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Investigation Underway After Building Hit By Gunfire In Region Investigation Underway After Building Hit By Gunfire In Region
Investigation Underway After Building Hit By Gunfire In Region Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate multiple gunshots that were fired into a home in Western Massachusetts. In Hampden County, officers from the Holyoke Police Department responded to the alley behind 244 Walnut St. shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, where there were reports of gunshots being fired. The investigation into the incident led to the recovery of multiple shell casings and one live round that were located by officers upon arrival at the scene. Police said that the rear of the residence on Walnut Street was struck by gunfire, with several hitti…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Western Mass Drive-By Shooting Causes Extensive Damage, Police Say Western Mass Drive-By Shooting Causes Extensive Damage, Police Say
Western Mass Drive-By Shooting Causes Extensive Damage, Police Say A drive-by shooting in Western Massachusetts, the second in several days, caused extensive damage to the victim's home and vehicle. The incident took place in Hampden County around midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 18,  in Holyoke.  Officers responded to Homestead Avenue for reported shots fired, Holyoke PD Captain Matthew Moriarty said. Officers arrived on the scene and secured the area. The homeowner exited his residence and officers inquired about his and his family's physical well-being; at this time no injuries were reported, Moriarty said. The area was cordoned off and the Criminal Inves…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Card Skimmer Found At ATM At Bank In Western Mass Card Skimmer Found At ATM At Bank In Western Mass
Card Skimmer Found At ATM At Bank In Western Mass A card skimmer was discovered on an ATM machine at the Bank of America in Hampden County last month.  Holyoke Police said the simmer was detected on Monday, 1, after a technician found the device at the Holyoke bank branch and contacted the  Holyoke Police Department, reported 22News.  The Criminal Investigation Bureau is now investigating the incident. Police say the skimmers work by reading your credit card information and pin numbers. The "collectors,"  then use printers to clone the cards using the thieves' names, or the info is sold on the dark web. The department…

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by Kathy Reakes