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…
This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says
This Connecticut City 'Coming Up’ After Decades Of Crime, New York Times Says A Connecticut city is "coming up" thanks to its quality dining, architecture, and more following decades of crime, according to a new profile from The New York Times. The news outlet reported in a profile published on Wednesday, June 1, that New Haven residents have shared the ways that the city is seeing improvements in recent years following efforts to decrease crime and increase home ownership. Monika Mittelholzer, a resident who works as an administrative assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine, told the Times that when she first moved to the area in 2002, she didn't have a …
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Police are investigating after tires were slashed on 45 vans of a Western Massachusetts company that provides services to the handicapped and those in need of rides to doctor appointments and medical treatments. The incident took place in Springfield at Indian Orchard at Youth on the Move early Monday, May 16, said Ryan Walsh, of the Springfield Police. Janice Brown, the owner of the company, said the vans are used to transport children in wheelchairs to schools, dialysis and cancer patients to treatments, and others with special needs. "Who would do such a thing knowing these are handicap…
Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says
Suspect In Brutal Slaying Of NY Mom Obsessively Watched Crime Clips, Report Says The illegal immigrant handyman who allegedly slashed the throat of a New York mother of two and then stabbed her 55 times was obsessed with sex and crime videos on YouTube. David Bonola killed Orsolya Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens sometime after midnight on Saturday, April 16 in her Tudor-style home over the end of their sexual relationship that was on and off again for some two years, NYPD officials said. The channel, under the name David Bonola, has shared thousands of videos including more than 700 local news reports of violent crimes, the New York Post reported.  A sc…
Teen, Woman Injured In Shooting On CT Street Teen, Woman Injured In Shooting On CT Street
Teen, Woman Injured In Shooting On CT Street Two people were injured, one critically, in a shooting on a busy Connecticut street. The shooting took place in Hartford around 7 p.m., Sunday, April 24, at 18 Townley St., next to Saint Francis Hospital. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, officers responded to the area after receiving calls of shots fired and found evidence of a shooting, but no victims. While on the scene, two victims arrived at an area hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds, Boisvert said. The first victim, a woman in her 30s, was suffering from a single gunshot wound and is liste…
'We Got Him,' NYC Mayor Says Following Arrest Of Alleged Subway Shooter 'We Got Him,' NYC Mayor Says Following Arrest Of Alleged Subway Shooter
'We Got Him,' NYC Mayor Says Following Arrest Of Alleged Subway Shooter The man who has been the subject of a massive manhunt for allegedly opening fire on a Brooklyn subway car that left 29 injured, 10 of them shot, has been taken into custody after police received a Crime Stoppers tip. Frank James, age 62, was nabbed by cops after he was spotted by two NYC officers walking near St. Mark's Place and First Avenue in the lower east side area on Wednesday afternoon, April 13, said NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. Early Wednesday, police received a Crime Stoppers tip saying James was at a McDonald’s in the East Village, NYPD Chief of Detectives Ja…
Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles
Video Released Of Fairfield County Woman Crashing Into Eight Police Vehicles A video has been released of an incident in which seven officers were injured when a wanted Fairfield County woman drove into their police vehicles during a multi-town chase before crashing. The incident started in New Haven County in Waterbury around 8:45 a.m., Sunday, April 3. Shortly before 8:45 am. officers received information that Hannah Casperson, age 25, of Brookfield, was in a white Hummer at Rutledge and East Main streets in Waterbury, said Chief Fernando Spagnolo, of the Waterbury Police, said during a press conference. Hannah CaspersonWolcott Police Department/Facebook Casp…
Grinding Noise Leads To Catalytic Converter Theft Arrest In Fairfield County Grinding Noise Leads To Catalytic Converter Theft Arrest In Fairfield County
Grinding Noise Leads To Catalytic Converter Theft Arrest In Fairfield County Two men were busted for allegedly stealing catalytic converters after a witness heard grinding noises coming from a garage in Fairfield County. The two men were arrested around 2 a.m., Wednesday, March 23 in Norwalk. According to Norwalk Police, a witness doing overnight work at a business on Water Street heard grinding noise coming from a nearby parking lot.  The witness investigated the noise and spotted one man keeping watch while another man, underneath a vehicle, was using what the witness believed was, a reciprocating saw, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police.  The witness…
CT Man Accused Of Stealing Catalytic Converter From Car At CT Red Roof Inn CT Man Accused Of Stealing Catalytic Converter From Car At CT Red Roof Inn
CT Man Accused Of Stealing Catalytic Converter From Car At CT Red Roof Inn A 32-year-old man was arrested and accused of stealing a catalytic converter from a victim's vehicle at a Connecticut hotel. Saul Melendez, of New Britain, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, March 8, according to the Milford Police Department. Saul MelendezMilford Police Department Police responded to a report of a catalytic converter theft in New Haven County at the Red Roof Inn, located at 10 Rowe Ave. in Milford, on Tuesday, Dec. 28, authorities said. The victim reportedly interrupted the suspects while they were trying to steal the catalytic converter from his vehicle, and a s…
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence A Connecticut man was arrested after police said a search warrant of his home uncovered items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine.  Authorities executed search warrants for 37-year-old James Anderson and his Litchfield County home, located on Danbury Road in the town of New Milford, at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators found a number of items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine during the search, police said. Police said detectives also seized the following: A loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun Unit…
Alert Issued For CT Woman Wanted On Nine Warrants Totaling $25K In Bonds Alert Issued For CT Woman Wanted On Nine Warrants Totaling $25K In Bonds
Alert Issued For CT Woman Wanted On Nine Warrants Totaling $25K In Bonds Know her? Police in one Connecticut town have issued an alert asking the public for help locating a woman who is wanted on nine warrants. The Enfield Police said on Wednesday, Feb. 9, that Nicolette Williams, of Hartford County, currently has nine warrants for her arrest totaling $25,000 in bonds.  Williams is wanted for failing to appear in court nine times. The department did not have information on what crime she had committed. The information was posted on Facebook as part of the department's #wantedwednesday that features individuals sought by the police. If anyone has any info…
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault and battery with a firearm after police found another man shot. Hampden County resident Luis Rodriguez, age 32 of Springfield, was arrested around 1:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, after Springfield Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Fort Pleasant Avenue. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police, when officers arrived they found Rodriguez in the area, and when they attempted to speak with him he was non-compliant and combative. Additional officers then located a gunshot victim. Officers provided first …