@WorcesterPD

The Worcester Police Department is dedicated to delivering fair, impartial and equitable law enforcement to all.

 9-11 Lincoln Sq. Worcester, MA
worcesterma.gov/police
Joined November 2009
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Officers Alers and Lookwhy enjoyed taking part in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Our Lady of Loretto Trunk or Treat event on Sunday.
Officer Lookwhy and a young lady pose at the WPD's trunk or treat table.

ALT Officer Lookwhy and a young lady pose at the WPD's trunk or treat table.

A wide shot showing parents and kids taking part in the trunk or treat event.

ALT A wide shot showing parents and kids taking part in the trunk or treat event.

A wide shot showing some of the vehicles involved in the event with adults/parents around them.

ALT A wide shot showing some of the vehicles involved in the event with adults/parents around them.

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Officer Alers enjoyed meeting kids who were dressed up for Halloween at Francis J. McGrath Elementary School's Trunk or Treat on Friday.
Officer Alers poses with a boy dressed as a police officer.

ALT Officer Alers poses with a boy dressed as a police officer.

Officer Alers poses with a child who is wearing a dragon costume.

ALT Officer Alers poses with a child who is wearing a dragon costume.

Officer Alers poses at the WPD trunk or treat table. There are snacks, pencils and other items in buckets sitting on the table.

ALT Officer Alers poses at the WPD trunk or treat table. There are snacks, pencils and other items in buckets sitting on the table.

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Sheruff Barkley enjoyed meeting with people at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center last week.
Two women pose with the dog.

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A man in a wheelchair poses with the dog.

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A woman poses with the dog.

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WPD's Crime Gun Intelligence Unit Arrests Male for Illegal Firearms Trafficking tinyurl.com/muhn5cbe
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Photo of another gun

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Photo showing all of the guns on a table.

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WPD Vice Detectives Assist DEA In Arrest of Male with Possession on Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute tinyurl.com/52tzt9u3
Photo showing bags of different sizes containing illegal drugs.

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One of our Love in Action students at Notre Dame Academy organized a candy drive at her school. Harley collected over 35 bags of candy. It will be used at the Trunk or Treat events the WPD will be attending in the next two weeks for Halloween across the City.
Two police officers pose with three young women in front of a table filled with bags of candy.

ALT Two police officers pose with three young women in front of a table filled with bags of candy.

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Traffic update: Expect delays for the rest of the week for Grafton St. in both directions from the Millbury line to Route 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to construction.
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Traffic advisory: Expect traffic in the area of 1449 Grafton Street right before the Millbury town line. Traffic is being impacted on Grafton Street, the Pike and Route 20 in that area.
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Sheruff Barkley and Officer Higgins visited with clients at the Lutheran Rehab on Harvard Street yesterday.
A woman pets Sheruff Barkley.

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Officer Higgins and Sheruff Barkley visit with a woman.

ALT Officer Higgins and Sheruff Barkley visit with a woman.

Officer Higgins and a woman pose for a picture as the dog lays near them.

ALT Officer Higgins and a woman pose for a picture as the dog lays near them.

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Two women pose with clothes at El Buen Samaritano.

ALT Two women pose with clothes at El Buen Samaritano.

A male officer and a woman smile near a pickup truck that's full of boxes.

ALT A male officer and a woman smile near a pickup truck that's full of boxes.

A male officer and two women smile with bags filled with donations.

ALT A male officer and two women smile with bags filled with donations.

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Today we remember and honor @WorcesterPD Sergeant John McGinn. End of Watch: October 15, 1981
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WPD’s Vice Detectives Arrest Two Males on Drug Charges tinyurl.com/yvk3p5nr
Drug, cash and a WPD patch are displayed on a table.

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Halloween Safety for Homes Giving Candy • Illuminate the exterior of your home if you would like to give candy • Clear a path for trick or treaters to access your door • Do not invite strangers into your home • Turn your exterior lights off when you no longer wish to participate • Make sure to wish your trick or treaters a Happy Halloween

ALT Halloween Safety for Homes Giving Candy • Illuminate the exterior of your home if you would like to give candy • Clear a path for trick or treaters to access your door • Do not invite strangers into your home • Turn your exterior lights off when you no longer wish to participate • Make sure to wish your trick or treaters a Happy Halloween

Halloween Safety for Trick or Treaters & Pedestrians • Stay on sidewalks & cross at crosswalks when possible • Always look both ways before crossing the streets • Hold the hands of younger children • Utilize flashlights, glowsticks, and reflective gear • Utilize a planned route and stay in a group with trusted adults • Avoid bulky, cumbersome costume pieces • Do not go into a strangers’ home even if invited • Remember to frequently say “Trick or treat!” followed by “thank you!” • Reasonable times to trick or treat are between 5 pm and 8 pm

ALT Halloween Safety for Trick or Treaters & Pedestrians • Stay on sidewalks & cross at crosswalks when possible • Always look both ways before crossing the streets • Hold the hands of younger children • Utilize flashlights, glowsticks, and reflective gear • Utilize a planned route and stay in a group with trusted adults • Avoid bulky, cumbersome costume pieces • Do not go into a strangers’ home even if invited • Remember to frequently say “Trick or treat!” followed by “thank you!” • Reasonable times to trick or treat are between 5 pm and 8 pm

Halloween Safety for Drivers • Watch for crosswalk crossings, trick or treaters & pedestrians • Put down the cell phones! • Drive SLOWLY – reminder the speed limit has been lowered to 25 MPH citywide • Ensure headlights are on even if it isn’t dark yet

ALT Halloween Safety for Drivers • Watch for crosswalk crossings, trick or treaters & pedestrians • Put down the cell phones! • Drive SLOWLY – reminder the speed limit has been lowered to 25 MPH citywide • Ensure headlights are on even if it isn’t dark yet

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Flyer that reads: 12th Annual Hilloween at the summit of Union Hill. 121 Providence Street. Touch A truck will be there too! October 31, 2026 5-8:00 PM.

ALT Flyer that reads: 12th Annual Hilloween at the summit of Union Hill. 121 Providence Street. Touch A truck will be there too! October 31, 2026 5-8:00 PM.

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Two males were found with gunshot wounds and were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. One of the males succumbed to their injuries and is deceased. The Worcester Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating.
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WPD's Detective Bureau Investigating Deadly Shooting At approximately 2:06 a.m. on October 11, 2026, Worcester Police officers responded to two ShotSpotter activations at 350 Southbridge Street.
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Traffic alert: Expect traffic at the intersection of Grafton and Plantation Street from 3 pm to 7pm today due to ongoing construction.
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WPD’s Special Crimes and Cyber Crimes Units Join Several Agencies to Arrest Male on Child Pornography Charges tinyurl.com/3zxrzxk7
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