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Drunk Driver Backs Into Cop Car During Springfield Stop, Had Gun In Vehicle: Police Drunk Driver Backs Into Cop Car During Springfield Stop, Had Gun In Vehicle: Police
Drunk Driver Backs Into Cop Car During Springfield Stop, Had Gun In Vehicle: Police A 33-year-old Hampden County man threw a few beers back and then backed into a police cruiser over the Memorial Day weekend while carrying an unlicensed pistol, police allege.  Freddie Rivera is facing several charges that stem from an early morning Monday, May 29, arrest, Springfield police said.  Officers noted Rivera's car was swerving over the double-yellow lines on Main Street just before 1 a.m. and pulled him over on Bancroft Street, authorities said. But during the stop, Rivera inexplicably put his vehicle in reverse and hit the bumper of the unmarked police cruiser, authorities sai…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
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…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Woman Stabbed At Dunkin Donuts: Springfield Police Bust Holyoke Man In Attack Woman Stabbed At Dunkin Donuts: Springfield Police Bust Holyoke Man In Attack
Woman Stabbed At Dunkin Donuts: Springfield Police Bust Holyoke Man In Attack A woman was stabbed at a Dunkin Donuts in Hampden County on Tuesday, March 28, and police say they've captured the man responsible.  Juan Rivera, 34, of Holyoke, is charged with the attack at the store on Main Street in Springfield, police said.  Police were walled to the Dunkin Donuts just before 11:30 a.m. to reports that a woman had been stabbed. It's unclear where she was wounded. Paramedics rushed her to Baystate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.  Officers quickly relayed information on the suspect and police spotted Rivera walking nearby. They found tw…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
ID Released For CT Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western Mass Casino ID Released For CT Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western Mass Casino
ID Released For CT Man Killed In Police-Involved Shooting Near Western Mass Casino Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a police-involved shooting in Springfield this weekend as a 48-year-old Connecticut man. Police responded to reports of a possibly armed man acting aggressively to others at the MGM Casino around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni reports. Upon arrival, officers tried to find the man, later identified as William Tisdol, of Hartford, as he left the casino and headed towards Main and Union streets.  So sad want to send my prayers and blessings to his family real cool dude..... It's all about the bag …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police
Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police A man with more than 140 criminal charges in his lifetime added to his tally this week when police arrested him twice within a span of three days, authorities said.  William Harris, 58, of Springfield, was first arrested on Sunday night following a break-in at 413 Café on Main Street in Springfield, police said.  Officers responded to the area around 9 p.m., but the burglar had already left. An analytics team put together a description of the suspect, and officers found a man who matched it in the Count Square area. K9 units searched the area and found a bookbag stashed near the j…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police
Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police A 26-year-old man faces a slew of charges after police say he fired off several rounds in downtown Springfield in the middle of the day and then tried to hide the gun in a trash can.  David Lazu is charged with carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a building, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of a firearm without an FID card, and convicted felony in possession of a firearm, Springfield police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the Newland Street area just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Five …

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Beloved Owner Of Popular Western Mass Pizzeria Dies Beloved Owner Of Popular Western Mass Pizzeria Dies
Beloved Owner Of Popular Western Mass Pizzeria Dies The beloved owner of a popular Western Massachusetts pizzeria that has become an institution has died. Domenic Sarno, the owner of Red Rose Pizzeria in Springfield, died this week. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno issued a statement on his death saying Caputo "brought a hard family work ethic to start with a small family pizza shop to then create the legendary and iconic Red Rose Pizzeria." Caputo opened Red Rose in 1963 along with his wife Edda.  The mayor went on to say: "Nick being always the gentleman, never strayed from his values of family, quality food, and customer service. Yo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts man was arrested for an alleged road-rage incident in which he shot at another vehicle with a small child in his car. The incident took place in Springfield around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3. An investigation revealed two vehicles were involved in a road-rage incident and a minor collision occurred in the 300 block of State St., in Springfield, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police.  The driver of one car, later identified as Juan Franco, age 40, of Springfield, is alleged to have shot at the second vehicle with two occupants inside. The car w…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Know him? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle that was parked outside an area convenience store. In Hampden County, investigators with the Springfield Police Department released a pair of surveillance photos of a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle after making a purchase at a store on the 600 block of Main Street. The alleged theft happened overnight on Saturday, Sept. 16. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact Springfield Police detectives in the Auto-Theft…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass
Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts woman who suffered a medical episode hit the front of a popular market and sandwich shop, authorities said. The incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 3 on Main Street in Springfield at AC’s Main Street Market in Hampden County. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, the woman was driving slowly due to a medical issue when she hit the building causing little damage. No injuries were reported and the woman was taken to a hospital for treatment. The market, located at 489 Main St., remains open. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say
Handgun Stolen In Connecticut Recovered From 17-Year-Old, Police Say A juvenile was arrested with a loaded handgun stolen out of Connecticut after being stopped by officers in Western Massachusetts. The 17-year-old teen boy was stopped around 10:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, when members of the Springfield Police Department in Hampden County spotted him remove the firearm from his sweatshirt pocket and then put it back in. The teen was with a group that had gathered on Main Street. When detained, police recovered the gun from the teen; the others were released, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department.  The name of the teen was with…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Driver Faces Charges After Officers In Region Witness Passengers Riding On Top Of Car Driver Faces Charges After Officers In Region Witness Passengers Riding On Top Of Car
Driver Faces Charges After Officers In Region Witness Passengers Riding On Top Of Car A man who was arrested on weapons offenses in Western Massachusetts earlier this year is facing new charges after becoming combative with officers attempting to interview him after he was caught driving with a friend riding on the hood of a car. Officers from the Springfield Police Department in Hampden County spotted a man riding on the hood of a moving car at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 with a second sitting on the sunroof of the vehicle while a third was leaning out the passenger side window recording the scene on a phone, prompting a traffic stop. During the subsequent …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say
Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say Three Western Massachusetts men have been arrested after a shooting incident that led to the discovery of illegal guns and drugs. According to Springfield Police Department Spokesman Ryan Walsh, officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation in Hampden County on Main Street in Springfield at around 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, July 28. During an investigation, 16 shell casings were located, however, no property damage was found, Walsh said. Detectives in the Firearms Investigation Unit were able to locate Angel Santiago on Webster Street around 5 p.m., inside a parked car with two other individua…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized In Western Mass Crash One Hospitalized In Western Mass Crash
One Hospitalized In Western Mass Crash One person was injured during a single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts. The crash took place Wednesday, July 28, afternoon in the area of Main and Mill streets, said the Springfield Fire Department. The injured person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after crashing into a utility pole. The vehicle suffered heavy front-end damage. The crash is under investigation. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Western Mass Man Nabbed With Large-Capacity Firearm, Ammo, Police Say Western Mass Man Nabbed With Large-Capacity Firearm, Ammo, Police Say
Western Mass Man Nabbed With Large-Capacity Firearm, Ammo, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested after police seized a large-capacity firearm from his vehicle. Shamal Thomas, age 21, of Springfield, was arrested on Thursday, June 17, after narcotic detectives received a tip that he was in possession of a firearm, said Springfield Police Spokesman Ryan Walsh. Police found Thomas and the vehicle on Main Street and when they approached, located a loaded large-capacity firearm in his lap, Walsh said. The gun and ammo.Springfield Police Department Police also seized 25 rounds of ammunition, he added. Thomas was charged with: Carrying a f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast, Scheduled For Western Mass, Has New Date World's Largest Pancake Breakfast, Scheduled For Western Mass, Has New Date
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast, Scheduled For Western Mass, Has New Date “The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast” is coming back to Western Massachusetts a little later than expected this summer following a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spirit of Springfield announced that the massive breakfast, which was scheduled to be held in mid-May, will now be held in the heart of Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 21 as it sets a new date. Officials announced the new date this week after being forced to cancel the popular event in 2020 due to the pandemic. “The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast” has been a popular annual local tradition in Springfield since it was…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New K-9 Officer Helps Police Nab Suspect In Break-In At Western Mass McDonald's New K-9 Officer Helps Police Nab Suspect In Break-In At Western Mass McDonald's
New K-9 Officer Helps Police Nab Suspect In Break-In At Western Mass McDonald's A police canine in Western Massachusetts made his first assist over the holiday weekend as he helped track down a suspect who broke into a Mcdonald's restaurant and attempted to flee, officials announced. Officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to McDonald's on the 700 block of Main Street at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, where there was a report of a break-in. Police said that the initial investigation into the break-in determined that a man - later identified as Springfield resident Jose Robles - broke the glass in the front of the building and stole several i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Accused Western Mass Drug Dealer Caught With Ghost Gun, Police Say Accused Western Mass Drug Dealer Caught With Ghost Gun, Police Say
Accused Western Mass Drug Dealer Caught With Ghost Gun, Police Say An alleged drug dealer with a lengthy history of crime was busted with a ghost gun and drugs by police in Western Massachusetts. The Springfield Police Department received information about a man selling drugs in the North End by the Hampden County Narcotics Task Force & Violent Offenders Task Force on Tuesday, May 11. Officers located the suspect, later identified as Springfield resident Manuel Ortiz, near the intersection of Main Street and Waverly Street at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday in the North End. Investigators were able to track down Ortiz, stopped him, at which point t…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Mediterranean Restaurant Is Springfield's 'Best-Known Secret' Mediterranean Restaurant Is Springfield's 'Best-Known Secret'
Mediterranean Restaurant Is Springfield's 'Best-Known Secret' In the more than 20 years Nadim’s has been open, the restaurant has earned the local’s admiration and support with its authentic Mediterranean cuisine and dedication to the community. Just about everyone in Springfield knows Nadim’s. The restaurant participates in many downtown events and fundraisers like the Springfield BID’s Out to Lunch Concert Series, SantaCon, “Bowties and Beers” Suit Up Springfield, and “Culture & Cocktails” Springfield Museums. Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill is currently taking donations to provide tasty meals to health care professionals at Baystate and…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Man Trying To Recover Stolen Car Is Fatally Shot Man Trying To Recover Stolen Car Is Fatally Shot
Man Trying To Recover Stolen Car Is Fatally Shot A teenage girl and a 22-year-old East Longmeadow man have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting on Monday, Oct. 19. Isaiah Marquez, 22, East Longmeadow, was arrested by Springfield Police and has been charged with murder, carjacking, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm with in 500 feet of a building, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without a firearms ID card, according to MassLive. The juvenile suspect has also been arrested and charged with murder, but due to her status as a minor…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Suspect Who Tried To Pull Woman Off Main Street In Court Today Suspect Who Tried To Pull Woman Off Main Street In Court Today
Suspect Who Tried To Pull Woman Off Main Street In Court Today Police have arrested a man accused of attempting to grab a woman off Main Street in an apparent kidnapping attempt. He is expected to go before a judge on Monday, Sept. 28. Springfield Police received a report on Friday, Sept. 25, around 1 p.m. that within the 1800 block of Main Street there was an attempted kidnapping, police said. A man aggressively approached a woman and tried to grab her, police said, but did not succeed. The woman was not injured and did not know the man, who took off in his car once he had failed to grab the woman, police said. Police officers went after the car a…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Springfield Cafe Defies Odds, Opens Full-time Amid COVID-19 Springfield Cafe Defies Odds, Opens Full-time Amid COVID-19
Springfield Cafe Defies Odds, Opens Full-time Amid Covid-19 A Springfield cafe that was founded in March - mere days ahead of the pandemic-fueled economic shutdown - just had its grand opening. While the restaurant industry is reeling from a drop in revenue due to COVID-19 restrictions, 413 Cafe in downtown Springfield had a ribbon cutting and official opening on Tuesday. Aug. 11. Owner Christina Raschi expressed gratitude to the community and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno who attended the ribbon-cutting and presented Raschi with a proclamation wishing her continued success. The cafe, which is also a bakery, is now holding post-COVID-19 hou…

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by Kristin Palpini