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Leicester Man Charged In Multiple Shootings; Worcester Spa Victim ID'd Leicester Man Charged In Multiple Shootings; Worcester Spa Victim ID'd
Leicester Man Charged In Multiple Shootings; Worcester Spa Victim ID'd A 31-year-old Leicester man who was charged with killing a woman inside a Worcester spa in November has been indicted with trying to kill someone last summer Marcel Santos-Padgett was indicted with murdering Yueping Zhang, 34, at Angie’s Body Work Spa at 383 Pleasant St. on Nov. 23, 2023, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said. Investigators had withheld Zhang's name until now.  A grand jury also indicted him with possession of a loaded firearm not at home or work, and possession of a firearm not at home or work along with the murder indictment.  He's now charged…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash
Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash Police have identified the two people killed in a motorcycle versus car crash in Worcester County on Thursday morning, Sept. 7, that closed a road for several hours.  The crash happened on Route 20 (Southbridge Street) in Charlton around 11 a.m. when a 2008 motorcycle hit a 2015 Subaru Legacy as it turned onto the road, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said.  Joseph Tomlin Jr., 25, of Sturbridge, was identified as the man driving the motorcycle.  Diane Dwyer, 58, of Webster, was a passenger in the Subaru Legacy, officials said.  Sturbridge Road was closed for n…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man Dies More Than Week After Being Shot On Easter In Worcester: Police Man Dies More Than Week After Being Shot On Easter In Worcester: Police
Man Dies More Than Week After Being Shot On Easter In Worcester: Police A 24-year-old man who was shot on Easter Sunday in Worcester has died from his wounds several days later, authorities announced on Thursday, April 20.  Officers found the man bleeding from a gunshot wound in the front seat of a running Infiniti on Dorchester Street around 1:30 a.m. on April 9, officials said. Police have not released the man's name.  Izaiha Quintal, 20, of Worcester, was arrested in connection with the shooting. He was charged with armed assault with intent to murder, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammo with an FID card, shootin…

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by Josh Lanier
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Shrewsbury Man ID'd As Skier Who Died In Wachusett Mountain Accident: DA Shrewsbury Man ID'd As Skier Who Died In Wachusett Mountain Accident: DA
Shrewsbury Man ID'd As Skier Who Died In Wachusett Mountain Accident: DA Authorities in Worcester County have identified the 67-year-old man who died in a skiing accident Monday, March 20, at Wachusett Mountain in Central Massachusetts.   John Lapato, of Shrewsbury, was found unresponsive just before 9:30 a.m. after he crashed into a tree at the Princeton resort while traversing an advanced trail, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said. Ski Patrol at the Princeton resort provided him with medical aid and rushed him to paramedics waiting at the bottom of the mountain.  Related: Skiier Killed After Crashing Into Tree At Wachusett Mountain Of…

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by Josh Lanier
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(UPDATED) 'They Will Be Missed': Police ID Two 23-Year-Olds Killed In Gardner Crash (UPDATED) 'They Will Be Missed': Police ID Two 23-Year-Olds Killed In Gardner Crash
(Updated) 'They Will Be Missed': Police ID Two 23-Year-Olds Killed In Gardner Crash Police in Worcester County identified two 23-year-olds as the victims killed in a head-on collision over the weekend, officials said.   Jasmine Colon, of Winchendon, and Nikolas Guzman, of Gardner, died in a two-car collision in Gardner just before 6 a.m. on Green Street in Gardner, authorities said. Investigators believe Colon was driving, and Guzman was her passenger. Gardner firefighters had to cut them from the vehicle, and both were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed the driver of the other vehicle to a hospital in Worcester with serious injuries. Autho…

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by Josh Lanier
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Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash
Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Killed In Milford Car Crash Officials in Milford have identified the 31-year-old man killed in an early morning crash on Sunday, Feb. 19.  Luis Saeteros Guallpa of Milford died just after 4 a.m. when a car crashed into him as he walked near the back entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar street, authorities said.  A woman who identified herself as his cousin on Facebook said the family plans to send Guallpa's body back to his native Ecuador for burial.  Buenas tardes mis amigas /os / Familiares Mi Primo tuvo un accidente grande este domingo 19 y no resistió ya que fue... Posted by Meri S…

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by Josh Lanier
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Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old Man Killed While Walking Near Wendy's In Milford A 31-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning, Feb. 19, while walking near a fast-food restaurant in Milford, authorities said.  The man, who police have not publicly identified, was hit just after 4 a.m. while walking by the rear entrance of Wendy's near the intersection of Dilla and Cedar streets, Milford Police said. Investigators  The driver remained on the scene. Police did not release their name. It's unclear if they will face any charges.  Milford police are investigating the crash with the Worcester District Attorney's Office.

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by Josh Lanier
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Fitchburg Man Indicted In Slaying Of Worcester Mother Of 2, Wounding Her Mom: DA Fitchburg Man Indicted In Slaying Of Worcester Mother Of 2, Wounding Her Mom: DA
Fitchburg Man Indicted In Slaying Of Worcester Mother Of 2, Wounding Her Mom: DA A Worcester grand jury this week indicted a Fitchburg man in the shooting death of a 41-year-old mother of two and her mom.  Keith Jones, 32, faces a slew of charges stemming from the July 16 shooting at 629 Cambridge Street, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said.  Felicia Obeng, 41, was sitting on her front porch with her mom, Florence Dansowah, 63, to get some fresh air when they were shot just after 7 p.m. The pair would often sit outside in the afternoons, friends said.  Paramedics rushed them both to an area hospital, but doctors couldn't save Obeng. She le…

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by Josh Lanier
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Police ID 69-Year-Old Woman Killed By Gardner DPS Truck Police ID 69-Year-Old Woman Killed By Gardner DPS Truck
Police ID 69-Year-Old Woman Killed By Gardner DPS Truck Authorities have identified the 69-year-old grandmother who was hit and killed by a Department of Public Works truck on Monday morning.  Paula MacKenzie, of Gardner, was hit as she walked along Coleman Street at 8:30 a.m., the Worcester District Attorney's Office said. State police are working with Worcester County officials in Gardner to investigate the cause of the crash.  No charges have been filed.  MacKenzie was a mother of a son and daughter and a grandmother of twin granddaughters, Facebook posts said. She is also survived by her husband of 32 years. 

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by Josh Lanier
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Death Investigation Underway In Webster (DETAILS) Death Investigation Underway In Webster (DETAILS)
Death Investigation Underway In Webster (Details) Multiple police departments are investigating after a body was found in at a shopping plaza in Webster, authorities said. The investigation was launched after the body of a man, believed to be in his 30s, was found at the Webster Commons Plaza around 2:45 a.m. on Friday, June 17, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Posted by Joseph D. Early Jr., Worcester County District Attorney's Office on Friday, June 17, 2022 Police closed a significant area per the investigation including several businesses Planet Fitness, Big Lots, Aubochon …

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by David Cifarelli
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ID, Details Emerge After Mother, Daughter Found Dead In Shrewsbury Home ID, Details Emerge After Mother, Daughter Found Dead In Shrewsbury Home
ID, Details Emerge After Mother, Daughter Found Dead In Shrewsbury Home A 49-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter who were found dead inside their Massachusetts home have been identified by the District Attorney's Office. Jihyun Lee and her daughter were discovered around 7:30 a.m., Friday, March 19 inside their Shrewsbury home, said Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. Lee was rushed to UMass Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. While investigating inside the home at 18 Ladyslipper Drive, police also found the body of the girl. She was pronounced dead inside the home. See Earlier Story: 12-Year-Old, Mother Found Dead In Shr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Auto Shop Owner Dies In Excavating Accident Auto Shop Owner Dies In Excavating Accident
Auto Shop Owner Dies In Excavating Accident Police have identified the man who died when an excavator he was operating rolled over and down a ravine on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Sten R. Brote, 66, of Sutton, died in the excavator accident on Leland Hill Road, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He owned his own truck and auto repair service - B&P Auto Services on Millbury Street in Worcester - for nearly 40 years. Brote was an avid antique engine collector, his obituary said. He was a member of the Central Massachusetts Steam, Gas and Machinery Association, a past commander of the SONDS of the American Legion Post 414 i…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Apparent 'Bomb-Making Material' Causes Evacuation In Worcester Apparent 'Bomb-Making Material' Causes Evacuation In Worcester
Apparent 'Bomb-Making Material' Causes Evacuation In Worcester The discovery of apparent “bomb-making materials” caused the evacuation of a Worcester apartment building on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Investigators discovered the suspicious items during the execution of a search warrant of an apartment on the fourth floor of 85 Harding St. The search was done in connection to the previous day’s arrest of two men on drug and firearms charges, according to the Worcester District Attorney. The Harding Street operation closed the street between Temple and Winter streets for several hours. The men who were arrested are: David Dolan, 38, of Worcester, who is being …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Family Of Gardner Murder-Suicide Victim Speak Out Family Of Gardner Murder-Suicide Victim Speak Out
Family Of Gardner Murder-Suicide Victim Speak Out The family of Migdalia Perez, the victim of a murder-suicide in Gardner, said that it was her boyfriend of 10 years who took her life. Minnievet Marrero is organizing a GoFundMe, “Loss of our mother,” to raise money for funeral expenses. The family is seeking to raise $10,000; as of Thursday, Aug. 13, they had collected $5,575 from 133 donors. Perez, 47, was killed on Saturday, Aug. 8, along with her boyfriend Munez Badillo, 49, who is suspected of orchestrating a murder-suicide. The two were found at Perez’s Central Street apartment building. Badillo lived on Prospect Street, the Worc…

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by Kristin Palpini
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People Involved In Gardner Murder-Suicide Identified People Involved In Gardner Murder-Suicide Identified
People Involved In Gardner Murder-Suicide Identified A Gardner man and woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide on Saturday, Aug. 8, have been identified. Migdalia Perez, 47, and Jose Munez Badillo, 49, were identified on Aug. 10 as the victims, said the Worcester District Attorney’s Office. The two were found at Perez’s Central Street apartment building. Badillo lived on Prospect Street. Police were called to the apartment building at around 4:30 p.m. and discovered Perez and Badillo in a hallway outside the apartment. Witnesses reportedly heard a man and woman arguing before the shooting.

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by Kristin Palpini