Leicester Police, acting on a tip, responded to an apartment at 1073 Main Street. After an investigation they took a male into custody who was wanted on 7 outstanding arrest warrants. He was arrested without incident after being found hiding in a closet. He was booked at the Leicester Police Department, where he was being held without bail upon being transferred to Spencer. The 56 year old man, is scheduled to appear in East Brookfield District Court on Friday. He was staying with a relative at the location where he was arrested. His name was not released, or what the warrants were issued for.
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On Tuesday, March 27th around 8AM, the Sturbridge Police Department responded to Kelly Road at Route 15 for a report of possible gunfire. Upon investigation by officers, it was determined there was a discharge of several rounds from a starter pistol in that vicinity. Shell casings could be found in the roadway that were marked as blanks. A witness reported a blue vehicle parked on Kelly Road with a white male and female standing in front of it. The female was observed discharging the pistol into the air. No further description of the vehicle or couple were provided. The public is not in any danger, and there is no word on if any charges will…
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On Wednesday, March 28th, The Webster Five Foundation announced they will donate $25,000 to Worcester Community Action Council as part of their “Web of Caring to Make a Difference” program. The funds will be used to open a new four-classroom Head Start center in Webster. WCAC is a federally designated community action agency serving central Massachusetts, which helps more than 75,000 people per year, through a variety of economic self-sufficiency and emergency programs. The Head Start program currently serves 221 children and their families out of Southbridge. The program provides developmentally appropriate courses, health and nutrition services, meals, special education opportunities, and family services. The opening of a new, long-term Head Start site in Webster…
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Uxbridge Police closed East Hartford Avenue between the Granite/Linwood Street intersection and the Oak Street intersection from mid-morning all the way through the evening commute on Wednesday due to a serious motor vehicle crash. Two trucks collided and it took crews several hours to clean up the debris and fuel spill caused by the crash. On Facebook, Uxbridge Police praised the hard work performed by Direnzo Towing and Recovery to remove the truck and its contents and New England Disposal Technologies Inc. to clean up the hazardous spill and conditions. Traffic was snarled for most of the day but is expected to return to normal now that roads have reopened. Police ask that you use caution…
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Mother nature didn’t quite cooperate with the Webster Lake Association’s 11th Annual Ice-Out Contest. As we reported last month, Einstein fell through the ice one day before the official contest was to begin on February 20th. The last time the contest winner was determined this way was in 2012. The Ice-Out drawing event will take place at Point Breeze Restaurant on Wednesday, March 28th at 7:45 PM. Doors will open at 7 if you would like to arrive early and enjoy complimentary appetizers and purchase a drink or 2. THE LAKE 940 will be there and we look forward to seeing you! Each ticket that was purchased prior to the closing of the contest, whether…
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Charlton Police responded to City Depot Road for a disturbance on Monday, March 26th. While on the way to the scene they were informed that one of the involved individuals, later identified as Tyson Loftus, fled into the woods near the residence and may be armed with a gun. Officers entered the wooded area, and found Loftus walking back toward them. After securing the suspect, police followed Loftus’ footprints in the snow and led them to a discarded AR-15 rifle. Charlton Police say Loftus did not have an active firearms identification card or license to carry. As a result of the investigation he was placed under arrest on charges of threatening to commit a crime…
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The Charlton Fire Department has announced the passing of former firefighter, EMT and Charlton Ambulance Director Richard Powers. The spokesperson for the department says, “Rich came on to the fire department in the late 1980’s as a Call Firefighter, and later taking on the role of Ambulance Director in 1995.” A longtime resident of Charlton, Powers died on Sunday, March 25th after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife, Diana, sons Scott and Jason, and 3 grandchildren. Calling hours will be held from 5-7PM on Wednesday, March 28 at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street in Southbridge. A funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Thursday, March 29 at St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox…
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On Monday, March 26th, The Webster Police Department conducted lockdown drills in cooperation with the staff at Park Avenue Elementary School, Webster Middle School and Bartlett High School. There “were no major issues and the interruption to the school day was minimal” according to a police spokesperson. The issues that were encountered during the drill were reported to be technology based and would not have compromised the safety of students. Webster Police have been proactive in their approach by drafting security protocols, instructing the staff and faculty and even performing live exercises, “Webster has been at the forefront in this area, and we continuously seek to find ways to improve to keep our children and…
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On Friday March 23rd at 4:20PM, Southbridge Police pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on Main Street. The passenger of the vehicle was acting suspicious and reaching down into the vehicle with both hands. The passenger, identified as 33 year old Luis Melendez Rubero of 5 Whitcomb Street in Webster, quickly jumped out of the car and tried to flee the scene. A struggle took place between responding officers and Rubero. Before being placed in handcuffs, Rubero attempted to throw several white bags into a nearby storm drain. Officers recovered two bundles (20 individual bags) of suspected heroin as well as 10 loose baggies of suspected heroin that were all packaged for distribution. During…
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MARCH 26 UPDATE: THE LAKE 940 has learned the 2 dogs that were reported missing on Friday made their way home late on Sunday. Michelle Lafleche says they heard a dog barking in the woods behind their home and went towards the sound. “We grabbed cookies and went up to the field. We came around the corner and Taylor came out of the woods barking. Jose and I sat down and threw a couple cookies and said his name. He realized it was us and came running over and smothered my face with kisses.” A few minutes later the other missing pup, Tucker ran over to be reunited as well. “They were so happy to…
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