Citizens Honored For Aiding In Rescue Of Kidnapped 11-Year-Old Citizens Honored For Aiding In Rescue Of Kidnapped 11-Year-Old
Citizens Honored For Aiding In Rescue Of Kidnapped 11-Year-Old A local couple that helped police rescue a kidnapped 11-year-old girl is being celebrated for their heroics. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Benny Correa and Amanda Disley, both of Springfield, will be among the people honored in the annual Heroes Among Us awards organized by the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery, according to MassLive. Correa and Disley are credited with using information from an Amber Alert to spot a vehicle suspected to be involved in a kidnapping. On Jan. 15, a girl was abducted off the street while walking to her home after school in the Hil-McKnight neighborhoo…
High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized
High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized Police seized 2 kilos of suspected cocaine and made three arrests following a chase with a stolen car on Sunday. The bust was made in a Worcester parking lot, but started on the Mass Pike (I-90) in Charlton near the State Police barracks, Sunday, Nov. 9, around 3 p.m. The three men arrested are from New York and ages 18-21. They have been charged with drug, weapons, and other crimes. The men from New York were first spotted by Massachusetts Trooper James Melberg while he was patrolling the highway near the Route 84 interchange. While stationary, Melberg ran the license plate of a passing M…
Police Scuffle Ensues When Suspect Reaches For Waistband Police Scuffle Ensues When Suspect Reaches For Waistband
Police Scuffle Ensues When Suspect Reaches For Waistband A State Police Officer got into a struggle when a suspect being placed under arrest appeared to reach into his waistband for a weapon. The skirmish happened the morning of Monday, Nov. 2, after an officer pulled over a vehicle for erratic driving. Massachusetts State Trooper Joel Daoust stopped a sedan on I-90 in Charlton that fit with reports police had received earlier about someone driving dangerously on the highway, police said. Daoust soon learned that the driver, Jonathan O. Romero, 22, of Springfield, was operating with only a learner’s permit, police said. While being detained, …
State Goes To Biden, But Here Are The Massachusetts Towns Where Trump Won State Goes To Biden, But Here Are The Massachusetts Towns Where Trump Won
State Goes To Biden, But Here Are The Massachusetts Towns Where Trump Won As many elections, including for president, are still being counted, Massachusetts has finished voting for president. As was anticipated, challenger Democrat Joe Biden won the majority vote for president. Biden won 66% of the vote with more than 2 million ballots cast in his favor.  Incumbent Republican Donald Trump won 34% of the vote with more than 1 million people supporting him at the polls. The following is a list of communities that went against the grain in Massachusetts and the majority of residents there voted for Trump - Central and Western Massachusetts are in bold, v…
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…
8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire 8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire
8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire It took eight fire departments to put out a raging house fire over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 19, around 11:30 p.m., Spencer firefighters responded to a report of a fire on Sheppard Road. The fire had started in the attic, firefighters said. The flames quickly spread and the town called in back up from Southbridge, Brimfield, Holland, Charlton, Brookfield, East Brookfield, and Auburn. The cause of the fire is under investigation. People sustained minor injuries in the blaze, firefighters said.