Two-alarm fire in Charlton renders home uninhabitable
Charlton firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire Saturday, which severely damaged the residence, rendering it uninhabitable.
Driver killed, another flown to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Charlton
One driver died and another was flown to UMass Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle crash this morning on Route 20 in Charlton.
Charlton Select Board begins process to change town’s health insurance after steep premium hikes
Facing a 20% midyear premium increase and the planned departure of several communities from its insurance trust, the Charlton Select Board voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the town’s employee health insurance plan.
Charlton Select Board clashes over proposed policy to enforce cooperation with federal agencies
The Charlton Select Board debated whether a proposed federal cooperation, non-obstruction policy — which does not mention ICE — would clarify town procedures or duplicate existing law while potentially discouraging residents from volunteering.
Allegation of special parking access for elected official leads to heated exchange at Charlton Select Board
A Jan. 27 Charlton Select Board discussion on library parking grew tense after a member alleged an elected official’s family had received special overnight parking access.
Revere man arrested for posing as yard worker, hockey fundraiser before Charlton break-ins
After a complex investigation, police arrested a 52-year-old Revere man who was caught on surveillance video posing as a yard worker before breaking into a Charlton home twice and allegedly stealing $100,000 in cash and valuables. He was later released on $10,000 bail.
Overdose response in Charlton leads to search warrant, seizure of AK-47, sawed-off shotgun, and fentanyl
A medical response for an unresponsive Charlton man escalated into a criminal investigation after police obtained a search warrant and reported finding an AK-47-style rifle with a round chambered, a sawed-off shotgun, suspected fentanyl, digital scales, and a bulletproof vest.
Cleaning lady charged with stealing over $40,000 from Charlton-based employer’s bank accounts
A 50-year-old Webster woman was charged with larceny over $1,200 by single scheme for making dozens of fraudulent transactions from the accounts of a Charlton-based employer whose business and private residence she cleaned.
Southbridge man charged with larceny, withholding evidence during Charlton overdose response
Police say a Southbridge man assisting an unresponsive victim in a Charlton residence stole narcotics and attempted to drop and cover a blue pill during the investigation.
Worcester man charged after Charlton police find cocaine while preparing his property for court
Charlton police say they found cocaine in a Worcester man’s jacket during a routine property check before transporting his belongings to court, leading to a new drug charge and eventual warrant.
Charlton firefighters respond to fire on loading dock at Amazon facility
The Charlton Fire Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fire inside a cardboard auger machine at the Amazon facility on Sturbridge Road, which prompted an evacuation, mutual aid requests, and a first-alarm assignment.
Millbury woman charged after allegedly accelerating SUV at ex-husband’s wife in Charlton
A Millbury woman was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after police say she accelerated her SUV toward her ex-husband’s wife during a custody drop-off in the driveway of his Charlton home.
Southbridge man identified as victim in fatal Charlton crash
The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office has identified the driver who died after his vehicle struck a stone wall in Charlton early Thursday morning.
Police investigating after man dies in early morning crash in Charlton
A man died this morning after his vehicle veered off the road in Charlton and struck a stone wall. Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Charlton woman sentenced to 10 years for raping 12-year-old foster child
A Charlton woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after she was convicted of raping her 12-year-old foster child in 2015, according to Worcester County prosecutors.
Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early this morning
Charlton firefighters responded around 2:30 a.m. to a car fire that spread to nearby brush. The car was totaled in the blaze.
Charlton woman charged with property destruction for writing messages on apartment siding during renovation dispute
A Charlton woman was charged with malicious destruction of property after admitting to prying off plywood and using a marker to write messages on exposed siding during a dispute over exterior renovations of her apartment.
Charlton police arrest man at Buffumville Lake after reports of lewd gestures toward teens
A Southbridge man who allegedly made obscene gestures toward teens at Buffumville Lake, then threatened park rangers and damaged a thermostat in a holding cell after his arrest.
Truck crashes into pole on Ramshorn Road in Charlton, knocking out power
A truck struck a utility pole on Ramshorn Road in Charlton today, bringing down live wires and cutting power to the area.
Charlton Select Board opposes $50K senior center feasibility study for Charlton Furniture site
The Charlton Select Board declined to support a $50,000 feasibility study for a new senior center at the Charlton Furniture property, diverging from the Finance Committee’s recommendation ahead of the fall town meeting.