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Alleged Fugitive Discovered In CT After Unrelated 911 Call: Police Alleged Fugitive Discovered In CT After Unrelated 911 Call: Police
Alleged Fugitive Discovered In CT After Unrelated 911 Call: Police A man accused of domestic violence and strangulation in Massachusetts was caught in Connecticut when the cops were called on him for a different reason. The Tolland County incident occurred in the town of Stafford on Friday, April 5, according to Connecticut State Police. On that day, a School Street resident called the authorities on 30-year-old Marcus Lopez to report that he was unwelcome at the home. While police were investigating Lopez, who hails from Stafford, they discovered he had a felony arrest warrant in his name in connection to an alleged domestic assault and strangulation…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass
Study Finds 10 Safest Places To Drive In Mass Icy roads make driving hard during winter, but a new study revealed the safest places to drive in Mass, with Marblehead taking the top spot. The study by Boston-based Jason Stone Injury Lawyers looked at 218 locations from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and found places that had at least 500 crashes between 2019 and 2023. Marblehead landed in first place with 1,117 crashes with only one being fatal. Williamstown took the second spot with 603 crashes and 83 of them having non-fatal injuries. The town also has the lowest number of people injured in a crash at 171, according t…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
(Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police (Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police
(Updated) Accused Worcester State Shooter Busted In New York: Police Update: Kevin Rodriguez, 18, who is accused of a shooting at Worcester State University that killed one and injured another, will soon return to Massachusetts to face charges, authorities said Friday, Nov. 3.  Rodriguez was captured in New York on Thursday and signed a waiver of extradition, meaning he will not fight Bay State officials in bringing him back.   Original: The 18-year-old man police say pulled the trigger and shot two people at Worcester State University on Saturday, Oct. 28, has been arrested in New York City, police announced Thursday.  Kevin Rodriquez, of Lawrence, is cha…

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by Josh Lanier
News
'Wouldn’t Wish This On Anyone': Family Of WSU Victim Speaks Out, Manhunt For Shooter Grows: DA 'Wouldn’t Wish This On Anyone': Family Of WSU Victim Speaks Out, Manhunt For Shooter Grows: DA
'Wouldn’t Wish This On Anyone': Family Of WSU Victim Speaks Out, Manhunt For Shooter Grows: DA The family of Randy Armando Melendez Jr., of Southbridge, who was gunned down following a fight at Worcester State University over the weekend, says he was a loving son and caring friend who had turned 19 just days before he was killed.   Melendez was one of two people shot at the university on Saturday, Oct. 28. The second person was rushed to an area hospital and underwent emergency surgery to save their life, the Worcester District Attorney said. Their name was not released.  Neither of the victims nor the suspect attended Worcester State University. It's unclear why they were on campus…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York
New Update: Missing Boys, 12, Who Took SUV From Central Mass Found Safe in New York New update: Police announced Wednesday morning, June 28, that two 12-year-old Massachusetts boys who drove away from home in an SUV have been found safe in New York.  Authorities did not release any further information, including where they were found in New York.  Amari Siders and Zyaire Siders were last seen on Monday, June 26, and in Worcester County were believed to be driving a white Toyota 4Runner Highlander with Massachusetts license plate 4AN622, Southbridge Police said.  Original report: Police in Worcester County are asking for the public's help to find two missi…

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by Josh Lanier
Traffic
IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police
IDs Released For Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Central Mass Route: Police Authorities have identified the two people killed in a wrong-way crash on a major route in Central Massachusetts as Susan Celauro, age 63, of East Norwich, NY and Alexander Owanisian, 35, of Southbridge, MA.  State Troopers responded to the three-vehicle crash on Route 20 at Carroll Hill Road in Charlton just before 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, Massachusetts State Police report. The crash closed Route 20 in both directions, according to MassDOT on Twitter. On scene Charlton, Rte 20 at Carroll Hill Rd. Serious mva. Photo recon and crime scene requested. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/zv5CiQZF…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
Central Mass High School Student Dies Unexpectedly: School Officials Central Mass High School Student Dies Unexpectedly: School Officials
Central Mass High School Student Dies Unexpectedly: School Officials A Southbridge High School student has died unexpectedly on Friday morning, Oct. 21, school officials said. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of this student and school community,” Superintendent/Receiver of Southbridge Public Schools Jeffrey Villar said. "It is important to come together as a school community and help each other heal from this tragedy.” The student's name was not released out of respect for the family. Villar said school councilors will be available for students as they navigate this difficult time. No other information was released. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Several Lawrence, Southbridge Men Busted In Ring That Mailed 20 Pounds of Cocaine: DEA Several Lawrence, Southbridge Men Busted In Ring That Mailed 20 Pounds of Cocaine: DEA
Several Lawrence, Southbridge Men Busted In Ring That Mailed 20 Pounds of Cocaine: DEA The DEA said they busted a ring of 21 men who trafficked nearly 20 pounds of cocaine into eastern and central Massachusetts through the mail. Federal authorities identified the following men earlier this month and charged them with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute various weights of fentanyl and cocaine and distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, the DEA said. Those men were:  Jonathan Pizarro Gonzalez, 30, of Southbridge Isaac Gonzalez, 31, of Southbridge Ismael Maysonet, 40, of Southbridge Nataly Vazquez P…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Woman With A 'Big Heart' ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Car Crash In Central Mass Woman With A 'Big Heart' ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Car Crash In Central Mass
Woman With A 'Big Heart' ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Car Crash In Central Mass Authorities have identified a 62-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car in central Massachusetts as Debra Lavallee of Brimfield.  Lavallee was killed in a crash that happened in the area of 709 Main Street in Sturbridge around 1:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, according to Sturbridge Police. Initial investigation revealed that a car was going east on Main Street when it veered into the breakdown lane and hit Lavallee, police said. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene. Lavallee, a Southbridge native, lived in the area for most of her life, according to her obituary.&nbs…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo
Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo Two women were arrested after attacking and injuring another woman, who authorities said they knew, with a knife in Central Massachusetts.  Police responded to a report of an assault at 18 Julio Drive in Shrewsbury around 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, Shrewsbury Police said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, officers learned two other women attacked the victim with a knife and physically assaulted her. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers later saw a suspected vehicle driving away from the residence and arrested the two assailan…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts
Loved Ones Honor Victims Of Rollover Crash In Central Massachusetts The victims of a car crash in Central Massachusetts are being remembered as two bright bright individuals whose lives were taken from them too soon.  Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster on Sunday, June 26.  Responding troopers discovered three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and all three, including the driver, were taken to UMass Medical for treatment. Tributes to both victims started surfacing on social media following the incident.  "I love you with all my…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash
Two Passengers Ejected, Killed In Weekend Central Massachusetts Rollover Crash Two people have died in a rollover crash in Central Massachusetts, authorities said.  Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the Worcester County crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster the morning of Sunday, June 26, Massachusetts State Police said.  Responding troopers discovered three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and all three, including the driver, were taken to UMass Medical for treatment.  The crash remains under investigation. 

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by David Cifarelli