Donations are pouring in to help support the family of 16 year old Shiloh Murphy. “Shi,” as her friends called her, lived in Webster all of her short life. She was a sophomore at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School in Charlton, where she was in the top of her class studying programming and web development. Recently inducted into the National Honor Society, and a member of the school’s math team. Shiloh died by suicide on Sunday, June 17th at her home after a long battle with depression. A friend of the family tells THE LAKE 940 “She was well liked, and kind to everyone she met,” noting that “The Bay Path Community has been very…
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The Southbridge Police Department has been reacting to numerous complaints from residents about cars traveling around town at high rates of speed. They say “we will be taking an aggressive and proactive approach to motor vehicle enforcement during the summer months” in an effort to ensure the safety of other motorists and pedestrians. On Monday, June 25th Officer Matthew Beinema was working in the Pleasant Street area just before 4PM when he observed a black BMW traveling northbound at over 100 mph (estimated to be more likely 110-115 mph). Southbridge Police say the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the operator quickly turned into a driveway behind a nearby home. After a quick search,…
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The Massachusetts State Police have added child pornography suspect Stephen C. Cote to its list of Most Wanted Fugitives. Cote is being sought by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section as well as the Northampton Police Department for receipt of material involving sexual exploitation of minors. An arrest warrant for the 47 year old was issued in November 2015 after investigators developed evidence that he was in possession of child pornography. Cote has been on the run since that time, and is believed to be actively avoiding apprehension. Police say Cote is white, approximately 5’8” tall and 190 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He has shaved his head in the past and…
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On Monday, June 25th loss prevention employees of the Home Depot store on Washington Street in Auburn called police as they were watching 2 men who had been accused of stealing power tools from the store in the past. One of the males was choosing tools and batteries and was handing them to the other male, who was reportedly stuffing them into a black bag he was wearing. The males then ran from the store and got into a vehicle that was waiting for them directly in front of the store driven by a female accomplice. Loss Prevention officers were able to get the license plate of the vehicle and a description and Auburn Police stopped…
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If you are an early riser, or late night commuter please make a note of upcoming road restrictions on Interstate 395 through Webster and Oxford. The on and off ramps for Exit 3 (Cudworth Road) both north and south will be closed overnight beginning Sunday night, June 24th and ending on Thursday morning, June 28th. Officials say these ramp closures will occur at various times between 9 PM and 5 AM to allow crews to do construction. During those hours, traffic will be detoured. Use Exit 4 for Oxford or Exit 2 for Webster.
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The Sturbridge Police Department is looking for help from the public in identifying shoplifters. On Sunday morning, June 24th around 7:40AM the man and woman entered Shaw’s Supermarket on Route 20 and left without paying for approximately $400 worth of baby formula and a case of water. They were seen leaving the parking lot in a white 1997 Toyota Avalon. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Garrett Danna at (508) 347-2525 extension 311. A closer look at the suspects can be seen below: The Sturbridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying the people in the attached photographs. On 06/24/2018… Posted by Sturbridge Police Department on Sunday, June 24, 2018
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Southbridge Police were dispatched to a disturbance on Mechanic Street at 2:30AM on Saturday, June 23rd. Police say, a male was bleeding in the roadway from multiple stab wounds and several BB’s embedded in his skin. He was transferred to UMASS Medical Center in Worcester with non-life threatening injuries. During the investigation, police learned there was a second male stabbing victim that was transported by his friends to Harrington Memorial Hospital. It is believed that both stabbing victims were involved in a knife fight and had repeatedly stabbed each other. To make matters worse, while the altercation was happening, a third male is accused of shooting one of the men several times with a BB gun while…
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Southbridge Police executed a search warrant for narcotics at the 3rd floor apartment of 616 Main Street on Wednesday, June 20th. The search was the result of a lengthy ongoing investigation by Detectives with the Southbridge Police Department into the distribution of narcotics in the area. Police say approximately 8 grams of suspected heroin packaged for distribution, numerous Suboxone strips, various paraphernalia and cash was found in the apartment. 39 year old Jamie Ramirez was charged with possession with intent to distribute class A heroin – subsequent offense and possession of class B Suboxone – subsequent offense. He was held at Southbridge Police Headquarters pending arraignment in Dudley District Court on Thursday June 21st.
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It was a memorable last day of school at Shepherd Hill Regional High School for 16 year old Cosmo Casamassa, but not in a good way. He didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye to his teachers or friends before the Summer. School administrators forced the student with Asperger Syndrome to stay at home on Thursday June 21, according to WBZ-TV. Bullies at the school have reportedly been calling him “school shooter” because they think he is “kind of weird.” Asperger syndrome is considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the autism spectrum. Children and adults with it often have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests or…
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Webster Police responded to an apartment on Mount Pleasant Street around 8PM on Wednesday when a family argument escalated. 32 year old Kevin Andrews is accused of threatening to slice his mother’s throat after she refused to give him her cell phone, according to the Telegram & Gazette. The Webster man was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, destruction of property, threatening to commit murder and other charges before being arraigned on Thursday, June 21st in Dudley District Court. Andrews was held on $10,000 bail and will return to court for a pre-trial hearing on July 18th. According to the police report, Andrews admitted to using drugs and alcohol before the fight.
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