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Man accused of raping girl and throwing her off I-290 bridge due back in court
WORCESTER ― A man accused of kidnapping a 7-year-old girl, raping her and throwing her from an Interstate 290 bridge into Lake Quinsigamond in 2017 is slated to make a court appearance next week. Joshua Hubert – who was charged with rape separately from the other charges through an indictment in December –...
DA honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for search and rescue of missing child
AUBURN — The search for a missing 12-year-old boy on a cold January night had a positive outcome. On Thursday, those who helped craft the successful story were honored in a ceremony at the police station. “These officers and dispatchers worked together to swiftly put an end to this family’s worst nightmare,” said...
54 People Arrested at Impromptu Massachusetts Car Meet
Not everyone has the willpower to wake up for an early morning Cars & Coffee meetup and sometimes, the best kind of car meets happen at night. But, for a small city in Massachusetts, police say these sorts of impromptu car meets are wreaking havoc on safety and quality of life. Now the local cops are cracking down.
53-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Machine Gun, Drugs
WORCESTER – A search warrant led to the arrest of a woman for a machine gun and drugs on Monday, July 22. Officers for the Worcester Police Department successfully requested a search warrant for a black BMW and an address on Florence Street. Officers located the subject of the warrant, Natasha Perry, 53, of Worcester, exit the residence and enter the vehicle.
Two Teens Arrested for Alleged Armed Carjacking in Worcester
Early this morning, Worcester Police officials responded to an alleged carjacking on Hooper St. The incident, which transpired around 2:30 AM, led to the arrest of two teenagers, according to a statement from the Worcester Police Department. The Worcester police reported that the two young victims were riding a moped...
Worcester Police Nab Suspect for Alleged Crack Cocaine Distribution on Main Street
The Worcester Police Department apprehended a man on Main Street earlier today for his involvement in what appeared to be a crack cocaine transaction. The arrest took place outside a business marked with "No Trespassing" signs. According to the Worcester Police Department's official press release, officers observed the suspect, 30-year-old Rawkeem Perry of Worcester, handling a substance later identified as suspected crack cocaine.
GoFundMe started for Attleboro man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — Family and friends of a man who died after jet skiing in a Rutland Pond have started a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. 46-year-old Thanasi Mitros died on Sunday after he disappeared under the water after his jet ski had turned over. In a GoFundMe posted...
Worcester Man Stopped on Moped Arrested on Drug Charges
WORCESTER – A local man stopped by police while operating a moped on Main Street was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday. At around 6:30 PM, officers observed a man on a moped on Main Street turn into a parking lot of a convenience store without using a directional. After the man entered the store, officers determined the registration for the moped had expired.
Webster police arrest man for brandishing handgun during fight near lemonade stand
WEBSTER — Webster police arrested a man accused of displaying a handgun during a fight that erupted near a children’s lemonade stand on Mechanic Street and Park Street earlier this month. On July 1, around 6:46 p.m., officers were called to the scene following reports of a brawl...
Worcester police seek missing Lancaster teen, possibly in area
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department has issued an alert for a missing teenager, Brandon Wyckoff, 17, who has been missing from Lancaster since July 8. Authorities believe Wyckoff could be in the Worcester area. The police are urging the public to be on the lookout and report any...
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