Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region
Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint at an area car wash. The incident took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, when Springfield Police responded to a car wash on the 1300 block of Boston Road for a report of a disturbance.  A man at the car wash told officers he was the victim of an armed robbery where his phone was stolen and a firearm was shown by two suspects, police said.    The victim was not injured. While speaking with the victim, officers spotted the suspect's vehicle leaving and conducted a…
Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region
Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region Police in Western Massachusetts report they have arrested an area man and confiscated an illegal handgun following a single-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 in Hampden County when Springfield Police were called to assist with a rollover crash in the area of Vadnais and Nottingham Street.  When officers arrived, they found the driver, identified as Tyron Jubrey, age 25, of Springfield, attempting to crawl back into the car. When the car was turned over, police located an illegal handgun, said Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for the Springfield Police. …
One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region
One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region One person was seriously injured and three others hospitalized following a two-vehicle rollover crash in Western Massachusetts that caused an SUV to burst into flames. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, in the area of 675 Memorial Ave., in Springfield. According to Springfield Police, the two cars involved were traveling eastbound on Memorial Avenue when an SUV struck another vehicle while passing it.  The SUV then lost control and struck the guardrail in front of Central Chevrolet, rolled over, and caught on fire.  After the fire was ex…
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man that was hit by a vehicle over the weekend has died. The crash took place in Hampden County around 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, in Springfield on the 1300 block of Main Street. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, the man who was hit was alive when transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene of the crash before police arrived but police have since located the car, Walsh said. The Springfield Police Traffic Unit is investigating the accident.
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region A man has died after a crash involving another car in Western Mass. At around 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 900 block of Boston Road for the crash involving a car and motorcycle, according to Springfield Police spokesman Ryan Walsh. The man driving the motorcycle was taken to Baystate Health where he died from his injuries, Walsh said. Walsh said a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle rider was driving at a high rate of speed. The driver of the car remained at the scene. 
Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass
Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass Police in the region have arrested a second person allegedly involved in the Monday, July 5 assault at the "X."  A 22-year-old Springfield man was charged in the incident in which a driver was assaulted by several dirt bikers. Jacob Rogers of Springfield was arrested on a warrant on Thursday, Sept. 2 by Springfield Police, along with other agencies, according to Springfield Police spokesman Ryan Walsh. Rogers has been charged with: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury Armed assault to murder Assault with a dangerous weapon Police say on July 5, t…
Nine Charged After Prostitution Sting Operation In Region Nine Charged After Prostitution Sting Operation In Region
Nine Charged After Prostitution Sting Operation In Region Nine men were charged with soliciting prostitutes during a sting operation in the region. The "Johns" were arrested in Hampden County during the special operation conducted by the Springfield Police on Tuesday, Aug. 31, after the department received numerous "quality of life" complaints from residents in the area. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield PD, there have been 37 men arrested this summer during sting operations in the city. Tuesday’s investigation took place between 1 and 6 p.m. The men were arrested on several streets in the South End of Springfield, Walsh said…
Alert Issued For Sisters Who've Gone Missing In Region Alert Issued For Sisters Who've Gone Missing In Region
Alert Issued For Sisters Who've Gone Missing In Region Police are asking the public for help locating two sisters who have been reported missing in Western Massachusetts. The Hampden County residents, 14-year-old Hamailee Sevilla and 12-year-old Kailey Del-Valle, were reported missing by their mother on Tuesday, Aug. 24, said the Springfield Police. The department said they ran away from their Springfield home on Tuesday night. Sevilla is described as having red hair and is approximately 5-foot-4 and 145 pounds.  Del-Valle has dirty blonde hair, is 5-foot-2 and 150 pounds. If you see or have any information on their whereabouts ple…
Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say
Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man was arrested after he was allegedly found sleeping at an intersection with his car running with a handgun and cocaine inside. Around 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9,  police in Hampden County received a report of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Fargo and Almira Streets in Springfield, said Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh.  When officers arrived on the scene, they found 23-year-old Apolinar Garcia of Springfield sleeping in the driver seat. The officers attempting to wake up Garcia could see a loaded magazine on the floor, Walsh said. Once…
Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say
Three People, Including Juvenile, Nabbed On Gun Charges During Western Mass Stop, Police Say Three Western Massachusetts residents, including a juvenile, have been arrested on gun charges after police allegedly found a firearm, stun gun, and shell casings during a traffic stop. The incident took place around 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, when an alert was sent to officers of a suspect vehicle heading east on Boston Road, in Springfield. During the stop, officers immediately spotted a firearm, which later determined to be a BB gun, on the car's floor, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. A further search of the vehicle turned up a loaded high capacity firearm, a …
Western Mass Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed Minutes After Crime, Police Say Western Mass Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed Minutes After Crime, Police Say
Western Mass Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed Minutes After Crime, Police Say An alleged Western Massachusetts attempted armed robber was caught just minutes after the crime by police patrolling the area. Jose Diaz, age 28,was captured around 6 a.m., Sunday, June 27, in Springfield. Diaz,  of Springfield, was captured after officers received a call for an armed robbery in progress on Armory Street, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Police were able to locate Diaz and the knife he allegedly used in the attempted armed robbery, police said. Walsh said the store's clerk was able to get him out of the store without him stealing anything.…
Undercover 'Johns' Sting Nabs Five In Western Mass Undercover 'Johns' Sting Nabs Five In Western Mass
Undercover 'Johns' Sting Nabs Five In Western Mass Five men were arrested in Western Massachusetts during an undercover prostitution detail after police received complaints from residents. The "Johns" sting was carried out on Tuesday, June 15, in Springfield by members of the Springfield Police, the Hampden County Sheriff's Office, and the Massachusetts State Police, said Springfield spokesman Ryan Walsh. Walsh said the sting was carried out in response to the ongoing quality of life complaints from citizens in the South End neighborhood. The following men were arrested and charge charged with sexual conduct for a fee after allegedly offer…