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Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass If you recognize this woman, authorities in Hampden County want to hear from you. She was caught on camera allegedly shoplifting from a business on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, according to police. The theft occurred at around 12:30 p.m on Sunday, May 22. When a store employee confronted the woman, she resisted giving back the stolen merchandise and left, police said. She reportedly took off in a black Honda Civic. Anyone with information is asked to contact West Springfield Police at 413-263-3210 extension 229.  Anonymous tips can also be sent via text with the word SOLV…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Driver Dies After Rollover Crash In Region Driver Dies After Rollover Crash In Region
Driver Dies After Rollover Crash In Region A woman has died following a rollover car crash in the region. The 31-year-old woman, who has not been identified, died following the Western Massachusetts crash in West Springfield, on Thursday, Sept. 23. Hampden District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Jim Leydon, said the crash took place on Memorial Avenue when the driver of an SUV struck another vehicle. After hitting the vehicle, the woman lost control of the SUV and hit a guiderail, causing it to roll over and catch fire, he said. Police said speeding is being considered as a factor in the crash. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Region Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Region
Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Region A woman was killed during a head-on crash in Western Massachusetts. It happened in Hampden County around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, in West Springfield on Memorial Avenue. Upon arrival, West Springfield Police found both vehicles in the eastbound travel lane with heavy frontend damage. Police said that it appears one of the drivers crossed the double-yellow line. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to Baystate Medical Center.  The woman died from her injuries, the driver of the second vehicle was also injured but is expected to survive, police said. 

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by Kathy Reakes