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Connecticut Man Involved In Springfield School Shooting Arrested; Gunman Remains On Run Connecticut Man Involved In Springfield School Shooting Arrested; Gunman Remains On Run
Connecticut Man Involved In Springfield School Shooting Arrested; Gunman Remains On Run Police have arrested a Connecticut in connection with a brawl at a Springfield, Massachusetts, school on Monday, March 11, that ended when someone fired a gun through a window.  Josiah Livingston, of Hartford, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, Springfield police said. The person who fired the weapon remains at large.  The incident began just after 2 p.m. when four people, including a female student, were spotted standing outside the High School of Science and Technology at 1250 State Street.  High School of Science and Technology in Springfield …
Springfield Police Commissioner Resigns After Officers Raid Her Home, Arrest Fugitive Son: Cops Springfield Police Commissioner Resigns After Officers Raid Her Home, Arrest Fugitive Son: Cops
Springfield Police Commissioner Resigns After Officers Raid Her Home, Arrest Fugitive Son: Cops The Springfield Police Commissioner Christy Torres stepped down on Tuesday, Jan. 16, soon after police raided her home and arrested a wanted fugitive — her son — on gun and drug charges, authorities said. Another son was arrested last year after firing an illegal pistol at an oncoming car in the parking lot of a dentist's office, police have said.  Josiah Cheeseboro, 24, was arrested on Tuesday on a drug felony warrant out of Franklin County, Springfield police said. Police found Cheeseboro hiding in the basement of their family home on Seymour Avenue, reports and police said. …
'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say 'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say
'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say A 38-year-old Hampden County man who has already been convicted of illegal firearms charges three times was arrested again following the discovery of an arsenal of ammunition, drugs, and cash in his home, police said. Springfield resident Ivan Marrero Jr., age 38, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4 following a search of his Eastern Avenue home conducted by members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, Springfield Police announced.  The search was a culmination of a months-long drug and illegal firearm investigation into Marrero's residence.  Before …
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say 'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say A 19-year-old man authorities say drove into two occupied patrol cruisers and over an officer's foot in a stolen car likely looked familiar to the Springfield police arresting him. That's because he's been arrested three times before in the last year, officials added.  Daniel Walker, of Springfield, faces a new crop of felonies in the incident, which has sparked outrage from Springfield leaders demanding judges keep alleged repeat offenders behind bars until their trials for the public's safety.  The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hy…
Man Shot In Head Was Talking When He Was Found At Hampden County Gas Station Man Shot In Head Was Talking When He Was Found At Hampden County Gas Station
Man Shot In Head Was Talking When He Was Found At Hampden County Gas Station A man shot in the head was talkative and alert when he was found at a Hampden County gas station on Saturday, Sept. 2.  The man, whose name was not released, was found in the parking lot of the Sunoco gas station on North Main Street in East Longmeadow just after 8 p.m., East Longmeadow police said. It's unclear how he ended up at the gas station.  Paramedics took the man to a Baystate Medical Center, where East Longmeadow detectives spoke with him about how a bullet ended up in his skull. He told them the shooting happened on the other side of the Springfield-East Longmeadow bord…
10-Year-Old Girl Killed In Springfield Rampage Died Protecting Her Family: Obit 10-Year-Old Girl Killed In Springfield Rampage Died Protecting Her Family: Obit
10-Year-Old Girl Killed In Springfield Rampage Died Protecting Her Family: Obit Aubrianna Lynn Serra loved princesses, dancing, and gymnastics, but more than anything, she loved her family. The 10-year-old died trying to protect them when a gunman entered her grandmother's Springfield home last week, her obituary said.  Aubrianna Lynn was shot on Aug. 14, along with her 12-year-old sister and grandmother, Kim Fairbanks, at a home at 174 Berkshire Ave., Springfield police said. Their upstairs neighbor Victor Nieves pulled the trigger before killing himself, police said.   Aubrianna Lynn died three days after at Boston Children's Hospital after days in intensive care. …
Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says Girl, 10, Shot In Springfield Murder-Suicide Has Died, Her Mother Says
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…
Convicted Western Mass Drug Dealer Shot At Same Woman Twice In 3 Weeks: Police Convicted Western Mass Drug Dealer Shot At Same Woman Twice In 3 Weeks: Police
Convicted Western Mass Drug Dealer Shot At Same Woman Twice In 3 Weeks: Police A convicted drug dealer from Western Massachusetts was arrested for shooting at the same woman twice in three weeks, authorities said.  Ernesto Lopez, age 30, of Springfield, was arrested and released on a $10,000 bail for shooting at a woman on Oct. 23, Springfield Police report.  Officers then recognized the same woman when they responded to shots fired on the 0-100 block of Greenwich Street in Springfield around 2 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, police said.  During this investigation, officers saw a car Lopez was driving in the previous shooting parked on Prosp…
Man Killed In Overnight Shooting In Western Mass: Police Man Killed In Overnight Shooting In Western Mass: Police
Man Killed In Overnight Shooting In Western Mass: Police A man has died in an overnight shooting in one Western Massachusetts city, authorities said. Police responded for of ShotSpotter alert in the the 0-100 block of Walden Street in Springfield around 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Ryan Walsh, public information officer for Springfield Police, said on Twitter.  Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, Walsh continued.  The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Springfield Police at 413.787.6355. 
Over 25K Bags Of Heroin Taken From Convicted Western MA Drug Lord: Police Over 25K Bags Of Heroin Taken From Convicted Western MA Drug Lord: Police
Over 25K Bags Of Heroin Taken From Convicted Western MA Drug Lord: Police Three people from Western Massachusetts, including a convicted drug lord, were arrested after more than 25,000 bags of heroin and other drugs were taken from their home last week.  Multiple law enforcement agencies raided Luis Rosado's apartment on Commonwealth Avenue in Springfield on Thursday, Oct 27 following a lengthy investigation, Springfield Police report. Inside they found 25,511 bags of heroin (510 grams) 49.5 grams of crack-cocaine and 42.5 grams of powder cocaine, all trafficking weight, police said.  Rosado along with two other occupants of the hou…
Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass, Police Say Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass, Police Say
Man Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Western Mass, Police Say A man died after crashing his car into a tree in Western Massachusetts. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1;20 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 in Springfield in the 700 block of Berkshire Avenue. According to Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for the Springfield Police, officers who responded to the area found a single-car crash into a tree. The lone occupant, an adult male, was transported to Baystate Hospital where he died from his injuries, Walsh said. The department's Traffic Unit is investigating.
2 Found Dead In Western Mass Home 2 Found Dead In Western Mass Home
2 Found Dead In Western Mass Home A man and a woman were found dead inside a Western Massachusetts home after a call from a relative. The two were found in Springfield around 10:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 on Maynard Street. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police,  officers responded to a home on Maynard Street for immediate assistance after a relative found the man and woman dead inside the home from apparent gunshot wounds. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit under the direction of Capt. Trent Duda is investigating, Walsh said. The names and ages of the two people have not yet been released. …
Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say
Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man is behind bars after allegedly trying to grab a police officer’s gun during an arrest. Springfield Police were called just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, with reports of a crash involving a dirt bike near Bay Street and Girard Avenue. When officers arrived, the driver of the dirt bike took off running and was arrested after a short foot pursuit, according to Springfield Police. The suspect was identified as 48-year-old Vicente Solano. As officers attempted to arrest him, Solano pushed an officer in the chest and fell on top of the officer, police said. He th…
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after injuring a sheriff's deputy while driving recklessly. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:45 a.m., Thursday, June 9. Police attempted to stop Tyler Scheurer, age 36 of Holyoke after he was spotted speeding on Birnie Avenue, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When the officer approached the vehicle Scheurer sped off just missing the officer. When the officer approached the driver again at a stop light the driver again sped away when the light turne…
Two Shot On Roadway In Western Mass Two Shot On Roadway In Western Mass
Two Shot On Roadway In Western Mass Police are investigating after two men were shot on a street in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Springfield around 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5 in the 100 block of Massachusetts Avenue. When Springfield police arrived on the scene to investigate a Shotspotter activation, they found two men who had received gunshot wounds, said Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for the Springfield Police. Both men were transported to Baystate Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Walsh said. The Springfield detective bureau is investigating.
Suspects Sought After Serious Hit-Run Crashes In Western Mass Suspects Sought After Serious Hit-Run Crashes In Western Mass
Suspects Sought After Serious Hit-Run Crashes In Western Mass Police are asking the public for help locating two hit-and-run drivers after crashes in the region. Both incidents took place in Springfield. The Springfield Police traffic unit said one incident took place around 2:40 am., Saturday, May 28, in the 500 block of Main Street in the South End in which a pedestrian was hit by two vehicles who both fled the scene, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. The pedestrian, an adult man, suffered serious injuries, Walsh said. The second driver involved has been identified but not apprehended, he added. Police are seeking your help w…
Man Accused Of Reckless Driving With 3-Year-Old In Vehicle In Western Mass Man Accused Of Reckless Driving With 3-Year-Old In Vehicle In Western Mass
Man Accused Of Reckless Driving With 3-Year-Old In Vehicle In Western Mass A man out on bail who authorities suspected had a gun was arrested after fleeing from police with a 3-year-old in the vehicle in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27. Jesus Oquendo, age 23, of Springfield, was arrested after members of the Springfield police received information that he was in possession of a handgun while out on bail, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. The officers located Oquendo driving a car on Alderman Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop due to the fact that Oquen…
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Police are investigating after tires were slashed on 45 vans of a Western Massachusetts company that provides services to the handicapped and those in need of rides to doctor appointments and medical treatments. The incident took place in Springfield at Indian Orchard at Youth on the Move early Monday, May 16, said Ryan Walsh, of the Springfield Police. Janice Brown, the owner of the company, said the vans are used to transport children in wheelchairs to schools, dialysis and cancer patients to treatments, and others with special needs. "Who would do such a thing knowing these are handicap…
Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say
Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say A Western Massachusetts has been arrested on firearms charges in connection with a shooting where bullets hit a car. The arrest took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 8:45 a.m., Thursday, May 12. Victor Aytche, age 29, of Springfield, was arrested on a warrant by members of the Springfield Police investigative unit in connection with a shooting that took place on Wednesday, May 4, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Aytche became a suspect during the investigation into the May 4 shooting in which a car was shot, Walsh said. He was charged with: Carrying a …
Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass
Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass Two police officers in Western Massachusetts are being hailed as heroes after saving a baby who was choking. The incident took place in Springfield on Monday, May 9. Springfield Police officers Christopher Charles and Luis Rodriguez were working a construction detail at the intersection of Bradley and Wilbraham Roads when a vehicle approached the work zone, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. A woman got out of the vehicle and began screaming that her baby wasn’t breathing. The officers immediately ran to the vehicle and found the 3-month-old baby girl to be pale, chokin…
Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say
Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say A Western Mass man who was attempting to hang himself from a tree was saved by quick-thinking police officers. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:!5 a.m., Monday, April 25. Springfield Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Boston Road for a report of a suicidal man, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When officers arrived a man was in a tree with a belt around his neck. Officers attempted to talk him down but when the man saw additional emergency vehicles he let go of a branch and was actively attempting to hang himself, Walsh sa…
26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder 26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder
26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with murder after turning himself in to police in connection with the January murder of another man. Hampden County resident Jerry Ramos, age 26, of Springfield, was arrested on Wednesday, April 13 for the murder of a man in Indian Orchard. On Thursday, Jan. 27, around 5:10 a.m. Springfield police officers responded to the intersection of Pinevale Street and Essex Street in Indian Orchard for a report of an unresponsive man inside a car, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When officers arrived they found the man dead inside t…
Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield
Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested on alleged assault and drug charges after a woman was assaulted and a gun pointed at her face. The incident took in Hampden County in Springfield around 10:15 a.m., Saturday, April 2. The two men, Manuel Carrasquill, age 46, and Roberto Martinez-Colon, age 41, both of Springfield, were arrested after police received information that a woman was assaulted and had a gun pointed at her face on the 700 block of Worthington Street, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Officers located Carrasquillo and recovered approximately 15 bags …
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts man was arrested for an alleged road-rage incident in which he shot at another vehicle with a small child in his car. The incident took place in Springfield around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3. An investigation revealed two vehicles were involved in a road-rage incident and a minor collision occurred in the 300 block of State St., in Springfield, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police.  The driver of one car, later identified as Juan Franco, age 40, of Springfield, is alleged to have shot at the second vehicle with two occupants inside. The car w…
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield 12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield 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…
Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say
Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say Four men have been arrested for allegedly having loaded guns inside a convenience store in Western Massachusetts. The four men were arrested in Hampden County around 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, when detectives from the Springfield Police received information that the men were in possession of firearms and were conducting surveillance when they entered the store. When the men entered the store, located on the 100 block of Dickinson Street of Springfield, detectives moved in and arrested them, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Detectives then seized a loaded firearm from e…
Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found
Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found A Western Massachusetts city hall has been evacuated after a suspicious contained was found near its entrance. The container was found around 10:15 a.m., Monday, Feb. 14, near the entrance to the Springfield City Hall. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police the building was evacuated as a precaution.   The Arson and Bomb Squad is investigating. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with 1,500 bags of heroin and more than $250,000 in cash. Hampden County resident Alvaro Flores, age 61, of Holyoke was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26 following a multi-agency investigation that led to a search warrant of his home, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. During the search agents seized more than 1500 bags of heroin and a loaded firearm, Walsh said. An additional search warrant led detectives to a safety deposit box where an additional $257,000 in cash was seized, Walsh said. Flores w…
Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say
Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say A man driving an alleged stolen vehicle in Western Massachusetts jumped out of the still-moving car when police attempted a traffic stop. The incident took place on Saturday, Jan. 15, when Springfield Police located a stolen vehicle on Bicentennial Highway. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, officers located the stolen vehicle driving near Bicentennial Highway and attempted a traffic stop.  During the stop, the driver jumped out of the still-moving vehicle, causing the car to crash, police said. A 17-year-old passenger stayed in the vehicle. A search for the dri…
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield A man was killed by police in Western Massachusetts after he allegedly stabbed an officer in the face and attempted to attack another. The incident took place in Hampden County around 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, when the Springfield Police responded to the area of Liberty Street and Cass Street for a report of a man who pulled a knife on a victim, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Officers located a person matching the description on Genesse Street and attempted to further investigate, Walsh said. The suspect, an adult man, then stabbed one of the two responding of…
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on a street in Western Massachusetts. It happened around 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, when officers received a ShotSpotter activation on the 300 block of Union Street in Springfield. Officers located a man with gunshot wounds who had died from his injuries, said Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, he added. No additional information has been provided.