Benjamin Willie Convicted of Murder in Worcester Stabbing
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 WORCESTER – Today, a Worcester County Superior Court jury found 26-year-old Benjamin Willie guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Josue Rios, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. On June 30, 2020, Mr. Willie was slashing the tires of […]
Burns Sentenced to Life for 2021 Murder of Two Worcester Brothers
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-502-8567 or 774-317-2007 WORCESTER – Yesterday, a Worcester man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the eligibility of parole for the 2021 murder of two Worcester brothers, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Christopher Burns, 42, was convicted by a Worcester Superior Court […]
Joint Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-502-8567 or 774-317-2007 BERLIN – Shortly after 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 30 the Berlin Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the Shops at Highland Commons. Officers and emergency personnel arrived to find an injured party, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency responders, including Berlin Police […]
Off-Duty Trooper Killed in Crash on Route 122 in Grafton
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 GRAFTON – Last night, off-duty Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick, 31, was killed following a motor vehicle crash involving the motorcycle he was operating and a passenger vehicle on Route 122 in Grafton. The preliminary investigation suggests that at approximately 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, June […]
Auburn Man Indicted for Murder in Death of 7-Year-Old
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-502-8567 or 774-317-2007 WORCESTER – Last week, a Worcester County Grand Jury handed up an indictment for murder against 35-year-old Steven Stuart, of Auburn, for the death of 7-year-old Jayden Carlson, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. In September of 2015, Mr. Stuart was convicted of […]
District Attorney Early Commends Parole Board Decision
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 WORCESTER – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. today expressed his support for the Massachusetts Parole Board’s decision to deny parole to Jose Colon, who is serving a life sentence for the 1983 murder of Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna in Auburn. The parole […]
Police Investigate Shooting in Sturbridge
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-502-8567 or 774-317-2007 STURBRIDGE – Shortly before 1:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 18th, the Sturbridge Police Department, Southbridge Police Department and Massachusetts State Police Troopers from the Sturbridge Barracks responded to reports of a vehicle being driven into the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel located at 400 Haynes Street in Sturbridge. There […]
Murder Indictment Returned in Death of Joanna Brown
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 WORCESTER – Last week, a Worcester County Grand Jury handed up an indictment for murder against 29-year-old Donovan Foster, of Worcester, for the death of 30-year-old Joanna Brown, of Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. On November 3, 2025, at approximately […]
Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Fatal 2021 Shooting
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 WORCESTER – A Superior Court jury found Christopher Burns guilty of first-degree murder yesterday in the 2021 shooting of two Worcester brothers, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. The charges stemmed from the fatal shootings of 27-year-old Marcus A. Thibodeau and 35-year-old […]
Woman Arraigned in Connection with Fatal Route 9 Crash in Southborough
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567 SOUTHBOROUGH – An Ashland woman was arraigned in Westborough District Court today in connection with a fatal crash on Turnpike Road in Southborough that took place in February of this year. Abigail Throckmorton, 23, was arraigned on charges of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, negligent […]