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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Stabbing Suspect Indicted for Murder in Worcester County
Worcester, MA – A murder indictment was handed up last week in Worcester County against Sadrac Metellus, accused of fatally stabbing Vesline Garnier in their Worcester apartment on February 14. Worcester Police…
Worcester Teen Charged with Armed Assault Following Shooting
WORCESTER, MA – In a recent development, 19-year-old Jordany Alejo of Arlington Street, Worcester, has been charged with three counts of armed assault to murder after a Sunday evening shooting incident, according…
Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
BOSTON – A Worcester resident admits to significant drug and firearm offenses in federal court. Jose Rivera, 24, entered a guilty plea for multiple charges, including possession of a machinegun, receipt of…
Worcester County Woman Wins $100,000 in Holiday Scratch-Off
SALISBURY, MD – A woman from the Salisbury area in Worcester County is celebrating an extraordinary holiday season after winning $100,000 from a Lottery scratch-off. The annual tradition of receiving scratch-offs as…
Worcester Man Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
BOSTON – A Worcester man was arrested today for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Yoelfi Feliz, 27, was charged by criminal complaint…
Worcester County Retiree Wins $50,000 on Bonus Cash Doubler Scratch-Off
A recently retired Eastern Shore man, who chose the nickname “Governor,” has hit the fourth $50,000 top prize in the Bonus Cash Doubler scratch-off game. The 69-year-old Salisbury area resident regularly enjoys…
Lowell Man Indicted for Triple Bank Robbery Spree in Worcester
BOSTON, MA — Joselito Santiago-Matias, 33, of Lowell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the April robberies of three banks in Worcester. Santiago-Matias faces one count…
Stolen Firearm and Cocaine Found During Worcester County Traffic Stop
WORCESTER COUNTY, MD -The Maryland State Police arrested Javon Brittingham, 31, and Rodney Smith, Jr., 29, both of Salisbury, Maryland, early on Friday morning, following a traffic stop. The officer, based out…
Justice Department Launches Civil Investigation of Worcester Police Department
BOSTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts and the Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the Worcester Police Department…
Worcester Man Sentenced in Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced today for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and heroin. Jector Torres, 33, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy…
Worcester Man Sentence for Firearm and Ammunition Offense
BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced today for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Barry Jumpp, 30, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman to 46 months…
Worcester Man Sentenced for Attempting to Purchase $83,000 Sports Car and Opening Bank Accounts Using Stolen Identities
BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester for using two victims’ identities to open bank accounts and attempting to purchase an $83,000 Chevrolet Camaro. Brandon Brouillard,…
Worcester Investment Adviser Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Witness Tampering
BOSTON – A Worcester-based investment adviser pleaded guilty today in connection with a long-running scheme to steal more than $2.8 million from six clients. James Kenneth Couture, 42, of Sutton, pleaded guilty…