Worcester Jury Convicts Man of Second-Degree Murder in 2020 Grafton Hill Stabbing

WORCESTER, Mass. – A Worcester County Superior Court jury has convicted 26-year-old Benjamin Willie of second-degree murder in the 2020 fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Josue Rios, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D.…

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Worcester jury convicts man of first-degree murder in 2021 double homicide

Christopher Burns found guilty in the fatal shooting of two Worcester brothers outside a former Grafton Street motel. WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester Superior Court jury has convicted Christopher Burns of first-degree…

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Worcester man gets life sentence after Fitchburg home invasion conviction

A jury’s verdict brings a life prison term after a violent apartment break-in involving gunfire. WORCESTER, MA – A Worcester man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a…

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Worcester woman wins $50,000 on $5 scratch-off after ignoring bad advice

BERLIN, MD – A Worcester County woman struck it big Sunday morning after defying advice to skip $5 scratch-off tickets, winning a $50,000 top prize on the Maryland Lottery’s Festive Fortune game.…

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Worcester man sentenced to up to 30 years for kidnapping and throwing 7-year-old off bridge

WORCESTER, MA – A Worcester man convicted of kidnapping, strangling, and attempting to murder a 7-year-old girl in 2017 has been sentenced to up to 30 years in state prison. Joshua Hubert,…

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Grand jury indicts man for murder in long-unsolved disappearance of Worcester woman

Grand jury indicts man for murder in long-unsolved disappearance of Worcester woman WORCESTER, MA – A Worcester County Grand Jury has indicted Albert Carabba, 64, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for murder in…

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Worcester man convicted of kidnapping and throwing 7-year-old girl off I-290 bridge

Worcester, MA – A Worcester County jury has convicted 43-year-old Joshua Hubert of multiple charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, after prosecutors said he strangled a 7-year-old girl and threw her off…

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Fugitive shot by federal officer during dramatic morning standoff in Worcester

Worcester, MA – A wanted man was shot by a Deputy U.S. Marshal Thursday morning in Worcester after allegedly attempting to ram law enforcement with a vehicle during a fugitive apprehension operation,…

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Worcester man convicted in 2020 shooting death

Worcester, MA – A jury has found 30-year-old Leroy L. Thompson Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Joshua Lopez, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced.…

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Life sentence for Worcester man convicted of first-degree murder in 2019 Fitchburg killing

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man has been found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery in connection with the 2019 killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson Jr. in Fitchburg, the Worcester County…

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Worcester police and firefighters honored for rooftop rescue during dual fires

WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a father and daughter trapped on a rooftop…

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Worcester is now officially a sanctuary city after executive order prohibits ICE immigration assistance

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista has issued an executive order establishing new guidelines that restrict municipal employee involvement in federal immigration enforcement, according to a directive released this…

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Worcester woman gets four life terms for fatal arson that killed four in 2022 blaze

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester woman has pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree murder and multiple related charges in connection with a deadly 2022 fire that killed four people and injured…

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Snow emergency plan in effect for Worcester County

OCEAN CITY, MD — The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack, in coordination with local agencies and the Maryland State Highway Administration, has enacted a Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County as of…

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Beach bus service suspended in Ocean City as snow emergency declared in Worcester County

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Beach Bus service has been suspended due to hazardous weather conditions, the Ocean City Police Department announced Friday. The Maryland State Highway Administration has activated…

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Worcester teen indicted for murder in fatal Paine Street shooting

WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester County Grand Jury has indicted 17-year-old Kayden M. Keane Hoffler on a murder charge in connection with the April 2024 shooting death of 19-year-old Eathan Renteria, the…

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Worcester DA urges residents to turn in unwanted firearms at annual buyback program

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is encouraging residents to participate in the 23rd annual “Guns to Gardens” gun buyback program on Saturday, December 14, to safely…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Worcester County

WHALEYVILLE, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday evening on U.S. Route 50 in Worcester County. The victim has been identified as Jason Irizarry, 40,…

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Explosive Devices Found in Worcester Home

Worcester, MA – Authorities have issued a public warning following the discovery of three homemade explosive devices in Worcester. The Massachusetts State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, Worcester Police Department, Worcester…

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Worcester Man Facing Murder Charges in Death of 29-Year-Old Man

WORCESTER, MA – The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of 25-year-old Jose Ortiz Maldonado for the murder of 29-year-old Darilton Matias, which occurred in November 2023. The incident…

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