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 […]
Worcester Man Indicted For Motor Vehicle Homicide in Shrewsbury Fatal Hit-and-Run; Woman Facing Accessory Charge
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – A Worcester man and woman were indicted on charges in connection with a fatal Shrewsbury crash, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Jerry Santiago, Jr., 25, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury Friday on charges of motor […]
Three Men Charged in Connection with Killing of 28-year-old Man in Worcester
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – Three men have been charged in connection with the October 2022 killing of a 28-year-old man in Worcester, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Kelvin Verde, 23, was arraigned today on a charge of murder in Worcester District Court. […]
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 Honors Douglas Police Officers, Firefighters and Civilian for Saving Man Who Stopped Breathing after Crash
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau (508) 368-7228 or (774) 418-5706 DOUGLAS – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. on Thursday recognized the life-saving actions of police officers, firefighters and a civilian who all worked together to save a man’s life who stopped breathing after he had been in a car crash. […]
Man Sentenced to Prison in Killing of Worcester Public Schools Employee Sandra Hehir
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WORCESTER – A Worcester man was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to killing Worcester Public Schools employee Sandra Hehir in 2017, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Jose Melendez, 60, was sentenced to serve 17 to 19 years in […]
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 these […]
Worcester Man Indicted for Murder After Body Found in Paxton in March
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – A Worcester man was indicted on a murder charge in the death of a man whose body was found in Paxton in March, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. A Worcester County Grand Jury handed up an indictment yesterday against […]
Pair Indicted in Organized Retail Crime Operation
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran (508) 368-7252 or (774) 670-8811 WORCESTER – A 68-year-old man has been indicted on charges related to leading an organized retail crime operation, while a 43-year-old woman was also indicted on a single count for her role in the operation, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early […]