Drunk Man Sics Dog On Central Mass Officers, Disarms 1 During Fight On Boat: Police Drunk Man Sics Dog On Central Mass Officers, Disarms 1 During Fight On Boat: Police
Drunk Man Sics Dog On Central Mass Officers, Disarms 1 During Fight On Boat: Police A drunk 45-year-old Worcester County man went berzerk on two Central Massachusetts police officers this week as they tried to speak to him about a pair of stolen jet skis, authorities said. Investigators said he sicced his dog on them, stole one of their stun guns, and used it on the officers.  Lukasz Knutelski, of Millbury, is facing nearly 10 felony charges from the alleged fight with Shrewsbury police officers on early Sunday morning, Aug. 27. A Worcester man called the police just after 2:15 a.m. to report that someone had stolen two jet skis from his dock on Lake Quinsig…
2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police 2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police
2 Shot During Caribbean Festival In Worcester, Day After Shootout At Boston Event: Police Dozens of people descended on Institute Park in Worcester on Sunday, Aug. 27, to enjoy the food and festivities of the annual Caribbean Festival. But many fled in fear after gunshots erupted nearby and injured two — including a teenager.  Paramedics treated a 15-year-old and 23-year-old for non-life-threatening injuries and took them to an area hospital, Worcester police said.  Officials then canceled the event and cleared the park to investigate the shooting.  Initial reports say the gunshots came from near Salisbury and Boynton Streets around 6 p.m. Police believe the…
Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police
Man Stabs 2 During Fight In Worcester: Police Worcester police said they were called to a bloody scene on Sunday morning, Aug. 27, after a disagreement between a group of men turned violent, authorities said.  Gage Beauchesne, 32, was arrested following the melee and charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon from the alleged attacks, Worcester police said.  Police were called to 97 Church Street for reports of a fight and possible stabbing. They found Beauchesne near the scene covered in blood, and he had a folding knife in his pocket, authorities said.  Investigators said that Bea…
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun At Worcester Airport: TSA Woman Caught With Loaded Gun At Worcester Airport: TSA
Woman Caught With Loaded Gun At Worcester Airport: TSA A Worcester woman packed a little too heavy for her recent trip, as security agents at the Worcester Regional Airport said they found a loaded pistol hidden in her carry-on bag.  The 59-year-old woman had a loaded .22-caliber revolver in her bag with six rounds inside the gun on Monday, Aug. 21, TSA agents said. Security officials caught the weapon during a routine screening.  Massachusetts State Police confiscated the gun, gave her a ticket, and the woman was allowed to make her flight.  “A gun owner who possesses a Massachusetts License to Carry should know the rules and n…
Wanted Violent Kidnapper Found Hiding In Worcester Crawl Space: Police Wanted Violent Kidnapper Found Hiding In Worcester Crawl Space: Police
Wanted Violent Kidnapper Found Hiding In Worcester Crawl Space: Police A 32-year-old man wanted on several violent charges tried to hide from Worcester police and federal agents in a home's attic crawl space Friday morning, Aug. 11. It did not work out for him.  Jarrell Grayson, of Worcester, had outstanding warrants on charges of armed robbery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife), kidnapping, and strangulation, Worcester police said.  Worcester officers, state troopers, and US Marshals went to a home on Dorchester Street to serve those warrants, but when they arrived, they saw Grayson scurry across the roof and climb into a third-sto…
Worcester Man, 28, Killed In Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash In Central Mass: Police Worcester Man, 28, Killed In Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash In Central Mass: Police
Worcester Man, 28, Killed In Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash In Central Mass: Police A 28-year-old man was killed Thursday night, Aug. 10, in a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Worcester County, authorities said.  Christian Sherrow, of Worcester, was traveling at a "high rate of speed" on I-90 in Warren when his Subaru Outback crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck just before 9:30 p.m., Massachusetts State Police said.  The car was pinned under the truck when it and the trailer caught fire.  Sherrow died at the scene. The truck driver escaped without injury, police said.  Troopers closed all eastbound lanes of I-90 until nearly 2:30 a.…
Worcester Bar Closes Its Doors But Promises To Return Bigger, Better Worcester Bar Closes Its Doors But Promises To Return Bigger, Better
Worcester Bar Closes Its Doors But Promises To Return Bigger, Better Jack's Tiki Tavern, which was forced to move earlier this year, has closed its doors in Worcester for good, owners announced on Facebook.  The bar at 3 Mill St. posted to social media on Aug. 2 that the "time has come" to shutter, but they promised to return with a new location in another city with expanded offerings. However, they did not say when or where that might be.  The time has come and we are moving out of the city and will be starting g a new adventure. Stay tuned for the when and where. Our valued customers and our team want our kitchen back so we can deliver some of the best foo…
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline.  The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…
Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester
Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester A traffic stop for minor traffic violations led to multiple major felonies in Worcester on Wednesday, Aug. 2, authorities said.  Miguel Romero-Rivera was pulled over on Millbury Street just before 6:45 p.m. after officers spotted him riding a motorcycle without a helmet or license plate, and he was driving on the sidewalk, Worcester police said.  But as they went to stop him, Romero-Rivera put his hands in his pockets and tried to walk away. Officers decided to put him in handcuffs for fear he may have a weapon, but Romero-Rivera tried to fight his way free, police said.…
Drunk Driver Who Crashed In Central Mass Had Loaded 'Machine Gun' In Car: Police Drunk Driver Who Crashed In Central Mass Had Loaded 'Machine Gun' In Car: Police
Drunk Driver Who Crashed In Central Mass Had Loaded 'Machine Gun' In Car: Police A man accused of crashing his car while driving drunk kept an illegally modified loaded pistol in his car, despite not having his license, police said.  Miguel Cruz-Ramos, 23, of Worcester, is facing 10 charges following his arrest in the early morning of July 24, Massachusetts State Police said.  A trooper happened upon Cruz-Ramos' car on West Main Street in Spencer around 1:30 a.m. It was damaged, and Cruz-Ramos seemed intoxicated, police said.  He failed a series of sobriety tests. As police searched his car, they found a 10mm pistol modified to fire fully automatic, auth…
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says 2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says
2 Mass Hospitals Among Best Of The Best In US, New Study Says People who live in Massachusetts have access to some of the best hospitals in the country, a new study has found.  Two Boston hospitals were named among the 22 healthcare facilities that made an elite "Honor Roll" list created by U.S. News and World Report, meaning they excel across all or most types of care evaluated by researchers.   Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, tied for best in the nation, the study said.  Brigham and Women's Hospital is also ranked fifth in the nation for treating cancer and named the best in the country in o…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…