Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Westborough police chief was found drunk in parked cruiser, investigators say

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Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi was found in his cruiser outside Star Liquors on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, according to Shrewsbury police.

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    Westborough police chief was found drunk in parked cruiser, investigators say (opens NBC Boston)

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    Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi was found in his cruiser outside Star Liquors on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, according to Shrewsbury police.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Westborough police chief found sleeping in vehicle near Shrewsbury liquor store, police say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Shrewsbury police discovered Todd Minardi asleep in a Ford Explorer on Friday. He was placed on administrative leave the following day, Westborough officials said.

  3. Boston

    Westborough police chief allegedly found ‘hammered drunk’ in Shrewsbury liquor store parking lot (opens Boston)

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    The Town of Westborough placed Chief Todd Minardi on administrative leave Saturday.

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