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Worcester Police Officer and Local Boy Drown in Accident, and in Braintree 2 Police Shot, K-9 Killed

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Worcester police officer Emanuel “Manny” Familia drowned Friday while attempting to rescue three teens who were struggling in the water at Green Hill Pond.

He leaves a wife and two children.

A 14-year-old boy, whom officers tried to save, also drowned in the incident.

Man Dead Following Accident on Christmas Day in Worcester

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A man was killed in a car accident on Chandler Street early Christmas morning.

City of Worcester Offers Cold Weather Safety Tips

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With cold weather expected to hit Worcester over the next couple of days, the city is offering safety tips.

16-Year-Old Boy Shot in Worcester Christmas Eve Morning

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A 16-year-old boy was shot int he leg in the area of Newbury Street early Christmas Eve morning.

MBTA Takes Precautions With Winter Weather Coming

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Keolis Commuter Services is reminding passengers to use caution with snow falling and slippery conditions expected through Christmas Day.

Worcester Dept. of Public Works Issues Winter Weather Advisory

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The Worcester Department of Public Works is urging those that are traveling to drive and walk with caution as freezing rain and icy conditions are...

Man Charged With Manslaughter Following Death of Worcester Robbery Victim

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A man was indicted on manslaughter charges in connection to a robbery that took place in Worcester in May of 2017, according to...

Worcester Man to Serve 15 Years in Prison for Driving Into Auburn Police Officer

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A Worcester man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for driving into an Auburn Police officer with his SUV while trying to get away...

Warren, Markey, Capuano Applaud Release of $100M in Federal Funding for Green Line Extension

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United States Senators Elizabeth Warren, Edward Markey, and Congressman Michael Capuano are applauding the release of $100 million in Federal Funding for Green Line Extension, announced...

UPDATED: Man Arrested in Connection With Car Fire at Hope Cemetery, Victim Identified

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A Northborough man has been arrested in connection with the car fire at Hope Cemetery in which human remains were found inside the car. Steven...

Whitla Drive Road in Worcester Closed Through January 12

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The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) is reminding drivers that Whitla Drive will be closed and open to local traffic only...

Two Men Arrested After Breaking Into Cars in Worcester

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Two men were arrested in Worcester for breaking into cars over the weekend in unrelated incidents.

Whitcomb: Superman Teardown? CT’s Tough Gun Laws Seem to Work; Puppy Parties

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Robert Whitcomb's weekly examination of everything that is important. Only Whitcomb offers such a collection of insights on the global and local issues that...

Three Arrested in Worcester for Possession and Distribution of Heroin & Cocaine

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Worcester police arrested three people in the area of Grand Street and Canterbury Street for drug possession and distribution.

Worcester Woman Robbed Outside of Grafton Street Stop & Shop

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A Worcester woman was robbed by a stranger outside of the Stop and Shop on Grafton Street.

See Where Worcester Ranks Among Neediest Cities in U.S.

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The City of Worcester is ranked near the middle of the pack when it comes to the neediest cities in the United States. According to...

DUI Checkpoint in Worcester County This Weekend, December 16 & 17

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Thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, a sobriety checkpoint will be held...

MA Ranks Poorly in U.S. for Protecting Kids From Tobacco

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Massachusetts is ranked 35th in the country when it comes to funding tobacco control programs, according to the 2017 Broken Promises to Our Children report...

Human Remains Found in Burning Car in Hope Cemetery

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The Worcester Police and Fire Department found human remains inside a burning car in Hope Cemetery in Worcester early Tuesday morning. The deceased has not...

Two Men Arrested in Worcester for Heroin Possession

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Worcester police arrested two men on heroin possession and distribution in the area of Kingsbury Street in Worcester. Brandon Roslund, 28 of Queen Street was charged...