The Justice Department report found the Worcester police engaged in a "pattern or practice" of excessive force and inappropriate sexual contact during undercover operations. Police unions and some ...

WORCESTER ― An incident between two members of the Worcester School Committee led to the Worcester Police Department filing an incident report after one committee member accused another of ...

The U.S. Department of Justice spent two years investigating Worcester police for excessive use of force and discriminatory policing based on race and sex. The DOJ released their findings in December.

Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty is reserving judgment on whether he supports a civilian review board that would provide more oversight into the Worcester Police Department (WPD). In an appearance on ...

A Worcester man is slated to be arraigned on a slew of charges after being arrested in Southbridge last Friday, police say Janiell Castro, 20, was arrested on West Street in Southbridge on Friday ...

report that outlines how members of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) used excessive force, engaged in discriminatory practices and engaged in illegal sex acts with vulnerable women.

Department of Justice report on Worcester Police Department was released in December 2024. Some residents and officials say a review panel would help with accountability. City manager ...

WE’LL CONTINUE TO BE AS WE GO THROUGH THAT SECOND TRIAL. NEW ON FIVE. WORCESTER’S NEW POLICE CHIEF IS SPEAKING PUBLICLY FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT FOUND OFFICERS ...