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1 dead, following serious crash on I-91 North in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person is dead after a serious crash in Springfield on Tuesday evening. According to Massachusetts State Police, at around 4:30 p.m. troopers were on scene for reports of a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries on Route 91 northbound near Exit 5 in Springfield. When...
CT man charged with DUI after police respond to report of intoxicated couple near skate park
A Bristol man was charged with DUI last week after police in South Windsor responded to the report of an intoxicated couple in a local skate park. Officers responded to the South Windsor Community Center parking lot last Friday just after 8 p.m. and located the couple in a vehicle, according to the South Windsor Police Department. Police pulled the car over before it could reach the road. ...
Springfield officer injured in shooting thanks community for support
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield police officer, who was seriously injured during a recent shooting spree in the city, spoke exclusively with Western Mass News. “It’s been emotional, but it’s been amazing how everyone has supported my family, you know. It’s just emotional seeing the amount of support I’ve been getting and my family has been getting as well,” said Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos.
4th of July travel prompts warnings from law enforcement
Tens of thousands of Connecticut drivers will be on the road tonight into tomorrow as we kick off the long holiday weekend. Which means reminders from law enforcement to drivers and those looking to celebrate. “Three o'clock this morning and I got on the road by 5:30, hit a lot...
Hartford names acting police chief as search for new leader continues
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford’s assistant police chief will oversee the department while the city searches for a new leader, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Wednesday. Kenny Howell will take over for Chief Jason Thody, who said in March that he’s leaving the department. Thody had previously said that he would stay until a replacement is […]
South Windsor Police charge woman with intentionally striking car to steal it
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — South Windsor police say a suspect has been charged for allegedly conspiring to hit a car so they could steal it. Yanassis A. Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, was charged Tuesday on an active arrest warrant for conspiracy to commit larceny with a motor vehicle and second-degree failure to appear. […]
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