Crime & Law
48-Year-Old Worcester Man Indicted for Child Pornography
A federal grand jury indicted a 48-year-old Worcester man on Thursday, July 25, for receipt and possession of child pornography.Â
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Man Arrested for Hatchet Attack in Worcester
Police arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly striking a man with a hatchet or some type of ax.
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53-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Machine Gun, Drugs
A search warrant led to the arrest of a 53-year-old woman for a machine gun and drugs in Worcester on Monday, July 22, 2024.
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Worcester Man Stopped on Moped Arrested on Drug Charges
A Worcester man stopped by police while operating a moped on Main Street was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday.
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See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.
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Police Arrest 54 at Illegal Car Show in Worcester
A series of illegal car show gatherings in Worcester on Friday, July 19, led to the arrest of 54 on trespassing charges.
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Oxford Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Distribution
One of four people charged with being involved in a drug distribution conspiracy were sentenced to federal prison on Thursday, July 19.
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Rutland Man, Worcester Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault
A Rutland man and Worcester Public Schools teacher was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, on charges of sexual assault of a child.
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Police Seek 20-Year-Old Man for Northborough Murder
The Worcester County DA"s Office announced on Tuesday that police are searching for a man in connection to a murder in Northborough in May.
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Two Arrested for Loaded Firearm in Worcester
A man police say was driving without a license, and a passenger, face firearms charges after a traffic stop on Sunday, July 14, in Worcester.
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