Hubert Indicted for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping
Jan. 25, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 WORCESTER — The Worcester man charged with throwing a 7-year-old girl off a Lake Quinsigamond bridge on Aug. 27 has been indicted on attempted murder, kidnapping and strangulation charges, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. A grand jury handed up […]
DA Urges Participation in Goods for Guns
Dec. 13, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 WORCESTER —Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is urging people to take advantage of the 16th annual Goods for Guns program by turning in unwanted firearms on Saturday at participating police departments. More than 3,400 guns have been turned in since the […]
Couple Charged with Drug, Gun Offenses
Nov. 10, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 FITCHBURG — A man and a woman were ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing today after being charged with trafficking crack cocaine and dealing heroin and marijuana, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Antoine J. Mitchell, 37, and […]
Damon Guilty of Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape
Nov. 9, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 WORCESTER — A Worcester Superior Court jury today found Antonio Damon guilty of 18 charges including aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape, carjacking and armed robbery, part of an hour-long crime spree last year in Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. […]
Fawe Charged with Murder in Sterling
Oct. 23, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 CLINTON — A 25-year-old Sterling man was held without bail after being arraigned today in Clinton District Court on a murder charge in the stabbing death of a Clinton man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Allen F. Fawe of 16B […]
Mullen Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Oct. 19, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 WORCESTER — A Worcester Superior Court jury today found Erika Mullen guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2015 stabbing death of Carlos Estrada in Worcester’s University Park, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. Estrada, 33, of 12 Tirrell St., died […]
DA to Oppose Parole for Killer of Paxton Police Chief
Oct. 11, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-368-7236 Or 508-688-5565 WORCESTER – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. will oppose the early release from prison of a man convicted of 2nd degree murder in the 1994 killing of Paxton Police Chief Robert J. Mortell. Jamie C. Richards, who was […]
Man Injured after Exchanging Gunfire with Police
September 29, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-368-7236 Or 508-688-5565 LUNENBURG – A citizen report of a suspicious man on Chase Road early this morning led to a police response and an exchange of gunfire after the suspect produced a gun and fired at police, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph […]
Statement from DA Joseph D. Early Jr. on Today’s SJC Ruling Regarding Marijuana Stops
Today’s Supreme Judicial Court decision provides much-needed clarity regarding police testimony involving roadside assessments in operating under the influence of marijuana cases. Thomas Gerhardt was charged with OUI marijuana after a February 2013 traffic stop on Route 146 in Millbury. As a result of today’s decision, the case will be returned to Worcester District Court […]
Four to be Arraigned on Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges
Sept. 7, 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-368-7236 Or 508-688-5565 UXBRIDGE – Three men and a woman are being held without bail on drug trafficking and gun charges for arraignment tomorrow in Uxbridge District Court, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Clerk Magistrate John F. Kennedy ordered the defendants […]