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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 –...
Hopkinton police sgt. fired for not reporting rape accusation becomes Milford officer
A former Hopkinton police sergeant who was fired for not reporting rape allegations against the department’s former deputy chief was sworn in as a police officer in Milford on Monday, according to Milford police. After an emotional public hearing and several hours of painstaking decision-making this spring, the Hopkinton...
24-year-old Massachusetts dirt bike rider loses several fingers in crash
A man riding a dirt bike suffered a serious hand injury on Thursday evening. According to police, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bellingham Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a recreational vehicle crash in the sandpits located off Depot Street in Bellingham. The caller reported a dirt bike rider...
Milford woman accused in 'domestic' stabbing had dangerousness hearing on July 26
MILFORD — A local woman who allegedly stabbed a man in the neck during a domestic incident earlier this month has been declared a danger to the public and will be held without bail. A Milford District Court judge on Friday ordered Sandy Villeda Martinez, 35, be held without bail for 120 days. At...
Burrillville man, 18, arrested after shooting drunk George’s Pizza cook with BB gun
BURRILLVILLE – An 18-year-old Burrillville man was arrested this month following an incident at George’s Pizza where he shot the cook several times at close range according to witnesses. Cody Webb Levesque is now facing a felony charge of carrying a pistol without a permit as well as...
Dartmouth Police arrest two in alleged large-scale retail theft ring across Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Two Massachusetts residents have been arrested by local police for shoplifting, however, it appears they may be involved in something bigger. According to police, on Friday, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call regarding shoplifting at Kohl’s, 81 Faunce Corner Road. The shoplifting in this case is alleged to be connected to a larger organized retail crime group.
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.
Fisherman caught with oversized stripers in NH; planned to sell them in Mass.
Tips from anglers fishing along New Castle and Rye Tuesday afternoon led to authorities busting a fisherman's alleged scheme to illegally keep 14 oversized striped bass and sell the fish in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief announced Wednesday the Massachusetts man admitted to his plan after being caught by Portsmouth police Tuesday. ...
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...
2 more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read case are under investigation, police say
Two more state troopers, who testified in the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, are now facing an internal affairs investigation, the Massachusetts State Police said Wednesday. Detective Lt. Brian Tully and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik are being investigated along with lead investigator in...
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.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
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.
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