The Milford man accused of striking a Milford woman with his car and killing her in an apparent road rage incident in Hopkinton will continue to be held without bail, according to multiple news sources. Ryan Sweatt, 36, was indicted on charges of first degree murder,...
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HPD arrests, charges speeding motorcyclist after 2-mile chase through town
The Hopkinton Police Department arrested and charged a 28-year-old Hopkinton man riding a black motorcycle who failed to stop while speeding up Hayden Rowe Street on Wednesday morning, prompting a 2-mile police chase. Robert Wills was arrested and charged with:...
Speeding car rolls over on South Street
A vehicle speeding along South Street crashed into a tree and rolled onto its side early Monday morning, according to Hopkinton Police. The incident occurred at approximately 1:37 a.m. According to information from the HPD, Officer Nicholas Saletnik was parked in the...
Man arrested in Hopkinton, suspected of dealing cocaine
Hopkinton police arrested a Whitinsville man suspected of dealing cocaine after an officer noticed an erratic driving pattern this past Friday morning. Calvin Hodge, 40, was charged with drug possession to distribute a Class B substance, operating under the influence...
Police: Investigation continues in robbery of Dunkin’ on West Main Street
Hopkinton police continue to seek more information about Saturday night’s incident at the Dunkin’ on West Main Street, and a spokesman said they have not been able to identify the individual who is alleged to have robbed the establishment. According to Hopkinton...
Police seek suspect in robbery of Dunkin’ on West Main Street
The Hopkinton Police Department announced that there was an unarmed robbery of the Dunkin' at 78 West Main St. on Saturday night. The police received a 911 call at 9:15 p.m. and sent uniformed patrols, who set up a perimeter. The HPD's K9 unit responded as well, along...
Arrests/Police Log, April 28 edition
POLICE LOG April 21 1:14 a.m. Officer Robert Ekross checked on the gates at the Fruit Street fields and secured them. 10:05 a.m. A caller reported a dog roaming around Schofield Road. Officer Moira McGaffigan responded and reported the dog has been reunited with its...
Arrests/Police Log, April 21 edition
POLICE LOG April 14 1:18 p.m. Sergeant Arthur Schofield checked on a person in a vehicle parked at the station for a period of time. The person was concerned about his son and was to notify officers if further assistance was needed. 9:31 a.m. Officer Moira McGaffigan...
Officials warn of COVID-19 scams
The Hopkinton Police issued a warning about a COVID-19 scam in which individuals are going door to door claiming to test people for the virus. The individuals reportedly are driving a white van and wearing hazmat suits. According to the police notice: "While inside...
Photo: Show of force
At the National Police Night Out on Aug. 6 at the Town Common, Hopkinton Police Officers Moira McGaffigan, Jay Deiana, Phil Powers and Ben Stickney posed for a photo in front of a police vehicle. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
News Briefs: Pair of officers drop appeals vs. town, police chief
Pair of officers drop appeals vs. town, police chief Two of the three Hopkinton police officers who sued the town and Police Chief Edward Lee after Lee suspended their licenses to carry guns had their cases dismissed at their request while town officials worked on...
Bennett officially named deputy police chief
Selectmen this month unanimously voted to appoint 25-year veteran Hopkinton Police Lt. Joseph Bennett to the newly created position of deputy police chief. Police Chief Edward Lee formally recommended promoting Bennett to the new position at the town Board of...