Fiery Crash In Spencer Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Spencer Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place on Route 49 Friday night just after 9:30PM.  It is believed a 2012 Buick sedan travelling north on Route 49 drifted into the southbound lane and struck a 2012 Toyota truck head-on sending the truck off the road as it burst into flames. The…

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Man Hiding In Closet Arrested at Senior Housing In Leicester

Leicester Police, acting on a tip, responded to an apartment at 1073 Main Street.  After an investigation they took a male into custody who was wanted on 7 outstanding arrest warrants.  He was arrested without incident after being found hiding in a closet. He was booked at the Leicester Police Department, where he was being…

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Spencer Man Turns Himself In After Month-Long Search

On December 17th, Spencer Police announced they were searching for Stephen Patchen in the woods off Paxton Road.  Around 9AM Wednesday morning the fugitive turned himself into Western Worcester District Court in East Brookfield with his attorney.  Patchen had been on the run since mid-December and Detectives from Spencer working with the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive…

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Police Searching For Armed Man In Spencer

Monday 7PM Update: This suspect still has not been apprehended. After searching in the woods near Paxton Road for approximately 5 hours last night, police called off their search for the suspect.  Police are still looking for 38 year old Steven Patchen of Warren, Massachusetts.  Spencer Police say he has an active warrant for a…

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