@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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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.

ALT A woman pets Sheruff Barkley.

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.

ALT 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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WPD Officers Arrest Male on Gun Charges tinyurl.com/4y8xc6nf
Photo of a gun and a sign that reads, "Worcester Police."

ALT Photo of a gun and a sign that reads, "Worcester Police."

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A HUGE thank you to all of the students from Worcester Tech who helped repaint our patch. It came out great!
Aerial photo showing the students waving as they sit on the large, blue patch.

ALT Aerial photo showing the students waving as they sit on the large, blue patch.

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Today we remember and honor @WorcesterPD Officer Peter James Kneeland. End of Watch: October 7, 2012
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The Worcester Police Department is looking to identify the male in these photos in connection with a recent larceny. Please call 508-799-8651 if you know who he is.
Surveillance photo of a male wearing a blue Nike sweater and white backwards baseball cap.

ALT Surveillance photo of a male wearing a blue Nike sweater and white backwards baseball cap.

Surveillance photo of a male wearing a blue Nike sweater and white backwards baseball cap.

ALT Surveillance photo of a male wearing a blue Nike sweater and white backwards baseball cap.

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WPD Officers & Sheruff Barkley had fun at the Community of Vision Day Event at Green Hill Park on Oct. 3. This event was hosted by the MA Commission for the Blind, Memorial Foundation for the Blind, Mass Assoc. for the Blind, MCPHS Low Vision Support Student Team & Audio Journal.
Some people reach out to pet comfort dog Sheruff Barkley.

ALT Some people reach out to pet comfort dog Sheruff Barkley.

Building with a large sign that reads, "Community of Vision Day."

ALT Building with a large sign that reads, "Community of Vision Day."

Two WPD officers smile behind a table that reads, "Worcester Police."

ALT Two WPD officers smile behind a table that reads, "Worcester Police."

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WPD Officers Charge Male with Trafficking Heroin and Fentanyl tinyurl.com/2xpm9jyy
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