WPDHistory

Today back in 2008, Chief Gemme institutes policy requiring bars to hire 2 off-duty POs rather than just 1. Dianne Williamson publishes the ensuing email exchange between Gemme and Councilor Germain. telegram.com/article/200807…

Today back in 2021, Worcester Officers Rodrigo Oliveira and Santo Dell'Aquila found overdosed, inside a home in June. Officers placed on leave. patch.com/massachusetts/…

Today back in 2015, Worcester man files suit alleging Police brutality. telegram.com/article/201507…

Today back in 2015, Edwin Vega-Santiago says he was just standing on the street with his friend and girlfriend in 2012 when he was attacked by two WorcesterDetective James Guittar and Officer Michael Ryder. boston25news.com/news/man-sues-…

Today back in 2020, BLACK LIVES MATTER Mural painted on Major Taylor Boulevard in Worcester. worcestermag.com/news/20200715/…

Today back in 2020, Worcester Police Withhold Many Use-Of-Force Body Camera Videos releasing only 3 of 23 use-of-force encounters in 2019. patch.com/massachusetts/…

Today back in 2017, Promotional video of the new Worcester Police Mounted Patrol unit released. youtube.com/watch?v=M6Rz92…

Today back in 2015, 71 Police-Involved Deaths In Massachusetts From 2004 - 2014 Victor Davila - Worcester. projects.wgbhnews.org/police-involve…

Today back in 2012, A rookie state trooper who had been on the job for three months fired a shot through the windshield of a stolen car, killing 43-year-old Victor Davila at Irving & Chandler Sts. gas station in Worcester. telegram.com/article/201307…

Today back in 2007, Officer Heriberto Arroyo convicted of 2 counts of drug conspiracy resigns, following the earlier resignation of Officer Brian Benedict for drug offenses related to GHBm GBL, cocaine and Ecstasy telegram.com/article/200707…

Today back in 2007, Officer Heriberto Arroyo was convicted in U.S. District Court in Worcester on two conspiracy drug charges. telegram.com/article/200706…

Today back in 2020, Boston City Councilor proposes use of Service Aides, similar to civilian model Worcester utilized in the 1970's wgbh.org/news/local-new…

Today back in 2014, Worcester Polie Officer William Stout charged w/ home invasion, breaking & entering w/ intent to commit a misdemeanor and assault & battery. Wearing his uniform and gun during alleged attack Stout told the victim he would kill him masslive.com/news/worcester…

Today back in 2020, After igoring body cams during the entire debate with @DeFundWPD, all of a sudden #WorcPoli are "dismayed" there's no $$ in the Police budget for body cams. telegram.com/news/20200701/…

Today back in 2020, Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) claim the Worcester PD has failed to properly investigate an alleged hate crime and calls on Mayor an Police Chief to condemn the incident. wbur.org/news/2020/07/0…

Today back in 2020, Report from @ClarkU: 'Credible' Students Mistreated In Protest Arrests. Four Clark students were arrested June 1 following riot police melee related to Black Lives Matter protests patch.com/massachusetts/…

Today back in 2016, Nga Truong gets $2.1M settlement from Worcester telegram.com/news/20161101/…

Today back in 2020, Nicole dissects the Clark University report on WPD June 1st arrests related to BLM organizing nicolecommawoo.wordpress.com/2020/06/30/cla…

Today back in 2020, Jai Chavis from Worcester Independent Socialist Group speaks at City Hall rally calling for WPD budget cuts. youtube.com/watch?v=2Hc7i0…

Today back in 2020, Worcester Blue Lives Matter rally attended by City Councilors Kate Toomey, Candy Carlson & Moe Bergman, Three Percenters, and QAnon supporters. twitter.com/sebishop99/sta…