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(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
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Burglar Caught Red-Handed Leaving Scene Of Crime In Central Mass: Police Burglar Caught Red-Handed Leaving Scene Of Crime In Central Mass: Police
Burglar Caught Red-Handed Leaving Scene Of Crime In Central Mass: Police A 41-year-old suspected burglar had a bit of bad luck early Monday morning, April 10, when police happened upon him as he left the Worcester business he'd just broken into, authorities said.  Eduardo Duran faces a slew of charges following his arrest, Worcester police said.  Officers were called to 427 Park Ave. just after 3:15 a.m. to reports of a business break-in. When they arrived, Duran was walking out of the building holding a pry bar, police said. He threw it away when he saw officers and ran.  Duran cut through several backyards to getaway, but police eventually caug…

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by Josh Lanier
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New Photos Released Of Missing Mass Woman Days Before She Disappeared New Photos Released Of Missing Mass Woman Days Before She Disappeared
New Photos Released Of Missing Mass Woman Days Before She Disappeared Authorities have released new images of a 35-year-old woman from Central Massachusetts moments before she disappeared. The surveillance footage shows Brittany Tee, of Brookfield, in some kind of convenient store on Friday, Jan. 6, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office reports.  Tee was last seen leaving a house on Main Street in Brookfield around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and her family reported her missing to Brookfield Police the following Friday.  Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. had said the family did not immediately report her disappearance because …

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by David Cifarelli
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DETAILS: 2 Killed In Overnight Central Massachusetts Car Crash DETAILS: 2 Killed In Overnight Central Massachusetts Car Crash
Details: 2 Killed In Overnight Central Massachusetts Car Crash Two people have died in an overnight crash in Central Massachusetts that originally started out as a road rage incident, authorities said.  A man told police that he and another man were almost hit by a Toyota Highlander while walking near 97 Water Street around 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, Worcester Police said on Facebook.  The same man waved his arms out of outrage, prompting the driver of the Toyota to get out and point a gun at the pedestrian. The man then called 911 and followed the Toyota in his own car, police said.  The Toyota was later found pulled over on …

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
Worcester Homicide Puts Quinsigamond Community College On Lockdown: Police Worcester Homicide Puts Quinsigamond Community College On Lockdown: Police
Worcester Homicide Puts Quinsigamond Community College On Lockdown: Police A homicide investigation prompted a lockdown at a community college in central Massachusetts Monday morning, school officials and local authorities said.  Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester was placed on lockdown in response to "an ongoing police crime scene" around 9:24 a.m. on Oct. 24, the school said online. Heavy presence of @WorcesterPD in the area of 480 Burncoat Street. Crime scene has been established. pic.twitter.com/3nY3SvAo5E — Spectrum News 1 Worcester (@SpecNews1Worc) October 24, 2022 Worcester Police later said the lockdown was in response to a homicide at 480 B…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
3 Arrested In Connection With Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police 3 Arrested In Connection With Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police
3 Arrested In Connection With Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police Three men have been arrested in connection with an overnight shooting where several people were injured at a warehouse in central Massachusetts, authorities said.  Police arrested Patriky Sampaio Gomes, age 21, Carlos Junio Alves-Silva, age 20, and Fernando Alves-Silva, age 18, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Worcester Police said.  Police responded to a report of a shooting victim at a warehouse at 88 Webster Street around 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Worcester Police Find 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Apartment After Firefighters Kick In Door: Cops Worcester Police Find 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Apartment After Firefighters Kick In Door: Cops
Worcester Police Find 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Apartment After Firefighters Kick In Door: Cops Police arrested a Worcester man after firefighters kicked in his door while clearing a building earlier this week and found 20 pounds of fentanyl and an unregistered firearm, authorities said.  Joseph Boucher faces charges of trafficking fentanyl, possession of an unregistered gun and unregistered ammo, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and improper storage, Worcester police said.  Worcester firefighters were called to 4 Clement Street on Monday, Oct. 17, to put out a fire, and as they checked to make surer everyone was out of the building, firefighters k…

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by Josh Lanier
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester
Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester A tractor-trailer rollover crash in central Massachusetts made for quite the messy morning commute as the truck reportedly carrying tomato sauce blocked a major highway.  WORCESTER COMMUTERS: Big delay on 290 W for a box truck carrying spaghetti sauce flipped on its side Sauce is safe in containers @SpecNews1Worc pic.twitter.com/HM3QQtRR1L — Meghan Parsons (@ParsMeghan) October 18, 2022 The crash happened on I-290 west at I-90 on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to a Tweet from WBZ Traffic. The overturned truck was reportedly blocking the center and two right lanes. #MA…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Multiple People Injured At Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police Multiple People Injured At Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police
Multiple People Injured At Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police Worcester Police are investigating after several people were injured in an overnight shooting at a warehouse.  Police responded to a report of a shooting victim at a warehouse at 88 Webster Street around 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said.  Shortly after, officers found five more shooting victims, Boston25 reports. They were all taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said. Authorities believe the shooting happe…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Woman Charged With Starting Worcester Fire That Killed 4 In Her Old Building Woman Charged With Starting Worcester Fire That Killed 4 In Her Old Building
Woman Charged With Starting Worcester Fire That Killed 4 In Her Old Building A 36-year-old woman is facing several charges in connection with a Worcester fire that killed four people at the same building she used to live earlier this year, the Worcester County District Attorney's office reports.  A Grand Jury indicted Yvonne Ngoiri, whose last known address was in Worcester, on two counts of arson of a dwelling among other charges on Thursday, Sept. 29, the office reports. The charges stem from a four-alarm fire that occurred at a three-decker home at 2 Gage Street in the early morning hours of May 14, 2022. During the fire, one person jumped from a window…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boy Ran Over Crossing Mill Street In Worcester: Police Boy Ran Over Crossing Mill Street In Worcester: Police
Boy Ran Over Crossing Mill Street In Worcester: Police A car hit a minor as he crossed the street in Worcester on Tuesday, Aug. 30, authorities said.  Worcester police said boy was crossing Mill Street when a car crashed into him around 4 p.m. Responders rushed him to a hospital for treatment. A Worcester police spokesperson did not release the boy's age or an update on his condition on Wednesday. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with authorities, the spokesperson said. It's unclear if officials will file any charges in the crash. Police are still investigating. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Northern Mass Man Arrested For Killing 41-Year-Old Worcester Mother Of 2 Northern Mass Man Arrested For Killing 41-Year-Old Worcester Mother Of 2
Northern Mass Man Arrested For Killing 41-Year-Old Worcester Mother Of 2 A Fitchburg man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old mother of two from Worcester last month, authorities said. Keith Jones, age 32, was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Felicia Obeng that occurred at 629 Cambridge Street on the evening of July 16, Worcester Police said. Obeng was taken to a local hospital after suffering from gunshot wounds where she was pronounced dead, police said. She was apparently sitting on her front porch with her mother when the shooting occurred, according to a GoFundMe organized in her honor. Just interviewed a …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Injured In Late Night Shooting Near Worcester Hospital: Police 22-Year-Old Injured In Late Night Shooting Near Worcester Hospital: Police
22-Year-Old Injured In Late Night Shooting Near Worcester Hospital: Police A 22-year-old man was shot late at night near a hospital in Worcester, authorities said. Police responded for a report of a gunshot victim in the vicinity of 58 Catharine Street around 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Worcester Police said on Facebook. The incident was close to UMass Memorial Medical Center. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police did not release information regarding the severity of his injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD or online at worcesterma.…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Morning Worcester Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Morning Worcester Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Morning Worcester Crash (Update) A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a morning crash in Worcester, authorities said.  The crash happened on in the area of Gold Star Boulevard and Ruthven Avenue around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Worcester Police said.  Traffic alert: please avoid the area of Gold Star Blvd Northbound. The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle. — Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) August 5, 2022 Initial investigation suggests a Toyota Camry struck the motorcyclist while trying to turn left on Ruthven Avenue. The motorcyclist was trav…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (UPDATE) Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (UPDATE)
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (Update) A suspect is in custody after authorities responded to an active hostage situation where a person barricaded themselves inside of a home in Worcester, authorities said.  Officers were serving an arrest warrant for Edward Kloucek at his home at 5 East Kendall Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, Worcester Police said. Kloucek was wanted to not having a license to carry firearms and officers learned that he has a rifle in his possession.  Police confirm a hostage situation is ongoing at 5 East Kendall. Large group of officers outfitted in tactical gear on corner of Eastern Avenu…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
About 700 Fentanyl Pills Found In Possession Of Central Mass Man: Police About 700 Fentanyl Pills Found In Possession Of Central Mass Man: Police
About 700 Fentanyl Pills Found In Possession Of Central Mass Man: Police Narcotics officers made a massive bust of the synthetic opioid fentanyl recently at homes in Worcester.  Ramon Mateo, 36, was arrested on Tuesday after detectives searched three homes and a car following a lengthy investigation, Worcester police said. Inside, officers found 1300 grams of fentanyl and 700 pills believed to be fentanyl, police said.  Officials charged Mateo with trafficking more than 200 grams of fentanyl, police said. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash A 24-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Worcester this weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road around 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle on the ground along with the driver pinned under a Toyota SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  Initial investigation revealed the Toyota struck the motorcyclist while making a left turn onto Sunderland Road, police said. The motorcyclist was then thrown from his bike and tr…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Stolen SUV Behind 'Chaotic' Fatal 3-Car Crash In Worcester: Police Stolen SUV Behind 'Chaotic' Fatal 3-Car Crash In Worcester: Police
Stolen SUV Behind 'Chaotic' Fatal 3-Car Crash In Worcester: Police One person is dead and several others are seriously injured after a 'chaotic' three-car crash involving a stolen SUV in Worcester, authorities said.  Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Main and Chandler streets around 9:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found several victims on the ground who sustained serious injuries from the crash. All were passengers from a white SUV that police earlier noticed was speeding and driving erratically on Main Street.  On scene in Worcester overnight. Main & Chandler Sts. Multiple serious …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Three Teens Missing From Worcester Home: Police Three Teens Missing From Worcester Home: Police
Three Teens Missing From Worcester Home: Police Worcester police are asking for the public's help to locate three teenagers who went missing earlier this week.  Caleb Coburn, 16, Thomas Noponen, 16, and Sabrina Dirgham, 16, left their home on Queen Street in Worcester late Wednesday night, July 20, police said. No one has reported seeing them since.  Authorities ask anyone with information and where the kids are to call Worcester Police at 508-799-8606 or 911. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
41-Year-Old Woman Killed In Evening Worcester Shooting: Police 41-Year-Old Woman Killed In Evening Worcester Shooting: Police
41-Year-Old Woman Killed In Evening Worcester Shooting: Police A 41-year-old woman has died in an evening shooting in Worcester, authorities said. Police responded to the shooting in the area of Cambridge Street around 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said. Boston25 reporter Jill Konopka spoke to a woman who said it was her sister-in-law who was shot.  Just interviewed a woman in Worcester who says it was her 41 YO SIL (Mom of 2 originally from Ghana) who was shot and killed sitting o…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Killed In Daylight Shooting In Central Massachusetts City 17-Year-Old Killed In Daylight Shooting In Central Massachusetts City
17-Year-Old Killed In Daylight Shooting In Central Massachusetts City A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in broad daylight near south Worcester, authorities said.  Police responded for a report of gunshots to the area of Millbury and Lafayette Street around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (508) 799-8651 or send an anonymous tip to 274637 TIPWPD at worcesterma.gov/police.

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Central Mass Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument Central Mass Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument
Central Mass Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument A Worcester man was arrested threatening to attack his neighbors with a machete after getting into an argument with them, authorities said.  Joseph Johnston, age 34, threatened to pull the weapon out during an argument that occurred at a home on Fourth Street around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, Worcester Police said on Facebook.  Two residents told police Johnston also threatened to pull a gun out and shoot them. After hearing a loud bang similar to a gunshot coming from Johnston's home, police located him and took him into custody.  While no injuries were repo…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Worcester Driver Charged With 5-Year-Old's Murder Was Grabbing Money, Reports Say Worcester Driver Charged With 5-Year-Old's Murder Was Grabbing Money, Reports Say
Worcester Driver Charged With 5-Year-Old's Murder Was Grabbing Money, Reports Say A Worcester driver charged with the murder of a 5-year-old girl said he was grabbing money when he struck the girl and her mother earlier this year, MassLive reports.  Christopher Remillard said he reached in his "pocket and pulled out a $20 bill to get gas," when he allegedly struck Candice Asare-Yeboah and her mother Asha Nyarko-Asare in April, the outlet reports. Police responded to a report of a pedestrian crash in the area of 91 Stafford Street around 9:36 a.m. on Monday, April 18, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found Candice was unconscious wh…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say
Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say Two teenagers were hospitalized in two separate shootings that happened over the weekend in Worcester, authorities said. First, a 15-year-old boy was shot on Vernon Street around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, Worcester Police said. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Then, 17-year-old boy was shot in the area of Orne Street after police responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, police added. He was also taken to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Both investigations are ongoing. An…

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by David Cifarelli