A Worcester man arrested in Barre for aggravated child rape was released on personal recognizance following his arraignment in East Brookfield District Court. His next court date, a probable cause hearing, is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026.
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Barre man charged with restraining order violation, child endangerment after police force entry into home during domestic call
A 27-year-old Barre man was arrested after telling his girlfriend to be home by 8:30 p.m. from dinner with a coworker. When she didn’t arrive on time, she reported he locked her out, took her key, and later threw her from a bed. Police said they forced entry and found the couple’s 19-month-old child inside before taking the man into custody on restraining order violation and child endangerment charges.
Barre police identify two men killed in Route 62 single-vehicle crash
Barre police have identified the two young men killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 62 Friday that also left a third occupant seriously injured.
Barre woman arrested for stealing margarita mix from liquor store she was trespassed from
A 62-year-old Barre woman was charged with shoplifting and trespassing for allegedly stealing margarita mix from a liquor store she was trespassed from; she later failed to appear for her arraignment and a default warrant was issued for her arrest.
Two killed, one seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Barre
Two people died and a third was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Barre early this morning, the Barre Police Department reported.
Barre Select Board votes to explore restitution after alleged double-dipping by former DPW superintendent
The Barre Select Board voted to consult legal counsel on whether taxpayer funds paid to a former DPW superintendent accused of double dipping can be recovered following a request from the state Inspector General.
Worcester woman arrested in Barre after violating harassment order, barricading herself at Village Market
Police learned of the incident during a traffic stop when a frantic driver reported threats at a Barre residence; the woman later returned to the home and then barricaded herself in a back bathroom at Village Market before she was taken into custody.
Dispute among brothers over Barre property leads to abuse prevention order charge
Certified letters sent to a Barre residence involving a shared family property prompted police to seek a charge alleging a violation of an abuse prevention order against one of the brothers, who no longer resides there.
Barre woman charged with violating restraining order for sending sister to ex-boyfriend’s residence
Barre police say the woman violated an abuse prevention order by directing her sister to enter the residence, remove belongings, and activate security cameras without a required police escort.
Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
Police say a 65-year-old Barre man threatened his neighbor over a $50 chicken dinner ticket and for not bailing him out of jail, resulting in extortion and threat charges.