Worcester Teen Facing Firearm Charges Following Incident At Auburn Store

Police say a joint investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old after a firearm was discovered during a follow-up search at his home.

12 Arrested In Worcester Following Street Takeovers, Police Say

Worcester police said they successfully deterred the events.

ICE Arrested 2 Men In Worcester, Agency Says

The agency said both men illegally entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

Worcester Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teen

15-year-old Gabriel Roque is believed to possibly be in the Greenwood Street area, according to police.

4 Boys Accused Of Attempted Armed Robbery In Worcester

Officers recovered two guns after the incident, police said.

Worcester Man Used Identity Of Dead Person To Obtain SNAP Benefits: USAO

The man, who was not named by the USAO, was accused of living in Massachusetts under the identity of a deceased U.S. citizen since 2001.

Worcester Man Sentenced To Life In Prison Following Home Invasion

He was accused of entering and firing a weapon inside of a Fitchburg apartment in Mar. 2022, the DA said.

3 Charged In Connection With 2019 Worcester Murder Of 18-Year-Old

Tafar Lewis was shot and killed on Gage Street in July 2019, police said.

Fox Attacks, Bites Woman Multiple Times In Worcester: Reports

Officials said the woman was hospitalized after a potentially rabid fox attacked her.

Worcester Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing At Rooming House

The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

Worcester Man Fatally Struck In Boston Crash: Reports

The incident remains under investigation.

Woman Shot On Millbury Street In Worcester, Suspect Placed Under Arrest

She was taken to the hospital as a priority one patient, police said.

Worcester Man Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting 3 Children

The 29-year-old sexually abused minors, including a six-year-old child, according to officials.

MA Restaurant Owner Used 100 Stolen Identities To Steal $440K In SNAP Benefits, USAO

He and co-conspirators were accused of using the money to buy expensive bulk food items to stock El Primo Restaurant at no cost.

Man Charged After Armed Robbery At Worcester Bank

The 67-year-old was accused of demanding money inside a bank and claiming he had a firearm, police said.

Body Of MA College Student Recovered After Canoe Capsizes In CT Lake

The recovery followed an extensive search after the student at College of the Holy Cross went missing on Saturday.

Worcester Officials Address Social Media Comments Following Girls' Basketball Game

City officials said comments were directed at members of the South High Community School girls' team.

5 Men In Worcester Charged With Human Trafficking, Child Sex Crimes

WPD led an undercover human trafficking operation to identify customers who sought out commercial sex services from minors.

3 Mental Health Nonprofits Sue Worcester Citing Discrimination When Calling 911

A 52-page lawsuit alleges that the city denies equal access to appropriate emergency services through its 911 program.

Worcester Man Charged With Trafficking Cocaine After Police Stop

Police said they found drugs and what they described as a "fully stocked mobile crack-cooking starter kit" inside his vehicle.

Suspect Wanted In MA Triple Shooting, Worcester Police Warn He's 'Armed And Dangerous'

Police are seeking a man who is wanted in connection with a December shooting that happened in Worcester.

Worcester Man Charged After Fleeing Police, Tossing Gun, Hitting 2 Cruisers: WPD

The 22-year-old drove recklessly down several streets and exited his car to run away from officers, according to police.

RI Woman Stole More Than $220K From Worcester Rest Home: AGO

She spent the money on personal items, including designer purchases at Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Burberry, officials said.

Worcester Man Tried To Mail Meth Pills Hidden In Children's Toy, USAO Said

The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances

Worcester Man Sentenced For Large-scale Human Smuggling Operation

He had previously been convicted of human smuggling offenses and deported in 2005.

Brazilian Man Living In Worcester Sentenced For Selling Over A Dozen Firearms

Officials said he had been residing in Worcester unlawfully.

At Least 6 People Injured, Numerous Pets Killed In Fire At Central MA Home

Several people, including one firefighter, were hospitalized on Monday afternoon.

Worcester Man Facing Drug Trafficking Charges

Police found drugs after pulling a vehicle over early Thursday morning.

Worcester Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Children In The Car

Police learned that he had an outstanding warrant from Polk County, Florida.

Registered Sex Offender In Worcester Sentenced For Child Porn Offenses

He was arrested at Logan Airport with children’s clothing and a large amount of candy in August 2025.

Police Look For Suspect Who Stole $15K Worth Of Purses From Worcester Store

Surveillance video shared by police shows the individual stealing the purses from a consignment store in the city.

25 Guns, Gun-Manufacturing Tools Seized After Raid At Worcester Home

The raid came after a lengthy multi-agency investigation into illegal firearm manufacturing and possession.

Former Worcester City Councilor Found Guilty On Assault On Police Officer Charge

The charges stemmed from a chaotic ICE arrest on Eureka Street last year.

Former Worcester City Councilor Set To Stand Trial On Assault On Police Officer Charges

The charges stem from a chaotic ICE arrest on Eureka Street last year.

2 Facing Charges After Detectives Seize Large Amounts Of Drugs From Worcester Home

Detectives recovered what they believed to be cocaine, crystal meth, fentanyl, and an illegal gun from an apartment in the city.

Man Accused Of Stealing $325K Worth Of Frozen Snow Crabs From Worcester Warehouse

He was also accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of other items, like blueberries and cologne.

Worcester Couple Sentenced To Prison For Sex Trafficking

The couple was convicted of trafficking a female victim for sex, and accused of threatening or using extreme physical violence on her.

Worcester Amends ICE Policy, Prohibits Use Of City Property For Operations

The City of Worcester has added to its policy on how municipal employees and police officers interact with ICE.

Officials Identify Suspect Killed During Shootout With Police In Spencer

A 35-year-old man has died, and a Millbury police officer was hospitalized following the incident, according to officials.

Worcester Courthouse Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Police

The building on Main Street has since been evacuated and cleared.