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Leominster Police Department

Leominster condo fire claims man’s life

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LEOMINSTER — A man in his late 60s with limited mobility was killed early Wednesday morning in a fire at a condominium building on Meadow Pond Drive. The fire remains under investigation, though investigators said they have discovered smoking materials and home oxygen equipment inside the residence. “On behalf of the Leominster Fire Department, I […]

Multi-vehicle crash on New Lancaster Road injures 3 Friday morning

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Leominster Police and Fire responded to a three-car accident that occurred at about 7 a.m. Friday morning on New Lancaster Road in Leominster. Three people were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Not pictured, a MART Regional bus was also involved but the vehicle sustained only minor damage to the front end. (GARY FOURNIER/SENTINEL […]

Malatos appointed acting Leominster police chief

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LEOMINSTER — Capt. Ryan Malatos was appointed acting police chief on Oct. 1, the same day longtime police chief Aaron Kennedy officially retired amidst allegations of a history of discriminatory remarks. “I am honored for the opportunity to lead this department and serve the community,” Malatos said via phone on Thursday morning. “I have always […]

Leominster Police Chief Kennedy retiring amidst allegations of discriminatory remarks

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LEOMINSTER — The city announced that Police Chief Aaron Kennedy is retiring following a long, unexplained absence since the end of July after he allegedly made discriminatory remarks to a firefighter. According to an anonymous source, Kennedy was sent home by Mayor Dean Mazzarella seven weeks ago pending an investigation allegedly as a result of […]

Anonymous tip411 working in Leominster

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LEOMINSTER — A press conference at the Police Department on Monday provided information about tip411, a system that enables citizens to send anonymous tips via text message or an app. Police are encouraging citizens to use the recently implemented system they say is already helping. Police Chief Aaron Kennedy said they have received numerous tips […]