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. https://t.co/dzI8sKQz7S
Today back in 2021, Worcester Officers Rodrigo Oliveira and Santo Dell'Aquila found overdosed, inside a home in June. Officers placed on leave. https://t.co/DFOh1e2u3h
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. https://t.co/PfsRQjDshC
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. https://t.co/KMWBomkP98
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. https://t.co/lYsyj0yRY2
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 https://t.co/wZeMSZ2NRD
Today back in 2020, Boston City Councilor proposes use of Service Aides, similar to civilian model Worcester utilized in the 1970's https://t.co/N9bgPLua7U
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 https://t.co/ZiUIYMeTA2
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. https://t.co/jI5bPZzebi
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. https://t.co/4CwYBOvMFh
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 https://t.co/RHGXRPawWW
Today back in 2020, Jai Chavis from Worcester Independent Socialist Group speaks at City Hall rally calling for WPD budget cuts. https://t.co/aMrugGdkgU
Today back in 2020, Worcester Blue Lives Matter rally attended by City Councilors Kate Toomey, Candy Carlson & Moe Bergman, Three Percenters, and QAnon supporters. https://t.co/S25DEMnvQ9