CRIME & SAFETY
Leominster woman charged with killing boyfriend had accused him of violence before, court docs say
Jami Parker, 28, has pleaded not guilty to charges that she allegedly shot and killed her 53-year-old boyfriend during a domestic dispute on May 1. A Leominster woman who’s been charged in the shooting death of her boyfriend had previously accused him of domestic violence, according to court documents.
Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial
A 19-year-old accused of a 2022 fatal crash in Worcester County has been returned to the United States from the United Kingdom to stand trial, authorities said. Gabriel Dias De Holanda, 19, is facing charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, motor vehicle hom…
Police: 1 dead, another in critical condition following Friday stabbing on Northbridge Town Common
NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. - The Worcester County District Attorney's office is investigating a deadly stabbing in Northbridge. DA Joseph Early, Jr. says the call came in to local police around 9:30 Friday night for multiple stabbings on the town common. Early says police responded to what he described as a "chaotic" scene, with several people on the common and two people were suffering stab wounds. Both were transported to the hospital where one, a 20-year-old male, was pronounced dead. The other, a 17-year-old male, was in critical condition as of Saturday morning.
Massachusetts State Police arrest 3 Southern New Englanders in connection with stolen car
ACTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that three men from Southern New England were arrested in Acton after they allegedly stole a car on April 29. 33-year-old Michael Gonzalez, of New Bedford, was charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest, among several other charges.
Local law enforcement prepares to keep roads safe during Cinco de Mayo
DELMARVA – Cinco De Mayo is almost here, and a lot of people are gearing up for Sunday’s celebrations. However, if you plan on consuming alcohol during the holiday, law enforcement is urging you to find a sober ride home. Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says this weekend–or any weekend–is not the time to drive intoxicated: “We just have to proactively prepare by having an additional man power on the road to accommodate the influx of visitors which could also potentially increase the cost of service.”
HUPD ‘Far More Vigilant’ on Campus Amid Increased Threats Against Students Following Oct. 7
Harvard University Police Chief Victor A. Clay said in an April 26 interview with The Crimson that the department has considerably increased their presence on campus following an increase in threats aimed at students. Following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, pro-Palestinian activists have experienced doxxing attacks, and students have...
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