‘Took that very seriously’: Worcester outlines changes after scathing DOJ investigation into police

The DOJ report published in December 2024 revealed a pattern of excessive force and misconduct among Worcester officers in a ...
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Worcester Police Department Issues Alert for Missing 57-Year-Old Leonard John Mercury

Worcester Police issue alert for missing Leonard Mercury, last seen at Heywood Hospital without shoes, possibly disoriented.
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Worcester Police 'Overdue For Civilian Oversight,' Research Bureau Says

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Police Department is overdue for civilian oversight, according to a report from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau. The 27-page report, released on Tuesday, argues ...

Overdose deaths are down across much of the U.S. One community offers clues as to why

Fatal overdoses are down in most parts of the country. Worchester, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic drop in deaths. Officials credit a hands-on approach to helping drug users where they are.
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Worcester chamber CEO leaves bureau’s board over police oversight report timing

Worcester Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Tim Murray resigned from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau board of directors Friday. The former lieutenant governor and former mayor of Worcester ...

Worcester fatal crash details released after yearlong delay

The Wicomico County sheriff’s brother told investigators he had slept only two hours before his pickup veered off Ocean ...