Marlborough Resident Pleads Not Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking Charges

In Marlborough, a resident named Joseph Urbinstando has pleaded not guilty to allegations of dealing cocaine in multiple communities. The arrest took place at Urbinstando’s home on Briarwood Lane following an extensive investigation conducted jointly by local, state, and federal authorities. Initiated in January by the Massachusetts State Police gang unit and the MetroWest Drug…

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Worcester Shocked: Teens Arrested in Paintball Rampage Targeting Pedestrians

Two teenagers face charges of assault and battery after Worcester police respond to multiple incidents of pedestrians being targeted with paintball gunshots. In a series of alarming events on February 9, Worcester police were inundated with reports from pedestrians who had fallen victim to a spree of paintball attacks. According to official statements, individuals were…

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Worcester Mourns the Passing of Academic and Black History Trail Advocate, Professor Thomas L. Doughton

WORCESTER — The city of Worcester is grieving the loss of Thomas L. Doughton, a revered academic and advocate for local history, who played a pivotal role in creating historical markers and digital materials for Worcester’s “Black History Trail.” The senior lecturer at the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at the College of the…

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State Police Sergeant Dishonorably Discharged Amid CDL Scandal

In a significant development, the State Police have officially issued a dishonorable discharge to Sergeant Gary Cederquist, who retired from the Department, effective today. The decision comes in the wake of Cederquist’s suspension without pay on Wednesday, following his indictment on federal charges related to a fraudulent conspiracy involving commercial driver licenses. On Tuesday, Cederquist,…

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