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Springfield Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking 13-Year-Old In Group Home Springfield Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking 13-Year-Old In Group Home
Springfield Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking 13-Year-Old In Group Home A 51-year-old Springfield man faces a lengthy prison sentence after he was convicted last week of sex trafficking a 13-year-old girl, authorities said.  Carlos Casillas, 51, was convicted Friday, July 14, following a three-day trial, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A sentencing date has not been set.  Police began investigating Casillas in September 2021 after he reached out to a 13-year-old girl through Facebook Messenger, the federal prosecutor said. At the time, the girl was living at a group home in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.&…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
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…

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by Josh Lanier
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DCF Under Investigation After 12-Year-Old Girl Dies At Central Mass Home DCF Under Investigation After 12-Year-Old Girl Dies At Central Mass Home
DCF Under Investigation After 12-Year-Old Girl Dies At Central Mass Home The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is under investigation after a 12-year-old girl died under their care, Boston25 reports.    The girl was found unresponsive at the Bridge Home in Fitchburg on Saturday, Sept. 3, the outlet reports. The home is one of several community placements for children under the age of 12 who are taken into the DCF's custody, Sentinel and Enterprise said in an article.   The home is associated with the non-profit known as LUK Inc, which partners with DCF to house children and provide them with corresponding services, accor…

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by David Cifarelli