Industrial Accident Reported In Westford, Police Say

An employee was injured by a piece of equipment Friday.

Missing 6-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Nabnasset Lake

Zayan Mayanja​, a non-verbal autistic child, left his home on Chestnut Road in the Nabnasset section of town​ Sunday, police said.

Massachusetts Woman Charged With 30 Counts Of Animal Cruelty: DA

Police said they found numerous dead goats and animals in various stages of neglect at the woman's property.

Westford MA Woman Killed In New Hampshire Snowmobile Crash

Krista Bebezas died Saturday in Gorham, NH. Investigators believe operator inexperience played a significant role in the crash.

Ex School Employee From Ayer Charged With Damaging Computer Network

Conor LaHiff is accused of using his administrative privileges to deactivate and delete thousands of Apple IDs from the school’s​ account.

18-Year-Old From Methuen Identified After Drowning In Westford

The teen was swimming with friends Monday when he jumped off the cliff and did not resurface, The Boston Globe reported.

18-Year-Old Drowns While Swimming With Friends At Westford Quarry

An investigation is underway after a man drowned at Merrill's Quarry in Westford on Monday.

Freight Train Carrying Trash, Recycling Derails In Ayer

The railroad cars involved do not contain hazardous materials, the Ayer Fire Department said.

Firefighters Battle Massive Brush Fire In Westford

Fire crews are battling the flames in a wooded area near River Road.

After Multiple Westford Brush Fires, Authorities Seek Public's Help

Since March 31, firefighters responded to four fires in the woods between River Street, Farmer Way, and East Boston Camps on Depot Street.

Pedestrian Struck By Train In Ayer

Fitchburg Line trains will experience significant delays in both directions due to police activity, the MBTA said.

Westford Receives $8K Fire Education Grant From State

The department is one of 234 municipal fire departments that will receive a total of $1.8 million in grant funding.

Westford Fire Department Receives $10K Grant For Safety Gear

A total of 306 Massachusetts fire departments will receive a total of $5 million from the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

2 Plead Guilty To Burglaries In Westford, 6 Other Towns

Police from across the Merrimack Valley assisted with the investigation after homes in Westford and other communities were targeted.

Boy Injured In Skiing Accident At Nashoba Valley In Westford

The child was flown to Boston Children’s Hospital Thursday evening after colliding with a tree.

Man Pleads Guilty In Groton Quadruple Murder

Orion Krause was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility at 25 years.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills 2 Tyngsboro Women: Police

Police said dangerous levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the Tyngsboro home where two women were found on Saturday.

Westford Man Pleads Guilty, As Tyngsboro Cop Pleads Not Guilty

A Tyngsboro cop pleaded not guilty, as his co-defendant from Westford admitted to bank fraud and firearms charges this week.

Charges Dropped Against Westford Academy History Teacher

The Middlesex District's attorney's office said they were unable to meet their burden of proof in the case.

District Attorney Accuses Westford Man Of Drug Trafficking

Police arrested Mark Timothy Garcia, 34 of Westford, Friday.

Westford Bicyclist Killed In Crash Identified

Authorities said Donald Crowell, 62, of Westford was killed on March 30 after he was hit by a car.

Westford Academy Teacher's Arraignment Delayed Until March 23

Michael Colson's arraignment was delayed for a second time due to a request for a continuance.

MA Hands-Free Law One Year Later: Westford Statistics

See how many tickets and warnings local and state police gave out in Westford under the year-old hands-free law.

Westford Man Held On $10K Bail In Connection With Child Porn

Kevin Migneault is a Level 2 sex offender and failed to register in Westford, according to prosecutors. He's lived in Chelmsford and Dracut.

Westford Woman Ran $100M Health Care Scam: Feds

Faith Newton, of Westford, laundered the money to pay for five properties and a Maserati sports car, prosecutors said.

Scam Alert: Westford Police Warn Residents To Be Vigilant

A Westford man reported he received two calls from someone asking for donations from the "Marine Corps League." It was a scam, police said.

Former Inmate At Federal Medical Center Devens Pleads Guilty

A former inmate at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens was sentenced Tuesday in connection with making threats against federal agents.

Westford Man Arrested In Connection To 'Hitman Firearms' Business

The Westford man and a Tyngsborough police officer are accused of modifying firearms to serve regional and international customers.

Westford Police Awarded Grant To Reduce Impaired Driving

Westford police will join other departments across the state in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Westford

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Westford police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Updated COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Update #53

Police Arrest Westford Man Accused Of Spitting On Hikers

Police said they arrested a man accused of saying he had COVID-19, before spitting on two women not wearing masks outside in Ashburnham.

'I Have COVID' Man Says Before Spitting On Hikers In MA

Police are now looking for a man that was caught on camera spitting at two women in Ashburnham after getting into an argument about masks.

Westford Police Seize Drugs, Loaded Handgun After Crash

Westford police officials said they arrested a man from Waltham after he crashed into a curb near the Chelmsford border.

Westford's 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map​

Fall is a good time to take an inventory of who is living in the neighborhood.

Westford Police See Spike In Identity Fraud Reports

It's not clear what's behind the spike, but it comes at a time when fraud related to phony unemployment claims is up.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Around Westford Investigated As Hate Crime

Anti-semitic graffiti around Westford, has prompted police to ask for the public's help.

Body Near Forge Pond

According to the DA the death was not considered suspicious.

2 Alarm Fire In Westford

It's not clear if anyone was injured Sunday.

Westford Schools Closed Monday, Dec. 2

It's the first snow day of the season for Westford students.