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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…
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.
24-Year-Old Worcester Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Gun Charges
WORCESTER – A local man who previously pleaded guilty to firearms and drug charges received a sentence of over five years in federal prison on Friday, June 28. A Worcester Federal Judge sentenced Jose Rivera, 24, of Worcester, to 75 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In April 2024, Rivera pleaded guilty to.
Massachusetts man facing several charges after authorities locate missing 16-year-old girl
Multiple agencies combined to locate a missing child which led to the arrest of a Massachusetts man. According to police, on Friday, Berlin, Massachusetts officers responded to a location in their town to assist the Norwood Police Department (North Carolina), the Massachusetts State Police , and the Clinton Police Department in regard to the search for an abducted 16-year-old girl from North Carolina.
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 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...
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.
Healey: State Police colonel ‘made the right decision’ by relieving Trooper Proctor of duties
Massachusetts State Police Col. John Mawn Jr. also acknowledged Trooper Michael Proctor’s vulgar texts about Karen Read could have implications in other pending cases. Massachusetts State Police top brass “made the right decision” by removing Trooper Michael Proctor from his post in light of his vulgar texts about Karen Read, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday.
Two from Massachusetts allegedly break into a dispensary, then a restaurant
They say marijuana can give you the munchies. That may explain the alleged break-in spree of two from Massachusetts. According to police, on Saturday, at approximately 5:36 a.m., Blackstone Police received multiple reports of car break-ins on Michelle Lane and Ascension Street, and break-ins at multiple businesses including, First Choice Dispensary and Casa Burrito.
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