A report of a suspicious man walking through yards, peering into vehicles, and hiding in bushes on the night of April 21, 2025, prompted a strong police response in the northern part of Shrewsbury. The incident occurred on Gifford Drive, off Spring Street, where officers began searching the area but were initially unable to locate the suspect.
According to the local police, a perimeter was established, and the department’s drone unit was deployed to assist in the search. Shortly before midnight, the suspect was spotted near the intersection of Route 140 and Merriam Avenue and took off running when approached. Officers gave chase, and after a foot pursuit, the man was caught while attempting to escape through a fence. Following a short struggle, he was taken into custody.
The man, identified as 30-year-old Gary Goyette of Worcester, was found carrying multiple items believed to be stolen, including cell phones, debit cards, and other belongings bearing the names of different individuals. He was charged with possessing stolen property, carrying a knife, trespassing, and resisting arrest.
Further investigation revealed that Goyette had two active arrest warrants. One was for a series of serious charges, including attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and assault with a weapon. The second was related to a separate assault case.
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