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Worcester, MA
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Tractor-Trailer Reportedly Carrying Tomato Sauce Crashes On I-290 In Worcester
A tractor-trailer rollover crash in central Massachusetts made for quite the messy morning commute as the truck reportedly carrying tomato sauce blocked a major highway. WORCESTER COMMUTERS: Big delay on 290 W for a box truck carrying spaghetti sauce flipped on its side Sauce is safe in containers @SpecNews1Worc pic.twitter.com/HM3QQtRR1L — Meghan Parsons (@ParsMeghan) October 18, 2022 The crash happened on I-290 west at I-90 on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to a Tweet from WBZ Traffic. The overturned truck was reportedly blocking the center and two right lanes. #MA…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Multiple People Injured At Warehouse Party Shooting In Central Mass: Police
Worcester Police are investigating after several people were injured in an overnight shooting at a warehouse. Police responded to a report of a shooting victim at a warehouse at 88 Webster Street around 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, police said. Shortly after, officers found five more shooting victims, Boston25 reports. They were all taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said. Authorities believe the shooting happe…
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News
Woman Charged With Starting Worcester Fire That Killed 4 In Her Old Building
A 36-year-old woman is facing several charges in connection with a Worcester fire that killed four people at the same building she used to live earlier this year, the Worcester County District Attorney's office reports. A Grand Jury indicted Yvonne Ngoiri, whose last known address was in Worcester, on two counts of arson of a dwelling among other charges on Thursday, Sept. 29, the office reports. The charges stem from a four-alarm fire that occurred at a three-decker home at 2 Gage Street in the early morning hours of May 14, 2022. During the fire, one person jumped from a window…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Boy Ran Over Crossing Mill Street In Worcester: Police
A car hit a minor as he crossed the street in Worcester on Tuesday, Aug. 30, authorities said. Worcester police said boy was crossing Mill Street when a car crashed into him around 4 p.m. Responders rushed him to a hospital for treatment. A Worcester police spokesperson did not release the boy's age or an update on his condition on Wednesday. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with authorities, the spokesperson said. It's unclear if officials will file any charges in the crash. Police are still investigating.
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News
Northern Mass Man Arrested For Killing 41-Year-Old Worcester Mother Of 2
A Fitchburg man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old mother of two from Worcester last month, authorities said. Keith Jones, age 32, was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Felicia Obeng that occurred at 629 Cambridge Street on the evening of July 16, Worcester Police said. Obeng was taken to a local hospital after suffering from gunshot wounds where she was pronounced dead, police said. She was apparently sitting on her front porch with her mother when the shooting occurred, according to a GoFundMe organized in her honor. Just interviewed a …
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Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Injured In Late Night Shooting Near Worcester Hospital: Police
A 22-year-old man was shot late at night near a hospital in Worcester, authorities said. Police responded for a report of a gunshot victim in the vicinity of 58 Catharine Street around 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, Worcester Police said on Facebook. The incident was close to UMass Memorial Medical Center. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police did not release information regarding the severity of his injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD or online at worcesterma.…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Morning Worcester Crash (
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A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a morning crash in Worcester, authorities said. The crash happened on in the area of Gold Star Boulevard and Ruthven Avenue around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Worcester Police said. Traffic alert: please avoid the area of Gold Star Blvd Northbound. The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle. — Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) August 5, 2022 Initial investigation suggests a Toyota Camry struck the motorcyclist while trying to turn left on Ruthven Avenue. The motorcyclist was trav…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Central Mass City (
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A suspect is in custody after authorities responded to an active hostage situation where a person barricaded themselves inside of a home in Worcester, authorities said. Officers were serving an arrest warrant for Edward Kloucek at his home at 5 East Kendall Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, Worcester Police said. Kloucek was wanted to not having a license to carry firearms and officers learned that he has a rifle in his possession. Police confirm a hostage situation is ongoing at 5 East Kendall. Large group of officers outfitted in tactical gear on corner of Eastern Avenu…
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Police & Fire
About 700 Fentanyl Pills Found In Possession Of Central Mass Man: Police
Narcotics officers made a massive bust of the synthetic opioid fentanyl recently at homes in Worcester. Ramon Mateo, 36, was arrested on Tuesday after detectives searched three homes and a car following a lengthy investigation, Worcester police said. Inside, officers found 1300 grams of fentanyl and 700 pills believed to be fentanyl, police said. Officials charged Mateo with trafficking more than 200 grams of fentanyl, police said.
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Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash
A 24-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Worcester this weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road around 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle on the ground along with the driver pinned under a Toyota SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Initial investigation revealed the Toyota struck the motorcyclist while making a left turn onto Sunderland Road, police said. The motorcyclist was then thrown from his bike and tr…
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Police & Fire
Stolen SUV Behind 'Chaotic' Fatal 3-Car Crash In Worcester: Police
One person is dead and several others are seriously injured after a 'chaotic' three-car crash involving a stolen SUV in Worcester, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Main and Chandler streets around 9:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said. Upon arrival, officers found several victims on the ground who sustained serious injuries from the crash. All were passengers from a white SUV that police earlier noticed was speeding and driving erratically on Main Street. On scene in Worcester overnight. Main & Chandler Sts. Multiple serious …
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Three Teens Missing From Worcester Home: Police
Worcester police are asking for the public's help to locate three teenagers who went missing earlier this week. Caleb Coburn, 16, Thomas Noponen, 16, and Sabrina Dirgham, 16, left their home on Queen Street in Worcester late Wednesday night, July 20, police said. No one has reported seeing them since. Authorities ask anyone with information and where the kids are to call Worcester Police at 508-799-8606 or 911.
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