On Tuesday, March 6th just before noontime, a Connecticut State Police Trooper was sent to investigate a home on Main Street in Danielson. Police were checking on an individual believed to be wanted on an active out of state warrant. Upon the trooper’s arrival, 37 year old James “Blizz” Alston was found to have an active extraditable arrest warrant from Winter Haven, Florida. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest warrant was active for the charge of domestic violence of battery by strangulation. Alston was taken into custody and was charged with being a fugitive from justice. He was transported back to Troop D, where he was processed and held on a $100,000 cash…
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On Wednesday, March 14th, students of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Blake Brandes, who has a doctorate in hip-hop and global youth cultures. He is also a TEDx speaker and international youth motivational speaker. Brandes will present the work of Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth in a fun, accessible manner that empowers children of all ages. The presentation will include age-appropriate and engaging growth mindset and grit lessons infused with beatboxing, comedic storytelling, and family-friendly freestyle rapping. In a statement shared with us, Blake said, “When students adopt a growth mindset, they become more resilient when facing challenges at school and at home, are less…
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Crews from the Oxford Fire Department were on the scene of a fully engulfed truck fire on the ramp to Exit 3 from Route 395 on Wednesday afternoon. Heavy black smoke could be seen billowing from the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The truck fire was extinguished and towed away from the scene. Traffic is now returning to normal. https://twitter.com/OxfordPD_MA/status/971510839781060609
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has officially posted ‘No Left Turn’ signs at the end of the driveway at the Treehouse Brewery and on Route 20 at the east end of Zorba’s Restaurant parking lot. The Charlton Police Department say that these turn restrictions are in place effective immediately, and will be enforced by both the Charlton Police Department and also Massachusetts State Police. This action takes place after several serious motor vehicle crashes in this area in recent months.
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On Monday, March 5th around 5PM the Leicester Police Department was called to Walmart on Route 20 for a report of a shoplifting in progress. Officers were able to locate the suspect who had been seen pushing a shopping cart full of baby formula and tools out of the store into the parking lot without paying. The 46 year old Worcester man was arrested and charged with shoplifting and larceny over $250.
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MARCH 9th UPDATE: Michele Hearn tells THE LAKE 940 that the missing sash was found last night. “It was found just last night – went missing from a table inside of the church last Thursday evening; discovered in an outdoor recycling bin last night. Lots of prayers for it to come home – prayers have been answered. Thank you, again! The outpouring of concern and willingness to help gave us hope it may be found.” A local mom is asking for help from the community after a boy scout merit badge sash went missing this week. The sash was last seen on a table at St. Mark’s Church on Boston Road in Sutton on Thursday, March…
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Leicester Police have alerted us to yet another crash on Monday night. The driver of the vehicle shown above was able to walk away from this crash without injuries. This accident happened in front of 359 Pleasant Street just after 8PM.
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Just after 8PM on Monday, March 5th, Connecticut State Police Troop D arrested a 32 year old Putnam woman after a motor vehicle stop on Water Street in Danielson. Troopers interviewed the driver and observed several indicators of criminal activity that led them to believe narcotics may be in the car. With the assistance of K-9 officer Ambrie, a narcotic sniffing Labrador, a plastic bag containing percocet tablets were located in the vehicle. Dominique Gremo was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics. She was released on a $2,500 cash/surety bond and is scheduled to appear in Danielson Superior Court on March 21st. This is not the first run-in with the law for Gremo. She has…
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A Life Flight Medical Helicopter was dispatched to mile marker 80 on the Massachusetts Turnpike near the Charlton Rest Stop after a serious crash on Monday afternoon. As of 6pm on Monday, traffic is still very slow approaching the accident as 2 lanes are closed, leaving only one lane getting by. Traffic on Route 20 is also extremely slow due to people trying to use that as an alternate route. Massachusetts State Police say 3 people were injured in the single vehicle crash. Thank you to the anonymous listener for the photos shared with permission.
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On Friday, March 2nd after students were dismissed from school, the Worcester Police received notice of a threat involving a possible shooting at a school in Worcester. At the time, the information was very vague. Since then, detectives spent the weekend investigating and tracked down more information. After an extensive investigation, they focused on a 14 year old student who attends the South High School. The Worcester Police Department worked with school officials and city administrators to ensure the safety of the students in classrooms as several officers and city officials were present at South High on Monday. Fellow students reported that the 14 year old male had been involved in verbal conflicts with other…
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