicle. 12:27 p.m. Phillips St. AC, animal...
The Southborough Police department will soon have two new portable radios to help improve communication. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Southborough police investigate Macneill Drive burglary

The Southborough Police Department is investigating a burglary at a home on Macneill Drive. Officers were called to the home at 5 p.m. Jan. 2

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 5 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Dec. 21 7:27 a.m. Gulf/Bannister Sts. Traffic complaint. 9:56 a.m. Main St. Well-being check. 11:17 a.m. Richard Ave. Dispute. 1:04 p.m. Richard Ave. Dispute. 4:02 p.m. Boston Tpke./South...

Safe stolen from Westborough home

Westborough police are investigating a break-in that took place at a Mayberry Drive residence on Friday, Dec. 29.

Shop with a Cop helps make holidays brighter

Dec. 19 marked the eighth annual Shop with a Cop at Walmart in Framingham, founded by Framingham Police Officer Matthew Gutwill.

Fatal accident under investigation in Westborough

State Police and other authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred this morning at a trucking facility behind 4400 Computer Drive.

Shrewsbury police log, Dec. 29 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Dec. 15 9:19 a.m. Boylston St. Well-being check. 1:58 p.m. Lake View Ave. Well-being check. 2:20 p.m. Cortland Grove Dr. Aid to public. 2:57 p.m. Spring Cir....

Northborough police log, Dec. 29 edition

Northborough Friday, Dec. 15 4:15 a.m. Arrested, Erick Naves Barbosa, 28, of 65 Clinton Rd., Sterling, for improper operation of motor vehicle, negligent operation of motor...

Grafton police log, Dec. 29 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 10 12:13 a.m. Upton St./Pigeon Hill Dr. Motor vehicle stop. 6:08 a.m. Worcester St./George Jordan Blvd. Motor vehicle stop. 8:26 a.m. Main St. Suspicious activity. 9:39...