UPDATED: Icy Roads Cause Multiple Crashes, 495 Road Closure

Police are responding to a multitude of vehicle crashes Sunday.

Update: Scanner reports that there is a road closure at I-495 northbound at exit 25 A and B due to icy road conditions.   Original post: Car crashes in Grafton and Marlborough are among some of the more serious on Sunday afternoon and evening due to icy conditions on the roadways. Dave Procopio, spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police, said information on these crashes will be forthcoming, as police are "flat out right now" responding to incidents. "We have been responding to multiple crashes on Routes 2, 190, 290 and 495 in Central Massachusetts this afternoon," he said. "Most are spinouts caused by the slick and icy roads but there have been a couple more serious. Please urge motorists to use caution and go slow, if they need to …

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Susan Manning

9:52 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

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UPDATED 3 PM: Truck Accident Blocks 290 Traffic

Traffic is at a standstill on Route 290 East and 495 North at the 495 exit after a tractor trailer roll over.

UPDATE 3 PM: According to Marlborough Fire Department officials, the tractor trailer that tipped over was carrying frozen foods in the trailer box, but everything was contained within the trailer. The Marlborough Fire Department responded with a fire engine, rescue and support vehicles. No diesel fuel has been spilled. Ted's Towing will be pulling the tractor trailer upright. Original story: Traffic at the Route 290 East exit to 495 North is at a standstill with a tractor trailer truck across all three lanes of 495 North. All lanes of travel on RT 495 northbound are closed to traffic at this time, according to State Police. State Police are currently at the scene of a rollover at the bottom of the ramp from Route 290 eastbound. Police …

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March 21: 14-Year-Old Arrested on Assault Charges

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Monday, March 21, 2011.

12:37 a.m.: There is a motor vehicle stop in the vicinity of 880 Bolton St., and a warning/citation is issued.  8:10 a.m.: Police respond to a motor vehicle accident with property damage in the area of Williams and Forest streets. 10:38 a.m.: Annoying phone calls are reported at 79 Broadmeadow Rd. Apt. 3.  10:58 a.m.: Officers take a report on harassment at 319 East Main St. Apt. F2.  12:00 p.m.: A larceny is reported at Target, 423 Donald J. Lynch Blvd.  2:14 p.m.: MPD responds to a disturbance call at 99 Granger Blvd. (Walgreens) and arrest a 14-year-old juvenile on charges of assault and battery, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.  7:12 p.m.: Services are rendered when police respond to the report of suspicious activity at…

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Feb. 2: Marlborough Man Violates Abuse Prevention Order

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011.

3:15 a.m.: Police aid a disabled motor vehicle at 376 Farm Rd.  7:37 a.m.: A summons is served at 181 Boston Post Rd. E. 10:59 a.m.: Services are rendered by PD when they serve a summons to 218 W. Main St. 1:03 p.m.: There is a motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of Maple and Walker streets.  2:07 p.m.: Robert J. Armitage III, 49, of 229 Raymond Rd., was arrested on charges of violating an abuse prevention order. Armitage was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 1 on several charges including assault and battery. See story here. 3:15 p.m.: There is a report of annoying phone calls made the Comfort Inn, 880 Donald J. Lynch Blvd. 4:23 p.m.: Police aid a disable motorist at Boston Post Rd. E. and Hager St. 5:15 p.m.: Officers respond to the report of a …

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Feb. 1: Assault and OUI Arrests Top Tuesday's Log

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department received Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011.

12:39 a.m.: Officers investigate a suspicious motor vehicle at Capital Farms, 460 Boston Post Rd. E.  1:48 a.m.: A citation/warning is issued in a motor vehicle stop at 120 Granger Blvd. 8:24 a.m.: Police respond to a motor vehicle accident at 556 Pleasant St. 10:23 a.m.: There is a motor vehicle accident at Sunoco, 146 Maple St. 11:29 a.m.: Officers aid a disabled motor vehicle in the area of Bolton and Reservoir streets.  4:08 p.m.: A report of fraud/forgery is made at Walgreens, 99 Granger Blvd. 6:36 p.m.: Services are rendered in a report of assault at 108 South St. Apt. 1. 7:00 p.m.: Evan Fitzgerald Purvis, 19, of 15 Elm St. Apt. 2, is arrested on charges of assault and battery, witness intimidation, and impeding an investigation.  9:…

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Sex Offender Registers with Police, Armed Robbery, and Vehicle Accidents Galore Top Log

Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department received on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011.

3:09 a.m.: A citation/warning was issued during a motor vehicle stop at the Shell gas station/food mart, 431 Lincoln St.  8:27 a.m.: Police assisted a disabled motor vehicle at the Navin Skating Rink, 451 Bolton St. 8:31 a.m.: A report is filed at police headquarters, 355 Bolton St., during a sex offender registration.  10: 58 a.m.: Officers respond to a motor vehicle accident at VFW Post 638, 17 Fitchburg St. 12:00 p.m.: A report of threats made is filed at Academy Knoll, 22 Broad St. Apt. 106.  12:03 p.m.: A harassment complaint is filed at a 251 South St. residence.  2:33 p.m.: There is a motor vehicle accident reported at Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald J. Lynch Blvd.  3:08 p.m.: Officers take a report of vandalism at 117 Hildreth St.  5…

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