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Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say
Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say Recognize him? Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for identity theft involving an altered Connecticut ID card. In Hampden County, local police in Chicopee released a photo of a man who was found in possession of an altered identity card before fleeing the region. According to police, the ID card had the real identification of another person, but the photo had been altered to match the wanted suspect. After being caught with the card, police said that the man then left the area in a blac…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass A man wanted on felony warrants was arrested following a lengthy pursuit that ended in Western Massachusetts. A trooper located the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Maine, in Worcester County at the Charlton Service Plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, according to Massachusetts State Police. The trooper found the driver sleeping in the back seat of the 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Kevin Oldaker, of Illinois, refused to unlock the doors of the Mitsubishi and then drove away, traveling …

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave A school superintendent in New England who was arrested by the FBI for allegedly making threats against a police chief candidate has placed on administrative leave. Western Massachusetts resident Lynn Clark age 51, of Belchertown in Hampden County, was arrested early Wednesday, April 6, said FBI Boston Division spokesperson Kristen Setera. Clark is the superintendent of Chicopee Public Schools. Assistance Superintendent Alvin Morton is now the district's acting superintendent, officials said.  Clark was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with sending threaten…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
FBI Arrests Superintendent Of Schools In New England FBI Arrests Superintendent Of Schools In New England
FBI Arrests Superintendent Of Schools In New England The FBI has arrested a school superintendent in the region for allegedly obstructing the department's investigation into the alleged extortion of a city employee. Western Massachusetts resident Lynn Clark age 51, of Belchertown in Hampden County, was arrested early Wednesday, April 6, said FBI Boston Division spokesperson Kristen Setera. Clark is the superintendent of Chicopee Public Schools. Clark was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with sending threatening messages to a candidate for Chicopee chief of police, said US Attorney Rachael S. Rollins …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Chicopee Businessman Sentenced In Cocaine, Heroin Conspiracy Chicopee Businessman Sentenced In Cocaine, Heroin Conspiracy
Chicopee Businessman Sentenced In Cocaine, Heroin Conspiracy A Western Massachusetts businessman has been sentenced for his role in a large-scale cocaine and heroin conspiracy. Hampden County resident Jamil Roman, age 44, of Chicopee, was sentenced to seven months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, including a three-month stretch of home confinement, after pleading guilty in November 2021 to drug-related charges. Specifically, Roman pleaded on Nov. 23, 2021, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. Federal prosecutors said that on multiple occasions between January 2014 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Hampden County Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Hampden County
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Hampden County A popular pizza restaurant that has been in business in Western Mass for more than 60 years celebrated its grand opening of a new location. Falls Pizza, a family-owned restaurant, known for its pizza and grinders throughout Hampden County celebrated its 60th year in business with a special ribbon-cutting event at its newly-renovated location in Chicopee on Thursday, Feb. 24. Owner Ridvan Turan said during the grand opening that Falls Pizza is not your typical pizza place because the staff works hard to put the customer first and make sure they serve a good product. Yum, pizza.Falls Piz…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Nabbed With Firearms After BMW Stopped In Springfield Wanted Man Nabbed With Firearms After BMW Stopped In Springfield
Wanted Man Nabbed With Firearms After BMW Stopped In Springfield A routine traffic stop for a driver with expired license plates in a BMW led to the arrest of a wanted man in Western Massachusetts, state police announced. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, troopers on patrol in Hampden County were on patrol on Route 91 in Springfield when they spotted a gray BMW X3 with expired license plates, prompting a traffic stop. During the subsequent stop, police said that the driver, Chicopee resident James Douchette, age 42, informed troopers that he did not have a license when asked for one, and it was confirmed that his license was suspended. According …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee One person was injured during a hit-and-run crash in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday,  Feb. 1, on Exchange Street in Chicopee, according to 22 News. The news channel reported a vehicle hit a parked car and then left the area. Police told the news channel the vehicle, with the driver and passenger inside, were caught a short distance away. One of the suspects was taken to the hospital with injuries but the injuries are said to be minor. The crash is under investigation. No word on any arrests.  To read the entire 22News story, click here…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store
Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store A lucky Western Massachusetts man has a pocket full of cash after recently winning $1 million on an instant ticket in the state lottery. Hampden County resident Thomas Boileau, of Chicopee, hit the big time on Thursday, Jan. 20, playing the  “$4,000,000 Brilliant Titanium” instant ticket game.  Boileau chose the cash option for his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes), the lottery said. He plans on using a portion of his winnings to buy a car.  Boileau purchased his winning ticket at Stop & Chill located at 400 East Main St. in Chicopee. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Chicopee Man Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Chicopee Man
Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Chicopee Man 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…

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by Kathy Reakes