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Webster Man Charged With Breaking Into Neighbor’s Apartment
Webster Police were called to an apartment building at 291 Main Street for a reported break-in in progress on May 5th at 6:30PM. The suspect, later identified as 46 year old Carlos Valdes of 297 Main Street was seen climbing into the apartment through an open window. Police say this was the second time…
Read MoreMan Shot During Dudley Home Invasion
A 26-year-old man was shot in the chest after a reported home invasion in Dudley. Police say several people forced their way into an apartment located at 12 Green Street shortly after midnight. Police say there was a confrontation between a man and the people who broke in. The suspects fled the scene on foot…
Read MoreWebster Man Arrested After Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home
In the early morning hours of April 22nd, Webster Police were called to an apartment that had been broken into by the resident’s ex-boyfriend. A video was taken of a male, later identified as 28-year-old Jonathan Martin of 11 Harris Street. As officers began to investigate, they received several calls from residents reporting sightings of…
Read MoreDrug Take-Back Event Planned For Saturday In Dudley
On Saturday, April 24th from 9AM to 1PM, the Dudley Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will conduct another prescription drug “Take Back” event. The public is encouraged to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous and will take place at the police station…
Read MoreConnecticut COVID Restrictions Coming To An End By May 19
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced all restrictions for Connecticut businesses will be phased out by May 19. During his Monday news conference, the governor said all outdoor restrictions will be lifted starting May 1. In the coming weeks, restaurants will be allowed to serve alcohol without also selling food, and there no longer will…
Read MoreMassachusetts Inspections Resume After Malware Attack
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle’s inspection system should be back online at most locations beginning today. Over the weekend, state officials announced many machines came back online on Saturday morning. Getting cars inspected had not been possible since March 30th due to a malware attack. Drivers whose inspection stickers expire in March or…
Read MoreAll Residents 16 And Older Eligible For Covid Vaccine
Beginning today, all Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents 16-years-old and over are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Connecticut residents became eligible on April 1st. Today marks the beginning of the third and final phase of the state’s vaccination program. The change means an additional 1.7 million MA residents are now eligible to receive the…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreNo Massachusetts Auto Inspections Due To Malware Attack
If your Massachusetts auto inspection sticker ran out at the end of March, you’ve got to wait until next week to get it renewed. On March 30th, THE LAKE 940 learned about some local service centers being unable to print new stickers. The machines used were still down on March 31st and April 1st.…
Read MoreGet Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card Laminated For Free In Webster
Choice1Graphics located at 505 South Main Street in Webster has announced they will laminate your completed COVID-19 vaccination cards free of charge until further notice. Owner of Choice1Graphics Don Bourque tells THE LAKE 940, “Choice1Graphics is proud to do this service to those who have been vaccinated for the safety of the community that we…
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