More Than Two Kilos of Cocaine intercepted; Two men arrested for trafficking
August 11, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-688-5565 508-368-7236 WORCESTER — A multi-agency investigation led to the confiscation of more than two kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of two city men on drug trafficking charges, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Carmelo Andujar, 40, of 67 May St., […]
Man dies in 3-car crash in Rutland while fleeing police
August 10, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-688-5565 508-368-7236 RUTLAND — A Worcester man who drove away from a police stop in Paxton last night was killed when his car crossed the double middle line on Route 122 and struck a Rutland K9 Police cruiser head-on, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph […]
Fitchburg Murder Victim ID’d; Another Shooting under Investigation
July 15, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-368-7236 Or 508-688-5565 FITCHBURG – The 23-year-old man who was shot and killed Thursday night has been positively identified while detectives investigate another shooting this morning on lower Blossom Street, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Leon Wilson Jr. of 49 Spruce […]
Man Killed, Another Injured in Two Fitchburg Shootings
For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-688-5565 508-368-7236 FITCHBURG — A 23-year-old city man was shot and killed on Blossom Street last night and another older man was slightly injured in a separate shooting on Goddard Street about a mile away, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. The man was shot […]
Garon Indicted for Murder in Death of Worcester Man
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – A Worcester County grand jury handed up an indictment yesterday charging Thomas Garon with murder in the death of a man found in the basement of his home, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. Garon, 53, had previously been […]
Defendant Arraigned in Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Girlfriend
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran (508) 368-7252 or (774) 670-8811 WORCESTER — Carlos Asencio was held without bail after he was arraigned on the charge of murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend that occurred in Worcester on Wednesday, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Asencio, 28, of Derry, […]
Man Found Dead in River
June 24, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-688-5565 508-368-7236 WEST BROOKFIELD — The body of a man was pulled from the Quaboag River on Saturday near the bridge on Long Hill Road, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Kevin A. Dion, 54, of 72 Long Hill Road, had packed […]
Taunton Man Arraigned in Motor Vehicle Homicide
For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Connolly 508-688-5565 508-368-7236 WORCESTER — A 24-year-old man was held on $50,000 bail following his arraignment today on nine charges including motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation in the death of an Auburn man, according to the Office of the Worcester County District Attorney. Dejesus E. Amaro of 209 Washington […]
Five in Court on Drug Distribution Scheme
WORCESTER — Five people suspected in a fentanyl distribution operation were arraigned on Friday in Central District Court after a joint investigation by the State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office, the State Police Gang Unit, Worcester Police Vice Unit and the State Police K9 Unit, according to Worcester County District Attorney […]
McNally Arraigned for Manslaughter in Fatal Crash
May 13, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Jarvey (508) 368-7241 LEOMINSTER — A 35-year-old Leominster man was ordered held on $50,000 bail today after being arraigned for manslaughter in a 2018 crash that claimed the life of a female passenger in the vehicle he was driving, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. […]