Town of Sterling Animal Control

02/14/2025

02/12/2025

Sterling Police Officer Injured in Assault During Traffic Detail

The Sterling Police Department reports that Officer Connor Sullivan was injured in the line of duty on February 11, 2025, after being intentionally struck by a vehicle while working a traffic detail on Route 140 near Burpee Road.

Officer Sullivan was assisting the Sterling Light Department when he observed a vehicle approaching the work zone at a high rate of speed. He stopped the driver, identified as Josiah Henshaw, 24, of Templeton, and issued a warning about his excessive speed before allowing him to proceed.

As Officer Sullivan began to walk away, Henshaw suddenly turned his vehicle sharply and accelerated toward him, striking the officer and throwing him onto the hood of the car. The vehicle then left the roadway and collided with a light pole guy wire, bringing it to a stop and causing Officer Sullivan to be thrown to the ground.

Despite his injuries, Officer Sullivan quickly regained composure. With the assistance of Sterling Municipal Light Department Lineman John Nordquist, he was able to take Henshaw into custody.

Henshaw was booked at the Sterling Police Department and later released on $10,000 cash bail. He faces multiple charges, including:

• Attempted Murder
• Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
• Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Speeding
• Marked Lanes Violation
• Use of an Electronic Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Officer Sullivan was transported to UMass Lakeside Hospital in Worcester, where he was treated for minor injuries and later released.

Chief Gaudette extends his gratitude to the Sterling Fire Department, EMS personnel, and the medical staff at UMass Worcester for their exemplary care of Officer Sullivan. He also thanks the Princeton and West Boylston Police Departments for their assistance in the incident.

02/12/2025

UPDATE: The dog and its owners have been reunited.

Animal Control is out on the walking trails off Tara Lane with this loose pup. Collar with tags, but won’t let Officer get close. If you know this pup, please call Sterling Police at 978-422-7331.

01/27/2025

UPDATE: Great news! "Matt" was reunited with his family this morning after going missing in September. Thank you to the family that found "Matt" and took excellent care of him while we searched for his owners!

01/21/2025

Thank you, Missing Dogs Massachusetts for the reminder, we’d be happy to pass it along.

MA GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 140 SECTION 174E:
d) A person shall not leave a dog outside when a weather advisory, warning or watch is issued by a local, state, or federal authority or when outside environmental conditions including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow or hail pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of the dog based on the dog's breed, age or physical condition, unless the tethering is not for more than 15 minutes.
DO NOT leave your pets outside. Violators of this law will be written citations in accordance with MGL Chapter 140 Section 174E.

12/07/2024

** update*** John has been located and home safe. Thank you all for your help****

We are looking for your help!

11/25/2024

Missing Dog out of Lancaster

12/1/24 Moose missing from Lancaster is safe!! Missing for 2 weeks and 43 miles away they found him in Fitzwilliam New hampshire! Huge thank you to homeowner Karen who first saw him on their trail camera and kept the owners updated and even helped hang flyers. His owners would drive to the area when sightings came in and they were able to get him! He is on the way to the vets to be checked out! Thanks to MDM Volunteer Keri B for her help!

Missing Dog: Male St Bernard - MA 11/18/24
Moose is 2 yrs/130 lbs. He is White & Brown and wearing a collar. He is missing from the area of Ivy Drive/Parker Rd. Do not call out to him or chase him.
call: 508-726-1988