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Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report
Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers Arrested On Assault, Strangulation, Drug Charges: Report Details have been released in the arrest of Jabrill Peppers. A victim in Braintree, MA, told police Saturday, Oct. 5 that the 29-year-old New England Patriots safety became upset when someone called her phone while they were having sex, NBC10 says citing a police report. Peppers, a New Jersey native and four-time state high school football champion, smashed her head against the wall, pushed her down the stairs, and choked her at least six times, NBC10 said. Citing court paperwork, CBS said the athlete answered the door without a shirt on saying, "I know what is going on." He…
Alleged Kidnapper Shot Victim While Trying To Restrain Them In Western Mass Basement: DA Alleged Kidnapper Shot Victim While Trying To Restrain Them In Western Mass Basement: DA
No Bail For Nicholas Lighten Who Faces 10 Major Felonies A Berkshire County man is accused of attempting to kill a man he had kidnapped on Thursday evening, May 9, authorities said.  Nicholas Lighten, 35, of Dalton, faces 10 major felonies from the alleged violent attack, the Berkshire County District Attorney said. He is being held without bond pending a dangerousness hearing. If he is given bail, it will be set at $500,000, the prosecutor said.  Police were sent to Lighten's home at 43 Housatonic Street in Dalton on Thursday after his alleged victim drove himself to Berkshire Medical Center and explained that he had been kidnappe…
Routine Traffic Stop Lands Springfield Man In Jail Routine Traffic Stop Lands Springfield Man In Jail
Routine Traffic Stop Lands Springfield Man In Jail What started as a routine traffic stop over a minor infraction spiraled into multiple felony charges for one Springfield man on Tuesday, March 12.  Garrett Tyndal, 28, was pulled over around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Boston Road and Heath Street, Springfield police said. An officer noticed his car's registration was revoked.  But shortly after approaching the car, the officer noticed something was amiss.  The officer searched the car and found a loaded pistol that Tyndal was not licensed to have and an illegal amount of marijuana, authorities said. Police arrested T…
Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cop For Sex Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cop For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cop For Sex Several men found themselves in handcuffs on Thursday, Feb. 15, after they hired what they thought was a prostitute online, but when they showed up, they were met by police.  Springfield police posed as online escorts, where men would offer to pay money in exchange for sexual services inside a hotel room. But unbeknownst to them, the room was filled with Springfield police officers and Hampden County Sheriff's deputies. Related: Westfield Massage Parlor Owners Charged In Prostitution Bust Officers arrested five men from 1 until 7 p.m. as they showed up to the designated hotel room a…
Mass Man Stabbed Dog To Death With Grill Fork In 'Hideous' Killing: Police Mass Man Stabbed Dog To Death With Grill Fork In 'Hideous' Killing: Police
Mass Man Stabbed Dog To Death With Grill Fork In 'Hideous' Killing: Police A Plymouth County man stabbed his 60-pound Bull-Terrior named Brutus to death with a grill prong after his attempt to poison the animal with fentanyl failed, authorities said.  Jonathan Paluzzi, 44, of Kingston, is charged with multiple counts of felony animal cruelty and possession of a Class A drug (fentanyl), Kingston police said in a Facebook post. He is being held on a "significant bail," the post said.  Officers were called to an apartment complex on Kingston Collection Way around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, after his neighbor heard screaming, crying, a dog whining,…
Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Handgun In Springfield Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Handgun In Springfield
Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Handgun In Springfield A routine traffic stop in Springfield spiraled into a much larger bust earlier this week.  Leonard Naylor, 44, of Springfield, faces several felonies stemming from that traffic stop on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, authorities said.  Officers pulled Naylor over around 10 p.m. after they noticed his car had a missing headlight, but when they walked up to speak with him, police saw an open beer bottle in the floorboard, officials said.  When they reached under the driver's seat, police found a loaded pistol and later found crack cocaine stashed inside the vehicle as well, authorit…
Fool Me Twice: Man Busted AGAIN On Gun, Drug Charges In Less Than Month In Springfield Fool Me Twice: Man Busted AGAIN On Gun, Drug Charges In Less Than Month In Springfield
Fool Me Twice: Man Busted Again On Gun, Drug Charges In Less Than Month In Springfield Some people just don't learn the first time. Sometimes, it takes an extra lesson for it to stick. That's the hope for one Springfield teenager who's been busted twice in a month on the same charge.  Giovanni Ramirez, of Springfield, was first arrested on Dec. 7 with two other suspects, then he was cuffed again on Dec. 30 while out on bail, Springfield police said.  Both times, police found him with an illegal firearm, authorities said.  The most recent arrest happened in the 600 block of Belmont Ave. just before 5 p.m. when police pulled over his truck and found the loaded p…
Springfield Police Officer Busted On Drugs, Gun Charges Springfield Police Officer Busted On Drugs, Gun Charges
Springfield Police Officer Busted On Drugs, Gun Charges A Springfield police officer was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after an early morning raid on a home in the city, authorities said.  Miranda Caldwell, 26, who has been with the department since 2021, was charged with several felonies following the bust, Springfield police said. Anthony Tavernier, 24, was also arrested.  Officers raided the home in the 300 block of Nottingham St. just before 7 a.m. and seized an illegal firearm, 10 bags of heroin, 10 grams of cocaine, and 100 grams of marijuana, police said.  Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood plan…
Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police
Man Punched Pregnant Woman At Indoor Amusement Park In Springfield: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after police say he got into an argument with a pregnant woman at a Springfield amusement park for children, which sparked a brawl, authorities said.  Jose Cruz Jr., of Springfield, faces multiple felonies following the alleged attack around 4 p.m. at Fun City Adventure Park on Liberty Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, Springfield Police said.  Police arrived at the amusement park to a large crowd of people — adults and children — arguing, officials said. Witnesses explained that Cruz had punched a pregnant woman he knew in the face, and …
'Horrific Living Conditions': 3 Kids Removed From Western Mass Home Deemed 'Uninhabitable' 'Horrific Living Conditions': 3 Kids Removed From Western Mass Home Deemed 'Uninhabitable'
'Horrific Living Conditions': 3 Kids Removed From Western Mass Home Deemed 'Uninhabitable' Three children were taken from a Hampden County apartment last week after investigators searched it on a drugs warrant and found the living conditions "horrific," Holyoke police said.  A task force of several area agencies raided the home at 149 Essex Street to search for drugs, but what they found was much worse. Three children were living in squalor without basic necessities, Holyoke police said.  Officers who entered the home said they "were exposed to horrific living conditions," police said in a social media post. Police contacted the Board of Health, who deemed the home unin…
Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police
Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police A man learned the hard way that you shouldn't pull a gun on people when you allegedly have a car filled with drugs, Western Massachusetts police said.  Donovan Mangua, 32, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 9, after two men flagged down a Holyoke police officer to say that a man in a Black Acura with tinted windows had pointed a gun at them along Main Street near I-391, Holyoke police said.  The men said the car drove toward Racing Mart.  Police drove to the store and found an empty Black Acura with tinted windows in the parking lot. After a brief investigation, Holyoke police …
5 'Johns' Arrested In Prostitution Sting In Springfield 5 'Johns' Arrested In Prostitution Sting In Springfield
5 'Johns' Arrested In Prostitution Sting In Springfield Springfield police charged five men with attempting to hire a prostitute during a sting Thursday night, Aug. 31.  Police said they were responding to several complaints from neighbors in the South End neighborhood about prostitution in the area.  The men were arrested trying to solicit sex from an undercover officer posing as a prostitute, Springfield police said.   The men arrested and their charges include Pay for Sexual Conduct Alexis Rivera-Nieves, 25, of Springfield, is charged with resisting arrest and paying for sexual conduct. Paul Dion, 40, of Agawam, is cha…
Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester
Driving On Sidewalk Leads To Multiple Felonies In Worcester A traffic stop for minor traffic violations led to multiple major felonies in Worcester on Wednesday, Aug. 2, authorities said.  Miguel Romero-Rivera was pulled over on Millbury Street just before 6:45 p.m. after officers spotted him riding a motorcycle without a helmet or license plate, and he was driving on the sidewalk, Worcester police said.  But as they went to stop him, Romero-Rivera put his hands in his pockets and tried to walk away. Officers decided to put him in handcuffs for fear he may have a weapon, but Romero-Rivera tried to fight his way free, police said.…
Man's Dirt Bike Ride In Western Mass Could Land Him In Prison For Decades Man's Dirt Bike Ride In Western Mass Could Land Him In Prison For Decades
Man's Dirt Bike Ride In Western Mass Could Land Him In Prison For Decades What started as a traffic ticket for a man caught riding a dirt bike on a public street in Western Massachusetts last week spiraled into multiple charges that could carry years in prison if he's convicted, authorities said.  Kevin Orlick, age 34, of Staten Island, New York, was stopped on July 6 after police spotted him riding a dirt bike in Hampden County on Cabot Street in Holyoke, police said. As officers spoke with them, they learned he was a fugitive with several outstanding warrants from New York, authorities continued.  Complicating his situation, Orlick was carrying 259 ba…
Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life
Knife-Wielding Home Invader Gives East Longmeadow Homeowner Choice: Your Money or Your Life A Hampden County homeowner heard a loud noise from their bathroom around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. But when they went to check it out, they were confronted with a grim reality: A masked man dressed in all black and holding an eight-inch knife stepped out of the shadows. He put the blade to the homeowner's chest and said, "I won’t kill you if you give me all of your money." That's the story a terrified but unharmed East Longmeadow homeowner relayed to police only minutes after the man away when they gave him some cash, authorities said.  Officers found a ladder beneath the Pioneer …
Attempted Murder: Western Mass Police Bust Man Wanted In Vermont With Drugs, Gun Attempted Murder: Western Mass Police Bust Man Wanted In Vermont With Drugs, Gun
Attempted Murder: Western Mass Police Bust Man Wanted In Vermont With Drugs, Gun A man caught on a doorbell camera shootout was arrested in Hampden County over the holiday weekend on attempted murder charges in Vermont, authorities said.  Springfield police were called to Franklin Street around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 29, for a routine gun call. But when officers arrived, they said they found a loaded pistol, more than $5,000 in cash, cocaine, and marijuana, Springfield police said. They also learned that one of the people the suspects had several outstanding warrants in Vermont, including trying to kill someone in Bennington in September.  Johnathan Nazar…
Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs, Guns, Multiple Arrests In Worcester Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs, Guns, Multiple Arrests In Worcester
Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs, Guns, Multiple Arrests In Worcester Quick-thinking Worcester police scored multiple arrests after a routine traffic stop on Tuesday, May 9, turned up weapons and drugs, authorities said.  Officers said they saw a black Audi cross the double yellow lines along May Street around 7 p.m. and nearly hit two oncoming cars, authorities said. Police arrested the driver — Davien Watson, 43, of Worcester — on an outstanding warrant.  As police were questioning the passenger to see if he had a driver's license, the man jumped from the car and ran away. Officers chased him down to a backyard on Maple Tree Lane and arr…
Heroin, Cocaine Found On Western Mass Man Wanted On Gun Charges: Police Heroin, Cocaine Found On Western Mass Man Wanted On Gun Charges: Police
Heroin, Cocaine Found On Western Mass Man Wanted On Gun Charges: Police A 30-year-old man wanted on weapons charges was arrested this week while riding around one Western Massachusetts city with drugs in his possession, authorities said. Tre Watson, of Springfield, already had active warrants for firearms charges out of Hampden Superior Court when police tracked him down, the department reports.  Officers arrested Watson after following the car in which he was a passenger from the Orange Street area to Canon Circle around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3.  Officers also seized crack-cocaine in the car as well as a pouch containing heroin and po…
Several Bags Of Heroin Found On Woman During Western Mass Traffic Stop: Police Several Bags Of Heroin Found On Woman During Western Mass Traffic Stop: Police
Several Bags Of Heroin Found On Woman During Western Mass Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop in Western Massachusetts this weekend led officers to obtain drugs, including heroin, and a loaded gun, authorities said.  Officers were observing a vehicle being driven without a front license plate in Springfield around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, Springfield Police report. The car also did not have a valid inspection sticker, police added. Officers attempted a traffic stop as the car turned on Main Street from Broad Street but the driver, later identified as Willie Bridges, did not stop right away.  When Bridges did stop about two blocks later, offi…
Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police A traffic stop in Hampden County earlier this week began like any other, but it could have long-lasting implications for the Springfield man behind the wheel.  Steven Santiago was pulled over on Tuesday, April 11, around 2 p.m. on Route 20 near Rodgers Avenue for going 63 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone, West Springfield police said. But things quickly spiraled down for Santiago from here.  Police said he had a suspended driver's license and was arrested. But during a search of his car, officers found a loaded .22 Ruger in his unlocked glove compartment, authorities said. The gun …
Baby On Board: Man Busted With Drugs, 3-Year-Old Child In Car In Western Mass, Police Said Baby On Board: Man Busted With Drugs, 3-Year-Old Child In Car In Western Mass, Police Said
Baby On Board: Man Busted With Drugs, 3-Year-Old Child In Car In Western Mass, Police Said A wanted 22-year-old Hampden County man was arrested last week after police found drugs in his car along with a 3-year-old child, authorities said. David Vaddy, of Springfield, is charged with one count each of possession with intent to distribute heroin, crack, and cocaine following his arrest on Saturday, March 25, Ludlow police said.  Officers pulled over Vaddy's car just before 1 a.m. for a routine traffic stop on Center Street, but things escalated when police realized Vaddy had a warrant for his arrest, authorities said.  Officers searched the car and found two bundles…
Fanny Pack Full Of Drugs, Gun, Cash: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Bust Fanny Pack Full Of Drugs, Gun, Cash: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Bust
Fanny Pack Full Of Drugs, Gun, Cash: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Bust A routine traffic stop netted police drugs, cash, a gun, and several rounds of ammunition after a man tried to hide his fanny pack from officers, sparking their interest, authorities say.  Police pulled over the car around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 24, near the intersection of Sumner Avenue and Greenleaf Street, Springfield police said. There were four people inside.  After officers realized the driver, Chadwayne Allen, didn't have a license, they asked everyone to get out, police said. One of the passengers in the backseat was wearing a fanny pack, but when he stepped out of the car, he'…
Surprise! Men Asleep In Their Car Blocking Northampton Road Had Drugs: Police Surprise! Men Asleep In Their Car Blocking Northampton Road Had Drugs: Police
Surprise! Men Asleep In Their Car Blocking Northampton Road Had Drugs: Police Officers in Hampshire County didn't have to struggle to figure out why there were two men asleep inside a running car that was partially blocking a road in Northampton. The drugs were in plain sight, authorities said.  A Department of Public Works employee called officers on Tuesday, March 14, when they noticed the car idling on Florence Road, Northampton police said. When police arrived, they found two men asleep in the car.  Officers struggled to rouse them.  When the men finally woke up, they were confused and disoriented, authorities said.  Police tried to spea…
Burglar Picks Poor Hiding Spot, Quickly Arrested Inside Worcester Business: Police Burglar Picks Poor Hiding Spot, Quickly Arrested Inside Worcester Business: Police
Burglar Picks Poor Hiding Spot, Quickly Arrested Inside Worcester Business: Police Talk about a flimsy hiding place. A 39-year-old man who police say was caught breaking into a business in Worcester County Thursday, March 2, tried to vanish behind a sheet of plywood but ended up in handcuffs anyway.  Jorge Figueroa, 39, of Worcester, is the wannabe Houdini who Worcester police said they caught inside a store at 927 Main Street just before 7 a.m. Police were called to the business about a possible break-in and found a window smashed and the front door unlocked when they arrived. Officers searched the building a found Figueroa inside right away, authorities said.&…
Children Busted With Guns, Drugs In Chicopee Raid: Police Children Busted With Guns, Drugs In Chicopee Raid: Police
Children Busted With Guns, Drugs In Chicopee Raid: Police A 15 and two 13-year-olds were arrested earlier this week after police raided an apartment they were in that had an illegal gun and other firearms, heroin, and cocaine inside, officials said.  Springfield police had been watching the 15-year-old for months on a potential illegal gun investigation but decided to arrest him on Tuesday, Feb. 28, when they learned he had a weapon, authorities said.  Investigators raided two apartments in the 200 block of E. Main Street in Chicopee and found a ghost gun, a loaded firearm, two high-capacity magazines, bullets,  3.5 grams of cocaine, and 310 bags…
Suspected Drug Trafficker, Felon Modified Pistol To Make It Machine Gun: Springfield Police Suspected Drug Trafficker, Felon Modified Pistol To Make It Machine Gun: Springfield Police
Suspected Drug Trafficker, Felon Modified Pistol To Make It Machine Gun: Springfield Police Two men busted in Springfield on gun and drug charges allegedly altered a pistol to make it fire like a fully-automatic weapon, authorities said.  Carlos Dejesus, 31, of Holyoke, and Jamian Velez-Berrios, 19, of Chicopee, face several charges after they were arrested in a traffic stop last week, Springfield police said.  Firearms detectives had monitored Velez-Berrios for months on an alleged gun change and were tipped off that he would be armed at a house on Andrew Street Saturday, Feb. 18, authorities said.  Police got a warrant and were prepared to raid the home, but…
'Pseudo-Narcotics': CT Store Busted For Selling THC Products, Police Say 'Pseudo-Narcotics': CT Store Busted For Selling THC Products, Police Say
'Pseudo-Narcotics': CT Store Busted For Selling THC Products, Police Say Police raided an Enfield convenience store this week and arrested the co-owners for selling "pseudo-narcotics," authorities said.  Hartford County residents Tariq Mehmood, age 32, and Wagas Ali, age 30, both of Enfield, are charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, Enfield police said.  Police said they went to the Smoke + Mark at 169 Elm Street on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and found between $25,000 to $30,000 worth of the THC products, authorities said. While recreational marijuana is legal in Connecticut, buyers must be at least 21, and products cannot be marketed to…
19-Year-Old Springfield Man With Open Gun Case Caught With 2 More: Police 19-Year-Old Springfield Man With Open Gun Case Caught With 2 More: Police
19-Year-Old Springfield Man With Open Gun Case Caught With 2 More: Police A 19-year-old man from Springfield, who was already entangled in law enforcement, has added almost a dozen more charges to his record, authorities said. Officers seized two illegal guns from Adam Naylor at a home on the 0-100 block of Ronald Drive just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, Springfield Police report. Naylor, who already has an open firearms case, was found in possession of a large capacity firearm and another firearm. Springfield Police seized two firearms from Adam Naylor during a search of a residence on Sunday, Feb. 5Springfield Police Department Officers also recovered …
Crack, Thousands In Fake Cash, Gun Found In Jeep Parked In Sutton: Police Crack, Thousands In Fake Cash, Gun Found In Jeep Parked In Sutton: Police
Crack, Thousands In Fake Cash, Gun Found In Jeep Parked In Sutton: Police Keen-eyed police uncovered thousands in counterfeit bills, drugs, and a gun after they noticed a suspicious-looking Jeep parked in the middle of the road, authorities said.  Nathan Picard faces several charges following his arrest earlier this week, Sutton police announced.  Officers first thought the Jeep was empty, but when they got close, they noticed the driver, Picard, had just reclined the seat back to stay out of view. They could see what looked like crack and other drug paraphernalia in plain view, and the more they spoke, the more nervous and agitated Picard became, polic…
Greenfield Man, 28, Dies After Suffering 'Medical Event' In Police Custody: DA Greenfield Man, 28, Dies After Suffering 'Medical Event' In Police Custody: DA
Greenfield Man, 28, Dies After Suffering 'Medical Event' In Police Custody: DA A 28-year-old Greenfield man arrested earlier this week has died after suffering a "medical event" while in police custody, authorities said.  Police arrested the man early Tuesday morning in Greenfield after officers found what they believed was cocaine in his car during a traffic stop on Route 2A just before 3 a.m.,  the Northwestern District Attorney Office said. They did not release the man's name.  While at the Shelburne Falls State Police barracks, the man suffered a medical incident, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where he di…
Conman Busted With Bad Checks, Skimming Device, Drugs In Westborough: Police Conman Busted With Bad Checks, Skimming Device, Drugs In Westborough: Police
Conman Busted With Bad Checks, Skimming Device, Drugs In Westborough: Police A Charlestown man who tried to buy car parts from a Westborough car dealership this week with fake checks would have been better off just paying cash, authorities said.  Aquiles Bernabe faces charges of forging a check, uttering a false check, identity fraud, possession of a skimming device, forged RRMV document, and possession of Class A and a Class B drug, Westborough police said.  Police said Bernabe tried to buy the parts from Herb Chambers Honda using a bad check from a Rhode Island business. During their investigation, officers learned Bernabe was driving an unregistere…