A Webster man was in court this week pleading not guilty to using flashing blue lights on his vehicle while driving through traffic. The Telegram & Gazette reports Aaron Bates was charged with impersonating a police officer and disturbing the peace. The offense took place back in January when a witness saw Bates passing traffic on South Main Street. Webster Police tell us that one of their real officers stopped the vehicle and questioned both occupants. Bates denied using the blue lights to get through traffic, but did say he admired police and thought the lights were “cool.” The car also featured stickers that police often use to identify their vehicles, including “police interceptor” in the…
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Southbridge Police have put out an alert after being contacted about a social media post that has gone viral. There is a post from “Ray Andres” being circulated indicating that he intends to bring a gun to school and do harm. The school mentioned is “SHS.” Police say it appears the post originated in another state and has been circulating throughout several states throughout the country. There is no indication the post was specifically referring to schools in Southbridge, or Southbridge High School. The police say they have investigated the post and there does not appear to be any credible threat to Southbridge Middle or High School. In a post on Facebook on Thursday afternoon,…
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Police have arrested a Douglas man for allegedly threatening to kill a town administrator over not filling potholes near his home. Douglas Police Chief Nick Miglionico shared the information with us, charging 57 year old Paul Keddy with threatening to commit murder after Keddy called Highway Superintendent John Furno last week to complain about the condition of Perry Street. The police report states when Furno suggested Keddy take his concerns to the town administrator, Matthew Wojcik, Keddy allegedly responded by saying “If I go down there I will kill him.” Keddy had left numerous voice mails to the highway department expressing his frustration with the lack of maintenance on his street. The portion of Perry Street…
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The community is invited to visit Uxbridge Fire Department’s new headquarters on Saturday, April 21st at 10AM for a ribbon cutting and open house event. The station will be open during the day to allow residents an opportunity to visit and see the station. According to a post on social media, “There are still many punch list items being taken care of, and work is continuing on the outside including the new parking lot.” All of the work is expected to be completed in time for the open house. The 14,000 square foot building is located right next to Uxbridge Town Hall on South Main Street. Annual election voters approved funding for it in May of…
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The Webster Police Department has announced their popular ‘Hoops 4 Hope’ Summer youth program is back by popular demand making a special Winter appearance for school vacation week. Webster youths ages 13 to 17 can join join Officers on February 22nd through February 24th from 7 to 10PM at the Park Avenue School for great fun and community team building.
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A motor vehicle stop on Southbridge Street in Worcester on Tuesday, February 20th led to the arrest of three men on gun and drug charges. Trooper Benjamin Grasso and Trooper Paul Aten were on patrol on Southbridge Street in Worcester when they stopped a 2006 Nissan Altima for a motor vehicle violation. When the troopers approached the vehicle, they noticed the front-seat passenger make quick movements, causing them concern for their safety. Upon further investigation, troopers determined the operator did not have a license in possession and subsequently formed the opinion that he was operating under the influence of drugs. The two passengers were in possession of a substance believed to be heroin. The front-seat…
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The Southbridge Water Department conducted a water main repair on Worcester Street at the intersection of Olney Ave on Wednesday, February 21st from 7AM to 3:30PM. The Southbridge Police Department asked residents and visitors to avoid the area and to plan accordingly as traffic backed up in that vicinity throughout the day.
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Did you see 6 year old Nate Seltzer on Ellen on Tuesday? He is a young geography expert that can identify bodies of water just from photographs. This was his second time on the program, and he was able to identify Webster Lake, by it’s shortened name Lake Chaubunagungamaug. Does anyone actually call it that? To us it is either Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg or nothing at all. He’s still a cute kid though, and smart! Watch the video below.
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On Friday, February 16th, The Baker-Polito Administration awarded $2.3 million in Skills Capital Grants to seven high schools throughout Massachusetts that will use the funds to purchase new industry-standard equipment, in a variety of fields, so students are better prepared for college and careers. Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton was awarded $165,415 of the $2.3 million. The school will purchase a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Door Production I Arch Machine for the cabinet making program. Students will develop advanced production skills used by cabinetmakers, furniture makers, bench carpenters, machine operators, and CNC programmers by creating real world capstone projects for community partners. Additionally, the equipment will be used in the evening for adults…
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Have you seen this vehicle? The Webster Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Mechanic Street at around 9PM on Saturday, February 17th. The suspect is a dark colored Ford Explorer, likely with front passenger side damage, similar to the vehicle in the poster above. The vehicle struck the victim’s vehicle with enough force to spin the vehicle around. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle, or the owner, you are asked to contact Officer Bruce Hamm at (508) 943-1212, ext. 1250. You can also send an anonymous tip via text message to 847411 using keyword WPD01570 or click here to submit an anonymous tip online.
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