Appearing before the Northborough Board of Selectmen last night, Northborough Police Chief Mark K. Leahy said he was pleased with how the evacuation of Algonquin went earlier this week. Chief Leahy credited good communication among all who responded to the threat, which included personnel from Southborough. More in this article from the Worcester Telegram & Read the full article → from Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
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Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
According to Metrowest Daily News, the juvenile suspect in yesterday’s bomb scare that evacuated Algonquin is from Southborough. Police have not released the suspect’s name. Northborough police intend to press charges against the teen who admited he was responsible for the hand-written note which he also said was a hoax. Related stories: Police say the Read the full article → from Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
More details on the Algonquin threat
Superintendent Charles Gobron sent an update to Algonquin parents this evening via the automated telephone system. Here’s what we’ve learned about the evacuation earlier today. Northborough police and fire investigators searched the building and found no “devices.” Southborough, Westborough, and state police aided the search. After further investigation, Northborough police determined the threat was a Read the full article → from More details on the Algonquin threat
Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Students at Algonquin were sent home shortly after 11 a.m. today in response to a written threat. Not many details are available at this point, but you can read what’s known in this article by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: More details here. Read the full article → from Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
From the police log for October 1: 4:58 p.m.- Police received a report of a large turtle blocking traffic in the middle of Central Street. Police responded and removed the turtle. Read the full article → from I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
Sad news from Fairview Drive
A 44-year-old man apparently committed suicide in a home on Fairview Dr. Sunday. Two police officers who responded to a call for help by a neighbor were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The house is owned by Boston radio DJ John Garabedian who was not home at the time. More from the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Sad news from Fairview Drive
Another break-in
Yesterday I posted about a break-in at Pilgrim Church. Today comes word of another break-in, this time at Red Barn Coffee Roasters on Route 9. The break-ins both happened sometime early Monday morning, but it’s unknown if they’re related. The burglars didn’t get much at Pilgrim. The theft at Red Barn netted an undisclosed amount Read the full article → from Another break-in
Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
According to this story in the Metrowest Daily News, a burglar broke into Pilgrim Church on Sunday night and made off with a mere $7 in cash and a $25 Starbucks gift card. “If the person wanted coffee, we offer hot coffee every Sunday after our services,” said the Rev. Jon Wortmann. Collection money from Read the full article → from Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
Police pursuit through Southborough nabs break-in suspect
Via the Worcester Telegram & Gazette: “The car entered Southboro — with Southboro and state police summoned for assistance — and into Framingham. Not far past the Southboro line, the Lexus apparently had engine problems, and the driver bolted from the car and jumped from a Route 9 overpass. He landed on railroad tracks about Read the full article → from Police pursuit through Southborough nabs break-in suspect