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3 Men Hospitalized In Western Mass Crash ID'd, Police Update Their Conditions
Police have identified the three men who were injured after the truck they were in crashed into a tree in Berkshire County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9.
Anthony Nichols, age 41, Gregory Prince, 54, and Robert O'Bert, 50, all of Pittsfield, had to be cut from the truck after it crashed at 241 South St. in Pittsfield near the intersection of Broad Street just after 3:30 p.m., Pittsfield police said.
Nichols, the driver, was in serious condition, Prince was in fair condition, and O'Bert was in good condition Wednesday evening, police said. All three remained at Baystate Medical Cen…
Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says
The mother of a 10-year-old girl who was shot in Springfield earlier this week in a murder-suicide has died in the hospital, her mother announced on Facebook.
Aubrianna Lynn was shot on Monday, Aug. 14, along with her 12-year-old sister and grandmother, Kim Fairbanks, at their home at 174 Berkshire Ave., Springfield police said. Their upstairs neighbor Victor Nieves, who knew the family well, pulled the trigger before killing himself, police said.
Stephanie Croteau, the girl's mother, posted on Facebook that the 10-year-old was in heaven dancing with her grandmother, who was also killed…
Man Behind Murder-Suicide, Shooting 2 Kids In Springfield Home ID'd By Police
Police have identified the man they say killed a grandmother and shot two of her grandchildren in a Springfield home Monday, Aug. 14, before he turned the gun on himself.
Victor Nieves, 34, of Springfield, is believed to have killed Kim Fairbanks, 52, of Springfield, at 174 Berkshire Ave. just after 2:30 p.m., the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Fairbanks' three grandchildren — ages 12, 10, and 5 — were also in the home at the time of the attack. Two were seriously wounded.
The 10-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being airlifted to Boston…
Restaurant Owner In Region Killed In Crash, Family Says
Richard Daviau, the co-owner of a popular steakhouse in Hampden County, died on Friday, Aug. 4, in a motorcycle crash in Florida, his family announced.
Richard Daviau owned Prim3 St3akhous3 in Southwick with his brother and sister. The threes in the name refer to the three siblings — Debbie, Todd, and Richard Daviau.
His sister, Debbie Daviau, wrote about Richard's death on the restaurant's Facebook page.
Prim3 St3akhous3, is the embodiment of a vision of 3 siblings, Todd, Deborah, and Richard Daviau. It is with heavy hearts that Todd and Deborah announce that their brother and partne…
CT Man Admits To 3 Mass Slayings While Awaiting Federal Murder Trial: DA
A Waterbury, Connecticut, man awaiting a federal trial on kidnapping and murder charges admitted to killing three people in Springfield beginning in 2006, authorities said.
Calvin Robertson, 41, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 18, to three counts of manslaughter, the Hampden County District Attorney announced. Prosecutors chose to charge him with manslaughter to not interfere with his upcoming federal trial, where he faces a minimum of life in prison or a potential death sentence if convicted, DA Anthony Gulluni said in a news release.
Robertson admitted to the following s…
Waterbury Man Held Without Bail In Massachusetts New Year's Eve Shooting: DA
A 28-year-old Connecticut man accused of shooting a Hadley man on New Year's Eve will be held in jail until a court can decide if he poses a threat to the community if given bail, authorities said.
Marc Veturis, age 28, of Waterbury, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, attempted kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.
Officia…
Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Man In Region
Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Western Massachusetts man.
Hampden County residents Andres Torres and Luis Torres, both of Chicopee, and Luis Vasquez, of Springfield, have been arrested in connection with the Monday, Jan. 3, shooting death of Kelvin Cruz-Lopez, 23, of Chicopee, said the Hampden County District Attorney's Office.
According to Chicopee Police, the murder was uncovered around 10:30 p.m. when officers responded to 190 East Street for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
As officers arrived they located Cruz-Lop…
Man Shot, Killed In Region Identified
The identity has been released of the person who died after a shooting in the region.
Luis Vazquez, age 28, of Springfield, was shot on Saturday, Aug. 21, on Center Street in Chicopee, said the DA's Office.
The Chicopee Police Department responded to the area and found shell casings but could not find anyone who had been injured.
At the same time, Vazquez arrived by private transportation to Baystate Medical Center’s Emergency Room and appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound.
On Sunday, Aug. 29, Vazquez died as a result of his injuries, the DA's Office said.
Investigators…
Passenger Killed In Crash
One person was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts.
The crash took place around 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, in Hampden County, at 177 Chapin Street in Ludlow, said Ludlow Police Chief Daniel Valadas.
During the crash, which involved two Subarus, a passenger in one of the vehicles was trapped and had to be extracted using the jaws of life, police said.
Additional passengers and drivers were also injured, all were transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
The passenger, a male, was then transported to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounce…
