Dashaun Stokes-Sims, 28, was arrested last week on suspicion of stabbing a Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus driver. In Worcester District Court, Stokes-Sims was charged with armed assault with the intent to murder, mayhem, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily harm. He is being detained in custody until Friday’s possibly…
Several fundraisers have been put up to help the victims of Saturday’s horrific house fire in Worcester. The huge fire killed four people, two of whom were later discovered among the ruins of the conflagration that ripped through the six-family, triple-decker home on Gage Street. “I express my heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families,” Mayor…
The event raised money for organizations that support people struggling with housing and hunger issues. The walk ended with food and live music. Organizers said the homeless population needs help now more than ever and events like this play a huge role in raising funds and awareness for the cause. “The energy is tremendous. This really does help support…
At least two individuals were killed in a four-alarm fire in Worcester early Saturday, according to Acting Deputy Fire Chief Adam Roche. The fire also injured three other people. The fire broke out at 2 Gage St., a six-family, triple-decker house, around 3:30 a.m. According to Roche, the house is a total loss, and adjoining…
The individual who attacked a bus driver near Lincoln Plaza on Wednesday is being sought by Worcester police. Officers were dispatched to the 494 Lincoln St. area shortly before 2:40 p.m. for a complaint of a stabbing on a Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus.The bus driver was discovered with non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to authorities….
