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Moose On Lam Caught After Making Break From Western Mass Police Office Moose On Lam Caught After Making Break From Western Mass Police Office
Moose On Lam Caught After Making Break From Western Mass Police Office A moose was on the loose outside the Ludlow Police Department Tuesday morning, Oct. 24, a department spokesperson said. Ludlow Police shared photos of the animal on their Facebook page, and residents couldn’t get enough of it. A special guest visiting the Ludlow Police Department today . Posted by Ludlow Police Department, MA on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 The large mammal was spotted by one of the department’s employees roaming the streets around 9:20 a.m. at the intersection of Chapin and Center Streets, right in front of the Public Safety Center. “Bullwinkle is looking for Rocky agai…

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by Khier Casino
Schools
Apparent School Violence Threat Under Investigation In Hampden County Apparent School Violence Threat Under Investigation In Hampden County
Apparent School Violence Threat Under Investigation In Hampden County Police in Western Massachusetts were called into action to investigate a rumor regarding an alleged threat made toward an area high school. In Hampden County, the Ludlow Police Department issued an alert after it was alerted to a threat regarding school violence at the high school shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. According to Lt. David R.G. Irwin, working with administrators at the Ludlow High School, they traced the rumor back to its source, a student at the high school, and ultimately determined that the threat was not credible.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Western Mass Couple Arrested After Fighting With Cops, Police Say Western Mass Couple Arrested After Fighting With Cops, Police Say
Western Mass Couple Arrested After Fighting With Cops, Police Say A Western Massachusetts couple was arrested on a variety of charges including driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest following a traffic stop. The incident took place on Saturday, Sept. 18 in Hampden County when Michelle Siddle, age 54, of Ludlow, was stopped for failing to stop at the intersection of Fuller Street and Chapin Street.  While speaking to police, she admitted to drinking alcohol that evening, and officers were able to detect signs that she was impaired, the Ludlow Police Department said. During the course of the traffic stop, Siddle became increasingly uncooperat…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region
Woman In Hazmat Gear Charged After Dancing In Traffic, Prompting Police Chase In Region A woman who obstructed traffic while dancing in the middle of traffic at a busy intersection in a hazmat suit took police on a low-speed chase before being apprehended in Western Massachusetts. The Ludlow Police Department in Hampden County received a call on Tuesday, Sept. 21 for a woman creating a traffic jam in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Holyoke Street and Kendall Street. Police said that upon arrival, officers located a Toyota Prius parked on the corner that was obstructing the westbound lane of Holyoke Street, creating a traffic jam. Near the vehicle, police foun…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Searching For Missing Mother, Three Children Police Searching For Missing Mother, Three Children
Police Searching For Missing Mother, Three Children Authorities are asking the public for help verifying the safety of a mother and her three children who've gone missing in Massachusetts. The Ludlow Police Department in Hampden County reported that 9-year-old Aiden Reeves, 5-year-old Grace Krupa, and 3-year-old Isaac Krupa were last seen on May 5. Police said the three children may be in the company of their mother, 30-year-old Ashley Kulig. Kulig is described as being 5-foot-7, with brown eyes and brown hair. Aiden is described as being 4-foot-3. Both Grace and Isaac are 3 feet tall. All the children are described as having brown eyes and…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say
Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say Three Western Mass teens were arrested for allegedly breaking into a parked vehicle and then fleeing in stolen cars. The incident took place around 1 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, when Ludlow Police officers responded to the area of Walnut and Oak streets for a report of a motor vehicle break-in and vandalism, said Ludlow Police Chief Daniel Valadas. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who identified one of the juveniles as a suspect, who was later taken into custody. During their initial investigation, officers located a 2008 Nissan Maxima with its driver’s side window smashed out. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town
Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town A recent rash of vehicle thefts and break-ins have caused police in Western Massachusetts to advise residents to lock up their cars at night. The Ludlow Police Department issued an alert this week following an uptick in stolen cars and break-ins in the area surrounding State Street in recent weeks in the town in Hampden County. In each incident, the cars were left open or unlocked with the keys left inside, police noted. At least two stolen vehicles were later recovered in Springfield. “Never leave a car unlocked, keys in the ignition, or valuables in plain view. Taking steps to secure yo…

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by Zak Failla