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May24

DA Early Honors Shrewsbury Police Officers Who Freed Man Stuck Up to His Neck in Mud at Local Pond

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau (508) 368-7228 or (774) 418-5706  SHREWSBURY – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. today recognized the life-saving actions by a group of Shrewsbury Police Officers who freed a man who was stuck up to his neck in mud at a local pond earlier this year. Shrewsbury […]

May22

Fitchburg Man Facing Murder Charge in 2021 Killing of 19-Year-Old Franklin Mane

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 LEOMINSTER  – A Fitchburg man is facing a murder charge in connection with the 2021 killing of a 19-year-old Worcester man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Wilbert I. Nieves, 25, will be arraigned on the murder charge in Leominster District […]

May18

Fitchburg Man Arraigned on Murder Charge in Killing of 5-Year-Old Jeremiah Oliver

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – A Fitchburg man was arraigned in court today on a charge of murder in connection with the killing of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Alberto L. Sierra Jr., 32, was indicted by a Worcester County […]

May15

Man Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Worcester Crash that Claimed Life of 5-Year-Old Girl

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – An Auburn man was indicted on a manslaughter charge in connection with a 2022 Worcester crash that claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Christopher Remillard, 58, was indicted Friday by a Worcester […]

Apr06

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 County. The […]

Mar27

DA Early Honors Harvard Firefighter For Finding Lost Dog by Using Personal Drone in Search

For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau (508) 368-7228 or (774) 418-5706 HARVARD – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. today recognized the actions of a Harvard Firefighter who used his knowledge of drones and compassion for helping people to find a dog who had become stuck in the woods overnight. Harvard Volunteer […]

Mar24

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 […]

Mar24

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 […]

Mar02

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 […]

Feb22

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 […]

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