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Duo Accused Of Selling Fake Gold Jewelry In Western Mass
Two people are accused of selling fake gold jewelry in Massachusetts. The Northampton Police Department in Hampshire County said officers investigated a scam on Monday, Sept. 26, involving the sale of fake jewelry, leading to the arrests of two unnamed individuals. The suspects' vehicle was also seized, and they were both charged with larceny from a person 65 years old or older, authorities said. Police said this common scam involves occupants of a vehicle driving through parking lots and attempting to sell fake jewelry to people. Suspects often say they need funds for gas or baby s…
Police & Fire
Suspect Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Stolen Car Crash In Western Mass, Police Say
A suspect was arrested in Western Massachusetts following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, police in Hampshire County received an alert that Holyoke Police in Hampden County and Massachusetts State Police were involved in a pursuit with a stolen vehicle driven by a suspect accused of breaking and entering, according to the Hadley Police Department. Hadley PD officers attempted to deploy tire deflation devices and saw the suspect vehicle leave I-91 North at a high rate of speed and travel over the Coolidge Bridge into Hadley, police said. …
Police & Fire
Northampton Police Warn Of Email Scam
An alert has been issued by law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts regarding a cryptocurrency scam that has been making the rounds in the region. In Hampshire County, police in Northampton issued a notice to the community advising of a scam involving currency accounts that have been hacked by fraudsters. According to the Northampton Police Department, users have been instructed to be cautious if they receive any emails saying that an account was compromised which include potentially harmful links. Police did not note if any cryptocurrency accounts have been compromised. “Do not…
Police & Fire
Suspect From Hampden County Nabbed After Stabbing At Walmart In Western Mass
A Western Massachusetts was arrested after allegedly stabbing a Walmart employee. The incident took place in Hampshire County around 5 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17 in Northampton. According to the Northampton Police Department, police were called to Walmart for a report of two employees in an altercation. Upon arrival, officers located one of the males suffering from multiple stab wounds, the department said. The victim was transported to the hospital by Northampton Fire Rescue for non-life-threatening injuries. A short time later, the suspect, a 23-year-old male from Holyok…
Schools
Bomb Threat Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At Smith College
A bomb threat led to police locking down Smith College in Western Massachusetts, which issued a shelter-in-place order to start the day. Shortly before 6:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 in Hampshire County, Smith College in Northampton announced that the threat had been made against Burton Hall, which sits in the heart of the campus. Police said that the threat included an anonymous report of multiple explosive devices at Burton Hall that was made at 5:02 a.m. on Friday morning. In response, students were advised to avoid that area of the campus, and a shelter-in-place order was issued approxim…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer At Northampton CVS
A police officer in Western Massachusetts was hospitalized after being attacked by an unruly customer who was making a scene at an area CVS, authorities announced. In Hampshire County, officers from the Northampton Police Department responded to CVS on Main Street at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, where there was a report of a man inside the store causing a disturbance. Police said that after multiple attempts to deescalate the situation, the man was asked to leave CVS by the staff and refused to do so. The nature of the disturbance was not disclosed by investigators. Accord…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Car At Intersection In Region
Police have released the ID of a bicyclist who was struck and killed crossing a busy intersection in Western Massachusetts. Officers from the Northampton Police Department in Hampshire County said that local resident Charles Braun was riding his bike near the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 when he was struck by a car. Braun was transported to Corey Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, where he was later pronounced dead. Police noted that the 23-year-old driver, from Haydenville in Hampshire County, remained at the scene and coo…
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Car At Intersection In Region
A 69-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a driver crossing a busy intersection in Western Massachusetts, police said. Officers from the Northampton Police Department in Hampshire County said that a cyclist was riding his bike near the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Elm Street at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 when he was struck by a car. The man was transported to Corey Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, where he was later pronounced dead. Police noted that the 23-year-old driver, from Haydenville in Hampshire County, remained at the scene and cooperated during t…
Police & Fire
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass
The barriers are going up in one Western Mass town and just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But these barriers aren't a bad thing, instead, they are there to allow diners to get a breath of fresh air as they visit area restaurants in Northampton. And, while some may say it slows down traffic or makes it difficult to find a parking spot, business owners are loving the trend that started last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barriers go up to allow for outdoor seating at downtown restaurants.Northampton Police Department Restaurant-goers love the outdoor seating and its drawing a…
Police & Fire
Police Investigating After Man's Body Found In Connecticut River
Police launched an investigation after a man’s body was found by a boater in the Connecticut River in Western Mass. The discovery in Hampshire County happened around 6 p.m., Friday, May 21, in the river in Northampton, said Laurie Loisel, director of Communications for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. The boater summoned emergency help when he discovered the body and then stayed with the body to help the police find it, Loisel said. A Northampton Police Department dispatcher was able to trace the phone call to find the boater about a mile and a half south of…
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