Ex-State Police Union President, Mass Lobbyist Sent To Prison In Corruption Case: Feds Ex-State Police Union President, Mass Lobbyist Sent To Prison In Corruption Case: Feds
Ex-State Police Union President, Mass Lobbyist Sent To Prison In Corruption Case: Feds The former head of the State Police Association of Massachusetts and the union’s longtime lobbyist are headed to prison after a sweeping federal corruption case that shook the ranks of more than 1,500 troopers and sergeants statewide. Dana A. Pullman, 64, of Worcester, was sentenced in a Boston federal court to two years in prison, followed by one year of supervised release on Wednesday, Feb. 18, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. US District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns also ordered him to pay $43,915 in restitution. Anne M. Lynch, 75, of Hull, received 15 months in prison and one y…
Western Mass Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pedestrian Western Mass Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pedestrian
Western Mass Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pedestrian Authorities have arrested a man they say struck a 69-year-old man in Berkshire County, dragging him for several feet beneath the vehicle before leaving him to die on the road. William Gross, 65, of Hancock, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 16, and charged with motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in personal injury or death in Pittsfield, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors allege Gross was driving the car that hit William "Billy" Colbert, 69, near West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield on Feb. 10, near 1350 West Housatonic Street after 1…
Woman Dies After Falling Through Ice At Cape Beach; Husband Remains Missing Woman Dies After Falling Through Ice At Cape Beach; Husband Remains Missing
Woman Dies After Falling Through Ice At Cape Beach; Husband Remains Missing Update: Police have identified the two as a retired couple who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. Click here for more information on the case.   Original: A woman died after falling through the ice on a Cape Cod beach Saturday morning, Feb. 14, and the search remains ongoing for her husband, who authorities say may have also fallen into the water, too. Police received a report at 9:07 a.m. of a loose dog in the First Encounter Beach parking lot in Eastham, local police said. The caller reported the dog was wet and appeared to be in distress. An Eastham offi…
Another Suspect Charged With Murder In 2021 Killing Of Western Mass Man; 1st Trial Set To Begin Another Suspect Charged With Murder In 2021 Killing Of Western Mass Man; 1st Trial Set To Begin
Another Suspect Charged With Murder In 2021 Killing Of Western Mass Man; 1st Trial Set To Begin Connecticut State police have made a second arrest in the shooting death of a Massachusetts man whose body was found in a remote area of Somers more than four years ago. Zachary Joseph Apt, 34, of Southington, was arrested at his home Friday morning, Feb. 13, police said. He faces a murder charge and other felony counts in the death of Jason R. Comes of Wilbraham, Massachusetts. The arrest comes as the first suspect prepares to stand trial. Jury selection for Timothy Lange of New Britain is scheduled to start Tuesday in the state Superior Court in Rockville, according to state judicial rec…
Son Who Killed CT Dad At Posh Irish Hotel Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: Reports Son Who Killed CT Dad At Posh Irish Hotel Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: Reports
Son Who Killed CT Dad At Posh Irish Hotel Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity: Reports A Brooklyn man has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of his New Canaan financier father at a luxury hotel in Ireland two years ago. Henry McGowan, 31, learned his fate on Thursday, Feb. 12, after an Irish jury deliberated for one hour and 23 minutes before returning its verdict, according to The New York Times. The case centers on the death of John McGowan, a 66-year-old who ran the Greenwich-based venture capital firm Torus Capital. He was killed at the posh Ballyfin Demesne Hotel in County Laois on Nov. 12, 2024, according to The Irish Times. The…
Western Mass Contractor Admits Hiding $500K In Checks Over 3 Years Tax Fraud Scheme: Feds Western Mass Contractor Admits Hiding $500K In Checks Over 3 Years Tax Fraud Scheme: Feds
Western Mass Contractor Admits Hiding $500K In Checks Over 3 Years Tax Fraud Scheme: Feds A Berkshire County construction company owner admitted in federal court that he took part in a multi-year tax fraud scheme, where he pocketed more than $500,000, authorities said.  Dennis Condron, 76, of Cheshire, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Feb. 10, to four counts of tax fraud, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Federal prosecutors said Condron ran the scheme through his business, D Condron Construction, while doing work in Berkshire County. According to the charging document, Condron “hid over half a million dollars in customer checks by cashing them and diverting them to …
Stolen Motorcycle Owner From Mass Catches Teen Trying To Sell It At CT Walmart: Cops Stolen Motorcycle Owner From Mass Catches Teen Trying To Sell It At CT Walmart: Cops
Stolen Motorcycle Owner From Mass Catches Teen Trying To Sell It At CT Walmart: Cops A 16-year-old was arrested after police say they tried selling a motorcycle stolen out of Western Massachusetts at a Connecticut Walmart. Wallingford police officers were called to the Walmart at 844 North Colony Road on reports of a stolen motorcycle being offered for sale at that location, local officials said in a news release. Police said the motorcycle’s rightful owner, who had previously reported it stolen from West Springfield, Mass., was on scene and alerted authorities. Officers saw a pickup truck and the suspected stolen motorcycle in the parking lot. As the first patrol unit arri…
Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff
Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff Support is on the rise for the Massachusetts police officer who was shot during a standoff and shootout at a Family Dollar store. Sergeant Keith Gasco, who has served 13 years with the Millbury Police Department and is a member of the CEMLEC SWAT team, was shot while responding to a barricaded subject on Tuesday night, Feb. 3, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. Gasco sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in stable condition, according to the page. Bystander Sean Scannell was also shot and lost vision in one of his eyes. The suspect was identified as Pa…
Former NY Jet Charged With Murder Of Girlfriend In Tennessee: Sheriff Former NY Jet Charged With Murder Of Girlfriend In Tennessee: Sheriff
Former NY Jet Charged With Murder Of Girlfriend In Tennessee: Sheriff Former New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his girlfriend at a Tennessee home, authorities said. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 5, to a residence in the 7500 block of Snow Cone Way after receiving a report of CPR in progress, officials said. When deputies arrived, first responders located a female victim and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. Due to the condition of the victim and the residence…
Mass Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA Mass Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA
Mass Man Guilty Of 10 Charges In Child Sex Abuse Case; Wife Convicted In Cover Up: DA A Massachusetts man has been convicted on 10 charges after a jury found he sexually abused a young child in his care for years while he and his wife pressured her to tell no one about the rapes, authorities announced. Kenneth Johnson, 63, of Athol, was found guilty of multiple charges on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Franklin County Superior Court after a three-day trial and half a day of deliberations, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Johnson was convicted of: Aggravated rape and abuse of a child (two counts) Indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years old (five …
Mass Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home At Maryland Intersection Mass Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home At Maryland Intersection
Mass Man Killed Hundreds Of Miles From Home At Maryland Intersection A 53-year-old Massachusetts man was killed early Thursday morning after being struck by a car while walking on a Maryland road, police said. Benjamin Kirchmyer, of Franklin, Massachusetts, was struck by a 1998 Honda Civic at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and Amtrak Way in Hanover shortly before 1 a.m., Anne Arundel County authorities said. Kirchmyer died at the scene. The 43-year-old driver, of Baltimore, was not injured in the crash, police said. The crash is under investigation. The intersection is near the site of another tragedy last week, when a security guard inside the No…
Western Mass Grandmother, 76, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Late-Night House Fire Western Mass Grandmother, 76, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Late-Night House Fire
Western Mass Grandmother, 76, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Late-Night House Fire Authorities have identified the woman who died in a weekend fire at her Berkshire County home, authorities said. Noreen Reu, 76, of Pittsfield, a mother of two and grandmother of three, was identified as the victim of a Virginia Avenue house fire around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan 31. Authorities said the home lacked any working smoke alarms.  Firefighters pulled her out of the burning home, but she later died at an area hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of her death. Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire. So …