SPD Marine Unit would like to remind people that riding in a boat with your legs hanging overboard is illegal under 323CMR2.07 punishable by $100.00 fine for each offense. This practice has been witnessed by our Officers on several occasions. Please be safe on the water!

Large water main break in Mill Wharf Parking lot. All residents urged to use Cole Parkway to utilize local businesses. The Mill Wharf Lot will be closed while crews work to fix the break.

Tilden road will be closed for approximately 1/2 hour at the Beaver Dam lights due to a motor vehicle accident. One person transported by the Scituate Fire Dept.

Expect delays on Country Way north of the lights at Gannett Road for the next few hours. Vehicle struck a pole. Police and Fire waiting for National Grid. Road will remain closed until repairs are made

Large water main break in the area of 166 Old Oaken Bucket Road. Water Department on scene for repairs. Road closed at Rt 123 and OOB/Maple/Grove Streets. Repairs could take several hours. Detail officers enroute.

Serious motor vehicle crash on RT 3A. Two vehicles collided head on just north of town hall. Thankfully no serious injuries. Accident reconstruction underway. Expect delays for approx another 30min to an hour.

Scituate Police and Scituate Fire responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Route 3A this morning. One driver was extracted from the overturned vehicle. Both operators were transported to the hospital with apparent minor injuries. Accident investigation to follow.

Unattended school bus rolled down the hill this morning at Hatherly school and struck a utility pole. Thankfully no injuries. Hatherly school has been cancelled for the day due to no power. Ann Vinal Rd will remain closed for repairs.

The Humarock section of Scituate is currently without power. The problem originated in the town of Marshfield. Eversource is aware and they are working to fix the problem ASAP. Please direct any questions to Eversource. Please remember that 911 is for Emergencies only.

To help stop the spread of Covid-19, we are asking citizens to avoid the Public Safety Building unless you have an emergency. Call our business line at 781-545-1212 to report any non-emergency matters that don't require a home visit. Call 911 for emergencies.

If you or anyone else needs assistance during these difficult times, SANDS is an excellent resource. Their team is ready to help a resident or family in need. Follow the link below to their Covid-19 response page. sandshelps.org/covid19?fbclid…

We are so fortunate to have such great representation in our schools with Officer Arseneau. This is a great example from the Town of Norfolk.

Some more good stuff from The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police... #WhyWeServe #Everett #Police youtu.be/yA426p2VuKE

Tragic day in Florida with 5 ⁦FBI⁩ agents shot, 2 of them fatally. All while gathering evidence in a child porn investigation. You just never know. Keep them in your thoughts. miamiherald.com/news/local/cri…

Water main break on Jericho Road near Pier 44 Community Building. Seek alternate routes. Crews on scene making repairs. Detail Officers on scene for traffic.

Coffee with seniors in Scituate this morning to introduce Blue, the newest member of our PCDAO Comfort Dog Program. Thanks to Chief Thompson and Blue’s handler Officer Billings for hosting. 🐾

Blue and Brek are official!! Yesterday DA Tim Cruz joined the Scituate PD and Town Clerk Kathy Gardner to officially swear in K9 Blue (Community Resources) and K9 Brek (Patrol & Narcotics). Take a look at pictures/video from the event here: youtube.com/watch?v=MIHWOM…

ALERT The 911 System is currently experiencing a state wide outage. 911 calls cannot be completed. For any emergency in Scituate, please call 781-545-1212 (prompt 0 for Dispatch) or 781-545-5515 directly until an update can be provided.

State 911 has informed us the system is back online and operational. We have confirmed calls are being received. Please do NOT test the emergency 911 system.