Police seize hundreds of marijuana plants from Leicester home; man facing charges

LEICESTER, Mass. (WHDH) — A man is facing several charges after police said they seized hundreds of marijuana plants from his home in Leicester. PoliceRead More

Leominster pays bitcoin ransom to recover school computer system after cyberattack

LEOMINSTER, Mass. (WHDH) – Leominster Public Schools fell victim to a cyberattack earlier this month and paid a ransom in bitcoin to unknown cyberextortionists toRead More

Leominster pays Bitcoin ransom to unlock school computers after cyberattack

Leominster Public Schools fell victim to a cyberattack earlier this month and paid a ransom in Bitcoin to unknown cyberextortionists to regain control of computer systemsRead More

3 people escape injury in Barre plane crash

BARRE, Mass. (WHDH) — Three people are counting their blessings after they managed to escape serious injury when the small plane they were in crashedRead More

Worcester man accused of armed liquor store robbery arraigned

A 65-year-old Worcester man accused of trying to rob a liquor store at gunpoint while wearing a mask and black face paint was subdued byRead More

Police: Webster burglary suspect caught with drugs, stolen items

A burglary suspect was arrested in Webster Tuesday after police caught him red-handed with stolen property, officials said. Webster police officers responding to a reportRead More

Former Leominster man convicted of 2004 stabbing death

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been convicted of manslaughter for the stabbing death 14 years ago of another man during a fight.Read More

Suspect in connection to West Brookfield family murders faces judge

WEST BROOKFIELD, Mass. (WHDH) — A Ware man was in court Tuesday in connection to the murders of a mother and her children in WestRead More

Police: Worcester man who led police on wild car chase facing assault to murder charge

A 31-year-old Worcester man accused of leading police on a wild chase early Tuesday morning during which he slammed into numerous vehicles and nearly ranRead More

Mass. wildlife officials warn residents after bear sightings

WINCHENDON, MA (WHDH) — Massachusetts wildlife officials are warning residents that black bears have emerged from their winter dens and are actively looking for food afterRead More