WORCESTER — The Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office are investigating a non-fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in the city of Worcester on Friday, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. In the morning of August 22, 2025, members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive […]
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Fitchburg Housing Authority recognizes dedicated staff, community partners
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Housing Authority celebration on Thursday shined a light on all those who play a part in providing roofs over so many heads. The 7th annual Fitchburg Housing Authority (FHA) Staff & Friends Appreciation Day at Coggshall Park on Aug. 14 recognized individuals from FHA, Opportunities for Hope (OFH), which operates local […]
Fitchburg mother leaning on faith amidst daughter’s road to recovery
FITCHBURG — When city resident Damary Rosado first brought her young daughter to the hospital nearly four months ago, they thought she had pneumonia, but things quickly took a sharp turn. Twelve-year-old Rita Harris was diagnosed with myocardia, which they later learned was caused by influenza B — the flu. Her condition worsened very rapidly […]
Worcester man receives life sentence for Pie Alley homicide
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison for the July 11, 2019, killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson, Jr., of Fitchburg, in the area of Pie Alley in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a […]
DA Early provides funding to Worcester PD comfort dog program
WORCESTER — Last week, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. donated $3,000 as part of his Drug Forfeiture Community Reinvestment program to support the Worcester Police Department’s Comfort Dog Program. “Trauma can have a long-term impact on someone’s life, especially for children. We are appreciative of the Worcester Police Department and this important […]
Celebrate disability pride with a splash!
WORCESTER — Join the state’s Universal Access Program, in partnership with All Out Adventures, for some awesome all-abilities paddling this summer. The kayaking program will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursdays, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, and Aug. 21, at Quinsigamond State Park, 10 N. Lake Ave. Participants are asked to […]
