Joseph D. Early Jr.

District Attorney of Worcester County

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We had a great morning honoring all our veterans & their families at the @veteransinc1 Pancake Breakfast & Parade. Thank you to our veterans for their service, sacrifice, & for helping keep our country the best in the world. Freedom is not free, and we are forever grateful.

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Today, we recognize and thank the men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you to all who have served.

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Today we thanked our fantastic fall interns at our Intern Luncheon! We hope you learned more about the criminal justice system, and we wish you the best of luck with the rest of your educational journeys!

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We are happy to support CASA Project and the incredible work they do for children in our community. Through their advocacy and dedication, CASA helps make sure vulnerable children have a voice, a trusted source of support, and an advocate looking out for their best interests.

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Each year, people across the country lose millions to scammers. Paul from our Outreach Team spoke to Corcoran House residents about how to keep your information and money safe. Thank you to Heather Marcano and Donna Taylor for having us!

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Mary Lou from our Outreach Team had a great time at the North Village Apartments Health Fair where she spoke to attendees about some of our prevention programs and handed out materials on topics such as vaping, scams, and social media safety. Thank you for having us!

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Having conversations with youth about virtual or in-person safety is important. Julia from our Outreach Team visited Our Lady of the Valley Regional School last week to meet with the 5th-8th graders to discuss cyber safety and bullying. Thank you to Ed Reynolds for having us!

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Keeping up with your physical and mental health is important. Kevin and Mary Lou from our Outreach Team had a great time handing out resources and talking to residents at the Coes Pond Village Health Fair. Thank you to Cheryl Pingalore for having us!

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Julia and Sue from our Outreach Team joined @WorcesterState’s SAVE Taskforce for their Shatter the Silence: Take a Stand Against Sexual Violence event. Alongside many community partners, they came together to support survivors and help connect them with resources and services.

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As scams are constantly evolving and changing, up-to-date information is important. Paul from our Outreach Team recently visited the residents at Goddard Homestead to talk about how to spot and best protect yourself from scammers. Thank you to Rachael Legenza for having us!

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Julia from our Outreach Team recently took part in @ClarkUniversity’s Grounds for Change event, providing students with resources on topics such as consent, healthy relationships, and domestic violence prevention. Thank you to Jo Lafleur Gray for having us!

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Last week, Kevin from our Outreach Team joined @WHAuthority for their annual Halloween event at Great Brook Valley Gardens, where more than 400 children and families came together for Halloween fun. Thank you for having us!

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Making and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical skill for our youth to learn. Hope from our Outreach Team visited Tantasqua Regional Junior High School to talk with students about the importance of healthy relationships. Thank you for having us!

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Scammers can use compassion, urgency or professionalism to trick you into sharing your data. Kevin from our Outreach Team attended West Boylston Senior Center's Lunch and Learn to discuss common signs of a scam to avoid. Thank you to Kimberly Maschi for having us!

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Anyone with information can reach out to Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to our office at 508-453-7589 or [email protected]

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Today, we remember the unresolved case of Bruce Leslie. We ask the public if they have information to please reach out. It is never too late to pass on information that may help.
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Bruce Leslie, a 27-year-old man was found in a storage room at Marine Power Company, 541 Chase Road in Lunenburg on Nov. 4, 1985. His death was ruled a homicide.

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Julia from our Outreach Team recently visited Gardner Elementary School to speak with the 1st-4th graders about how to address bullying and the importance of having empathy for others. Thank you to Nicholas Rogers for having us!

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Scammers are always coming up with new ways to steal your information. Kevin from our Outreach Team was at Northborough Senior Center to update residents on the latest scam trends to look out for. Thank you to Linda DiMare for having us!

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It was an honor to attend last week's swearing-in ceremony of Matthew Deveau as Chief Probation Officer of Worcester District Court. Congratulations on this well-deserved appointment!