Shirley Police Department

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Video of the reunion between the doe and her fawn.

05/21/2026

Earlier today, the Shirley Police Department received a call for a baby deer trapped in the basement of a home damaged by a recent house fire. Responding officers entered the basement and safely rescued the fawn, with Sgt. Romilly carefully carrying it outside to safety.

Throughout the incident, the mother deer remained nearby searching for her baby. Thankfully, the rescue ended with a safe reunion after a heartbreaking situation. 🦌❤️🔥

05/20/2026

Chief Santiago and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a Lunch & Learn at the Shirley Senior Center focused on the latest and ever-growing scams targeting residents, especially our senior population.

Topics included phone scams, online fraud, impersonation schemes, and steps residents can take to protect themselves and their personal information. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event informative and engaging for our community.

05/20/2026

Earlier today, the Shirley Police Department responded to a report of a male who appeared unsteady on his feet while exiting a parked vehicle near the Presidents Building on Lancaster Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a BMW SUV parked partially on the sidewalk.

During the investigation, officers determined the operator was impaired and he was subsequently arrested and charged with OUI Liquor, Unlicensed Operation, furnishing a false name, and Child Endangerment. A child who was in the vehicle was safely released to a family member.

05/06/2026

The Shirley Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the Massachusetts State Police family on the tragic loss of one of their own this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow Troopers.

04/24/2026

Way back Friday, Police Officer Ben Jackvony.

04/17/2026

Earlier today, officers responded to a report of a person in need of mental‑health assistance who was possibly armed with a weapon/box cutter. After searching the area, officers located the individual near the President’s Building and safely made contact. The person cooperated and was evaluated by the Ayer/Shirley clinician and Shirley Ambulance, then transported to a local hospital for further care and a mental health evaluation.

The Lura A. White School was notified as a precaution. There was no threat to the public.

Thank you to our officers, Ayer-Shirley Regional Dispatch Center, clinician, and Shirley EMS for their coordinated response.

04/06/2026

Life flight will be landing at the Shirley Middle School due to a medical emergency that the Shirley Fire and Shirley Police responded to. Patient will be flown to a local hospital.