The Charlton Police Department, which often shares photos from neighboring departments that they call “Security Cameras Ruin Everything,” are looking for someone who has committed a crime in town this time. Police are searching for the male suspect in connection to a theft that took place recently. Even though the photos are a little “fuzzy,” police are hoping you recognize the man in the photo, or his white Ford Ranger pickup truck, with “louvers or some distinctive accessories on the rear, side windows.” If you have any knowledge of who the suspect may be, or any information about the vehicle, you are asked to “drop a dime” to solve a crime and call Detective Beaudry…
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Southbridge Police have announced the arrest of two local men following an alleged drug sale on Everett Street in that town on Thursday. Detectives approached one of the vehicles involved in the transaction with one of the occupants reportedly holding a syringe containing heroin. Police say, the suspect, 25-year-old Nicholas Harrington of Holland, attempted to discard the heroin before being placed into custody. Police say he was carrying additional needles and packets of suspected heroin at the time of his arrest. After the transaction, a suspect from a second vehicle, identified as 36-year-old Gary Ortiz of Southbridge, was taken into custody while counting a large amount of cash. He was charged with distribution of class…
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The Webster and Oxford Police Departments are looking for help from the public to identify the man in the photos below. While not much information is known, it appears he may be driving a green Jeep and is wanted in connection to some crimes that may have been committed in the local area. If you have any information on the identity of this individual, or his whereabouts, you are asked to contact Webster Police at (508) 943-1212 or Oxford Police at (508) 987-0156. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2571617329566891&id=506969139365064 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2571768222885135&id=506969139365064
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An investigation by Massachusetts State Police Troopers ended in the parking lot of East Main Plaza in Webster on Thursday night. Police say at around 8PM on September 5th, Troopers followed a vehicle to the shopping center where they witnessed what they believed to be a narcotics transaction take place. According to police, a female suspect exited the vehicle they had followed, and Troopers watched her get into another car for a short time, and return to the original vehicle. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Monica Fairbanks of Webster. Also in that vehicle was 31-year-old Carly Fifield of Webster and 46-year-old Richard Loosemore of Holland. Police say they found 3 packets of heroin belonging…
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Webster Police have announced a road closure for a section of Cudworth Road beginning on Monday, August 26th. No thru traffic will be allowed at any time while repairs are made to the bridge that carries Cudworth Road over Route 395 in Oxford. Delays are expected for those who normally get on or off Route 395 at Exit 2 or 3. Detour signs will be posted to help motorists find their way around. All on and off ramps will remain open, however there will be no access to the bridge for an estimated 30 days. MASSDOT asks drivers who are traveling in the area to reduce speed and use…
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A third human case of EEE, or eastern equine encephalitis has been diagnosed in a person from Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The man, over the age of 60 is believed to have been exposed to the virus in northern Franklin County. Additionally, one horse from Uxbridge and another from Mendon have also tested positive for the virus. Officials say even though the virus is rare, it is still serious and may affect people of all ages. EEE is generally spread to humans through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus and can cause severe illness or death. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised the EEE risk…
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Over $3,000 worth of marijuana and $900 in cash was found during a traffic stop on Route 16 in Webster this week. Webster Police say that an officer spotted a driver with an outstanding warrant near Honey Farms on Tuesday, August 20th around 10AM. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 28-year-old Ruben Viruet-Stevens of Worcester. While being placed in custody, the officer noticed a large amount of money and marijuana shavings scattered around the front seats of the car. A passenger, 34-year-old Allan Putelis of May Street in Webster, was also removed from the vehicle. After searching the suspects and the vehicle, police say more money was found, along with another bag of marijuana…
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The Webster Police Department have intercepted a kilogram of cocaine that was sent through the U.S. Postal Service. In a press release, Chief of Police Mike Shaw said the department received an anonymous tip. Detective Christopher Trainor, who is also a member of the DEA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force in Worcester, conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of 46-year-old Lisandro Bermudez Negron of Springfield. After striking a parked car and a brief struggle, officers were able to arrest Negron on Granite Street in Webster. He was charged with trafficking cocaine over 200 grams. It estimated to be worth $30,000. Negron was held on $5040 bail at the Webster Police Department.…
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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 homes and provides care and assistance to disabled adults in the South County area. The residents were assisted by staff members to purchase school supplies and assemble 21 complete backpacks for local students. Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar tells THE LAKE 940, “The Dudley Police Department thanks everyone for their generosity and efforts and plans to work with the local…
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Police have announced that two 16-year-old juveniles, one male and one female, have been arrested in connection to a recent armed robbery at Patriot Gas in Dudley. The pair was taken into custody by the Connecticut State Police. Police say the male is from Hamden, CT and the female is believed to be from Canterbury, CT. Both will face charges in Connecticut in connection with several similar robberies there, according to Dudley Police. They are expected to be returned to Massachusetts at a future date to face charges of armed robbery while masked and other offenses. Evidence was recovered from these individuals which included clothing, masks, and a silver and black pellet pistol. Dudley Police…
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