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'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In 'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In
'Mayhem': Central Mass Woman Bit Another's Lip During Worcester Break-In If you can't beat 'em, bite 'em. That's what police said one Worcester County woman did during a break-in at a home in Worcester earlier this week.  Valdirene Da Cruz is charged with mayhem, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, and breaking and entering during the nighttime to commit a felony, Milford police said.  Da Cruz and two men broke into a Milford home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. A fight broke out during the incident between Da Cruz and a woman inside the home. That's when police say Da Cruz bit the woman's lip, causing "deep lacerations." The injured …
Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Western Mass: DA Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Western Mass: DA
Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Western Mass: DA A 40-year-old Vermont man will spend the next five years behind bars after pleading guilty to a string of car break-ins in Franklin County, where he stole from 11 victims, authorities said.  Schuyler D. Gibson, of Brattleboro, Vermont, admitted to more than 20 charges, including seven counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, four counts of theft under $1,200, and theft with a credit card, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Gibson is accused of a spree of break-ins that began with a home invasion on Sept. 24 in Bernardston and continued with seven car…
2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA 2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA
2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA Two Worcester County men have been indicted on charges of breaking into a 62-year-old's home on July 28 and fatally shooting him, officials said.  Thomas E. Martin, 45, of Fitchburg, and Christian Collins, 37, of Worcester, face charges of murder, home invasion, armed assault in a dwelling, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm without an FID card, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Police were called to Michael Parks' Fitchburg home on Marshall Street just before 9:30 p.m. to reports of gunshots. They found Parks bleeding from …
Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police
Victims Hid As Man Broke Into Springfield Home, Pointed Gun At Them: Police A 47-year-old Springfield man didn't make it very far with the item police say he stole during a home invasion over the weekend.   Edwin Rolon is accused of breaking into a Fremont Street apartment on Saturday morning, Aug. 5, and pointing a gun at the people inside, Springfield police said. The victims said they hid in a closet as he went through their house stealing cash and riding away on a bike.  A few hours later around noon, police spotted a man who matched Rolon's description on city cameras in the 600 block of Main Street, where officers arrested him, authorities said…
Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Pittsfield Home: Police Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Pittsfield Home: Police
Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Pittsfield Home: Police A 21-year-old man is accused of breaking into a woman's home on Sunday evening, July 23, and threatening to stab her, police said.  Jada Lopez, of Pittsfield, is charged with home invasion though more charges may be forthcoming, Pittsfield police said.  Police received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. about a woman being held hostage at gunpoint. After a brief investigation, officers said that Lopez had broke into the home and threatened the woman's life with a large knife. This was not a random act, and police said there was no threat to the community.  Anyone with informatio…
He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting
He 'Brought Joy' To All: Police ID Man Killed In Double Springfield Shooting Authorities have identified the 23-year-old man who was shot and killed last week while attending a birthday party in Springfield, authorities said. The man who allegedly shot him turned himself over to police on Monday, July 3.  Elian Arroyo, of Springfield, died June 28 after he was shot near the intersection of Ashmun and Adams streets. Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday.  Elian's family wrote in his obituary that he was a loving son, brother, and friend who brought "wa…
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass 'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass
'Completely Avoidable' Murder: 21-Year-Old Charged With Double Shooting In Western Mass A 21-year-old man who police say cut off his court-required ankle monitor — twice — while out on bail is now charged with a double shooting at a birthday party in Springfield last week that left a man dead.  Tyre Shakespeare was arrested on Sunday, July 2, in Springfield and charged with the killing, Springfield police said.  The attack happened near Ashmun and Adams streets on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said Shakespeare "sprayed bullets" at a group of people celebrating during a birthday party.  Elian Arroya, age 23, was shot and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medic…
Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester
Home Invasion, Frying Pan Attack Lands 4 In Jail In Worcester Worcester police arrested four people, including two children, and charged them with forcing their way inside a home earlier this week and attacking the residents inside, authorities said.  Samantha Houle, 36, Damien Zevallos, 18, and two juveniles were arrested on charges of five counts of home invasion and five counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (kitchen pan), Worcester police said.  Investigators said the quartet pushed their way into a home on Houghton Street around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 25, and attacked the people inside, authorities said. Police a…
Sexual Attack: 2 Victims From Region Awaken To Find Man In Bed With Them, Cops Say Sexual Attack: 2 Victims From Region Awaken To Find Man In Bed With Them, Cops Say
Sexual Attack: 2 Victims From Region Awaken To Find Man In Bed With Them, Cops Say Two Connecticut residents awoke to a man in their bed with one being touched sexually and then forced to touch the suspect before a struggle. The incident took place in Hartford County on Friday, June 16, at a home on Whitney Street in East Hartford. According to Officer Marc Caruso, with the East Hartford Police, while two victims were sleeping in bed one awoke to being touched in a sexual manner by a man who had broken in through a first-floor window. The man then forced the second victim to touch him causing one victim to fight with the suspect, allowing the other to escape and call for…
Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life
Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life A Hampden County homeowner heard a loud noise from their bathroom around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. But when they went to check it out, they were confronted with a grim reality: A masked man dressed in all black and holding an eight-inch knife stepped out of the shadows. He put the blade to the homeowner's chest and said, "I won’t kill you if you give me all of your money." That's the story a terrified but unharmed East Longmeadow homeowner relayed to police only minutes after the man away when they gave him some cash, authorities said.  Officers found a ladder beneath the Pioneer …
Man From Region Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Pursuit By State Police Man From Region Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Pursuit By State Police
Man From Region Kills Himself After Home Invasion, Theft, and Pursuit By State Police A Connecticut man who was a suspect in an alleged home invasion died after allegedly shooting himself several times during a shoot-out with state police. The incident took place in Windham County around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 in Windham. According to the Connecticut State Police, troopers responded to a larceny in the area of 338 Windham Center Center Road in Windham. The suspect was seen fleeing in a box truck. Manchester Police notified state police that a suspect involved in a home invasion in their city was possibly located in Windham, state police said.  During the home invasi…
Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police
Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police A 36-year-old man from Western Massachusetts is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into an elderly woman's woman and attacked her over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a woman who had been assaulted in her home off Route 20 in West Springfield around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, West Springfield Police report.  Upon arrival, police found the woman at a neighbor's house suffering from multiple injuries to her head, neck and upper body. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and her condition was unspecified.  Arrested: Jesse M. Riscio…
Home Invasion Murder: 3 Indicted In Killing Of 28-Year-Old Western Mass Man Home Invasion Murder: 3 Indicted In Killing Of 28-Year-Old Western Mass Man
Home Invasion Murder: 3 Indicted In Killing Of 28-Year-Old Western Mass Man A Worcester County grand jury indicted two men in the killing of 28-year-old Andrew Barley after forcing their way into his home to rob him, authorities said. A third is accused of helping them after the shooting.  Kelvin Verde, 23, and Berny Calderon, 25, are charged with murder, home invasion, and armed robbery in the October 2022 attack on Barley, the Worcester County District Attorney said. They are being held without bail.  Police said Calderon and Verde forced their way into Barley's home at 480 Burncoat Street in Worcester, where they found him on the second floor. Inv…
Suspect Who Stabbed Woman From Region Remains At Large, Police Say Suspect Who Stabbed Woman From Region Remains At Large, Police Say
Suspect Who Stabbed Woman From Region Remains At Large, Police Say A masked man who allegedly stabbed a Connecticut woman numerous times during a home invasion is on the loose.  The incident took place in Hartford County around 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 at 67 Oakland St., in Manchester. According to Lt. Ryan Shea, of the Manchester Police, when officers responded to the home they found a 23-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds to her abdomen. The woman was conscious, and alert and officers immediately rendered medical aid. There were three other family members in the home at the time this incident occurred, Shea said. The suspect …
Three Men Charged In Home-Invasion Killing Of Worcester Man: DA Three Men Charged In Home-Invasion Killing Of Worcester Man: DA
Three Men Charged In Home-Invasion Killing Of Worcester Man: DA The third man wanted in connection with an October 2022 killing of 28-year-old Andrew Barley turned himself in to Worcester police this week, authorities said.  Kelvin Verde, 23, was arraigned on a murder charge Monday, Feb. 13, and a judge ordered him held without bond, the Worcester District Attorney said. He'll return to court on March 13. Police released his photos days ago and asked the public to help them track down the man who'd been on the run for weeks.  Benny Calderon, 25, was charged with murder, home invasion, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing ser…
Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended, Being Held In Virginia, Police Say Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended, Being Held In Virginia, Police Say
Man Wanted For Sexual Assault Apprehended, Being Held In Virginia, Police Say A Massachusetts man was apprehended in Virginia in connection to an aggravated sexual assault and home invasion that happened over a month ago, authorities said. Washington Pearson, age 55, of Boston, was arrested by members of the United States Marshals Service in Norfolk, VA on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Boston Police report.  Pearson was wanted for an incident that happened on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 24, police said. He had a warrant issued from West Roxbury District Court on several charges including attempted murder, assault to rape and breaking and entering.  He will b…
Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say
Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say A juvenile has been arrested for allegedly entering a Connecticut home and then a young girl's bedroom during the early morning hours. The incident took place in Hartford County around 4:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 in Bristol on Ivy Drive. The suspect had entered the home and proceeded to the bedroom of a juvenile female. When confronted, the suspect immediately fled from the home without further incident, said Det. Lt. Michael Duval, of the Bristol Police. Earlier report: Know Him? Police Look To ID Person Who Entered Girl’s Bedroom At Bristol Home A juvenile male sus…
Know Him? Police Look To ID Person Who Entered Girl’s Bedroom At Home In Region Know Him? Police Look To ID Person Who Entered Girl’s Bedroom At Home In Region
Know Him? Police Look To ID Person Who Entered Girl’s Bedroom At Home In Region Police are asking the public for help identifying a person who allegedly entered the room of a young girl at a home in Connecticut during the early morning hours. The incident took place in Hartford County around 4:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 in Bristol on Ivy Drive. According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund, of the Bristol Police, the person was captured on video surveillance entering the home and the room of the girl. The suspect then fled the home when confronted by the child, Lund said. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Bristol Police Department …
Two Fatally Shot In Home Invasion In Region ID'd As Teenage Boys Two Fatally Shot In Home Invasion In Region ID'd As Teenage Boys
Two Fatally Shot In Home Invasion In Region ID'd As Teenage Boys Two teenage boys were shot and killed by a Connecticut homeowner during an alleged home invasion. The incident took place in East Hartford shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 16. East Hartford police responded to the area of 87 Graham Road on reports of shots fired, said Deputy Chief Joshua Litwin. Upon arrival, they were met by the resident who directed officers to two people inside his residence injured by gunfire, Litwin said. They were attended to by East Hartford Fire Department paramedics and rushed to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead, he added. See Earlie…
Two Killed In Home Invasion In Region, Police Say Two Killed In Home Invasion In Region, Police Say
Two Killed In Home Invasion In Region, Police Say Police in Connecticut a double homicide during a reported "targeted" home invasion. The incident took place in East Hartford for a report of shots fired at 87 Graham Road shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 16. When officers arrived on the scene they located two individuals injured by gunfire, said Deputy Chief Joshua Litwin of the East Hartford Police. Litwin said that the two were attended to by East Hartford Fire Department paramedics and rushed to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.  "Detectives responded to the scene and are currently investigating this i…
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home In Region Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home In Region
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home In Region A 33-year-old New York man is accused of burglarizing a Connecticut home.  Police responded to a report of a burglary in the Litchfield County town of Norfolk at about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, according to Connecticut State Police.  At the scene, troopers found a hammer and crowbar used to pry open a kitchen window, and the homeowner said he had security footage of the suspect entering an unsecured entryway toward the area where the tools were found, police said.  Police said the suspect fled the scene before troopers arrived.  Authorities later were able to ide…
Man Accused Of Invading New England Home Dressed In Amazon Uniform Man Accused Of Invading New England Home Dressed In Amazon Uniform
Man Accused Of Invading New England Home Dressed In Amazon Uniform A man accused of wearing a fake Amazon delivery uniform during a Connecticut home invasion has been arrested. The suspect turned himself in to police on Thursday, April 8 for the incident that took place on Monday, Jan. 10 in New Haven County at a home in Milford. Shane Gordon, age 25, address unknown, was arrested for the crime that took place at 494 Naugatuck Ave., when according to the resident, two men dressed in Amazon delivery uniforms and carrying a package, forced their way into the home when the homeowner opened the door, Milford Police said. See Earlier Story: Suspects Dres…
Suspects On Run After Home Burglary Interrupted In Western Mass Suspects On Run After Home Burglary Interrupted In Western Mass
Suspects On Run After Home Burglary Interrupted In Western Mass Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly broke into an occupied home and fled when officers arrived in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Hampden County around 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5 in Westfield at a home on Crescent Circle. Westfield Police responded to the scene after the resident called 911 when she heard someone in the basement of her home, police said. When officers arrived, one suspect fled on foot into the woods. A second suspect, located just down the street, fled in a vehicle, police added. Southwick and state police K-9s, along with the Westfiel…
Man Crashes Into Cruiser After Shooting In Region, Police Say Man Crashes Into Cruiser After Shooting In Region, Police Say
Man Crashes Into Cruiser After Shooting In Region, Police Say A 63-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after authorities said he was involved in a shooting and then crashed into multiple vehicles, including a police cruiser, during a pursuit. Hartford County resident William Ramos Sr., of New Britain, was arrested following an investigation into a shooting on Friday, Nov. 26, in Manchester. A 56-year-old woman came into the lobby of the police department with a gunshot wound to her hand at about 9 p.m. on Friday, the Manchester Police Department reported. The woman reported that she suffered the injury during an altercation with her son's fath…
Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect In Region Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect In Region
Police Search For Residential Burglary Suspect In Region Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who broke into a home and stole more than 1,000 in power tools. The burglary took. place on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at a residence in the town of Woodstock in Windham County, state police said. Based upon home security footage, it was determined that the burglary had occurred overnight, at approximately 2:23 a.m. police said. An estimate of more than $1,000 worth of power tools were allegedly taken from the residence by the suspect, they added. Know him?Connecticut State Police Anyone with information is asked to con…
Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter
Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter A Massachusetts father accused of breaking into a Worcester County home and stabbing a man in bed with his daughter will stay behind bars after being denied bail by a judge. Officers from the Dudley Police Department responded to a Dudley Southbridge Road residence at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, during which he ran into two residents of the home. Police said that during the incident, Jeffrey Sprague, age 40, of Leicester in Worcester County, encountered a 19-year-old woman and 39-year-old man who suffered knife wounds to his face, neck, chest, and arms. According to polic…
Money, Jewelry Stolen During Northern CT Home Invasion, Police Say Money, Jewelry Stolen During Northern CT Home Invasion, Police Say
Money, Jewelry Stolen During Northern CT Home Invasion, Police Say This story has been updated. State Police detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at a residence during the early morning hours on Saturday, Sept. 4 in Tolland County, in the Town of Ellington.  Preliminary reports indicate a firearm was displayed and money and jewelry were taken from the residence, according to Connecticut State Police. No injuries occurred and this is believed to be an isolated incident, state police said.  The investigation is active and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Hickey at Troop C, at 860-896-3230. This is a dev…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home While Naked Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home While Naked
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home While Naked Police apprehended a naked man who allegedly broke into a Connecticut home. The incident took place in New Haven County just before 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 15, when a Wallingford resident returned home and found the naked man inside the home, said Sgt. Stephen Jaques. The homeowner immediately left and called the police, he said. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the man, identified as Ian Wigget, age 41, inside the home.  It was determined that Wigget had gained entry to the home by breaking a window. Numerous attempts were made to contact Wigget at his mos…
Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police
Five Violent Fugitives Added To Most Wanted List By Massachusetts State Police Five new violent fugitives who are on the run have been added to the Massachusetts State Police’s Most Wanted list. They are Alexander Keen Grant (statutory rape), Mario Garcia (murder), Marvin Veiga, Jr. (murder), Wesly Jordan Alcin (armed assault to murder, home invasion, weapons charge), and Jeffrey Cancel-Muniz (aggravated rape, kidnapping, strangulation). Grant allegedly provided alcohol to a minor in 2012 and committed sexual assault while his victim was intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over. Wh…
Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say
Home Invasion Suspect Caught Hiding In Rolled Up Rug, State Police Say Police discovered a man wanted in connection to an armed home invasion hiding in a rolled-up rug Wednesday, March 10.  On that day, the Northborough Police Department and Massachusetts State Police were searching for a Worcester suspect wanted for an armed home invasion that occurred earlier that morning. Worcester Police were looped in and converged on a Cutler Street residence seeking suspect Tyler Rawson, 26, police said. Rawson could not be found inside the home. A Trooper noticed some odd-looking debris on the building's roof - some trash bags and a rolled-up rug. When the offic…