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 they had dealt with Valdes that day. As officers knocked on the door, Valdes exited the apartment through a window and jumped over to the adjacent building where he lives at 297 Main Street. The suspect was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Police say the burglar was causing a scene by being uncooperative, “loud and screaming.” Valdes was…
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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 after the shooting. The shooting victim was taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester and is expected to survive. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from The Massachusetts State Police, the Webster and Oxford Police Departments. Anyone with information or video surveillance is asked to contact the Dudley Police Department a (508) 943-4411.
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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 what was believed to be Martin running through various backyards in the area. Martin was eventually spotted in a backyard on the corner of New and Poland Street and was brought into custody after a brief chase. He was wanted on five outstanding warrants and was charged with Destruction of Property, Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with the intent…
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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 located at 71 West Main Street in Dudley. In a post on Facebook, Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar said, “During our previous events, large quantities of prescription medications were taken in.” He also encouraged residents to mark their calendar and take advantage of the event this weekend. If you don’t live in Dudley, you can find a list of…
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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 be a seating limit at tables. Governor Lamont also mentioned the curfew for businesses currently at 11PM will be pushed back to 12 Midnight starting May 1. All other business restrictions will be phased out starting May 19, including social distancing rules for businesses such as large event venues, bars and night clubs. The governor’s plan will allow business owners…
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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 April 2021 will be given until the end of May to get their new sticker. If you newly purchased or registered a vehicle after March 23, you should plan to get an inspection by April 30. If you had a recent inspection rejection you will be given an extra day for each day the system was down. For more information…
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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 vaccine shot. Governor Charlie Baker is warning the newly eligible group that it could be weeks before they will be able to find an appointment. To date, over 5 million doses have been administered in Massachusetts. More than 2 million of those people are fully vaccinated with both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or the single shot from…
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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 struck a 2011 Volvo XC60 traveling east. The crash claimed the lives of the driver of the Nissan, 40-year-old Deyja Jackson of Worcester, and the driver and passenger in the Volvo, 83-year-old Irene Karam of New Hampshire and 62-year-old Patricia Knauer of Florida. The facts and circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by Troop C of the Massachusetts State…
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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. Today, the MASSRMV has announced, due to a production issue with their vendor Applus Technologies, “inspection stations will be unable to inspect vehicles Friday 4/2 through Sunday 4/4.” That means the earliest you are likely able to get your vehicle inspected would be Monday, April 5th. Applus Technologies is in the process of fixing the issues, but has said it…
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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 all live in.” All you have to do is bring in your official CDC vaccine card to the store during normal business hours of Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or Saturdays from 9AM to Noon and they will laminate it for you while you wait at no charge. Just remember to wear your face mask and practice safe…
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