Can you identify this suspect? North Brookfield Police are asking for help from the public after this woman went into the Cumberland Farms on North Main Street yesterday, distracted the cashier, and stole a Toys For Tots donation container and all the cash inside of it. Police as you to take a good look at these photos and if you think that you know who she is, please give them a call at (508) 867-0206. Officer Rich Caron is on the case and working hard at identifying her. More photos can be viewed below on the department’s Facebook page. Ok folks, so we have a thief-alert here and we’re asking for your help. This…
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On Friday, December 8th, as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug distribution in the area, Detectives and Officers from the Charlton Police Department, along with Task Force Officers from the South Worcester County Counter Crime and Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant for narcotics at 22 Harrington Road, apartment #26 in Charlton. Upon arriving at the residence, Officers knocked and announced their presence; however, individuals inside refused to answer. Once entry was made, the target of the search warrant, Edwin Barreto, was searched and found to have approximately 6 grams of a white powdery substance consistent with cocaine. A further search of the apartment found Emmanuel Rodriguez had an outstanding warrant for his…
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Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr. is investigating the suicide of a 15 year old student from Thompson, Connecticut. Connor Tronerud died on December 4th “after struggling with bullying from peers” according to his obituary. Connor lived in Sutton, but went to school at Marianapolis Prep in Thompson. It has not been made public where the alleged bullying took place, in Massachusetts or Connecticut, but at this time only Massachusetts State Police are investigating. On Twitter the school released a statement stating, “The Marianapolis community is grieving the loss of sophomore Connor Tronerud. Connor will be greatly missed by the entire community.’’ A celebration of Connor’s life will be held at the Chapel at Marianapolis on…
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Congratulations are in order for Dudley’s Police Chief Steven Wojnar on being named President of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. In a post on Facebook, Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early posted he is, “Looking forward to continuing to work with such a great chief.” According to their website, The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association’s mission is to advance professional police services; promote enhanced administrative, technical, and operational police practices; foster cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police leaders and organizations throughout the state. They also encourage all police personnel statewide to achieve and maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, community interaction and professional conduct. Congratulations, Chief Wojnar and thank you for keeping Dudley a…
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The South Worcester County Communications Center has announced a new service being offered to the residents in Webster and Dudley that will help to decrease the time to reach the local Communications Center during an emergency. Effective December 11, 2017, the South Worcester County Communications Center began receiving 911 calls directly from cellular devices. Previously all 911 calls originating on cellular devices were routed through a statewide call center and then directed to the appropriate agency for dispatch. With the implementation this past year of the Next Generation 911 System, the ability to take cellular calls directly became a viable solution. This change will result in a decrease in time to reach the local communications…
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On Thursday, December 7th, Uxbridge Police received a 911 call for an infant not breathing. During the call officers were advised by dispatch that the mother and grandmother had left the residence and were driving to the fire department. Dispatch was able to obtain a vehicle description and relay that information to the officers. Moments later Officer Kyle Tripp intercepted the vehicle. Officer Tripp ran to the vehicle and the the grandmother handed him the infant out the window. He quickly sprang into action and began performing back thrusts to remove what was preventing breathing. After several back thrusts, the infants airway was able to be cleared and Officers Tripp and William Ethier advised dispatch the…
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The Sturbridge Police Department is investigating a report of a shoplifting incident that occurred on Sunday night at around 7PM at that town’s Walmart on Route 20 (Charlton Road). The female subject was caught on surveillance cameras leaving the store without paying for 2 robotic vacuum cleaners, valued at $392. If you recognize her, or have any further information you are asked to call Officer Tom Giordano of the Sturbridge Police at (508) 347-2525 ext.308.
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During last night’s meeting, Selectmen in Dudley have announced a proposal that would assign a portion of Corbin Cemetery for use exclusively by veterans and their spouses. The idea was proposed by local residents and veterans Stephen Rogerson and Richard Majercik. Corbin Cemetery will allow the families of veterans a local option to visit their loved one’s graves without having to drive to a veteran’s cemetery out of town. To be eligible for one of these new cemetery plots, a veteran must be a Dudley resident at the time of death and the family must provide proof of an honorable discharge. Spouses would able to be buried if they are married to the veteran at the…
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The annual fundraiser for the Dudley Police DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program is underway in the Town of Dudley. Calls are being made to local residents and businesses seeking donations to this worthwhile program. Dudley Police Sergeant Dean Poplawski has conducted the DARE Program to the sixth graders at the Dudley Middle School for many years. This is a half year course and it is a substance abuse and violence prevention program. This is completely funded through this fundraiser and other donations. In addition to providing money for the program, coloring books and educational materials will be produced for distribution to Dudley School Students. The Dudley Police thank everyone in advance for their generosity…
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On Wednesday December 6, 2017 at 4:18pm Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department and Task Force Officers from the South Worcester County Counter Crime and Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for narcotics at 79 Oliver Street second floor apartment in Southbridge, MA. The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into drug distribution in our community. Upon arriving at the residence, Detectives knocked and announced their presence and entry was made into the apartment. As Detectives entered the kitchen they observed two male subjects attempting to flush suspected narcotics down the toilet. When the suspects saw Detectives entering the apartment a struggle ensued and one suspect attempted to flee the apartment…
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