Local Police Participate In Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar, Webster Police Chief Timothy Bent, and Webster Deputy Police Chief Mike Shaw were among the thousands of participants in the 30th Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk held on Sunday, September 23rd. The entire 26.2 mile Boston Marathon route from Hopkinton to Boston is used for the charity walk.  Chief…

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4 Arrested In Early Morning Drug Bust In Dudley

On Sunday, July 29th around 1:45 am, members of the Dudley Police Department, The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team and the Southern Worcester County Drug and Counter Crime Task Force, executed a search warrant at 10 Williams Street. Police officers were able to successfully seize approximately 90 grams of crack cocaine, over $3,000…

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Widespread Water Outages In Dudley

The South Worcester Communications Center and Dudley Police Department report that the town is currently experiencing a widespread water outage in town.  As of 6AM on Sunday morning, July 29th, The water department has been called in and they are attempting to locate and fix the problem.  At this time they say that there is…

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Dudley Police Offer Elementary Students High Fives

On Friday, March 30th, the Dudley Police Department participated in another “High Five Friday.”  Officers paid a visit to Dudley Elementary School to offer High Fives to students on their way into school on the half day before Easter.  Chief Steve Wojnar tells THE LAKE 940 the goal of this program is to promote positive interaction with school children and…

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Nichols College Graduate Joins Dudley Police Force

You may soon see a familiar face patrolling the roads of Dudley.  Paige Moroz, a 2016 criminal justice graduate of Nichols College was recently appointed as a member of Dudley’s Police reserve force.  Chief Steve Wojnar tells THE LAKE 940, “Paige should do well for us.  She is a lifelong Dudley resident and graduate of…

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Dudley Police Thank Community For Toy Donations

The Dudley Police Department collected donations for needy families during the holiday season.  Many people and area businesses made generous contributions to this worthwhile cause.  A large volume of toys, clothing, and other gifts were provided to Dudley residents who needed assistance during these difficult times.  These were distributed on Wednesday, December 20th. Thanks to…

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‘Goods For Guns’ Buyback A Success

It would seem today’s 16th Annual “Goods for Guns Buyback Program” was a success, because even taking 1 gun off the streets is great for the community. The event was held at several locations throughout Central Massachusetts and was made possible by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office in association with UMass Medical Center, in…

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Dudley’s Chief Named President of Police Association

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…

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Dudley Police DARE Fundraiser Begins

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…

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Dudley Police Gun Buyback Program

In an effort to prevent injury or death from unwanted or unsafe guns in local homes, the Dudley Police Department has announced they will take part in the Annual Goods for Guns Buyback Program. This program will be held from 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, December 16 in association with the Worcester County District Attorney’s…

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