Watch Webster Police Chief Bent’s Retirement Sendoff

After serving the people of Webster for 31 years, 13 of which as Webster’s Police Chief, Timothy Bent has officially retired. Following his final shift on January 11th, members of the Webster Police and Fire Departments, DPW and and South Worcester County Communications Center came together to send him off into retirement and escort him…

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Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Worcester

After a day-long search, Massachusetts State Police and Worcester Police arrested the man who was wanted in connection to an overnight armed carjacking on Route 290. The suspect, 28 year old Donald Foy of Spencer, was taken into custody Thursday evening after another short chase and foot pursuit that ended on the roof of a…

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Webster Woman Charged With Second OUI, Hit & Run

Just after 2AM on Thursday, November 1st, Dudley Police were called to Oxford Avenue where a hit and run was reported.  Three parked cars were struck.  The vehicle that was suspected of striking the cars was found stopped about a half mile from the scene on Pleasant Street in Webster. 29 year old Lauren Soucy…

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Webster’s National Night Out 2018 [PHOTOS]

THE LAKE 940 thanks the Webster Police Department, Webster Fire Department, Webster EMS and all of the area first responders for the jobs that they do day in and day out to keep Webster a safe place to live and work. The Webster Police Department hosted National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7th as a…

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2 Arrested Following Granite Street Crash In Webster

As we previously reported, a multiple vehicle car crash took place on Thursday, March 22nd at 9:45 PM.  Webster Police Deputy Chief Michael Shaw tells THE LAKE 940 that charges have now been filed against the driver and passenger involved. Two males were seen running from the area immediately following the crash.  Officers arrived at…

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Webster Police Search For Hit-And-Run Vehicle

Have you seen this vehicle?  The Webster Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Mechanic Street at around 9PM on Saturday, February 17th. The suspect is a dark colored Ford Explorer, likely with front passenger side damage, similar to the vehicle in the poster above.  The vehicle struck the victim’s…

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