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Man Admits To 3 Springfield Slayings While Awaiting Federal Murder Trial: DA Man Admits To 3 Springfield Slayings While Awaiting Federal Murder Trial: DA
Man Admits To 3 Springfield 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…

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by Josh Lanier
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One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Springfield One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Springfield
One Killed After Crashing Into Hydrant In Springfield 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
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Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region
Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint at an area car wash. The incident took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, when Springfield Police responded to a car wash on the 1300 block of Boston Road for a report of a disturbance.  A man at the car wash told officers he was the victim of an armed robbery where his phone was stolen and a firearm was shown by two suspects, police said.    The victim was not injured. While speaking with the victim, officers spotted the suspect's vehicle leaving and conducted a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region A man has died after a crash involving another car in Western Mass. At around 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 900 block of Boston Road for the crash involving a car and motorcycle, according to Springfield Police spokesman Ryan Walsh. The man driving the motorcycle was taken to Baystate Health where he died from his injuries, Walsh said. Walsh said a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle rider was driving at a high rate of speed. The driver of the car remained at the scene. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say
Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say Three Western Massachusetts residents, including a juvenile, have been arrested on gun charges after police allegedly found a firearm, stun gun, and shell casings during a traffic stop. The incident took place around 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, when an alert was sent to officers of a suspect vehicle heading east on Boston Road, in Springfield. During the stop, officers immediately spotted a firearm, which later determined to be a BB gun, on the car's floor, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. A further search of the vehicle turned up a loaded high capacity firearm, a …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass
Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass A driver was pronounced dead in Western Massachusetts overnight after crashing into a tree, police announced. Officers from the Springfield Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Boston Road shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, when a single-car crash was reported, a spokesman said. The driver was still moving forward when he struck a tree and came to a rest. Following the crash, he was treated at the scene for his injuries and transported to Baystate Medical Center for evaluation, where he was pronounced dead. Police said that the preliminary investigation determined t…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning $100,000 Mass Cash Ticket Sold In Springfield Winning $100,000 Mass Cash Ticket Sold In Springfield
Winning $100,000 Mass Cash Ticket Sold In Springfield Pull out those lottery tickets and check the numbers. One lucky person won $100,000 Friday, March 19 in the Mass Cash drawing, according to lottery officials.  The ticket was sold at One Stop Mart at 477 Boston Road, in Springfield.  There was no jackpot winner in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing.  The next drawing, which has an estimated jackpot of $122 million, will be on Tuesday, March 23, at 11 p.m. The same goes for the large $220 million Powerball jackpot. The next drawing for the Powerball will be on Wednesday, March 24. at 11 p.m. Lottery officials said Massa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police
Man Giving Out 'COVID Hugs' At Walmart Is Wanted By Police Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly gave customers “COVID hugs” at a Western Massachusetts Walmart. On Saturday, Aug. 15, at around 7:10 p.m., at the Walmart on Boston Road in Springfield, police said a man took an item out of a customer's hand and then gave him a hug. The man then allegedly said, “Just giving you a COVID hug. You now have COVID.” The suspect then laughed and walked away, police said. The victim, who was not named, is a cancer survivor and does not know the suspect. The man allegedly gave out similar "hugs" to other customers, police s…

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by Kristin Palpini