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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…

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by Josh Lanier
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Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack
Worcester DA Honors Lunenburg Police Officer Who Saved Man From Pitbull Attack The Lunenburg police officer who saved a 75-year-old man from certain death after a dog attacked him for no reason earlier this year was honored for his bravery and quick thinking.  Wayne Comeau was at the Lunenburg Animal Control office when one of the dogs attacked him. Comeau's wife is the town's animal control officer. The pit bull would have likely killed Comeau if not for Officer Gage Russell, who arrived moments before it was too late.  Russell shot and killed the animal, which allowed medical staff to reach Wayne Comeau and airlift him to a hospital for several hours …

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by Josh Lanier
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Victim Of Fatal Route 2A Crash Was An EMT At Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Of Fatal Route 2A Crash Was An EMT At Boston Marathon Bombing
Victim Of Fatal Route 2A Crash Was An EMT At Boston Marathon Bombing The Worcester District Attorney has released the identity of the woman who died in Sunday’s Route 2A car crash. The victim was a Templeton emergency medical technician Tracy Ferrazza, 52, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Ferrazza’s heroic acts as an EMT include her actions during the Boston Marathon Bombing. Ferrazza was at the race assisting with wheelchair athletes when bombs exploded at the annual event, according to an archived Gardner News article. Ferrazza said she ran against the fleeing crowd toward the sound of the explosions, but soon realized a pressing need f…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Suspected 'Trigger Man' Arrested In King Street Killing Suspected 'Trigger Man' Arrested In King Street Killing
Suspected 'Trigger Man' Arrested In King Street Killing Police believe they have identified the “trigger man” in a deadly shooting on King Street earlier this month in Worcester. A dangerousness hearing was held for Jacob Grice, 35, on Friday, Aug.14. He was deemed too dangerous to be released. Grice is being charged in connection with the shooting death of Darren Dyette, 31, of Boston on Aug. 3, according to the Worcester District Attorney. The charges are assault and battery by firearm, assault, and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, unlawfully carrying a firearm, unlawfully carrying a loaded firearm, possess…

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by Kristin Palpini