Fitchburg Man Charged with Murder in 2013 Killing of Shaun Hibbard
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 FITCHBURG – A Fitchburg man was charged with murder today in the 2013 killing of Shaun Hibbard, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. John Yang, 42, was arraigned on the murder charge in Fitchburg District Court after Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned […]
DA Early Honors Team of Professionals Who Respond and Help Victims of Child Abuse
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau (508) 368-7228 or (774) 418-5706 WORCESTER – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. today recognized a team of professionals who are specifically trained to support, aid and care for victims of child abuse and their families in the 60 cities and towns within Worcester […]
Three Men Indicted in Connection with Killing of Worcester Man
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – A Worcester County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Thursday against three men on charges in connection with the October 2022 killing of a Worcester man inside his Burncoat Street home, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Two men, Kelvin […]
Man Indicted for Murder in 2021 Killing of Woman in Worcester
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – A 32-year-old man was indicted on a murder charge in the 2021 killing of a woman who was found dead inside a Worcester apartment, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Kyle Curley was indicted on charges of murder, assault […]
DA’s Office Receives $1.6M to Expand Drug Diversion, Support Drug Endangered Children
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 WORCESTER –Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. announced today that his office received a $1.6 million federal grant through the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance to expand drug diversion programs across Worcester County and build a network of support for children exposed to drug […]
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison After Jury Found Him Guilty of Murder in 2018 Worcester Shooting
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – A Worcester man was sentenced to serve life in prison on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in the 2018 killing of a 42-year-old man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Kennie Mota-Cruz, 29, was […]
Police Quickly Locate Missing 5-Year-Old, Reunite Him with Family
February 20, 2023 For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 OAKHAM – The Oakham Police Department and Massachusetts State Police were able to quickly locate a missing 5-year-old boy on Monday morning, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. The boy, Owen Goderre, was reported missing around 10:45 a.m. to the Oakham Police Department […]
DA to Host 15th Annual Student Wellness Conference
Feb. 15, 2023 For Immediate Release Contact: Casey Shea 508-368-7229 or 774-530-1207 WORCESTER – For the 15th year, District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. will be hosting his annual Student Wellness Conference aimed at promoting good decision-making and healthy choices for the hundreds of middle and high school students throughout Worcester County who attend. “We […]
DA Early Continues Partnership with IFB to Stop Insurance Fraud and Lower Premium Costs for Local Residents
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 WORCESTER – For the 15th year, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is continuing a partnership with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to work to eliminate insurance fraud, an effort that helps reduce automobile insurance premiums for all drivers. On Wednesday, Executive Director of the IFB of […]
DA Early Offers Funds to Support Safe End-of-Year School Events
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – For the fifth year, District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is offering funding to support safe post-prom and post-graduation programs designed to keep students from driving impaired. “Prom and graduation are major milestones that deserve to be celebrated, but too often we see […]