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Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Lands CT Man In Jail: Police A 27-year-old Connecticut man found himself in handcuffs following a routine traffic stop in Western Massachusetts. Fairfield Countyt resident William Hill, of Bridgeport, was arrested just after 10:30 p.m. on July 19 after being stopped in Springfield by officers on Dickson Street for driving an unregistered vehicle, police said. He was also driving with a suspended license, officers added.  Springfield Police searched the car and found a loaded large-capacity pistol inside. Hill was charged with:  Carrying a loaded firearm without a license Carrying a firearm without a license Possessi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Prostitution Sting: 5 From Region Busted Trying To Pay Cop For Sex Prostitution Sting: 5 From Region Busted Trying To Pay Cop For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 5 From Region Busted Trying To Pay Cop For Sex Police continued their assault on prostitution this week as they arrested five more Western Massachusetts men in an undercover "anti-John" operation, authorities said.  This is the second time in as many weeks Springfield Police Department officers have targeted men who try to pay for sex, as they busted 11 on Thursday, June 15.  The operation on Thursday, June 22, targeted the High Street area and the South End neighborhood after several residents had complained of drugs and prostitution, Springfield police said.  RELATED: 11 Men Busted In Undercover Prostitution Stin…

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by Josh Lanier
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ID Released For Hartford Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western MA Casino ID Released For Hartford Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western MA Casino
ID Released For Hartford Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western MA Casino Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a police-involved shooting in Springfield this weekend as a 48-year-old Connecticut man. Police responded to reports of a possibly armed man acting aggressively to others at the MGM Casino around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni reports. Upon arrival, officers tried to find the man, later identified as William Tisdol, of Hartford, as he left the casino and headed towards Main and Union streets.  So sad want to send my prayers and blessings to his family real cool dude..... It's all about the bag …

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by David Cifarelli
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Western Mass Duo Caught Carrying 64 Bags Of Heroin, Crack-Cocaine: Police Western Mass Duo Caught Carrying 64 Bags Of Heroin, Crack-Cocaine: Police
Western Mass Duo Caught Carrying 64 Bags Of Heroin, Crack-Cocaine: Police A woman and man are facing a slew of charges after police in Western Massachusetts busted them for carrying numerous bags of illegal substances and several weapons, authorities said.  Police responded to a gun call on Mapledell Street in Springfield around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, Springfield Police report. Responding officers then canvassed the area and found a suspected vehicle being driven by Emily Sanchez, age 30, and Luis Luna, age 39, both of Springfield.  Officers stopped the vehicle and found brass knuckles and two knives on Sanchez. She was arrested as a result, police said.  …

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by David Cifarelli
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Seen Her? Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Region Seen Her? Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Region
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Region Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Police in Hampden County reported that Giannalise Cruz was last seen at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, by the Food Zone in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. The Springfield Police Department said Giannalise had left school with another child earlier that day. She is described as being 5-foot-2 and 89 pounds, with black hair and green eyes, police said. She was last seen wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants, red crocs, and glasses, authorities said.  Authorities…

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by Nicole Valinote
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15-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Firearm In Region, Police Say 15-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Firearm In Region, Police Say
15-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Firearm In Region, Police Say A 15-year-old Western Massachusetts boy was arrested after he was allegedly caught carrying a loaded firearm.  The arrest took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 7 p.m., Thursday, May 5 on Walnut Street. The teen was arrested after Springfield detectives received information that he was currently in possession of a firearm in a parking lot on the 400 block of Walnut Street, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department. Detectives approached a group of four teens, including the suspect, who was detained, Walsh said. During a search, detectives recovered …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old CT Man Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old
CT Man Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old A Connecticut man has been arrested for the shooting death of a 21-year-old Western Mass man. The murder took place in Hampden County in Springfield on Worthington Street around 10 p.m. on Friday, April 15. Hartford resident Andre Wise, age 21, was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, for the shooting of Karmari Alexander, of Springfield, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department. Following the homicide, Wise was identified as a suspect and a warrant was granted for his arrest, Walsh said. On Wednesday, around 3:30 p.m. Wise was nabbed near the intersection of Hall and Dic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing 15-Year-Old From Region Has Been Found, Police Say Missing 15-Year-Old From Region Has Been Found, Police Say
Missing 15-Year-Old From Region Has Been Found, Police Say Update:  Police said a 15-year-old girl from Western Massachusetts who was reported missing has been found. The Springfield Police Department reported that Onasun Jolly has been located. Police previously reported that she was reported missing after she left a friend's home on Tuesday, May 3, and didn't return home. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Western Massachusetts. The Springfield Police Department reported that Onasun Jolly did not return to her home on Castle Street after running away from a friend's home o…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Police Search For Missing 15-Year-Old From Region Police Search For Missing 15-Year-Old From Region
Police Search For Missing 15-Year-Old From Region Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old boy from Western Massachusetts.   In Hampden County, the Springfield Police Department is searching for Julian Martelli, who was last seen the night of Tuesday, April 12, according to the Wilbraham Police Department. He is described as being about 5-foot-6 and 125 pounds, with blue dyed hair. Police said Julian is known to frequent the Sixteen Acres neighborhood and the wooded/pond area along Breckwood Boulevard and Parker Street in Springfield.  Authorities asked anyone with information about his whe…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Duo Nabbed For Attempted Armed Robbery At TD Bank In Region Duo Nabbed For Attempted Armed Robbery At TD Bank In Region
Duo Nabbed For Attempted Armed Robbery At TD Bank In Region Two Western Mass men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a TD bank in the region. The robbery took place in Springfield around 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 9 at the bank located on the 500 block of Sumner Avenue.   A teller told officers one of the suspects handed over a note demanding money and implying that he had a gun, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. The suspect, later identified as Edward Rosso, age 22, of Springfield, got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, Walsh said. Crime Analysts in the Springfield Police Department’s Real-Time Analysis C…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Search For 36-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Region Police Search For 36-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Region
Police Search For 36-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Region Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help in the search for a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since 2019. Janan Welz-Scutt was reported missing to the Springfield Police Department in Hampden County in September of 2019, according to a report from the Pittsfield Police Department on Wednesday, March 23. Police said Welz-Scutt is 5-foot-5 and 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Authorities asked anyone with information about her whereabouts to call the Springfield Police Department at 413-787-6302. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Region 12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Region
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Region Police in Western Massachusetts seized 14 off-highway vehicles and arrested 12 people during a special detail to remove illegal vehicles from the roadways. During the multi-day detail in Springfield, officers seized the vehicles which included nine dirt bikes, two unregistered motorcycles, and three ATVs, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. One of the ATVs seized.Springfield Police Department In addition to the above, one motorized bike was also seized, he said. Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood stated, “Illegal dirt bikes have continued to be a nuis…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man From Region Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack Man From Region Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack
Man From Region Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack A Western Mass man has been charged after police discovered a loaded large-capacity firearm in a fanny pack during a traffic stop. Hampden County resident Anthony Gonzalez, age 19, of Springfield, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 23, by Springfield Police during a traffic stop. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police, Gonzalez was arrested after detectives received information that he was in possession of a firearm.  The weapon seized.Springfield Police Department  Detectives located a car Gonzalez was traveling in and conducted a traffic stop on the 400 block of Bay …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Region One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Region
One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Region A Western Massachusetts moped rider was killed after crashing into a fire hydrant. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16 on Boston Road in Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, an adult man was riding a moped when he crashed into a fire hydrant. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The victim has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
COVID-19: Cop In Region Battling For His Life After Contracting Virus COVID-19: Cop In Region Battling For His Life After Contracting Virus
Covid-19: Cop In Region Battling For His Life After Contracting Virus A longtime Western Massachusetts police officer is fighting for his life in a hospital after contracting COVID-19. Officer Jamie Kelly of Springfield, a member of the Springfield Police Department since 2008 and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department before that, has been on a ventilator for more than two weeks after contracting the virus, a GoFundMe effort said. Although Kelly has shown slight improvement in the past few days, the GoFundMe said, there is still a long way to go. “Jamie is a 2nd generation Springfield Police Officer and a lifelong Springfield resident. He is a hard-workin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Shot, Cop Hospitalized In Officer-Involved Shooting In Region Suspect Shot, Cop Hospitalized In Officer-Involved Shooting In Region
Suspect Shot, Cop Hospitalized In Officer-Involved Shooting In Region Police in Western Massachusetts are investigating following an officer-involved shooting that left one shot and a police officer injured. The incident took place in Hampden County just after midnight on Thursday, Jan. 27, when a Springfield officer assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Unit was responding to investigate an incident when he located a suspect on Court Square Avenue, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department. The suspect, an adult male, assaulted the officer with a dangerous weapon and fled on foot before entering a parking garage on the 0-100 block of…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Region Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Region
Alert Issued For Woman Who's Gone Missing In Region Seen her? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 30-year-old woman who could be in need of medical attention. An alert was issued in Hampden County by the Springfield Police Department as they look to track down Joan Elvers-Fahey, who was reported missing on Tuesday, Jan. 18, and has not been in contact with her family since Monday, Jan. 17. Elvers-Fahey was described as being 5-foot-4 weighing 190 pounds. She has a tattoo of stars on the left side of her neck and the word “LOVE” on the right side. Police said she is known to frequent P…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Caught With Cocaine In Connecticut, Police Say Duo Caught With Cocaine In Connecticut, Police Say
Duo Caught With Cocaine In Connecticut, Police Say Two men are facing charges in Connecticut after being busted with a host of drugs following a brief chase, police said. In Hartford County, the Enfield Police Department received a BOLO alert out of Hampden County from the Springfield Police Department in Massachusetts advising that a red Mercedes with Connecticut registration tags was on the run from officers shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5. It was reported that at least one of the suspects was allegedly in possession of a firearm and had committed multiple crimes in Springfield on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3 p.m., p…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Shooting Victim In Region Dies From Injuries Shooting Victim In Region Dies From Injuries
Shooting Victim In Region Dies From Injuries A Western Massachusetts man has died after being shot. Police in Hampden County responded to the incident around 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, when the Springfield Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 0-100 block of Hayden Ave.  According to Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for the Springfield Police, the victim was found near the intersection of Cambridge and Burr streets. Walsh said officers found a scene on Hayden Avenue as well.  The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to Baystate Medical Center where he died of his injures, Walsh sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Scammers Target Businesses By Posing As Police In Region Scammers Target Businesses By Posing As Police In Region
Scammers Target Businesses By Posing As Police In Region One Western Massachusetts police department is alerting residents to a new scam that has impacted at least one local business. The Springfield Police Department's Detective Bureau warns local businesses should be aware that scammers are spoofing the department's phone number and impersonating police department personnel seeking money from businesses.  Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source, the department said.  This most recent scam involves someone impersonating an investigator telling employees that they a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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High-Capacity AR-Style Rifle Recovered In Region High-Capacity AR-Style Rifle Recovered In Region
High-Capacity Ar-style Rifle Recovered In Region Police busted a man with an illegal AR-style assault rifle following an investigation into the illegal storage of firearms at a home in Western Massachusetts. In Hampden County, detectives from the Springfield Police Department's Firearms Investigation Unit, Holyoke police officers, and members of the FBI Gang Task Force arrested 42-year-old Emmanuel Garcia following the execution of a search warrant at a home on the 600 block of Bay Street. According to police, the investigation was launched when a Springfield Police Department detective and a Franklin County deputy sheriff assigned to the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Residents Rescued After Fire Breaks Out In Region Residents Rescued After Fire Breaks Out In Region
Residents Rescued After Fire Breaks Out In Region Footage of body cameras worn by Western Massachusetts police officers has been released to the public showing them rescuing residents from a burning building. The incident took place in Hampden County around 4:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13, when members of the Springfield Police Department responded to a call for a fire at a multi-family home on Fort Pleasant Avenue. The video shows officers entering the building, encountering smoke in the hallways and stairwells, and going door-to-door checking units to ensure residents were awake, and assisting them in safely exiting the building as …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region
Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region The investigation into a string of purse snatching incidents in Western Massachusetts led to the arrest of two suspects who are wanted for the robbery, the District Attorney announced. Two men are in police custody following an investigation into a pair of suspects believed to be behind a string of “purse snatchings” in East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Holyoke, and Springfield in Hampden County. Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said that Angel Gonzalez and Derek Michalczyk, both age 34 and from Springfield, are facing a host of charges following a rash of recently reported…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Found Dead Inside Car In Region Woman Found Dead Inside Car In Region
Woman Found Dead Inside Car In Region Police in Western Massachusets are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in a car and a man was found shot a short distance away. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 28 in Hampden on East Alvord Street in Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department spokesperson Ryan Walsh, officers were called West Alvord Street for a SpotShotter activation.  Once on the scene, they found a man who was shot. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries, Walsh said. A short time later officers found a car that had crashed into a p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region A man was killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash in Western Massachusetts. The crash took place in Springfield around 6:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16 on the 200 block of Worcester Street near the Chicopee line.  According to Springfield Police, one car crossed over the center lane and collided with another vehicle.  The adult male driver who crossed over the center lane was transported to Baystate where he died from his injuries, police said.   The other driver remained on the scene and did not immediately need medical attention, police said.  The Springfield…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Region A  man has been charged with the shooting death of another man in the region. Almando Diaz, age 39, of Springfield, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 8, for the murder of Luis Ramos, age 32, also of Springfield, said the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. Diaz was discovered dead around midnight on Wednesday, March 11, when members of the Chicopee Police Department responded to calls of possible shots fired. A short time later, the Springfield Police Department responded to the area of Springfield Street and Cunningham Street, in Springfield, for a single-vehicle crash.  Offi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Know him? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle that was parked outside an area convenience store. In Hampden County, investigators with the Springfield Police Department released a pair of surveillance photos of a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle after making a purchase at a store on the 600 block of Main Street. The alleged theft happened overnight on Saturday, Sept. 16. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact Springfield Police detectives in the Auto-Theft…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region A driver in Western Massachusetts has died of his injuries after a two-car crash. The crash took place around 4:20 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, on Verge Street in Springfield. According to Springfield Police Spokesman Ryan Walsh, officers were called to the scene of a two-car crash on the 100 block of Verge Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a severely injured man who died before he could be taken to a hospital. During a press conference on Friday, Nov. 5, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood said a driver crossed the center line and hit a van head-on during the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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School District In Region Increases Security After Apparent National Threat School District In Region Increases Security After Apparent National Threat
School District In Region Increases Security After Apparent National Threat Following social media threats, there will additional police presence at a school district in the region. The posts were shared in Western Massachusetts from another municipality in another state, according to the Springfield Police Department. The individuals who shared them locally are the subject of a criminal investigation, said the Springfield Police. There will be an additional police presence at the school, which is reportedly Springfield Central High School, on Monday, Oct. 25 out of an abundance of caution, the department added.  Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clappr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Body Recovered From River In Region Body Recovered From River In Region
Body Recovered From River In Region A man's body has been recovered from a river in Western Massachusetts.  According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department, the body was found around 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, when officers were called to the 500 block of Hancock Street for a report of a body in the Mill River. Members of the Springfield Fire department recovered the body. Walsh said there were no indications of suspicious activity, and the incident is being investigated by the Detective Bureau.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say
Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say A juvenile was arrested with a loaded handgun stolen out of Connecticut after being stopped by officers in Western Massachusetts. The 17-year-old teen boy was stopped around 10:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, when members of the Springfield Police Department in Hampden County spotted him remove the firearm from his sweatshirt pocket and then put it back in. The teen was with a group that had gathered on Main Street. When detained, police recovered the gun from the teen; the others were released, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department.  The name of the teen was with…

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by Kathy Reakes