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.
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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.
Charlton man accused of attacking police with relish jar and spit during Section 12 incident
Charlton police say a man threw a jar of relish at cruisers, spit on officers, and referenced killing himself and others before being taken to UMass Worcester under a Section 12 order.
Horse extricated from overturned trailer after crash on Route 169 in Charlton
Charlton firefighters and police responded to a crash today on Route 169 involving an overturned trailer carrying a horse. The animal, identified as “Franky,” was extricated and evaluated by a veterinarian following the incident.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Route 20 in Charlton near Route 169
Emergency crews from Charlton, Sturbridge, and Southbridge responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 20 near Route 169. All lanes were temporarily closed while police and firefighters worked the scene.
Charlton woman convicted of raping 12-year-old foster child in 2015
A Worcester County jury found Heather Wright-Craft, 52, guilty of child rape stemming from a 2015 incident involving a 12-year-old she was fostering.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with minivan in Charlton
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a minivan Tuesday on Route 20 in Charlton. Police said the minivan’s driver was uninjured and remained on scene as the investigation continues.
11-year-old dies after electric bicycle crash in Charlton
An 11-year-old child died after crashing an electric bicycle into a tree on Jennings Drive. First responders attempted advanced life support during transport, but the child was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Charlton selectman accuses school committee member of antisemitism; she calls claims “false and inflammatory” at next meeting
After Selectman David Singer accused School Committee member Jeanne Costello of sharing antisemitic content and ignoring student harassment, the Charlton board voted 4 -1 to urge district leaders to publicly condemn hate.