Local Task Force Awarded $10,000 From District Attorney’s Office

On May 17th, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. visited with police chiefs and command staff officers of the South Worcester County Drug and Counter Crime Task Force.  This took place at the Webster Police Department.  D.A. Early presented the group with a check for $10,000 to assist the organization with their drug…

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3 Dead In Route 84 Sturbridge Crash

Massachusetts State Police have identified the 3 people who were killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 84 in Sturbridge. Troopers responded to the incident around 6PM on Saturday evening and found a 2009 Nissan Murano that was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Route 84 in the vicinity of Exit 6B.  The Nissan…

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Back-To-School Supplies Donated In Dudley

It’s hard to believe, but Summer is winding down, and now it’s time to start thinking about the kids going back to school. The Dudley Police Department was visited by the folks at Venture Community Services in Sturbridge on Thursday afternoon with a generous donation of backpacks for local students. Venture Community Services maintains group…

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Springfield Man Arrested For Trafficking Cocaine On Route 84 In Sturbridge

Just before 6 PM on Tuesday, July 30th, Troopers assigned to the Massachusetts State Police Sturbridge Barracks observed a gray Honda Accord speeding on Route 84 through Sturbridge. The vehicle was observed traveling 65 miles per hour in a posted 50 mile per hour zone.  Once the driver was pulled over, 28-year-old David Baez-Vega of…

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Grand Re-Opening Of McDonald’s In Sturbridge

You are invited to the grand re-opening of the McDonalds Restaurant, located at 364 Main Street in Sturbridge.  The celebration begins with ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, April 24th at 10AM. In addition to a new look outside, the restaurant is putting more choice and control in the hands of customers, giving them the opportunity to use…

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Leominster Woman Arrested In Sturbridge For Larceny & Drug Charges

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 3rd police in Sturbridge were called to a home at 58 Main Street for the report of a larceny.  In a post on Facebook, police say a 31 year old Leominster woman was placed under arrest. In addition to being charged with larceny and forgery, she was also charged…

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Suspect Accused Of Hitting, Dragging Wellesley Officer Arrested In Sturbridge

On Saturday February 23rd, Detectives from the Wellesley Police Department began investigating an incident that occurred just after 7PM where one of their officers was injured and dragged by a motor vehicle on Route 9 East.  The officer was struck after attempting to take 37 year old Theodore Newton of Delaware into custody during a…

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2 Arrested After Kilo Of Cocaine Found During Sturbridge Traffic Stop

Massachusetts State Police pulled over a speeding vehicle on Route 84 in Sturbridge just before 3AM on Friday, February 22nd.  Police say the 2012 Honda Civic also made a unsafe lane changes while traveling eastbound. After a short investigation, the Trooper determined the driver, 32 year old Juan Cruceta from Bronx, NY did not have …

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5 Injured After Mass Pike Crash Involving 2 Tractor Trailers

Friday night proved to be a very busy night for the men and women of local first responders.  The Sturbridge Fire Department, with help from Brimfield and Southbridge, were called to the Massachusetts Turnpike for a serious crash involving 5 vehicles. A total of 2 tractor trailers and 3 cars had collided around 9:30PM causing…

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Metal Found In Halloween Sturbridge Candy Was Dental Piece

UPDATE: Sturbridge Police say the metal found in the candy was actually from the child’s dental work and the candy was not tampered with.  Police still say it is a good idea to check the candy. Sturbridge Police have posted a warning on Facebook to have parents check their children’s Halloween candy after a small…

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