Crime & Law - This Week in Worcester

Fitchburg Woman Sentenced for Theft of Public Funds

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April 5, 2021

A federal judge in a Worcester court sentenced a local woman for fraudulently receiving public benefits over an eight year period.

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April 3, 2021

The Massachusetts State Police issued a statement regarding the attack on Capitol Hill Police on Friday, April 1.

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April 2, 2021

A man attacked police officers at a residence on Canterbury St. on Friday, April 2, after reportedly being barricaded in a home.

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April 2, 2021

A federal judge sentenced a former member of the Fitchburg chapter of the Latin Kings to two years in prison on Thursday, April 1.

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April 2, 2021

A grand jury indicted a Leicester man for his involvement in fraudulent schemes to obtain unemployment assistance and loans from the SBA.

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April 1, 2021

The Massachusetts Governor and Attorney General announced the first appointments to the MA Peace Officer Standards Commission.

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April 1, 2021

Superior Court Judge David Ricciardone sentenced a local man convicted of rape and kidnapping to 21 to 24 years in state prison on Thursday, April 1.

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April 1, 2021

The owner of a Worcester auto body shop was sentenced to eight months in prison in connection with a payroll tax scheme.

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April 1, 2021

There are 52 Neighborhood Watch Groups in Worcester. Meetings are held regularly — often once a month in various locations in the city.

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March 31, 2021

A Worcester Superior Court judge ordered a local man held without bail after his arraignment on Wednesday, March 31.