Fair 55°
Tag:

Webster Police Department

Police & Fire
Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid
Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid Multiple people are calling out a central Massachusetts police department after one of its officers shot a beaver that had wandered into a road, causing it to die slowly. Many claim the animal's death was unnecessary, cruel, and dangerous — and say videos of the encounter paint a disturbing picture. However, Webster police argue it was necessary. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. on Monday, March 17, on Lower Gore Road near its intersection with Scenic Avenue in Webster, authorities said. Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw said officers were called to the area because the animal was …

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
'Slap On The Wrist': Man Who Attacked Central Mass Officers On Body Camera Gets $140 Bail 'Slap On The Wrist': Man Who Attacked Central Mass Officers On Body Camera Gets $140 Bail
'Slap On The Wrist': Man Who Attacked Central Mass Officers On Body Camera Gets $140 Bail Police in Worcester County have released the body camera footage that shows what they say is a 41-year-old Webster man attacking officers during what should have been a routine arrest, authorities said.  Carlos Sulsona is charged with vandalizing property, assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest, Webster police said. He was released after posting $140 bail, which has drawn backlash from many online.  Police were called to Granite Street on Thursday, July 25, after the caller said someone had vandalized their vehicle a…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier