The Athol Police Department has returned a runaway tortoise to its owner after it was located in town earlier this evening.
Athol Police Respond to All-Terrain Vehicle Crash
Chief Russell Kleber reports that the Athol Police Department responded to an incident where a woman crashed an all-terrain vehicle and was injured this afternoon.
Athol Police Department Names New School Resource Officer
ATHOL — Chief Russell T. Kleber is pleased to announce that the Athol Police Department has named Officer Thomas Cummings as the school resource officer for the Athol-Royalston School District.
Athol Police Lieutenant Kevin Heath Retires After 38 Years of Service
Chief Russell T. Kleber announces the retirement of Lieutenant Kevin Heath from the Athol Police Department today.
Athol Police to Pay Tribute to Fallen Captain on Anniversary of His Death
ATHOL — Chief Russell T. Kleber reports that the Athol Police Department will mark the 81st anniversary of the line of duty death of the late Capt. Earl H. Grimes.
Athol Police Station Temporarily Evacuated After Resident Brings Suspicious Pipe to Station
Chief Russell Kleber reports that the Athol Police Department had to be evacuated for a short time earlier this evening after a resident saw a suspicious looking pipe with wires sticking out of one end laying on the side of the road and brought it to the police station.
Athol Police Respond to Three Overdoses in 24 Hours
Chief Russell Kleber reports that the Athol Police Department has responded to three drug overdoses over the course of the last 24 hours.