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Police looking for public’s help after Massachusetts real estate agent disappears
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and police are looking for the public’s help. The Worcester Police Department is looking to locate sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She’s 5’4” and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, wearing black pants, a black shirt and a black baseball cap.
3 Homemade Bombs Found In Worcester; Police Warn Of Unattended Items
Worcester police say they have located three explosive devices throughout the city since they found the remnants of a small explosion last month. Police learned of the explosion on June 19 at 185 Madison St. They found fireworks, a butane gas can, and projectile materials at the scene, the Wor…
Worcester Police Seek Urgent Help to Locate Missing 60-Year-Old Amanda Pierce
The community is on alert after the Worcester Police Department has publicized a call for help in locating Amanda Pierce, a sixty-year-old woman missing since Friday, June 28, 2024. Standing at 5'4", Pierce was last observed decked in black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap, according to the department's facebook post.
Worcester man charged with OUI after striking cars, mailboxes and a pedestrian, police say
A Worcester man fell asleep and then fell out of his car while police attempted to give him a Breathalyzer test on June 24, according to a Webster Police Department Facebook post. Dispatchers at the Southern Worcester County Communication Center received a call at 2:39 p.m. from a business owner...
Police investigating after dead turtle left outside home of Turtleboy blogger’s parents
The same day Karen Read’s trial ended in a hung jury, someone left a grisly surprise for Turtleboy blogger Aidan Kearney’s parents. ’s murder trial was locked in on Monday’s mistrial declaration and the subsequent announcement that the lead Massachusetts State Police investigator on the case had been relieved of his duties.
Worcester Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug and Machinegun Possession
A Worcester man, previously indicted on firearm offenses, has received a sentence exceeding six years for charges that include drug distribution and possession of a machinegun. Jose Rivera, 24, stood before U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman on Friday, June 28, 2024, and was handed down 75 months in federal prison followed by a three-year supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Fire fills trash facility in North Oxford
OXFORD — Firefighters from Oxford and surrounding communities battled a fire at the trash transfer station in North Oxford early Monday. The smoky fire, at the Casella waste-services facility, 200 Leicester St., was reported about 3 a.m. ...
Worcester Police Arrest Man for Possession and Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine in Castle Park Operation
In a recent operation closely surveilling drug activity in Castle Park, Worcester police arrested a man identified as Miguel Martinez, 48, on charges related to possession and intent to distribute crack cocaine. According to Worcester Police official reports, Martinez was observed engaging in what appeared to be drug dealing on Saturday.
Law enforcement leaders share open letter expressing support for ShotSpotter
WORCESTER, Mass. – Leaders from 11 Massachusetts police departments, including Worcester and Pittsfield, are sharing their support for technology that detects gun shots. The chiefs signed on to an open letter to the state's congressional delegation. Earlier this year, Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, as well as Rep....
Southbridge police arrest four in narcotics sting
SOUTHBRIDGE — Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department, acting on recent tips regarding street-level drug distribution, arrested four individuals on drug-related charges Tuesday afternoon. Surveillance operations led to the apprehension of the suspects after a suspected drug transaction was observed around 4:40 p.m. The vehicle involved was subsequently stopped...
Crews battling building fire in Oxford
OXFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Crews are battling a fire at a building in Oxford. Firefighters from Spencer are helping fight the flames on Leicester Street. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. (Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material...
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