Worcester MA

AUBURN — A police dog helped locate two shoplifting suspects who fled into woods behind a shopping plaza on Thursday. Jose Rosario, 39, of Worcester, pushed a cart full of tools out of Home Depot without paying and headed to a wooded area where Samantha Neary, 31, formerly of Greenfield, was waiting, according to...

The governor’s remarks followed a weekend that saw police responding to "street takeover" events in at least seven communities, according to the Boston Globe. In Boston’s South End early Sunday morning, a police cruiser responding to a large gathering was surrounded, struck with fireworks "from all angles," and later...

FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 40-year-old man from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is being held without bail after allegedly carrying out a terrifying armed robbery at a Dartmouth smoke shop, leaving employees in fear for their lives. The incident unfolded on July 18, 2024, shortly after 6:15 p.m., when Dartmouth...

In the span of just over three hours, streets in four Massachusetts communities were taken over by dangerous, 100-person crowds — including one that ended with a Boston police cruiser set on fire. Another takeover saw an officer nearly struck by a stolen car and an ambulance blocked on...

Want to see how much you can fit in a shopping cart at secondhand shops in Massachusetts?. These 7 massive stores offer cart-filling adventures and unbeatable bargains!. 1. Boomerangs by More Than Words (Cambridge) Thirty-five dollars at this Cambridge location fills shopping carts with style and purpose. You roll...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Members of the Massachusetts State Police 91st Recruit Training Troop are set to graduate during a ceremony held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on Thursday. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, alongside Massachusetts Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, will be...

CANISTEO, N.Y. — A 29-year-old man from Massachusetts has been arrested by New York State Police following an investigation into the online exploitation of minors in Steuben County. State police say through ongoing investigations, they found that Estefan Henriquez had sexually explicit communications with a...

NORTHBOROUGH — Two women were arrested after allegedly stealing about $15,000 of merchandise from various stores and threatening employees at the Northborough Crossing Dick’s Sporting Goods, according to police. The Northborough Police Department (NPD) were called to the store on Oct. 6 after receiving a report of...

Cats are famous for their boundless curiosity, which can easily get them into trouble. Unlike dogs, they don’t always realise when they’re in danger. That same curious nature recently got a lively cat named Calvin into quite the predicament. Early one Tuesday morning, around 7:30, a resident spotted...

BOSTON, MA. – In response to the recent surge of violent attacks against law enforcement officers and growing public disorder across Massachusetts, State Representative Steven Xiarhos (R–Barnstable) filed two major public safety bills aimed at strengthening accountability, protecting police officers, and restoring...