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Man with machete arrested in Worcester road rage incident

  • Posted by Worcester News April 17, 2023 - Filed in News - #Worcester  #Millbury Street  #Worcester Police Department  #Providence Street  - 2,889 views

    WORCESTER — Worcester Police Department officers arrested a man on Sunday, April 16th following a road rage incident involving a machete near Millbury and Providence streets.

    Shortly after 2 p.m., officers responded to witness reports of an altercation between the drivers of a white Toyota and a blue Honda.

    According to witnesses, the Honda driver exited his vehicle to confront the Toyota driver, who proceeded to assault him with a machete, striking him in the head and back. The victim received medical attention after officers called for an ambulance.

    A subsequent B.O.L.O. alert led to the arrest of 40-year-old Ezekial Santiago of Charlton Street at a red light on McKeon Road. Officers discovered a machete in his vehicle during the arrest. Santiago faces charges of armed assault to murder and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He is scheduled for arraignment in court.

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  • Gail Smith
    Gail Smith Glad it wasn't more serious. People are truly out of their minds these days. Road rage isn't worth it . There's no kindness or courtesy any longer. Great job WPD. This is one time I'm glad the lights aren't synced down there.
    April 17, 2023

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