Police ID Hotspots For Car Break-Ins, Thefts
Car break-ins have gone up 50 percent in Worcester compared to this same time last year, according to police.
Last September, 217 vehicles were reportedly broken into in Worcester, police said.
In the previous year, September 2019, there had been 73 fewer car break-ins, police said, with 144 thefts reported.
Thefts have been concentrated in a few areas, creating hotspots in the city, Worcester Police said.
The city's car-crime hotspots include the Highland Street area and around St. Vincent’s Hospital. An emerging hotspot is developing in the Main South neighborhood, police said…
Dog Used To Lure 11-Year-Old Girl In Kidnap Attempt; Accomplice Still At-Large
Police have arrested a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Worcester Police received a report around 8 p.m. that a man had attempted to abduct a girl, who was able to escape and run to a nearby business for help, police said.
Andrew Merriam, 51, of Hudson, was arrested and charged with enticing a child, attempt to commit a crime, and assault and battery, police said.
In the area of Endicott Street and Vernon Street, Merriam allegedly tried to lure the girl closer to him by offering to show her his dog, police said. He then allegedly grabbed the …
Woman Jumps Out Of Moving Car To Escape Alleged Kidnapper
Kidnapping, carjacking, armed robbery, and stabbing are just some of the things a 27-year-old city man is accused of doing during an alleged crime spree Tuesday, Oct. 13.
One of the victims, a woman, jumped out of a moving car to save herself, police said.
Police were called to Stafford Street around 12:45 a.m. for a report of a stabbing, police said.
When they arrived on the scene, Worcester Police said they found a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
As more officers arrived to he…
Evidence In 'Plain View' Ends In Arrest Of Suspected Weed Dealer
Police didn’t have to look very hard for a reason to arrest a 19-year-old Worcester man on Monday, Sept. 14.
Worcester Police said much of the evidence they needed to make an arrest was in plain view.
Kristo Nestiano, 19, of Worcester, was arrested on assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of ammunition without an FID Card, and possession of a Class D substance with intent to distribute, police said.
At around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Worcester Police were called to the Fiske Street area for a report of a gun. Nestiano allegedly approached two people, brandished a gun, pointed it at them,…
