Blackstone Police Arrest Worcester Homicide Suspect

October 4, 2019 by John Guilfoil

Chief Gregory Gilmore reports that the Blackstone Police Department arrested a suspect wanted for questioning in the murder of a Worcester woman.

THOMAS BERGSTROM, AGE 36 was wanted on warrants from the Worcester Police Department. Blackstone Police arrested BERGSTROM on Friday at approximately 10 a.m. Blackstone Police immediately contact Worcester Police, and the suspect was transferred to the custody of that agency.

Chief Gilmore wishes to acknowledge the efforts of Blackstone Police officers who ensured this dangerous suspect was taken into custody without incident.

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In partnership with our community, the Blackstone Police Department strives to provide the highest quality of protection, safety and well being for all of our residents, businesses and visitors. In furtherance of this goal, our Department implements a proactive approach in the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal activity. The most vital tool available to us is the assistance, involvement and interaction of the citizens we have pledged to serve. It is our hope that this webpage may serve as a bridge between the community and the police department, allowing a free exchange of information, ideas, and feedback, in order to create safer neighborhoods and foster public trust in our department.

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