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CRIME & SAFETY
Juvenile suspects apprehended after leading Enfield police on chase in stolen vehicle
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Enfield police say they enlisted the help of a K9, drone units, and state police troopers to apprehend two juveniles accused of leading officers on a chase Wednesday. At least one of three suspects was not located as of Thursday morning. The incident started when police received a complaint around 3 […]
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
36-year-old Springfield man died in crash involving tractor-trailer
A 36-year-old Springfield man died in a crash involving three vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, on Route 195 in Seekonk, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk, police said in a statement. All three lanes were closed while first responders attempted to save those involved.
Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case
Devon Dennis was charged in the fatal shooting a little over a year ago in Brookfield of Juan Sierra of Springfield, Massachusetts, in what police described as a drug-related homicide. Read the story on VTDigger here: Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case.
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers,...
Worcester explosion prompts local law enforcement to evaluate public safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just days ahead of the fourth of July holiday, multiple illegal and potentially fatal explosive devices were found in Massachusetts prompted an urgent warning from officials to be on the lookout. While nothing out of the ordinary has happened in Springfield, police are also asking for...
America's gun culture claims three more victims
Last month a murder suicide by gunfire occurred in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, a suburb of the city of Springfield in the Western part of the state. It is doubtful that people outside of Massachusetts ever heard of it. Between the start of the year and February 15, national data from the Gun Violence Archive shows 4994 people died from gun violence – that’s homicides, accidents and suicides. (The Wilbraham case covered two of the three categories). That averaged to 108 deaths each day between January 1 and February 15. (Another 3,351 people had been injured by gunshot wounds in that period.)
Chicopee woman killed in Hartford hit-and-run crash remembered for her compassion
A Chicopee woman who was killed in late June in a hit-and-run crash in Hartford was an experienced nurse who cared for every person she treated, according to her obituary. Lutricia “Trish” Daniels, 40, was born on May 18, 1984, to the late James Wade Daniels Jr. of Brookhaven, Mississippi and Diane Guadeloupe of Springfield, Massachusetts, according to her obituary. She carried a sense of community throughout her life, it stated.
Greenfield woman arrested for alleged involvement in car theft after crash in Connecticut
A Greenfield woman was arrested Tuesday for her alleged involvement in an incident last year where three people attempted to steal a vehicle in South Windsor after intentionally rear-ending the victim.
‘I want to thank everyone’: Springfield Police officer speaks out after being shot
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News hears exclusively from Springfield Police Officer Santos who was seriously injured during a recent shooting spree in the city. Springfield Officer Nestor Santos is in high spirits considering the situation. We spoke while he was in between doctors appointments on Tuesday. He told...
Speed enforcement initiative continues in Agawam
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Agawam Police Department posting an update on their speed enforcement initiative. Last month, officers issuing a total of 188 speeding citations as a part of their ongoing effort to crack down on speeding violations, reduce accidents and promote safer driving throughout the community. The police...
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