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06/18/2026

Shortly before 1AM Thursday morning, Sturbridge Police responded to 400 Haynes St in Sturbridge for reports of an individual who drove a vehicle into the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel and began to open fire on people inside. Multiple people were shot and an unconfirmed number of victim's were transported to a local hospital and later LifeFlighted to a Level 1 trauma center where their conditions remain unknown. The suspect is said to be down as-in deceased. This is a highly active ongoing scene.

05/29/2026

A black bear that drew attention earlier this afternoon after being spotted near Newton Hill in Worcester has made another appearance tonight.

The bear was caught on video a short while ago walking through the area of Abbott St, prompting renewed concern from nearby residents. It is unclear where the bear is headed at this time, but sightings continue to be reported in the surrounding neighborhood.

Residents are urged to avoid approaching the animal, secure trash and food sources, and keep pets indoors if possible. Anyone who sees the bear is encouraged to contact local authorities or the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

Crews responded to 41 May St for a structure fire late Wednesday night before midnight. All residents were reportedly ev...
05/21/2026

Crews responded to 41 May St for a structure fire late Wednesday night before midnight.

All residents were reportedly evacuated from the home including a cat. 1 firefighter sustained injuries and a resident was seen pulled from the home.

A female was also arrested at the scene but it is currently unclear what the grounds for the arrest were and if they were connected to the fire or not.

This afternoon shortly before 3PM, first responders responded to the intersection of Chandler St and Bellevue St in Worc...
05/18/2026

This afternoon shortly before 3PM, first responders responded to the intersection of Chandler St and Bellevue St in Worcester for a motor vehicle accident involving a car and an Amazon delivery van.

The initial call reported possible entrapment in a vehicle that had flipped onto its roof. The operator of the car was extricated and transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

The operator of the Amazon delivery van remained on scene and was observed transferring packages to another delivery vehicle while crews continued to investigate the crash.

*UPDATE* The suspect, Josiah Joshua Izquierdo, 26, of Worcester was arrested and allegedly charged with (2) counts of Sh...
05/09/2026

*UPDATE* The suspect, Josiah Joshua Izquierdo, 26, of Worcester was arrested and allegedly charged with (2) counts of Shoplifting by Asportation, 3rd Offense. He will be arraigned on Monday.

Shortly after 10AM this morning, Worcester Police were dispatched to the Big Y grocery store at 100 Mayfield St for a reported shoplifting incident involving a male suspect who fled on foot with a shopping cart full of merchandise.

Officers canvassed the surrounding area and soon located a male matching the suspect description. Following a brief pursuit, the suspect abandoned the cart near Mason St before being apprehended in the parking lot of 211 Chandler St and taken into custody.

The shopping cart was found to contain hundreds of dollars worth of Tide Pods. Officers loaded the recovered merchandise into a cruiser for documentation and for safe return to the store, though the cart itself proved too large to fit inside the Durango cruiser.

I quickly stepped in to assist officers by transporting the cart back to the store in the bed of my truck.

04/02/2026

*UPDATE*: The suspect, identified as Jason Luis Delvalle, 43, of Worcester is being charged with Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Assault to Murder. He is expected to be arraigned on Thursday morning.

Shortly after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a residence near Wildwood Avenue and Laurel Brook Drive following reports of a male suffering from a stab wound to the neck, with the weapon, a knife, still lodged in place with substantial bleeding present.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital; their condition remains unknown at this time. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

The Worcester Police Department requested its Crime Scene Unit (CSU) to process and document the scene.

Preliminary information, including radio transmissions and sources, suggest that the victim and suspect are neighbors. However, this detail has not yet been officially confirmed.

The investigation remains active, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.

*UPDATE*: The suspect, identified as Jason Luis Delvalle, 43, of Worcester is being charged with Assault & Battery with ...
04/02/2026

*UPDATE*: The suspect, identified as Jason Luis Delvalle, 43, of Worcester is being charged with Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Assault to Murder. He is expected to be arraigned on Thursday morning.

Shortly after 4:30 PM on Wednesday, first responders were dispatched to a residence near Wildwood Avenue and Laurel Brook Drive following reports of a male suffering from a stab wound to the neck, with the weapon, a knife, still lodged in place with substantial bleeding present.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital; their condition remains unknown at this time. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

The Worcester Police Department requested its Crime Scene Unit (CSU) to process and document the scene.

Preliminary information, including radio transmissions and sources, suggest that the victim and suspect are neighbors. However, this detail has not yet been officially confirmed.

The investigation remains active, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.

*UPDATE*: Charges have been filed against Kayla J. Finlay, 30, of Leicester for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol...
03/27/2026

*UPDATE*: Charges have been filed against Kayla J. Finlay, 30, of Leicester for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI), Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Speeding (Exceeding the Posted Limit), and Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle (Failure to Ensure Safe Movement).

On Thursday night at approximately 8:40 p.m., Worcester Police and Worcester Fire Department responded to 502 Park Ave at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maywood Street for a reported multi-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, first responders found the vehicles involved had sustained significant damage. A male operating a Hyundai Elantra was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries; his condition has not yet been released. The Elantra struck the corner of a building as a result of the collision.

A female operating a Nissan Altima was arrested at the scene for operating under the influence (OUI) after failing a field sobriety test. She was taken into custody by Worcester Police and is expected to face additional charges.

Around 7:43 p.m. Wednesday night, officers with the Worcester Police Department responded to a residence at 12 Lawnfair ...
03/05/2026

Around 7:43 p.m. Wednesday night, officers with the Worcester Police Department responded to a residence at 12 Lawnfair St. in Worcester after receiving reports of a male with a gun threatening to shoot a female and preventing her from leaving the home.
Authorities were also informed that children were inside the residence at the time of the incident.

Due to the seriousness of the situation, WPD SWAT and a crisis negotiator were called to the scene, along with the deployment of the department’s newly acquired Lenco BearCat armored vehicle.
Police were ultimately able to safely enter the residence and take the suspect into custody. The suspect has been identified as Fernando Morales, 49.

No additional details on potential injuries or charges have been released at this time.

WORCESTER - Around 10:00 PM Friday night, several gunshots were fired at a residence on 42 Townsend Street in Worcester....
02/21/2026

WORCESTER - Around 10:00 PM Friday night, several gunshots were fired at a residence on 42 Townsend Street in Worcester. A ShotSpotter activation alerted authorities, and a separate 911 call also reported gunfire in the area.

Officers from the Worcester Police Department responded to the scene, along with the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) and the Detective Bureau. Ballistic evidence was recovered at the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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