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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…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Springfield Shooting: Police Man Seriously Injured In Springfield Shooting: Police
Man Seriously Injured In Springfield Shooting: Police Springfield police are investigating a shooting that left one man seriously wounded earlier this week.   The shooting happened in the 0 to 100 block of Belmont Ave. just after 4 p.m. on Monday, March 20. Officers found the victim bleeding from his wounds, and paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries, Springfield police said.  Authorities have not released the man's name or an update on his condition.  Detectives are searching for the shooter. 

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings This far from the Mexican border, it’s easier to find Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican cuisine, but at Moctezuma’s Traditional Mexican Restaurant in Springfield, diners can have both. Located on Belmont Street, Moctezuma’s is a family-owned restaurant serving Mexican-ish dishes like nachos as well as old-school Mexican foods like Pollo con Mole. Moctezuma’s first opened in 2014 and has remained popular through the years due to its varied and well-prepared menu, good prices, and friendly service, online reviewers said. Yelp foodie Rob F. of East Longmeadow said he’s been ordering takeout fro…

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by Kristin Palpini