8 Arrested In Southbridge Drug Busts

On Friday, November 2nd, The Southbridge Police Department along with members of the Southern Worcester County Counter Crime and Drug Task Force made several arrests linked to and investigation of heroin and cocaine distributors. Just after 5AM, five search warrants were executed simultaneously at 105 Cross Street, 573 Main Street and 3 different apartments at…

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Spencer Man Arrested After Altercation In Southbridge

At 7:30 on Monday evening, October 15th, Southbridge Police were dispatched to 115 High Street for an argument between neighbors involving a firearm. As police began to investigate, they found 2 males with visible bruising on their faces and one of the men bleeding from his eye socket.  The 2 men claimed they were assaulted…

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Southbridge Man Charged With 23 Counts Of Breaking & Entering

We first learned about Tommie Lee Goddard after he turned himself in to Southbridge Police on August 2nd after he was charged in several break-ins. On Friday, August 10th Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department showed up at his apartment at 115 High Street with a search warrant, due to an ongoing investigation of breaking…

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Southbridge Man Charged With Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

As a result of a lengthy investigation, the Southbridge Police Department says that 30 year old Tommie Lee Goddard of 115 High Street in Southbridge has been charged with 3 counts of breaking and entering into motor vehicles and 2 counts of larceny. Goddard was identified as the subject caught on video surveillance last month attempting…

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Anti-Police Graffiti Found In Southbridge

A sign welcoming people to a soccer field on West Street in Southbridge was vandalized with anti-police graffiti sometime during the night on Thursday. Police found the message on Friday morning.  An investigation is underway to try to find out who is responsible for spray painting “kill cops” on the sign, but right now police…

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Southbridge Police Trying To Identify This Person

The Southbridge Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person in the photo above.  Police say the person is a suspect in recent thefts occurring from inside of motor vehicles in the area.  If you recognize him, you are asked to call Detective Genkos at (508) 764-5420. You can also send Southbridge…

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Stolen Gun Recovered By Police In Southbridge Drug Bust

At 4:30 on Saturday morning, Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team executed a search warrant for narcotics at the first floor apartment of 153 Marcy Street. The search warrant was the result of a lengthy ongoing investigation by police into the distribution of crack cocaine in the…

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Southbridge Police Arrest Man Going Over 100MPH On Pleasant Street

The Southbridge Police Department has been reacting to numerous complaints from residents about cars traveling around town at high rates of speed. They say “we will be taking an aggressive and proactive approach to motor vehicle enforcement during the summer months” in an effort to ensure the safety of other motorists and pedestrians. On Monday,…

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Shooting & Double Stabbing Under Investigation In Southbridge

Southbridge Police were dispatched to a disturbance on Mechanic Street at 2:30AM on Saturday, June 23rd. Police say, a male was bleeding in the roadway from multiple stab wounds and several BB’s embedded in his skin.  He was transferred to UMASS Medical Center in Worcester with non-life threatening injuries. During the investigation, police learned there was a…

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Zero Tolerance For Shoplifting In Southbridge

Something you would think is common sense, just isn’t for some people.  Southbridge Police say “due to the increase in shoplifting in our community” they have partnered with retail businesses and have formed the Counter-Crime Shoplifting Initiative. At their first meeting in March they have decided on a “zero tolerance approach to dealing with the…

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