HPD Observes Police Officer Memorial Day

It’s been nearly 42 years since Officer Johnson was murdered here in Holliston, yet the Holliston Police Department still comes together alongside the Johnson family every Police Memorial Day to honor and remember his sacrifice. Having breakfast with John’s widow Gerry, daughter Jess, and two of his grandkids that he never met is a reminder that this heinous crime still has a lasting impact on the Johnson family.

Fatal Car Crash on Highland Street

Update: Sunday; 9:30pm – The victims of the crash have been identified by HPD – See below for details
Holliston Police report a single car accident on Highland Street that occurred at approximately 10:00pm Saturday. Both occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
More information as it becomes available.

Hands-Free While Driving – 3rd Anniversary

Hands-free while driving became a law in Massachusetts on February 23, 2020.
Shortly after the law took effect, our attention turned to COVID-19.
On the third anniversary of the law’s implementation, here is a reminder of the law’s requirements.

Meet James Barrett, HPD’s New Operations Lieutenant

Recently this reporter got to sit down with Holliston’s newly appointed Operations Lieutenant, James Barrett in his office at HPD headquarters.  Lt. Barrett, a veteran law enforcement professional with nearly 28-years of experience, created a very comfortable tone for our conversation.