For Immediate Release: 7/25/2024 12:05 pm
On July 20th, 2024, at about 11:52 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to Ward St for a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred on Jefferson St. Officers located a victim, who had been struck in the neck with some type of axe. Officers rendered medical aid and the male was transported to the hospital. Detectives arrived and began the follow-up investigation.
After an investigation, detectives developed probable cause for the arrest of thirty-six-year-old Jorge Torres-Maldonado of Pineland Ave and an arrest warrant was issued. On July 24th, officers located Mr. Torres-Maldonado on Millbury St. At about 5:25 PM, he was placed under arrest and is charged with Armed Robbery, Armed Assault to Murder, Aggravated Assault and Battery (serious bodily injury).
