A Gardner man was arrested after allegedly striking his ex-wife with his truck while leaving her driveway in Winchendon following an argument. Police say tire tracks and road salt on her clothing supported her account.
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Leominster man arrested for violating restraining order by replying to text message from ex
A Leominster man was arrested after police say he violated a restraining order by responding to a text message from his ex. Authorities say he later turned himself in.
Winchendon woman arrested for third violation of harassment prevention order after leaving notes on neighbor’s door
A Winchendon woman was arrested after allegedly violating a harassment prevention order by writing notes on a neighbor’s notepad and being within a restricted distance of their residence. Police say she had been previously charged for similar violations and should have been aware of the order’s conditions.
Winchendon officials discuss $4 million budget shortfall, consider override
Facing a nearly $4 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, Winchendon town officials met to discuss a potential override—a tax increase requiring voter approval—to bridge the gap. While some officials raised concerns about the impact on taxpayers, others explored alternative revenue sources.
Winchendon man arrested for obstructing emergency vehicle, said his recently “tuned” truck caused unintentional acceleration
A Winchendon man arrested for obstructing an emergency vehicle and speeding claimed his recently tuned truck shifts and accelerates automatically due to computer upgrades.
Winchendon introduces free shuttle bus service to shopping center in Rindge, New Hampshire
Starting on Saturday, January 11, 2025, the “Toy Town Trolley” will offer Winchendon residents free Saturday shuttle bus rides to a shopping center in Rindge, NH, and other shopping and recreational stops along the route.
Multiple fire crews battle blaze that completely engulfed Winchendon residence
Fire crews from Rindge, Hubbardston, and Ashburnham are combating a significant blaze that engulfed a residence on School Street in Winchendon this morning, escalating to a third alarm.
Winchendon woman arrested for violating harassment order against elderly neighbor, alleges assault by roommate
A Winchendon woman was arrested for violating a harassment prevention order by approaching her elderly neighbor’s apartment. Following her arrest, she accused her roommate of assault, but police doubted her claims, citing the timing and circumstances of the allegations.
After evading a K9 search, Templeton man found hiding in estranged wife’s tent at Lake Dennison, arrested for restraining order violation
Police responded to Lake Dennison campground after a woman reported her estranged husband’s presence in violation of a restraining order. Officers later located the man hiding under a mattress in her tent, leading to his arrest.
Winchendon woman arrested for OUI and shoplifting after confusing CVS with a bar
A 40-year-old Winchendon woman was charged with operating under the influence and shoplifting after an incident at CVS where she confused the store for a bar. She was also charged with drug possession (Class B) for having 57 packets of Suboxone in her possession at the time of her arrest.