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Man Shot During Robbery Near Auto Zone Parking Lot In Worcester Man Shot During Robbery Near Auto Zone Parking Lot In Worcester
Man Shot During Robbery Near Auto Zone Parking Lot In Worcester A 41-year-old man was shot and robbed in the parking lot of an Auto Zone in Worcester on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, authorities said.  Worcester police responded to the Park Avenue store just before 5 p.m. and found the man bleeding from a bullet wound. Officers gave him medical aid, and paramedics took him to an area hospital for treatment, officials said.  The shooter ran away after the attack, police said.  Authorities did not provide any more information on the victim or give an update on his condition Thursday.  A bullet from the shooting busted the back window…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Alleged Robber Busted Walking Near Worcester 7-Eleven: Police Alleged Robber Busted Walking Near Worcester 7-Eleven: Police
Alleged Robber Busted Walking Near Worcester 7-Eleven: Police An alleged Worcester robber didn't make it far with the smokes and cash he stole from a convenience store late Tuesday night, April 25, authorities said.  William Cryer, 40, was charged with unarmed robbery following the alleged hold-up of a Worcester 7-Eleven, police said.  Worcester police responded to the 409 Park Ave. store around 11 a.m. after the clerk pressed the hold-up alarm. Witnesses said a man walked behind the counter, stole cigarettes, and demanded cash before shoving the clerk and running away.  Police put out a description of the suspect, and officers spotted…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It
Worcester Co. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Details You Should Know About It One of the biggest events of the year in Worcester County is the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will be held Sunday, March 12.  If you plan on attending, here are some things you should know, according to the parade's official website.  The parade starts at noon and runs between one and a half to two hours.  The parade will snake its way down 2.1 miles of Park Avenue — from Highland to Elm streets, which means drivers must seek different routes from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Parking will be allowed on side streets, but do not block fire hydrants, driveways, or other roadways. A shuttle will r…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Burglar Found Hiding In Ductwork Of Worcester Store: Police Burglar Found Hiding In Ductwork Of Worcester Store: Police
Burglar Found Hiding In Ductwork Of Worcester Store: Police A 38-year-old Worcester man tried to turn a heist of a smoke shop into an "Oceans 11" style caper when he ducked into the ductwork to hide from police, authorities said.  Epifanio Lanzo faces two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, theft from a building, two counts of vandalism, and possession of burglars' tools, Worcester police said.  A Worcester officer was patrolling the Park Avenue area early Wednesday morning when they noticed an open door at the Smoke Vibez at 258 Park Ave and saw a man go inside, authorities said. Sensing someth…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Moms Accused Of Instigating, Adding Weapons To Traffic-Stopping Teen Brawl Moms Accused Of Instigating, Adding Weapons To Traffic-Stopping Teen Brawl
Moms Accused Of Instigating, Adding Weapons To Traffic-Stopping Teen Brawl Two mothers are being accused of instigating and bringing weapons to a 15-person, traffic-stopping juvenile melee on Friday. Their chosen weapons were scissors and what appeared to be a hammer. On Friday, Jan. 15, police arrested Brenda Ortiz, 29, and Brenda Rosario, 47, both of Worcester. They were each charged with mayhem, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (aggravated, serious bodily injury), and reckless endangerment of a child, Worcester Police said. Rosario was also charged with an outstanding warrant, police said. The arrests are the result of a Thursday, Jan…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 A private university is eyeing a vacant 7-acre lot along a major section of Route 9. On Monday, Dec. 28, the Conservation Commission in Worcester granted Clark University permission to test soil under a 7-7.5-acre parcel at the corner of Park Avenue and Maywood Street in Worcester, according to Patch. Clark tested the site’s surface-level environment earlier. The lot was formerly the site of Diamond Chevrolet car dealership, which has since been torn down. The property has been listed for sale by Kelleher & Sadowsky for $7.9 million. When asked about their interest in the parcel, a re…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant 'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant
'We Do Not Have A Drive-Thru' Crash Temporarily Closes BBQ Restaurant A popular Worcester barbecue restaurant is closed for the foreseeable future after a vehicle plowed through its front door.  Two cars collided at the intersection of Park Avenue and Chandler Street outside B.T.'s Fried Chicken and BBQ at 318 Park Ave. at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, propelling one of the vehicles into the eatery. The crash is still under investigation, according to the eatery's owners, and no one was hurt.  The restaurant posted a surveillance video of the crash online.  "For those that were curious, unfortunately, we do not have a drive-thru," wrote the re…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murdering 17-Year-Old UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murdering 17-Year-Old
Update: 18-Year-Old Boy Charged With Murdering 17-Year-Old Police are charging an 18-year-old boy with murder for the killing of a 17-year-old boy earlier this year. On Friday, Nov. 20, police arrested Messiah Amankwah, 18, of Worcester and charged with murder in the shooting death of a boy in October, police said. *A second man has been charged in connection to the killing. On Saturday, Nov. 21, police arrested Lopez Carrasco, 23, of Spencer, and charged him with accessory after the fact to murder, police said. The shooting happened on Oct. 24 around 8:30 p.m. Police were called to the Wendy’s on Park Avenue and found a boy who had been shot. The…

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by Kristin Palpini