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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...
Massachusetts man found deceased in Sakonnet River in Portsmouth remembered as kind as services announced
A Massachusetts man who was found deceased in Rhode Island earlier this week is being remembered. Family members say 65-year-old Leonidas Barrera Gonzalez of Marlborough died doing what he loved. Fishing. Gonzalez’s body was recovered Monday by Portsmouth and Middletown personnel in the Sakonnet River in the area of Indian...
Teen driver cited in car crash that left 6-year-old hospitalized
A 17-year-old driver has been cited in connection with a car crash in Carlisle earlier this month that seriously injured a 6-year-old boy, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office. The unnamed driver has been cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent operation, the...
Man Hacked Victim With Axe During Worcester Robbery: Police
Jorge Torres-Maldonado, 36, of Worcester, is charged with armed robbery, armed assault to murder, aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury, according to Worcester police. Police were called to Ward Street in Worcester just before midnight on Saturday, July 20, to find a victim suffering from a wound to...
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...
Man killed in fall at Leominster State Forest was ‘epitome of a Renaissance man’
A 69-year-old Lunenberg man who died while climbing in the Leominster State Forest earlier this month was remembered in his obituary as the “epitome of a Renaissance man” who loved music and the outdoors. Robert “Bob” Conroy died on the afternoon of July 11 when he fell while...
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.
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.
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 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...
Driver accused of killing woman in apparent road rage incident held without bail
The Milford man accused of striking a Milford woman with his car and killing her in an apparent road rage incident in Hopkinton will continue to be held without bail, according to multiple news sources. Ryan Sweatt, 36, was indicted on charges of first degree murder, multiple counts of assault...
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