Southborough Police Detective Owen O’Brien Named Officer of the Year by MADD

Southborough Police Detective Owen O’Brien was recognized as the Officer of the Year by the Massachusetts Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy Southborough Police Department)

SOUTHBOROUGH — Chief Ryan Newell and the Southborough Police Department are proud to announce that Detective Owen O’Brien has been named the 2025 Officer of the Year by the Massachusetts Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Detective O’Brien was formally recognized at MADD Massachusetts’ Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony, held Tuesday morning at the Devens Common Center.

The Officer of the Year Award is MADD’s highest honor for law enforcement in Massachusetts. It is presented annually to an officer who demonstrates a strong commitment to impaired driving enforcement and roadway safety.

Last year, Detective O’Brien made over 45 arrests for operating under the influence, and his proactive traffic enforcement efforts contributed significantly to keeping the Southborough community and surrounding areas safe.

“Detective O’Brien has shown an incredible commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roads,” said Chief Newell. “We are proud to see MADD recognize his extraordinary efforts in preventing tragedies before they happen.”

MADD Massachusetts annually honors officers, departments and prosecutors from across the Commonwealth who have gone above and beyond in the fight against drunk and drugged driving.

“Receiving this award is an incredible honor,” said Detective O’Brien. “Impaired driving continues to pose serious risks to everyone on the road, and I’m grateful for the support of my department and my fellow officers in continuing this important work.”

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Southborough Police Detective Owen O’Brien received the Officer of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Tuesday during their Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony. (Photo Courtesy Southborough Police Department)