With only three members present, Winchendon’s Planning Board postponed action on a School Street marijuana dispensary, saying it needs a full quorum and finalized driveway easement and lighting plans before deciding.
Category: Winchendon
Winchendon man arrested for stealing $10 from farmstand cash jar while pretending to shop
A Winchendon man was arrested after police say he was caught on video taking a $10 bill from a farmstand’s cash jar while pretending to browse for produce.
Winchendon man arrested after ex-girlfriend records him with loaded Glock, threatening murder-suicide
A man was arrested in Winchendon after his ex-girlfriend showed police video of him holding a loaded Glock and threatening to shoot her and himself. Officers later found the pistol hidden in a washing machine.
Winchendon woman arrested for harassment order violation after swearing at neighbor over backyard fence
A Winchendon woman was arrested after allegedly calling a neighbor a slur during a backyard encounter, despite an active harassment prevention order requiring no contact between them.
Winchendon woman breaks into neighbor’s apartment, assaults him, attacks officer and EMT during hospital transport
A Winchendon woman allegedly forced her way into a neighbor’s apartment, attacked him, and later kicked an officer and spat on an EMT while being taken to the hospital, police said.
Winchendon traffic stop uncovers crack cocaine and heroin; two arrested, one sentenced to jail
A traffic stop in Winchendon led to the discovery of crack cocaine and heroin. Two individuals were arrested, with one man, a repeat offender charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended license on at least 10 occasions, sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Winchendon man with warrant charged with intent to distribute after police find cocaine during traffic stop
A Winchendon man with a warrant for vandalism was pulled over on School Street and later arrested for Possession of a Class B Drug with Intent to Distribute after police found cocaine in his vehicle.
Two arrested after snow removal dispute turns physical in Winchendon
A heated dispute over snow removal at a Winchendon duplex escalated into a physical altercation, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Winchendon man arrested for smashing ex’s car window during argument at YMCA
A man was arrested after allegedly punching out the window of his ex’s car during an argument in the YMCA parking lot. Police found the woman upset with shattered glass inside her vehicle, and the suspect was later located with fresh cuts on his hand before being taken into custody and charged with vandalism.
Winchendon woman with four warrants arrested after police find her smoking crack cocaine during traffic stop
A Winchendon woman with four active warrants was arrested after police found her smoking crack cocaine during a routine traffic stop. A search revealed drug paraphernalia, suspected narcotics, and multiple pills, leading to additional charges. She was later ordered to be held for 30 days.