Man Sentenced to 14-16 Years in Death of Worcester Firefighter
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran (508) 368-7252 or (774) 670-8811 WORCESTER – A West Boylston man pleaded guilty today and was sentenced to 14 to 16 years in state prison for starting the fire that killed Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Momoh Kamara, 24, pleaded […]
Enright Sentenced to Life in Prison in Killing of Westminster Man
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau (508) 368-7228 or (774) 418-5706 WORCESTER — Superior Court Judge Daniel Wrenn sentenced Julia Enright to life in prison today after she was previously found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of 20-year-old Brandon Chicklis, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Enright, 25, of […]
DA Early Honors Westborough Police Officer for Saving Two Lives in Roughly One Month
For Immediate Release Contact: Scott J. Croteau 508-368-7228 or 774-418-5706 WESTBOROUGH – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. today recognized the actions of a Westborough Police Officer who has saved the lives of two people during his first seven months serving the community. Officer John Sweeney was presented with the District Attorney’s Team […]
DA Early Funds North County Drug Task Force Investigations
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 GARDNER – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. donated $5,000 to the North Worcester County Drug Task Force today to fund its investigations. The money is from the Drug Forfeiture Community Reinvestment program, which uses money seized from drug dealers as a crime prevention tool. “The […]
Worcester District Attorney’s Office Chosen as National Criminal Justice Trauma Training Site
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office has been selected as one of 10 sites across the country to host a criminal justice trauma training program offered by SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced today. […]
Man Indicted on Accessory Charge in Death of Brandon Chicklis
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – A Worcester County Grand Jury handed up indictments today against Jonathan Lind on four charges, including conveying a body and accessory after the fact to murder, in the death of Brandon Chicklis. Lind, 26, was arrested on Dec. 10, 2021, on charges relating to […]
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 – District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is inviting local schools and parent groups to apply for mini grants to support post-prom and post-graduation events designed to keep students safe and prevent drunken driving crashes. “This time of year is supposed to be a celebration […]
DA Early Partners with IFB to Stop Insurance Fraud
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran (508) 368-7252 WORCESTER – The Office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. continues their partnership with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to work to eliminate insurance fraud, an effort that helps reduce automobile insurance premiums for all drivers. Mr. Early’s office has prosecuted more than 100 such […]
DA’s Community Outreach Talks Reach Audience of 600,000
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 WORCESTER – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.’s office has officially reached more than 600,000 people with his crime prevention and community safety programming. “We are at schools, senior centers and community events across Worcester County nearly every day, presenting on topics such as […]
DA Early Supports Fitchburg Athletics with Drug Forfeiture Funds
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Corcoran 508-368-7252 or 774-670-8811 FITCHBURG – Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. donated funds for the Fitchburg Athletic Department today as part of his Drug Forfeiture Community Reinvestment program. The program uses money seized from drug crimes to provide funds for youth-focused community initiatives in Worcester County. “Through […]