Crime & Law - This Week in Worcester

Lightning Strike Closes Roads, Effects Traffic Signal in Dudley

By Tom Marino

July 2, 2022

A lightning strike of a utility pole near West Main Street early Saturday morning disabled a traffic light that won't be fixed for several days. .

By TWIW Staff

July 1, 2022

The owner of two temporary staffing agencies has been charged in connection with a scheme to evade her insurance companies.

By TWIW Staff

July 1, 2022

Former state Senator Dean Tran was indicted on Friday on multiple charges, including his alleged theft of a firearm from an elderly constituent.

By TWIW Staff

July 1, 2022

By TWIW Staff

July 1, 2022

Two juveniles were arrested on Thursday on several firearm charges after being seen speeding by a patrol car on a moped.

By Tom Marino

June 30, 2022

An attempted police traffic stop led to a short pursuit and vehicel crash in Worcester on Thursday, June 30.

By TWIW Staff

June 30, 2022

A 17-year-old male was shot near Millbury Street and Lafayette Street just after 6 PM on Wednesday, according to the Worcester Police Department.

By Tom Marino

June 29, 2022

Attorney General Maura Healey announced a $195,000 settlement with a Worcester adult day health provider to resolve improper billing allegations.

By Tom Marino

June 27, 2022

A single car crash on the southbound side of Route 395 on Sunday left two occupants dead and two others in serious condition.

By Tom Marino

June 27, 2022

Gunshots on Saturday led police to Fox Street and the arrest of a man for an illegal firearm.