A routine traffic stop was anything but routine in Sutton this week. While officers were performing radar on Central Turnpike on Wednesday afternoon, Patrolman Bryan O’Rourke spotted a vehicle traveling over 60 mile per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The officer tried to pull the vehicle over, but it took off leading police on a short chase. The driver of the vehicle left it on Purgatory Road and 3 men fled on foot. Other officers joined in on the search and found Isaiah Reels of Warren, RI who was arrested and charged with failure to stop for the police and several other motor vehicle offenses. Sutton Police later found out the vehicle…
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On Wednesday, April 18th in the Webster Police Department’s Community Room, local businesses got together for an Advertising workshop hosted by the Webster Dudley Business Alliance. Three presenters gave insights as to how to get the most bang for your buck when advertising locally. The average person sees or hears thousands of ads per day, whether they know it or not. From TV, to the internet and even waiting on hold. The main theme of the night was discussing what works, how should you spend your money wisely, how to gauge your return on investment, and how to stand out from the crowd. Representatives from print, radio and digital provided solutions and ideas for every budget.…
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It was one month ago, Douglas Police posted the photo of this dog that was found roaming the streets. Since then Animal Control Officer Kevin Sullivan has been caring for him and trying to find his owner. Even though his photo has been shared hundreds of times, nobody has come forward to claim him. Now, the dog, who has been named “Douglas” is being placed up for adoption in the hopes of finding a forever home. Douglas is a 12 pound spaniel mix and approximately 2 years old. He needs a home with no children and someone with a little bit of dog experience. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and neutered. Douglas…
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If your travel plans take you to Route 56 (Paxton Street) in Leicester on Friday, April 20th plan for some extra time. The Leicester Police Department says road work will be taking place that will require detours. All Northbound traffic on Paxton Street (Rt. 56) will be detoured (right) on to Winslow Ave., (left) on to Hyland Ave., and then back on to Paxton Street (Rt. 56). This detour is being done to keep traffic from blocking the Winslow intersection and backing up traffic towards the center of town. Southbound traffic on Paxton Street (Rt. 56) will be detoured (left) on to Hyland Ave., (left) on to Winslow Ave., towards Main Street/Route 9. Traffic on Whittemore…
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NBC 10 Boston is reporting that the embattled Town Manager, Brian Palaia, who was caught drinking on the job, and had tried to prevent town employees from promoting a retirement party for retired Fire Chief Sheri Bemis, has tendered his resignation. According to Karen Hensel, the Board has accepted “resignation and severance package” and they will be changing the locks to city hall as soon as possible. Palaia had been under fire for several months for alleged misconduct while on the job. More on this story as it becomes available. In the wake of our @NBC10Boston Investigators exclusive into allegations the Oxford town manager was drinking on the job and failed a 3pm workday test…the board…
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Webster Police have made an arrest at Gilbert’s Market, located at 95 North Main Street, charging one person with indecent assault and battery. Deputy Chief Mike Shaw tells THE LAKE 940 that around 2:30 PM on Sunday April 15th, Webster Police responded to report of a sexual assault involving the clerk from Gilbert’s Market. Police investigated and found that the customer, an adult female, had gone into the store and purchased scratch off lottery tickets. She went to her car and scratched them, revealing a cash prize. She returned to the store to purchase more tickets with the winnings, and at that point told the clerk that it was her birthday. She left the store…
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Oxford’s Town Manager, which NBC 10 Boston has reported was the subject of an emergency meeting last week, has put the kibosh on letting town employees promote a retirement party for former Oxford Fire Chief Sheri Bemis. Bemis, who was Massachusetts’ first full time female fire chief, retired earlier this year after serving the town of Oxford for over 30 years. On Twitter, Auburn Fire Chief Stephen Coleman shared a screenshot of an invitation that “the Oxford Town Manager would not allow any town email or social media to be used to distribute the flyer.” A similar post was also shared on AuburnMassFire’s Facebook page over the weekend. The Telegram & Gazette reports Paul Ford, interim Oxford…
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Sutton Police have a Traffic Alert for drivers of Central Turnpike. Whether you take Exit 7 off of Route 146 and head towards Oxford, or are traveling from Charlton or Oxford to get on to Route 146, you’ll need give yourself some extra time. On Tuesday, April 17th and Wednesday, April 18th lane restrictions will be in place in the area of Central Turnpike and Putnam Hill Road. Police will be directing traffic as only one lane will be getting by from 7AM to 3PM both days. This is near the location where the new Sutton Police Department will be located, the site of the former Blue Jay Restaurant.
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Route 20 in Charlton was shut down for a short while on the afternoon of Monday, April 16th after a vehicle traveling west crashed near City Power. The vehicle, traveling faster than the posted speed limit, hydroplaned and struck a telephone pole, then spun around and hit a large boulder. The vehicle flipped on its side before coming to rest against an embankment. Power lines were brought down in the crash but there were no reports of lost power. Nobody in the vehicle suffered any injuries.
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Congratulations are in order for former Lieutenant Jason Cantara of the Southbridge Fire Department. After more than 30 years of fighting fires in Southbridge, Mr. Cantara has been selected to be the new Deputy Chief of the Charlton Fire Department. In a post on Facebook the department writes, “We are excited to have him join our organization and look forward to tapping in to his wealth of knowledge and experience to shape the future of Charlton Fire.” Photos from Cantara’s last day in Southbridge are posted below from the Southbridge Firefighters page. 1988-2018. Thirty years of service to the Town of Southbridge. Local 2194 recognizes the selfless commitment of LT. Jason Cantara and wish him…
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