Driver Accused Of Crashing Into Shrewsbury Police Station Indicted On Attempted Murder Charges

SHREWSBURY, MA — The man who was accused of crashing his vehicle into the Shrewsbury police station in January has been indicted on attempted murder and other charges, according to the Shrewsbury Police Department.

Robert McCluskey, 58, was charged with three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, OUI (second offense), malicious destruction of property and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. A Worcester County Grand Jury handed up indictments against McCluskey on Wednesday, police said.

McCluskey, who was driving a black 2022 BMW SUV, crashed into the front lobby of the police headquarters at 106 Maple Ave. shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, according to police. He was taken to the hospital with injuries, but no officers, staff or citizens were injured after the incident, police said.

Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said the incident appeared to be intentional. The driver was known to the Shrewsbury Police Department, but said it hadn't dealt with this person since 2019.

The vehicle crashed into the station at a high rate of speed, and went through two double front doors, the lobby, and a wall. It ultimately stopped at the communications center at the front of the vehicle. Chief Anderson said there were three dispatchers working at the time.

McCluskey was first arraigned on Jan. 21 in Westborough District Court.

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