Thompson, CT & Southbridge, MA — A Webster man who had allegedly just committed two armed robberies in Southbridge was arrested after crashing his car on Quinebaug Road in Thompson.
According to the Southbridge Police Department, at approximately 2:22 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025, officers responded to a robbery in progress at Walgreens, 455 Main Street. The suspect was reported to be a male armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing and a bandana over his face. Officers arrived and found the store locked, believing the suspect may be inside holding an employee at knifepoint. Officers entered the front and rear of the building simultaneously and were able to clear the building with the assistance of K9 Vice. While clearing the building, a call for another robbery was reported. Officers responded to Country Farms, 53 Hamilton Street, for reports of a male wearing a mask who entered the store and forcefully removed the cash register before fleeing.
During the investigation into both robberies, surveillance footage was obtained, helping investigators determine that the suspect was Richard J. Ormond. Ormond was believed to be homeless, living in a vehicle, with a previous address in Webster, and had an extensive criminal history, including multiple armed robbery convictions. A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) was issued to surrounding agencies for a Grey Chrysler 300 operated by Ormond…