MA child advocate details DCF involvement with Worcester 4-year-old and her family before her death

A’Zella Ortiz was pronounced dead at the hospital after being found unresponsive at her home on Oct. 15, 2024.
Newport Dispatch

Man arrested on breaking and entering charge in Worcester

A man was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly attempting to break into a home on Tiffany Avenue. Worcester Police officers responded to the residence at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Dec. 23 ...

A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies

New policies limit undercover operations and change how K-9 units are deployed following 2024 investigation findings of ...
Newport Dispatch

Man arrested with stolen gun in Worcester

WORCESTER, MA — Police arrested a man with a stolen firearm after he refused to move his vehicle in a fast-food drive-thru early Thursday morning. Officers were dispatched to a restaurant on ...

Worcester’s chief equity officer lays out goals for next year

Kevin Lovaincy, who took the chief equity officer position last year after high turnover in the role, hopes to add lactation ...
The Indianapolis Star

Long-awaited report calls for civilian review board to oversee Worcester police

WORCESTER ― Worcester should establish a civilian review board with subpoena power to scrutinize its police department, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau argues in a long-awaited report released ...
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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 ...