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6 days ago
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Woman in hospital after shooting at Crompton Park Saturday night, July 12
WORCESTER — A woman who was shot Saturday night, July 12 is recovering in the hospital, according to Worcester Police. Worcester Police were dispatched to a local hospital for a report of a shooting that was said to have occurred at Crompton Park. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that there was a female gunshot victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation and there has been no arrest at this time. Return to for more on this story. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Woman in hospital after shooting at Crompton Park July 12
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7 days ago
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Worcester city officials create DOJ report webpage for public
A new public webpage with a timeline of initiatives related to the scathing DOJ report on the Worcester Police Department has been established by city officials. The resources are aimed at explaining to the community what work the city is doing to address recommendations from both the DOJ and Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), which conducted the audit. The report, released in December last year, found that officers in the Worcester Police Department used excessive force, engaged in discriminatory practices and engaged in illegal sex acts with vulnerable women. The DOJ outlined 19 recommendations for the police department, ranging from improvements in the use of force standards, to 'a complete prohibition on engaging in sexual contact for law enforcement purposes.' But beyond those recommendations, the DOJ has left it up to the city to take next steps — ones that residents are eager to see. 'My Administration has emphasized our commitment to transparency as we've worked to address these recommendations,' City Manager Eric D. Batista said. 'We have shown that commitment through communications to the City Council and the public, and we are now taking a further step with these public resources, which will continue to be actively updated with the latest information and new initiatives,' Batista said. The webpage will have detailed updates describing progress related to the 34 recommendations developed by CNA, and a timeline that shows all initiatives and programs implemented by the police department related to the findings of the DOJ report. Following a Summary Report on the DOJ findings that was submitted to the Worcester City Council in March this year, city officials said the department has taken further steps to address the findings. These include applying to the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program and the allocation of funds for Bureau of Professional Standards (BOPS) internal affairs software that will help break down BOPS reports. The department has also given 'color-of-law' training to 400 officers on topics like use of force, obstruction of justice and sexual assault, the officials said. Similar resources will also be developed for the audits of the Human Resources and Health & Human Services departments. The news comes after residents demanded further reform within the police department in March, and said the the Worcester City Council and Batista need to take the report seriously. At a council meeting that month, the council members discussed the report and the revisions in the department's policy as outlined by Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier in a communication to the city manager on March 4. They also heard from residents who said they do not feel safe around the Worcester Police Department. 'This disgusting culture has to change. Many of these officers have no empathy, no compassion, no civility for the public,' said William Gardiner, a former Worcester Police Officer. 'And that won't stand.' At the time, the residents demanded a Civilian Oversight Board. While they appreciated Saucier's reforms, they said it didn't help with 'transparency and accountability' — and 'that's what we need,' said Keith Linhares, a Worcester resident running for District 1 councilor this year. 'More people in this community are worried about trust,' Linhares said. Driver injured after crashing into 2 Springfield homes Mass. beach closures: Nearly 40 beaches closed on Sunday, July 13 Gardener's Supply Co. bankruptcy is set to hit WMass farms hard Conn. casino winner: Slots machine bet ends in $211,079 jackpot These towns are still out of compliance with housing law as deadline looms Read the original article on MassLive.
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03-07-2025
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Worcester police call in bomb squad amid report of man throwing explosives out window
Worcester police officers arrested a 62-year-old man on Wednesday for throwing explosive sticks out of his window. At about 11:36 a.m., officers responded to a report about explosions on Cathrine Street, a police spokesperson told MassLive. When the police arrived at the scene, they heard a loud explosive sound and noticed smoke filling the street. A resident in the area told the police that a man had been lighting half-sticks of dynamite and was throwing them out his window, the spokesperson said. The officers then entered the man's home and found several large, red explosive sticks. They then arrested the man, 62-year-old Richard Dupre. Dupre was charged with throwing or placing an incendiary device, discharging or exploding an incendiary device, vandalism, disturbing the peace and possession of an incendiary device, according to the spokesperson. The spokesperson confirmed that nobody was injured. The Worcester Police Department Crime Scene Unit and State Police Bomb Squad were requested due to the size of the sticks. The Bomb Squad confirmed that the sticks found by the police were incendiary and they were taken away for a controlled detonation, according to the spokesperson. Multiple proposals would ban new billboards in Worcester New Central Mass. Big Y to officially open in October This Mass. city ranked among the lowest for public restroom access, cleanliness Read the original article on MassLive.
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11-06-2025
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Four-year-old boy drowns in Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester
A 4-year-old boy drowned in Worcester's Lake Quinsigamond on Tuesday, according to police. Worcester police responded to the area of Bridle Path — a road which borders the lake to the west — shortly after 5 p.m., a Worcester police spokesperson said. Officers found the boy inside a home and were told that he was found unresponsive in Lake Quinsigamond. Paramedics rushed the boy to a local hospital where he was declared dead, police said. No further information — including the boy's identity — has been released. Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday's $243 million jackpot? Mass. attorney general cites rehab company for $1.1M for unpaid wages to workers Double shooting in Brockton leaves woman and boy injured Springfield Council takes 1st step to ban unregulated 'gas station weed' Springfield grants $3.5M for 19 preservation projects, rejects 1 housing request Read the original article on MassLive.
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11-06-2025
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Police: 4-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive in Lake Quinsigamond
An investigation is underway after a boy drowned in Lake Quinsigamond on Tuesday. According to Worcester Police, officers were called to the area of Bridle Path just after 5 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive 4-year-old. Officers found the boy inside a home where residents told them he was found unresponsive in Lake Quinsigamond. The 4-year-old was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The boy's identity is not being released at this time. The facts and circumstances surrounding are being actively investigated. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
