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Heard on: South Worcester County Law Dispatch, Oxford, Charlton, Webster, Dudley · 1/14/2026 05:19 PM
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Hey guys, start over to near Hartley Street.
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It's going to be behind building B.
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Attempted vehicle fire behind building in Webster

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible arson attempt behind a building near Hartley Street in Webster. A caller reported that a man wearing black clothing poured gasoline on a vehicle and tried to set it on fire. The gas can caught fire but the vehicle itself did not ignite. Firefighters were dispatched, and law enforcement established a perimeter. The suspect fled the area on foot toward East Main Street. Evidence including a lighter and gas can was located at the scene.

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Hartley St, Webster, MA 01570
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