Marlborough Police See Rise In Arrests, 911 Calls In October

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough police recorded more arrests and emergency calls in October despite a slight decline in overall activity.

The Marlborough Police Department responded to 2,724 calls for service, including 1,960 911 calls, and made 51 arrests during the month, according to statistics released Tuesday.

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Overall activity fell by 15 calls from the 2,739 recorded in September. Arrests increased from 46 to 51 while 911 calls rose by 221, according to September's police statistics.

Police conducted 586 motor vehicle stops in October, up from 563 in September. Officers also responded to 136 accidents, 91 disturbances, 83 alarms and 29 domestic disputes.

Reports involving threats or assaults fell sharply from 124 in September to 27 in October. Police recorded 31 larceny or shoplifting reports, up from 29.

Other activity included 247 medical calls, 115 well-being checks and 28 animal complaints. Officers served five arrest warrants and conducted 10 e-bike enforcement actions.

"Our officers responded to 2,724 calls for service, including 1,960 911 calls, while continuing to work to keep our community safe," Marlborough police wrote in a Tuesday announcement. "Thank you to our officers, dispatchers, and staff for their continued dedication to serving the City of Marlborough."

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