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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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Parents Awoken By Strange Sound, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Western Mass Parents Awoken By Strange Sound, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Western Mass
Parents Awoken By Strange Sound, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Western Mass When the parents went to investigate a strange sound in their home, they found a man on the second floor, dressed in dark clothes, and holding their toddler. The man attempted to flee with the 20-month-old child, but the parents were able to tackle him and take their child back. The incident took place on Saturday, March 13, sometime after 1 a.m. in Amherst, according to police. The following day, Amherst Police arrested a suspect - Jimmy Lee Sanchez, 35, a homeless man living in Amherst, in connection with the alleged attempted kidnapping. The terrifying incident was reported to police…

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by Kristin Palpini