Worcester Man Accused Of Fitchburg Murder Guilty, Will Spend Rest Of His Life Behind Bars: DA
A Worcester man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing 23-year-old Leon Wilson Jr. during a violent robbery in Fitchburg.
Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery for the deadly attack near Pie Alley on July 11, 2019. Jeanbosco will receive a mandatory life sentence with no chance of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for August 1.
Jason Robinson, 39, of Fitchburg, and Jonathan Baez, 25, of Worcester, were also charged in the case. Both face counts of armed robbery and accessory after the fact of murder. They will…
Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey
Massachusetts may not be the first place that comes to mind for affordable living, but a new national survey highlights three cities that combine low costs with the amenities homeowners crave.
Westfield, Gardner, and Fitchburg were named the best options for homebuyers in the Bay State, according to a new report by Advance America.
The list, compiled after surveying more than 3,000 real estate professionals, focused on U.S. cities where residents can find affordable homes, a reasonable cost of living, and a high quality of life. While cities in Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas dominated th…
Ex-Mass State Senator Accused Of Fraud Now Charged With Lying About 'Sham Job Offer': Feds
A former state senator already facing 28 counts of fraud and tax evasion is now accused of lying about a fake job offer at his sister's company, federal authorities said.
Dean Tran, 48, of Fitchburg, was indicted on one count of obstruction of justice and one count of making a false statement. Tran's sister, Tuyet T. Martin, 54, of Pelham, New Hampshire, was indicted on two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of perjury, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
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“The charges …
Teen, 2 Others Charged In Stabbing Death Of Robbie Wright-Day At Central Mass Apartments
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old Central Massachusetts man outside of a Leominster apartment earlier this week, authorities announced on Friday, May 10.
Juan Diaz Contreras, 19, of Fitchburg, is charged with murder in the death of Robert "Robbie" Wright-Day on Tuesday, the Worcester County District Attorney said. He was arrested at his home without incident on Thursday night.
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Edgar K. Perez-Tuero, 21, of Gardner, and Christian Joel Santiago…
Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass
Two men have been charged with the fatal shooting of a teenager in 1993 in Worcester County, authorities announced on Monday, March 25.
Robert D’Lucca, 49, and Lawrence Calafell, 51, of Gardner, were indicted on one count of murder in the death of 15-year-old Deondray Atwood, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.
They were also indicted on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without an FID card.
The duo are accused of shooting into a parked car on…
2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA
Two Worcester County men have been indicted on charges of breaking into a 62-year-old's home on July 28 and fatally shooting him, officials said.
Thomas E. Martin, 45, of Fitchburg, and Christian Collins, 37, of Worcester, face charges of murder, home invasion, armed assault in a dwelling, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm without an FID card, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.
Police were called to Michael Parks' Fitchburg home on Marshall Street just before 9:30 p.m. to reports of gunshots. They found Parks bleeding from …
Central Mass Woman Seriously Hurt In New Hampshire Motorcycle Crash: Police
A 32-year-old Worcester County woman was hospitalized on Wednesday, Aug. 23, after she was involved in a truck versus motorcycle crash, police said.
Jessica Westover, of Fitchburg, was riding her 2021 Kawasaki ZR900 motorcycle east along Route 31 in Mason, New Hampshire, when she crashed with a Ford F-250 driven by a 55-year-old Mason, NH, man, New Hampshire State Police said.
Officers did not say who was at fault.
Westover was taken to Eliot Hospital with serious injuries, police said.
