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Father of young pedestrian killed on Belmont Street remembers 'bright light'
WORCESTER — The father of the 13-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle while crossing Belmont Street (Route 9) last week has made an impassioned plea, via GoFundMe, to help honor his daughter’s memory. “On June 27th, 2024, my world shattered,” Jose Diaz states. “My...
Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
WORCESTER — A 13-year-old girl lost her life last week after a Honda Acura hit her while she was walking across Belmont Street, renewing concerns over pedestrian safety on a stretch of road near UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus. The section of the road, a part of state Route 9, lacks...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
Union for State Police troopers reacts to Michael Proctor being relieved of duties after Karen Read mistrial
President of the State Police Association of Massachusetts said Proctor’s text messages have “no relationship” to any allegations of “cover-ups, collusion, or conspiracies." After Karen Read’s high-profile murder trial ended Monday in a mistrial, Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor was promptly relieved of his duties....
Worcester Man Charged with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine Following Welfare Check on Elliot Street
Worcester police officers apprehended a man on the city's Elliot Street following a welfare check, which led to charges of crack cocaine possession with intent to distribute, among other offenses. In an early morning encounter Yesterday, police discovered 26-year-old Torrance Shannon Jr, of Worcester, unresponsive in a running vehicle, prompting safety precautions including the removal of the keys from the ignition. According to a press release from the Worcester Police Department, following Shannon's uncooperative behavior and attempts to reach for undisclosed items, he was arrested subsequent to the discovery of narcotics.
Authorities issue warning after homemade explosives were found in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - Officials in Worcester are issuing a warning after recent incidents with explosive devices found in the city. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said there was a small explosion near 185 Madison Street on June 19. Authorities found fireworks, a gas can, and projectile materials. Two other...
Worcester police searching for 60-year-old woman missing since Friday
Amanda Pearce, 60, was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a black baseball cap. Worcester police are asking for the public’s help locating a 60-year-old woman who has been missing since Friday. Amanda Pearce was last seen on June 28 wearing black pants, a black shirt,...
Worcester explosion prompts local law enforcement to evaluate public safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just days ahead of the fourth of July holiday, multiple illegal and potentially fatal explosive devices were found in Massachusetts prompted an urgent warning from officials to be on the lookout. While nothing out of the ordinary has happened in Springfield, police are also asking for...
Mass. man went missing on N.H. mountain after hiking group left him behind, police say
A Massachusetts man went missing on a New Hampshire mountain Thursday evening after he struggled to keep up with his hiking group and they left him behind, according to the state’s Fish and Game Department. Mount Monadnock park rangers received a call around 5:30 p.m. about a missing hiker...
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....
Former boyfriend of convicted murderer Julia Enright seeking to toss perjury evidence
WORCESTER — Jonathan Lind, the man charged with helping Julia Enright hide the body of the man she murdered in an Ashburnham treehouse in 2018, asked a judge to exclude key evidence against him Wednesday, alleging his rights were violated before he testified to a grand jury. “It (was) a perjury trap,” Kevin C. Larson, Lind’s lawyer, alleged in Worcester Superior Court regarding authorities’ actions surrounding his client’s testimony at an October 2018 grand jury. ...
Driver dies in crash that closed highway near RI, Mass. border
A Massachusetts man died in a three-vehicle crash that closed the westbound side of Interstate 195 near the Rhode Island border for several hours Tuesday afternoon, according to the Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. near Exit 1 in Seekonk. The police closed all three lanes to rescue and treat occupants of the vehicles, the state police said. All lanes were reopened shortly after 6:30 p.m., the state police said. ...
Trooper Proctor’s work on other cases, including Ana Walshe’s murder, could now be scrutinized
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - The fallout against Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor could impact the other cases he helped investigate, including the murder of Ana Walshe. There’s been speculation that Proctor’s misconduct was a contributing factor in the hung jury that led to the Karen Read mistrial. Proctor played a...
Marlborough man hospitalized after he loses control of Jeep, crashes into garage
MARLBOROUGH — A local man appeared to be speeding on Wednesday when he lost control of his car and crashed into a garage on Preston Street, setting both his car and the garage on fire, authorities allege. The 19-year-old man, who has not been identified, was transported to UMass-Memorial...
IRS commissioner on scams, social media, and his cat
The head of the Internal Revenue Service just wrapped up his first year with the agency and he is on the road. He recently made a stop at our NBC10 Boston studios. “I'm sitting here, getting the word out, as the IRS commissioner urging residents of Massachusetts and beyond to be wary, to be skeptical that scams are on the rise,” he said.
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