Shutesbury Police Department

09/30/2026

On Friday, 10/2, Shutesbury Police Department will be attending the 2026 Fall Public Safety Festival at Look Memorial Park in Northampton! Entry to the park, parking, and the event itself are all free!

09/09/2026

Last night, we had the honor of welcoming two new officers to the Shutesbury Police Department, while also recognizing Sergeant Curtis McGuire with a Lifesaving Commendation.

I couldn’t be more proud of the Officers who work tirelessly every day to keep our community safe. Their dedication, courage, and commitment to serving Shutesbury are truly something to be proud of.

I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to our incredible community for the continued support you show our officers.

And a very special thank you to the families of our officers. Families often make sacrifices so that these officers can be here serving and protecting our amazing community. We are grateful for your support and sacrifice as well.

Congratulations to our two newest officers, and congratulations to Sergeant McGuire on this well-deserved recognition. We are fortunate to have you all serving Shutesbury.

08/31/2026

🚦New Speed Feedback Signs Deployed

The Shutesbury Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of three new speed feedback signs throughout town.

📍Pelham Hill Road - 1 stationary speed feedback sign

📍Prescott Road - 1 portable speed trailer

📍Lakeview Road - 1 portable speed trailer

These signs were acquired at no cost to the town through a MassDOT funded program aimed at acquiring traffic data at speed transition zones.

They are intended to increase driver awareness and encourage motorists to slow down and observe posted speed limits.

(For clarity, these signs do not contain cameras or license plate reader technology. They collect non-identifying traffic data, such as vehicle speeds and traffic volume, to help the Police Department better understand traffic patterns and identify areas where traffic safety improvements may be needed.)

Please slow down, drive safely, and help us keep Shutesbury’s roads safe for everyone. 🚔

08/04/2026

Good Evening Shutesbury,

I am pleased to announce that D&D Power has completed its infrastructure work on Pratt Corner Road. Effective immediately, Pratt Corner Road has reopened and is now accessible to traffic without daily closures.

Thank you to our residents, commuters, and visitors for your patience and understanding throughout this project. Your cooperation helped ensure the work was completed safely and efficiently.

Respectfully,

Devon S. Pelletier

Chief of Police
Shutesbury Police Department
1 Cooleyville Road
Shutesbury Massachusetts 01072
Ph # 413-259-1279

07/03/2026

The Shutesbury Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence.

As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 148, § 39, which prohibits the sale, possession, and use of fireworks, and/or any applicable related offense such as M.G.L. c. 272, § 53, (Disorderly Conduct) will be enforced.

There are many legal firework displays on both July 3rd and July 4th. For instance, Amherst will have an Independence Day celebration with live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks at UMass, utilizing the south lawn of McGuirk Alumni Stadium. For everyone's safety, please leave pyrotechnic displays to trained professionals and enjoy the holiday responsibly.

06/28/2026

Please be aware of these very common scams.

Reminder: Be Aware of Text Scams!

There are ongoing text message scams claiming to be from MassDOT or the MA RMV which tells recipients they owe money for driving infractions and that the recipient must immediately visit a fraudulent website to make payment that is due.

❌This is a SCAM! Do NOT click the link. Report these messages as SPAM/Junk and delete.

As a reminder:
-The RMV will never request payment by text.
- EZDriveMA will never request payment by text.
- All links associated with the RMV are at Mass.Gov/RMV and for Massachusetts toll collections at EZDriveMA: www.EZDriveMA.com .

ℹ For more information: https://www.mass.gov/news/registry-alerts-public-about-text-scam

06/27/2026

ROAD WORK ALERT:

Telephone pole replacement work will continue on Pratt Corner Road this upcoming week and for several weeks after. This work is to install new taller poles and replace an existing line. The location of the work is roughly from the Sand Hill Road intersection to the Leverett Road intersection. There will be times when the road will be closed to through traffic. It is difficult to predict with any degree of accuracy when the road will be closed, because it is dependent upon where the crew has to set their trucks up and the particular width of the road in that location. The work will occur from 7:30AM until 3:30PM Monday through Friday, meaning the road will be guaranteed to be open every day after 3:30PM. We ask for patience as the work is completed, and if there are any questions please reach out to Chief Pelletier or Sergeant McGuire.

06/27/2026

A fantastic job by the Orange Police Department an K9 Zeus. This is a good opportunity for a reminder of the importance of locking the doors of your vehicles and residences.

On Thursday, June 18 at approximately 1:12 am, Orange Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Drew Boulevard and Oak Drive for vehicles being broken into. Officers working the 11pm to 7am shift arrived in the area quickly. Three juvenile suspects fled from police into the woods. OPD quickly set up a perimeter and requested K9 Zeus for a suspect track.

K-9 Zeus and his handler, Officer Johnson responded and began a track from where one of the suspects left a bicycle. K-9 Zeus led officers through back yards and woods and eventually to a wooded area off of Oak Drive where two of the suspects were hiding. Both juveniles were apprehended. The third juvenile suspect surrendered to police on Drew Boulevard.

The suspects broke into and stole items from at least 12 vehicles. The majority of the stolen items were recovered and are in the process of being returned to the victims.

Excellent work by OPD mid-shift (Officers Hager and Starbard), K-9 Zeus, MSP, Athol PD, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.

04/09/2026

The Shutesbury Police Department is pleased to offer a free Women’s Self-Defense class on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Shutesbury Elementary School Gym. The class is expected to run from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

The class is open to adults 18 and older and will be led by experienced instructor Shinshii Janet Aalfs of Heron’s Bridge / Valley Women’s Martial Arts.

To participate, simply fill out the registration form at this link tinyurl.com/ShutesburySelfDefense to be added to the list. After signing up, a waiver will be sent to the email address you provide-please complete it in advance and bring it with you to the class.

This is a one-time event, but information about arranging additional classes with Shinshii Aalfs or joining Amherst’s R.A.D. program will be available during the session.

If you have any questions, please contact the Shutesbury Police Department by emailing [email protected]. We hope you’ll join us for this empowering and informative program!

Women’s Self-Defense Class – May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Shutesbury Elementary School Gym Please use this form to register one person for the class.

04/04/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Curtis McGuire on his recent promotion.