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Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial
Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial A 19-year-old accused of a 2022 fatal crash in Worcester County has been returned to the United States from the United Kingdom to stand trial, authorities said.  Gabriel Dias De Holanda, 19, is facing charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  He was ordered held without bail following his arraignment on Monday, May 6.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police
Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police A Worcester County driver was taken to the hospital after they crashed their car into a river following a medical episode on Wednesday, March 22, authorities said.  Upton police and firefighters responded to the crash on Mendon Street near West River Street after a Chevrolet Yukon went off the road around 3 p.m., authorities said in a tweet.  Police and Fire are clearing the scene on Mendon Street near West River Street after a vehicle drove off the roadway and into a river. The driver, who is believed to have suffered a medical episode, was transported to a nearby hospital with minor i…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Rescuers Carry Injured Hiker A Mile To Safety In Upton: Police Rescuers Carry Injured Hiker A Mile To Safety In Upton: Police
Rescuers Carry Injured Hiker A Mile To Safety In Upton: Police A joint operation between Upton police, firefighters, and EMS helped save an injured hiker earlier this week.  The hiker, whose name was not released, was injured in a wooded area off East Street near Peppercorn Hill Conservation Area on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Upton police said.  Crews used drones and an ATV to find them. But the terrain was rough, and the only way to get them to a doctor was to carry the injured hiker about a mile out of the snowy wilderness. They were being treated at Milford Regional Medical Center.  UPD deployed the ATV and Drone units to assist Upton Fire & EMS wi…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Killed In Central Massachusetts Car Crash Was 'Full Of Life' 18-Year-Old Killed In Central Massachusetts Car Crash Was 'Full Of Life'
18-Year-Old Killed In Central Massachusetts Car Crash Was 'Full Of Life' An 18-year-old from Uxbridge was killed in a car crash that happened over the weekend in Upton, authorities said. Jacob Osanya died in the crash that occurred at the intersection of Glenview and Pearl streets after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, Upton Police said in release.   Initial investigation suggested another 18-year-old was driving a 2019 Acura Sedan north on Glenview Street when he veered off the road, struck a tree and overturned, according to police.  The driver along with three other passengers were able to free themselves from the vehicle and were taken to a local …

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by David Cifarelli
News
Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes
Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes Two residents of a Massachusetts county have claimed $1 million state lottery prizes. Worcester County residents Ralph Whitney Jr., of Upton, and Paul Morris, of Leicester, both claimed their lottery prizes in late March, Massachusetts Lottery reported.  Whitney won his prize in the lottery's "The Fastest Road to $1 Million” instant ticket game, the lottery said. The mechanic purchased his ticket at Honey Farms, located at 113 Main St. in Upton, after he went there to help his wife when her car broke down there, according to the announcement. Morris won his prize in the “Ma…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Man From Massachusetts Admits To Possessing Child Porn Man From Massachusetts Admits To Possessing Child Porn
Man From Massachusetts Admits To Possessing Child Porn A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. Worcester County resident Matthew Stefanelli, age 32, of Upton, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts.  According to officials, in December 2020, a CyberTip report identified Stefanelli as the owner of an account used to store child pornography.  In January, a search of Stefanelli’s residence resulted in the seizure of several electronic devices including his cell phone.  A forensic rev…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
Massachusetts Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly possessing child pornography. Worcester County resident, Matthew Stefanelli, age 31, was arrested on Wednesday, July 14, following an investigation into his electronic devices, said Acting U.S. Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell. Stefanelli, of Upton, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography.  According to the charging documents, in January, agents seized several electronic devices from Stefanelli’s residence.  A forensic review of the devices revealed images of child pornograph…

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by Kathy Reakes
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DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year
DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year A Central Massachusetts man has been assessed the largest fine from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection so far in 2021. Nathaniel Odell of Upton has been fined a little over $40,000 for allegedly demolishing a Franklin residence without proper care for asbestos, according to a Feb. 8 “notice of intent to assess a civil administrative penalty.” Odell has a right to challenge the allegations and appeal the fine through a hearing. While Odell has been assessed the highest fine yet this year, he is not the only local company to receive a hefty penalty from the Massachusetts Dep…

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County Positive tests for COVID-19 continue to stay under 2 percent in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' seven-day positive test rate for COVID-19 has been below 2 percent since the beginning of July. On Friday, July 17, Gov. Charlie Baker said the positive rate for the past seven days is 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, in Worcester County, Worcester has the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests countywide over the past 14 days (2.6 percent), followed by Clinton and West Borough. 14-day, COVID-19 Positive Test Rate Per CommunityKristin Palpini on Infogr.am The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-…

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by Kristin Palpini