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CNN Anchor From New England Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …
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Justin Timberlake Admits Driving While Impaired In NY
Justin Timberlake formally accepted a plea deal in his alleged drunk driving case in New York. The former NSYNC frontman, age 43, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired in Sag Harbor Village court on Friday, Sept. 13. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and complete 25 hours of community service within a year. He also agreed to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of drinking and driving. The judge said Timberlake's New York State driver's license will have a 90-day suspension. Earlier Report: NY Judge Suspends Justin Timberlake's Lic…
Obituaries
'We Will Remember': Loved Ones Honor Mom, Daughter, Teacher Killed In Regional Plane Crash
Communities across Connecticut are reeling following the death of four residents in a small airplane crash on Sunday, Sept. 8, as they returned home from a luncheon in Rhode Island. The victims were: Paul Pelletier, age 55, of Columbia, in Tolland County Frank Rodriquez, age 88, of Lebanon, in New London County Susan Van Ness, age 51, of Middletown, in Middlesex County Delilah Van Ness, age 15, of Middletown, in Middlesex County Pelletier was an aviation teacher at Middletown High School and Delilah Van Ness was his student. Susan Van Ness was Delilah's mother. Ori…
Police & Fire
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said on Tuesday, July 16. He must also complete 40 hours of community service each year of his supervised release. Chappell pleaded guilty in May to a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, the prosecutor said. The assault happened on July 2,…
Police & Fire
Family Killed In Western Mass Murder-Suicide ID'd
Police have identified the three people found shot to death inside a Western Massachusetts home as a mother, her son, and her domestic partner. Sima Pariseau, age 56, Dylan Pariseau, age 27, and Peter Donaldson, age 56, were found dead Tuesday morning, June 18, after police were called to perform a welfare check, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Police saw Donaldson's body through a window and forced their way inside. They found Sima and her son in the basement. Both had been shot multiple times. Donaldson, who was found in the living room of the 851 Main St. …
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Mass Ex-FedEx Driver Who Sold Guns He Stole From Truck Gets 6 Days In Prison: Feds
A former FedEx driver who sold guns he stole from his truck will not return to prison despite his guilty plea, authorities announced. Frank P. O’Toole, 40, of Middleborough, was sentenced to time served on Friday, Feb. 2, after he admitted to two counts of possession or sale of a stolen firearm, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. The government had requested the judge impose a 10-month sentence. O'Toole took three packages during his time as a Fed-Ex driver from Oct. 2021 until June 2022 that contained two rifles and a shotgun, the prosecutor said. He sold those g…
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Driver Who Killed 2 In Western Mass Avoids Jailtime — With Stipulations: DA
A 65-year-old man accused of crashing into and killing a couple in Hampshire County last year admitted to his role in their deaths on Wednesday, Oct. 25. He will avoid going to jail if he meets the judge's conditions. Stuart A. Larkin, 65, of South Hadley, pleaded guilty to two counts of negligent motor vehicle homicide in the deaths on Northampton Road (Route 10) in Easthampton, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Northampton District Court Judge Jacklyn Connly said that Larkin showed remorse for the killings and had cooperated with investigators at every turn. Fo…
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Fatal Crash: Man Admits To Western Mass Wreck That Killed 1, Injured Another
A 59-year-old man admitted fault on Thursday, July 27, to a fatal Hampden County crash in 2021 that killed a motorcyclist and seriously injured his passenger, authorities said. Aleksandyr Saykin, of East Longmeadow in Hampshire County, pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Niles N. Robbins, 46, of Wales, died on May 15, 2021, when Saykin crashed into his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Route 9 in Belchertown near the intersection of Ware and Enoch Sanford roads, the prosecutor said. Robbins …
Obituaries
Beloved Western Mass Educator Dies Days After Car Crash; Parents Seriously Wounded
Donna Woodcock, a former Greenfield teacher, principal, and coach, died this week after being critically wounded in a car crash on Friday, May 5. Her parents, who were in the car with her, are still recovering from their injuries at Baystate Medical Center. Woodcock crashed on Mohawk Trail in Shelburne near Dragon Hill Road around 6 p.m. Paramedics rushed her and her parents (Courtney Woodcock, 92, and Barbara Woodcock, 87) to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said on Thursday. She turned 65 on the day of the crash. Woodco…
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Officer Dies Off-Duty: Central Mass Mourns Loss Of 18-Year Police Veteran
A Worcester police sergeant called a "dedicated servant" by several community groups died last week while off duty, the department announced over the weekend. Official said Monday that his funeral services are set for later this week. Derrick Leto, a husband and father of two, who served as the department's diversity coordinator and recruiter, was an 18-year veteran of the force, Worcester police said. He served as a US Marine before joining the police department. He died on Friday, March 17. “Sgt. Leto had a passion for providing youth with opportunities,” Worcester Chief Steven Sarge…
Lifestyle
Have You Herd? Massachusetts Goats Dispose Of Unwanted Christmas Trees
Real Christmas trees are great - until it's time to dump them. Instead of ditching trees in haphazard places, lovers of spruces and firs can recycle their trees in a uniquely natural way, via goat. A herd of 21 Nigerian dwarf goats resides at Hokaheh Farm in Housatonic, where they are employed in a mutually beneficial act of community service in which they help ease post-holiday blues by disposing of difficult-to-dump Christmas trees, and get a snack in the process. To donate a leftover tree to the goats, people simply drop their tree off at a designated area at the farm. The goats may b…
Obituaries
'One Of The Kindest': Malden Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly At Age 33
The Malden Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own from this past week, the department said on Facebook. Officer Shawn J. Dillon died unexpectedly at the age of 33 at his home on Friday, July 8, the department said. Officer Dillon served with MPD since April 2019 and was said to have always served his community "with pride." "We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our beloved officer," MPD said. "Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here." It is with great sadness that the MPD announces the death of a member our family. Malden Police Offi…
Politics
Woman Accused Of Throwing Used Tampon At Trump Rally Gets Pretrial Probation
A woman accused of throwing a used tampon during a political rally has been placed on pretrial probation. If she successfully completes the conditions of parole - which includes 30 hours of community service - the charge against her will be dismissed, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Brooke Wallis, 23, of Northampton, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly throwing a used menstruation product into a crowd of Trump supporters on Oct. 18 in downtown Northampton. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Wallis agreed to be placed on pretrial probation for four m…
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