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Mass Man Killed In Police Shootout In Maine After Multistate Chase Mass Man Killed In Police Shootout In Maine After Multistate Chase
Mass Man Killed In Police Shootout In Maine After Multistate Chase A 52-year-old Cape Cod man is dead after leading police on a multi-state chase before crashing his truck and charging officers with a knife, authorities said.  Kenneth Ellis, whose last known address was in Hyannis, began running from New Hampshire authorities early Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, before crossing into Maine, Fryburg (Maine) police said in a news release sent to local media.  Fryeburg Police Chief Aaron Mick explained what happened next.  On Tuesday, the Fryeburg Police Department was notified by New Hampshire authorities that they were chasing a black pickup tru…
Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA
Waltham Officer, Utility Worker Killed In Hit, Run Crash; Driver Stole Police Car To Escape: DA A Waltham police officer and utility worker are dead, and two more are injured by a man who crashed into them and stole a police cruiser in an escape attempt on Wednesday, Dec. 6, authorities said.  Peter Simon, 54, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, is charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery, but more charges are likely forthcoming, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He will be arraigned on Thursday.  Related: Utility Worker Killed In Waltham Crash With Officer ID'd The prosecutor said Simon was driving a pick-up truck on Totten Pond Road in Waltham when…
(WATCH) Body Cam Videos Show Teen Running Over Springfield Officer, Crashing Stolen Car: Cops (WATCH) Body Cam Videos Show Teen Running Over Springfield Officer, Crashing Stolen Car: Cops
(Watch) Body Cam Videos Show Teen Running Over Springfield Officer, Crashing Stolen Car: Cops Springfield police released several body-worn camera videos taken the day that a teenager ran over an officer's foot, crashed into multiple police cars, and wrecked a stolen Hyundai, causing it to burst into flames with two children inside.  Daniel Walker, 19, who was out on bail on three open cases when the chase happened, faces 15 felonies from the violent, failed getaway, Springfield police said.  Springfield Police Dept The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hyundai reported stolen earlier that day and pulled it over on Broad Street, Springfield po…
Man Fires Gun In Front Of Cops, Runs Over Officer's Foot To Get Away In Worcester: Police Man Fires Gun In Front Of Cops, Runs Over Officer's Foot To Get Away In Worcester: Police
Man Fires Gun In Front Of Cops, Runs Over Officer's Foot To Get Away In Worcester: Police Worcester police said a 29-year-old man drove over an officer's foot as he tried to drive away after firing multiple shots in the air in front of police on Monday, Oct. 2.  Juan Pablo Sanchez-Crespo, 29, of Worcester, faces a slew of charges following the early morning shooting near Badoux Lounge at 802 Main St., Worcester police said.  Police were near the area just after 2 a.m. when they saw Sanchez-Crespo pull a pistol out and fire multiple shots into the air, authorities said. One officer ran over to stop his car, but Sanchez-Crespo slammed on the gas in the white Ac…
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say 'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say A 19-year-old man authorities say drove into two occupied patrol cruisers and over an officer's foot in a stolen car likely looked familiar to the Springfield police arresting him. That's because he's been arrested three times before in the last year, officials added.  Daniel Walker, of Springfield, faces a new crop of felonies in the incident, which has sparked outrage from Springfield leaders demanding judges keep alleged repeat offenders behind bars until their trials for the public's safety.  The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hy…
Alleged Drunk Driver Goes Airborne Before Hitting Western Mass Building: Police Alleged Drunk Driver Goes Airborne Before Hitting Western Mass Building: Police
Alleged Drunk Driver Goes Airborne Before Hitting Western Mass Building: Police A routine traffic stop for blowing through a stop sign turned into a chase that ended in a spectacular airborne crash early Thursday morning, Aug. 24, in Hampden County, authorities said.  Joseph Tetreault, age 30, of Springfield, faces a litany of charges, including operating under the influence of alcohol, failure to stop for a stop sign, failure to stop for police, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, East Longmeadow police said.  An officer spotted Tetreault's Jeep just after 1:30 a.m. near the Center Square rotary and watched as the vehicle turned through without stopp…
NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Western Mass Home NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Western Mass Home
NH Teen ID'd As Driver Killed In Wild Crash That Sent Engine Through Western Mass Home The 19-year-old who died in a police chase that ended in a spectacular crash in Hampshire County Sunday, Aug. 20, has been identified as a man from Henniker, New Hampshire.   Miles Murray was behind the wheel of the speeding car when it lost control, left the road, and went airborne in Belchertown just before 9 p.m., sending pieces of the vehicle's engine through a nearby home, Belchertown police said.  The crash caused so much damage inspectors condemned the house, friends said.  Police tried to pull Murray's 2011 Nissan Altima on Route 202 South in Belcherto…
Police Chase Ends With Crash in Western Mass, Drug Charges For Wanted Holyoke Man Police Chase Ends With Crash in Western Mass, Drug Charges For Wanted Holyoke Man
Police Chase Ends With Crash in Western Mass, Drug Charges For Wanted Holyoke Man A routine traffic stop in Hampden County became a lot more for a wanted Holyoke man on Tuesday, Aug. 1, after he tried to run from police.  Christopher Caballero, 30, of Holyoke, faces a slew of charges following the chase in Chicopee, authorities said.   Officers first tried to pull over Cabellero's car just before 2:30 p.m. on Front St. when they noticed he didn't have a front license plate, Chicopee police said. But instead of stopping, Caballero floored it.  Caballero led police into Springfield, where he crashed in the parking lot of Liberty Street Plaza. He w…
High-Speed Chase Through 4 Towns Ends With Multi-Car Crash In Central Mass: Police High-Speed Chase Through 4 Towns Ends With Multi-Car Crash In Central Mass: Police
High-Speed Chase Through 4 Towns Ends With Multi-Car Crash In Central Mass: Police A wanted woman evaded multiple police traps, drove on a flat tire, and ran several red lights before she crashed into cars and a motorcycle in Worcester County earlier this week, authorities said.  Latihfa Morgan-Day, 27, of Webster in Worcester County, faces several charges, and more could be on the way following her alleged Tuesday, July 11, escape attempt, Webster police said.  The chase began in Brimfield when state troopers spotted Morgan-Day's car and tried to pull her over for outstanding warrants. She is accused of dragging a Uxbridge police officer who tried to arres…
Children Caught Speeding At 90 MPH In Stolen Cars In Western Mass Children Caught Speeding At 90 MPH In Stolen Cars In Western Mass
Children Caught Speeding At 90 MPH In Stolen Cars In Western Mass A group of 15-year-olds and 14-year-olds went are lucky to be alive after taking a joyride early Thursday morning, June 15, in stolen Hyundais at speeds over 90 miles per hour before crashing in Hampden County, authorities said.  The four teens in four stolen cars were clocked around 3:45 a.m. speeding down Boston Road in Springfield, police said. The vehicles weaved across the yellow line multiple times, and two of the cars didn't have their headlights on, meaning they were practically invisible to oncoming traffic, authorities added.  Police found one of the cars crashed on…
(Update) Standoff: Police Release Details On Incident Near Central Mass School (Update) Standoff: Police Release Details On Incident Near Central Mass School
(Update) Standoff: Police Release Details On Incident Near Central Mass School Police said a standoff near Cushing Academy in Ashburnham Thursday morning, March 30, ended peacefully after a suspect who led officers on a chase locked himself in his truck near the Worcester County school and refused to come, Massachusetts State Police said.  The driver's name was not released.  The chase began in Winchendon after the driver assaulted an officer and sped away, authorities said. He led officers on a prolonged chase that ended in Ashburnham after he made a series of poor choices and ended up trapped in a woodline near the college prep academy on Route 101. Ashburnham pol…
Stabbing: Police Bust 3rd Suspect After Multi-Town Chase In Western Mass Stabbing: Police Bust 3rd Suspect After Multi-Town Chase In Western Mass
Stabbing: Police Bust 3rd Suspect After Multi-Town Chase In Western Mass Police in Franklin County arrested a third man in an overnight attack that sent a man to the hospital with a stab wound and had police chasing suspects for hours, authorities said.  Juan Rodriguez, age 31, and Alex Santana, 31, both of Southbridge, were arrested and charged in the overnight attack near the intersection of North Main Street and Oxbow Road early Monday morning, Orange police said. Massachusetts State troopers just before noon arrested a 22-year-old from Longmeadow in the assault, though they haven't released his name yet.  Orange officers received a 911 call around …
Standoff In Dudley: Man Led Police On Chase, Fired Gun Into Air, Officers Say Standoff In Dudley: Man Led Police On Chase, Fired Gun Into Air, Officers Say
Standoff In Dudley: Man Led Police On Chase, Fired Gun Into Air, Officers Say A man in Dudley led police on a chase before firing a gun into the air when cornered by officers on Thursday, Feb. 9.  Dudley police were called to Chase Avenue just before noon after someone called police to say the man, whose name was not released, had left the area with a "training gun," officials said. Officers spotted him near Village Street and tried to pull him over, but he sped away.  The chase was short-lived as the man got out of the car and fired several blanks into the air. Police pulled back and called for backup. Officers from Webster, Oxford, Douglas, and State Troo…
Police K9 Tracks Down Holyoke Assault Suspect After He Strangled Girlfriend: Cops Police K9 Tracks Down Holyoke Assault Suspect After He Strangled Girlfriend: Cops
Police K9 Tracks Down Holyoke Assault Suspect After He Strangled Girlfriend: Cops Holyoke police are thanking one of their furry brethren for helping them track down a man with a violent history who allegedly strangled his girlfriend earlier this week before running into the woods, authorities said.  The suspect, a 33-year-old man, whose name was not released, reportedly attacked his girlfriend at a home on Kennedy Circle and then ran away. Police chased him into the woods, but whenever they got close, he would see them and continue running, police said.  Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit Trooper John Areche and his trusty K9 partner Tucker heard the call over…
Drugged Massachusetts Driver Bolts From State Troopers At 100 MPH: Police Drugged Massachusetts Driver Bolts From State Troopers At 100 MPH: Police
Drugged Massachusetts Driver Bolts From State Troopers At 100 MPH: Police A Plymouth man on narcotics racked up a slew of criminal charges after multiple police pursuits that ended after officers deflated his tires and he lost control of his vehicle, authorities said. A Massachusetts State Trooper attempted to stop Michael J. Goncalves, age 25, after noticing his vehicle had a license plate violation around 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to Massachusetts State Police.  Goncalves refused to stop for the officer, who attempted to apprehend him while he was driving on Route 3 in Kingston, and instead drove away at almost 100 miles per hour, police said.  …
Suspect Grabs Cop's Gun After Springfield Robbery, Shoots Himself In Finger: Police Suspect Grabs Cop's Gun After Springfield Robbery, Shoots Himself In Finger: Police
Suspect Grabs Cop's Gun After Springfield Robbery, Shoots Himself In Finger: Police A suspect grabbed a Springfield officer's gun during a violent fight on Tuesday afternoon and fired off a round, but things could have gone a lot worse if not for a good Samaritan who jumped in to help.  Joseph Gonzalez, 41, of Springfield, is accused of robbing the Metro PCS on Armory Street just before 12:30 p.m., the Springfield Police Department said. He pulled a knife on a cashier, stole a fistful of cash, then sprinted away, authorities allege.  An officer spotted him in the Chapin Terrace area, but Gonzalez refused to give up without a fight, authorities said. He and the of…
Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass
Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass Three men from Rhode Island were arrested after causing $12,000 in damage by stealing catalytic converters on the South Shore, authorities said. Braintree Police responded to an alarm call from a business on Wood Road in Braintree around 11 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31, Braintree Police report. Officers were unable to find anyone after searching the area but 30 minutes later, police got another call saying that several people were seen on camera in the yard.  Officers entered the yard and heard other people jumping the opposite fence towards Chickatawbut Road, police said. The officers kept …
3 Worcester Officers Hurt Trying To Capture Man Who Peed On Ex-Employer's Office: Cops 3 Worcester Officers Hurt Trying To Capture Man Who Peed On Ex-Employer's Office: Cops
3 Worcester Officers Hurt Trying To Capture Man Who Peed On Ex-Employer's Office: Cops Three Worcester police officers were hurt after a 68-year-old man rammed a patrol cruiser after they tried to arrest him for allegedly urinating on the building where he used to work, authorities said.  Alfred Miron of West Boylston violated a no-trespassing order after he showed up where he used to work just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and peed on the doors, Worcester police said.  When police arrived, Miron was back in his car, and he refused to speak with them. They tried to talk him out, but instead, Miron popped it in reverse and slammed into a cruiser parked behind…
K9 Chases Down Driver Who Fled Scene Of CT Crash, Police Say K9 Chases Down Driver Who Fled Scene Of CT Crash, Police Say
K9 Chases Down Driver Who Fled Scene Of CT Crash, Police Say A man who fled the scene of a one-vehicle crash was nabbed by K9 officer Drago after a three-mile chase. The incident took place in Tolland County on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Stafford. According to Connecticut State Police,  troopers from Troop C responded to a report of a one-car motor vehicle collision in the area of Route 190 and Michelec Road.  As they were responding, witnesses reported that the vehicle's driver, identified as Worcester County resident Joseph Marengo, age 32, of, Southbridge, Massachusetts, had fled from the area on foot, allegedly leaving three passengers behin…
5 Apprehended After Shooting, Lengthy Police Chase, Including On I-84 5 Apprehended After Shooting, Lengthy Police Chase, Including On I-84
5 Apprehended After Shooting, Lengthy Police Chase, Including On I-84 Five people were arrested following a lengthy police chase, including on I-84, after police saw shots coming from the vehicle. The incident started just before 6 p.m. in Hartford on Thursday, Aug. 11 when detectives in an unmarked police vehicle in the Broad Street area when the officers saw shots being fired from a white Honda Passport. The officers began following the vehicle, which was reported stolen out of Meriden, as the driver fled on I-84 west, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert. Additional patrol unit attempted to stop the vehicle as it sped along the highway into Farmington, then exited, an…
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover
Quincy Man Fatally Shot Himself During Hours-Long Police Standoff In Andover A man from Quincy fatally shot himself during a late-night standoff with police in Andover, authorities said.  Anthony Miele, age 49, was wanted in connection with multiple bank robberies in southeastern Massachusetts, according to Massachusetts State Police. A Be On The Look Out (BOLO) alert was issued for Miele as a result. A State Trooper then noticed Miele inside a parked vehicle outside the Digital Federal Credit Union on Broadway in Methuen just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, police said. The Trooper began following Miele as he drove away. They then tried to s…
Woman Accused Of Striking, Dragging CT Trooper With Car While Fleeing Police Woman Accused Of Striking, Dragging CT Trooper With Car While Fleeing Police
Woman Accused Of Striking, Dragging CT Trooper With Car While Fleeing Police A 26-year-old woman was charged after police said she struck a Connecticut State Police trooper and a patrol vehicle with her car while fleeing from police.  Troopers in Tolland County responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on Cindy Road in Ellington at about 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said Veronica Allen, of New Britain, had allegedly smashed windows of several vehicles in the driveway using a tire iron. Authorities said Allen didn't comply with orders from troopers and fled the scene in a Honda Civic. While she was driving …
Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say
Dirt Bike Rider Tries To Grab Cop's Gun During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man is behind bars after allegedly trying to grab a police officer’s gun during an arrest. Springfield Police were called just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, with reports of a crash involving a dirt bike near Bay Street and Girard Avenue. When officers arrived, the driver of the dirt bike took off running and was arrested after a short foot pursuit, according to Springfield Police. The suspect was identified as 48-year-old Vicente Solano. As officers attempted to arrest him, Solano pushed an officer in the chest and fell on top of the officer, police said. He th…
Massachusetts Fugitive Sends Police On Wild Goose Chase Through 3 Towns Massachusetts Fugitive Sends Police On Wild Goose Chase Through 3 Towns
Massachusetts Fugitive Sends Police On Wild Goose Chase Through 3 Towns A 24-year-old Massachusetts man is due in court after evading arrest and leading a police pursuit through three towns, authorities said.  Police responded to a call about a possible fight inside a Foxborough apartment around 1:38 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, Foxborough Police said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, a "distraught victim" brought an officer inside where a struggle with the suspect ensued. This resulted in the suspect jumping off the second floor balcony and then fleeing into Mansfield, police said.  Massachusetts State Police then located the suspect, but he refused to …
Massachusetts Woman Steals Police Cruiser, Leads Chase Through Boston: Report Massachusetts Woman Steals Police Cruiser, Leads Chase Through Boston: Report
Massachusetts Woman Steals Police Cruiser, Leads Chase Through Boston: Report A Malden woman is facing charges after stealing a police cruiser and leading State Troopers on a chase through Boston, multiple news sources report.  Renelle Sonia, 38, allegedly stole a Malden Police cruiser shortly before midnight on Tuesday, June 7, Boston25 reports.  After Malden Police issued an alert about the missing cruiser, Massachusetts State Police found it on the I-93 South by Mass Ave, WHDH reports. Sonia also refused to stop for police, the outlet reports.   Cameras from @MassDOT catch @MassStatePolice inside the O’Neill Tunnel going after the missing @MaldenPolice cruise…
Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle
Man Allegedly Threatened To Stab Store Clerk In Greater Boston Area With 'Dirty' Needle A Billerica man who failed to come to court after two incidents in Revere last year finally appeared before a judge last week, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Paul Gioiosa, 44, was arraigned in Chelsea District Court for the incidents on Thursday, June 2, the office said, one in which he allegedly threatened a store clerk with a "dirty" needle.  Revere Police responded to a call about a man, later identified as Gioiosa, who threatened the clerk with a hypodermic needle around 8:10 p.m. on December 20, 2021, the office reports.  Gioiosa apparently th…
Fight Breaks Out At Key Foods Store In Western Mass Fight Breaks Out At Key Foods Store In Western Mass
Fight Breaks Out At Key Foods Store In Western Mass One man was arrested for fleeing from police and having a loaded gun following a fight with another man at a grocery store in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Hampden County around 5:45 p.m., Thursday, June 2 at the Key Foods in Holyoke located at 13 Cabot St. Police responded to the store after receiving a complaint of two men involved in a fight, with one having a gun, said Capt. Matthew Moriarty, of the Holyoke Police. When an officer arrived on the scene one of the men involved, Nelson Cruz, age 29, of Holyoke, fled on foot, Moriarty said. The officer advised respond…
Man Charged After Lengthy Pursuit That Ended In Western Massachusetts Man Charged After Lengthy Pursuit That Ended In Western Massachusetts
Man Charged After Lengthy Pursuit That Ended In Western Massachusetts A 48-year-old man is facing numerous charges following a lengthy police pursuit that ended in Western Massachusetts. On Wednesday, April 20, Kevin Oldaker led police on a pursuit that began in the Worcester County town of Charlton until he was apprehended in the Berkshire County town of Stockbridge, according to Massachusetts State Police.  According to an update from police on Thursday, April 21, Oldaker was charged with the following: Receiving a stolen motor vehicle Negligent operation of a motor vehicle Reckless operation of a motor vehicle Failure to stop for police Marked lanes…
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass A man wanted on felony warrants was arrested following a lengthy pursuit that ended in Western Massachusetts. A trooper located the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Maine, in Worcester County at the Charlton Service Plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, according to Massachusetts State Police. The trooper found the driver sleeping in the back seat of the 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Kevin Oldaker, of Illinois, refused to unlock the doors of the Mitsubishi and then drove away, traveling …
Suspect Who Drove At Troopers Nabbed In Connecticut Following Pursuit, Police Say Suspect Who Drove At Troopers Nabbed In Connecticut Following Pursuit, Police Say
Suspect Who Drove At Troopers Nabbed In Connecticut Following Pursuit, Police Say A multi-state police chase that started in Massachusetts and ended in a standoff following a crash near the Rhode Island-Connecticut border led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man who will face a host of charges after driving at police investigators who fired shots at his vehicle. The events began at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, in Bristol County when officers in New Bedford attempted to stop a white Toyota Tacoma that was being driven by Ian Grant, a resident of Dartmouth in Bristol County, who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant. A Massachusetts State Police sp…
Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman
Seven Officers Hospitalized After Chase Involving Wanted Fairfield County Woman A Fairfield County woman wanted for a string of car robberies and other crimes was arrested after crashing into eight police vehicles, and injuring seven officers. Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was arrested on Sunday, April 3, in Monroe. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday police received information that Casperson, who was wanted for the robberies, and a host of other crimes was in the area in a white Hummer, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Officers attempted to make contact with Casperson who was in the driver’s …