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Fundraiser For Family Of Worcester Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal Fundraiser For Family Of Worcester Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal
Fundraiser For Family Of Worcester Cop Who Died Off Duty Nears Its Goal Friends of Worcester police Sgt. Derrick Leto created a fundraiser to help support his wife and two children to help them after his unexpected death last week.  The GoFundMe called "Help Support Derrick Leto's Family" has raised nearly $7,000 in less than two days, more than half of its goal of $10,000.  There is also a memorial fund for the family of the 18-year veteran and former US Marine at the Worcester Police Department Federal Credit Union. Checks can be made to the Worcester Police Officials IBPO Local 504 c/o Sgt. Derrick Leto, according to fundraiser organizers.  L…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Officer Dies Off-Duty: Worcester Mourns Loss Of 18-Year Police Veteran Officer Dies Off-Duty: Worcester Mourns Loss Of 18-Year Police Veteran
Officer Dies Off-Duty: Worcester Mourns Loss Of 18-Year Police Veteran A Worcester police sergeant called a "dedicated servant" by several community groups died last week while off duty, the department announced over the weekend. Official said Monday that his funeral services are set for later this week.  Derrick Leto, a husband and father of two, who served as the department's diversity coordinator and recruiter, was an 18-year veteran of the force, Worcester police said. He served as a US Marine before joining the police department.  He died on Friday, March 17.  “Sgt. Leto had a passion for providing youth with opportunities,” Worcester Chief Steven Sarge…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Feds Open Investigation Into Worcester Police Potential Bias, Use Of Force Feds Open Investigation Into Worcester Police Potential Bias, Use Of Force
Feds Open Investigation Into Worcester Police Potential Bias, Use Of Force The Department of Justice has opened a civil investigation into the Worcester Police Department to determine if the agency uses excessive force or engages in racial or gender bias.  The US Attorney's Office didn't say what sparked the investigation but said the probe would be comprehensive. Analysts will scrutinize Worcester's training, policies, procedures, evidence handling, interactions with the public, accountability systems, how superiors handle complaints, and disciplinary procedures.  "The purpose of this civil investigation is to determine – through objective and thorough …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Four Suspects Nabbed After Teenage Lifeguard Arrested, Stabbed In Worcester Four Suspects Nabbed After Teenage Lifeguard Arrested, Stabbed In Worcester
Four Suspects Nabbed After Teenage Lifeguard Arrested, Stabbed In Worcester Four Massachusetts men were arrested after they allegedly attacked and stabbed a lifeguard on duty at an area pond. The attack took place around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 4, when Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of Bell Pond for a report of several males attacking the lifeguard on duty.  When they arrived on the scene, the officers were brought to the 17-year-old male lifeguard, who had been stabbed. Officers rendered medical aid, and the victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Officers investigated and discovered that a small group of males were smokin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Rescue Elderly Woman From 'Fully-Engulfed' Structure Fire Police Rescue Elderly Woman From 'Fully-Engulfed' Structure Fire
Police Rescue Elderly Woman From 'Fully-Engulfed' Structure Fire Officers could hear the screaming coming from inside of the burning building. On Saturday, Feb. 27, emergency responders were called to a multi-unit dwelling on Chilmark Street that had become fully engulfed in flames, police said. At around 1:20 a.m., when Worcester Police first got on the scene, they observed people in the rear common hallway screaming for help as smoke filled the corridor. The people calling for help were two men who were struggling to get an elderly woman down the staircase to safety. Two police officers ran into the burning building, found the woman, and carried he…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
SURVEY Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras? SURVEY Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras?
Survey Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras? What do you think about Worcester Police wearing body cameras? The city wants to know. At a Public Safety City Council Subcommittee meeting Monday, Aug. 17, Police Chief Steven Sargent said he wants to hear from the public about the controversial cameras before a final decision is made. Sargent is in favor of the cameras. Worcester Police did a six-month police body camera pilot program last year. The city is now considering whether to make the cameras a permanent piece of police equipment. Proponents of police body cameras say the recording devices provide more security for officers a…

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by Kristin Palpini