MA Preschool Teacher Charged Over Child Porn: Patch PM

WORCESTER, MA — Welcome to a very gross start to the work week. Meteorologists are warning of a nasty evening commute as a strong storm pushes through the region (see more below).

In Worcester County, a man who worked at a preschool in Sweden has been charged with possession of child pornography. Oliver Smith, 45, was first detained by Swedish police in Stockholm after a tip about his emailing nude images. But U.S. investigators didn't find out about the incident until October when he had already returned to his home in Sutton.

Here's what else is going in the region today:

Around MetroWest

Ornaments Wanted For OUT MetroWest Tree Fundraiser

The group supporting local LGBTQ youth is participating in the Boys and Girls Club's "Festival of Trees."

'Potent' Rain, Wind Coming In Time For Afternoon Commute

Local officials are already warning of power outages for wind gusts up to possible 60 miles per hour.

Milford Wants Coronavirus Testing Site Back As Area Cases Surge

Milford recently lost a drive-thru coronavirus testing site, and now most towns in the area are at the highest coronavirus risk level.

Around Worcester

Worcester Police Make Arrest After Shrewsbury Street Stabbing

A 37-year-old man was stabbed during a fight Sunday night at a shopping plaza along Shrewsbury Street.

Northborough FD Hosts Holiday Toy Drive

The department will collect toys on Saturday and Dec. 5.