Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores
Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores Four men are facing federal charges following a spree of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, authorities announced. Hartford residents Alex Josephs, age 21, Ronaldo Smith, age 23, Shaquille Raymond, age 23, and Deshawn Baugh, age 19, have been charged following the spree, which included pistol-whipping some employees while threatening others at gunpoint. Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an investigation by the FBI and local police agencies into a string of armed robberies at AT&T stores led them to identify the four as suspects. Acco…
Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region
Duo Nabbed For String Of Purse Snatchings In Region The investigation into a string of purse snatching incidents in Western Massachusetts led to the arrest of two suspects who are wanted for the robbery, the District Attorney announced. Two men are in police custody following an investigation into a pair of suspects believed to be behind a string of “purse snatchings” in East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Holyoke, and Springfield in Hampden County. Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said that Angel Gonzalez and Derek Michalczyk, both age 34 and from Springfield, are facing a host of charges following a rash of recently reported…
Duo Nabbed After Allegedly Showing Gun During Road-Rage Incident In Region Duo Nabbed After Allegedly Showing Gun During Road-Rage Incident In Region
Duo Nabbed After Allegedly Showing Gun During Road-Rage Incident In Region Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested following a road-rage incident in which the two allegedly showed a gun. The incident took place around 10:20 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, in Hampden County when Holyoke Police officers responded to a report of road rage involving two area men in a silver Infiniti who reportedly showed a gun during the altercation. When police responded to the area they spotted a car matching the description and attempted to stop it on Westerfield Road, but the driver sped away, police said. The driver, identified as Pedro Perez, age 32, of West Springfield, lost contr…
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure A lengthy narcotics investigation in Connecticut and Massachusetts concluded when members of law enforcement arrested three individuals, seized 16 firearms, 15,000 packets of heroin, and almost one kilogram of fentanyl. The investigation focused on Geovanni Saldana, age 28, of Springfield, Massachusetts, as he traveled to Hartford, Connecticut, Massachusetts State Police said. Detectives learned he would be traveling back to Springfield with a significant amount of narcotics, Massachusetts State Police said.  When he was placed under arrest on I-91 in Longmeadow on his return t…
Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Region Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Region
Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Region Recognize him? Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who was caught on camera robbing an area liquor store. The West Springfield Police Department released a photo of a wanted man who allegedly ran out of Rotary Liquors on Park Street with two bottles of stolen liquor at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. According to police, the stolen liquor had a total value of $158. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or shoplifting incident has been asked to contact West Springfield Police de…
Duo Nabbed On Weapon, Drug Charges At Motel In Region Duo Nabbed On Weapon, Drug Charges At Motel In Region
Duo Nabbed On Weapon, Drug Charges At Motel In Region Two men are facing weapon and drug charges in the region after being busted by police in Western Massachusetts. West Springfield Police detectives launched an investigation into alleged drug activity at the Econo Lodge motel on Elm Street earlier this year after receiving multiple tips. Police said the investigation led to a search warrant being issued by a Springfield District Court judge for Chicopee resident William Villegas, who was already wanted on an outstanding warrant. Detectives from the West Springfield Police and Holyoke police departments, Franklin County Jail and FBI executed…
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. 
Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Region Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Region
Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Region Recognize her? Police in Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman who is wanted after robbing a West Springfield bank in Hampden County. At approximately 2:22 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, the West Springfield Police Department received multiple panic alarms from the Freedom Credit Union on Union Street. According to police, the suspect handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller handed over cash and the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as being in her 30s, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, sneakers, and a medical mask. Police said the inve…
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. 
Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Region Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Region
Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Region A Western Massachusetts man was arrested after being busted during a traffic stop with drugs, paraphernalia, and a 24-inch machete, police said. Members of the West Springfield Police Department’s Narcotics Unit spotted Hampden County resident Raymond Michael Boissonault driving a specific Honda Accord in the area of Birch Park Circle that he was known to illegally operate. Police said that prior to the stop, the department had received a tip that Boissonault was dealing drugs in West Springfield and in Agawam, and that his driver’s license was suspended. On Thursday, Sept. 9, police said …
Two New West Nile Cases Confirmed In Massachusetts Two New West Nile Cases Confirmed In Massachusetts
Two New West Nile Cases Confirmed In Massachusetts Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been identified in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Thursday, Sept. 9 today the new cases were found in a man and a woman in Middlesex County. According to DPH, the two people are a man in his 50s and a man in his 70s. In addition, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, DPH announced the first human case of the virus identified in Massachusetts this year was also likely exposed in Middlesex County.   There have been no deaths this year associated with the virus, the department said. The department said the risk leve…
54-Year-Old Killed In Rollover SUV Crash On I-91 54-Year-Old Killed In Rollover SUV Crash On I-91
54-Year-Old Killed In Rollover SUV Crash On I-91 A 54-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his SUV in a rollover crash on I-91. Massachusetts State Police troopers in Hampden County responded to a stretch of I-91 near exit 10B in West Springfield at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, where there was a reported crash involving an SUV that rolled over. According to police, the preliminary investigation found that the driver, a Springfield resident whose name has not been released, was driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero and was ejected when he lost control and the vehicle rolled. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. …