Crime & Law
Eight Charged for Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts charged eight from Gardner and Fitchburg for charges related to distribution of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
Police Add Worcester Shooting Suspect to Most Wanted List
Two men have been added to the state Most Wanted fugitives list. One, Jesse Ouellet, is a suspect in an April 16 shooting on Ward Street in Worcester.
Njuguna Gets Up to 7 Years in Prison in Trooper Clardy Death
David Njuguna was sentenced to five to seven years in prison for the 2016 killing of Massachusetts State Trooper Thomas Clardy, according to multiple reports.
Crime Map: See Where Crimes Occurred this Week in Worcester [11/10-11/16]
Every Sunday, ThisWeekinWorcester.com will provide a map of violent and property crimes calls — as well as any Quality of Life alerts — received by the WPD over the previous week (Sun-Sat).
Officer Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Westborough
An officer responding to a domestic violence call was involved in a shooting that has left one person dead in Westborough.
Crime Map: See Where Crimes Occurred this Week in Worcester [11/3-11/9]
The Worcester Police Department [WPD] uses crime reports and the interactive crime map to give residents access
Worcester Man Gets 10 Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
A Worcester man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday in federal court for his role in a cocaine trafficking ring responsible for smuggling more than 20 kilos of cocaine in central Massachusetts.
Police Investigate Body Found at University Park in Worcester
The Worcester Police are investigating a body discovered in a pond at University Park in Worcester
MA State Police Colonel Steps Down, Announces Retirement
The superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police is retiring. Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin announced on Wednesday the news to members of the department.
Worcester Man Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn Charge
A 40-year-old Worcester man appeared in federal court in Worcester on Monday and plead not guilty to a child pornography charge.