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Teen Who Admitted To Stabbing Two In Northampton Gets 9 Months: DA Teen Who Admitted To Stabbing Two In Northampton Gets 9 Months: DA
Teen Who Admitted To Stabbing Two In Northampton Gets 9 Months: DA An 18-year-old teen who pleaded guilty to stabbing two men outside of his Meadowbrook apartment in 2020 was sentenced to nine months behind bars on Tuesday, Jan. 31, authorities said.  Jesus J. Baez, of Springfield, admitted to two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and was sentenced to prison and a two-year suspended sentence while he's on parole, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors asked the judge for two years behind bars.  Northampton police said Baez stabbed an 18 and 19-year-old during a brawl ou…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
7-Eleven Bandit Who Hit Clerk, Promised To Kill Customer In Worcester Robbery Busted: Police 7-Eleven Bandit Who Hit Clerk, Promised To Kill Customer In Worcester Robbery Busted: Police
7-Eleven Bandit Who Hit Clerk, Promised To Kill Customer In Worcester Robbery Busted: Police A 40-year-old Worcester man is behind bars after he robbed a 7-Eleven early Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, and threatened a customer, authorities said.  William Cryer is charged with assault to rob, assault and battery, threatening to commit murder, and theft under $1,200, Worcester police said.  Investigators said Cryer burst into the store just after 3 a.m. and demanded cash from the clerk. He attacked the cashier and attempted to steal several items before threatening to kill one of the witnesses and running away from the store. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Worcester Man Facing Numerous Charges For Shooting 22-Year-Old: Police Worcester Man Facing Numerous Charges For Shooting 22-Year-Old: Police
Worcester Man Facing Numerous Charges For Shooting 22-Year-Old: Police A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a weekend Worcester shooting that sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital, authorities said. Javier Pena, of Worcester, is facing multiple charges stemming from the shooting that happened near 925 Main Street around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, Worcester Police report. The incident sent a 22-year-old man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  On scene Worcester, Main St. Report of a person shot #wcvb pic.twitter.com/G91JP54P0Q — Matthew Gregoire (@BreakngNewsPhtg) January 15, 20…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Hartford Man Caught After Kidnapping Victim Out Of State, Police Say Hartford Man Caught After Kidnapping Victim Out Of State, Police Say
Hartford Man Caught After Kidnapping Victim Out Of State, Police Say A Hartford man is facing charges after he was caught in Connecticut following his kidnapping of an adult victim in Springfield, police said.  On Monday, Jan. 16 around 8 p.m., state police in Connecticut were told of an active kidnapping that had happened in Springfield and were alerted that the suspect's gold Chevy Malibu with a temporary license plate was traveling south on I-91 toward Hartford County.  State troopers then found the vehicle on I-91 southbound just before Exit 36 in Windsor and pulled it over. Inside the car, police determined that the vehicle's adult p…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Five-Hour Standoff At Marlborough Mobile Home Park Ends With Tear Gas: Police Five-Hour Standoff At Marlborough Mobile Home Park Ends With Tear Gas: Police
Five-Hour Standoff At Marlborough Mobile Home Park Ends With Tear Gas: Police A police standoff in Marlborough that lasted several hours started with destruction of property and ended in tears – literally. Marlborough Police responded to a report of a man smashing windows and breaking furniture in his trailer at Val's Mobile Home Park around 1:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, Sgt. Zachary Attaway told Daily Voice.  Responding officers were trying to find Chris Harper, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, Attaway said. When they approached his home, Harper walked onto the front porch with a knife, held it up and threatened to stab officers…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Coworker Pulls Gun, Machete On Auburn Colleague, Asks Him To Choose During Fight: Police Coworker Pulls Gun, Machete On Auburn Colleague, Asks Him To Choose During Fight: Police
Coworker Pulls Gun, Machete On Auburn Colleague, Asks Him To Choose During Fight: Police A fight between Auburn coworkers ended when one pulled out a machete and a gun and asked his rival to choose the means of his destruction, authorities said.  Erick Berrios went to his job on Sunday, Jan. 8, to confront his colleague, Auburn police said. It's unclear where they worked or what they were fighting about, but it got so heated that Berrios allegedly pulled out his weapons and made his action movie hero request, authorities said.  Then he left.  Officials charged Berrios with threatening to commit a crime, assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm), and assault with…

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by Josh Lanier
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Springfield Men Accused Of Attacking, Tripping Undercover Police Officer: DA Springfield Men Accused Of Attacking, Tripping Undercover Police Officer: DA
Springfield Men Accused Of Attacking, Tripping Undercover Police Officer: DA A Hampden County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging two Springfield men for their alleged roles in an attack on an undercover police officer last year, officials said.  Fabian Rosario, age 21, allegedly hit the officer in the face with a liquor bottle on High Street in Springfield on July 12, 2022, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said on Facebook. The officer was part of a multi-department operation to deter drug dealing, firearms activity and prostitution in several areas throughout the city, the DA's Office continued. Two suspects indicted in assault on under…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police
Mass Cafeteria Worker Facing Charges For Allegedly Attacking Student: Police A Massachusetts elementary school employee is expected to face charges after allegedly assaulting a student this week, authorities said. Middleborough Police responded to an incident at May K. Goode Elementary School around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Chief Joseph Perkins.  Initial investigation suggests that a fifth grade student was allegedly assaulted by a part-time cafeteria monitor, Perkins said. The employee is not a teacher at the school and was immediately placed on leave after the incident.  The student was treated by the school nurse and their parents we…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Worcester Man Arrested Rushing Away From Double Stabbing Outside Liquor Store: Police Worcester Man Arrested Rushing Away From Double Stabbing Outside Liquor Store: Police
Worcester Man Arrested Rushing Away From Double Stabbing Outside Liquor Store: Police A fight outside of a Worcester liquor store on Monday, Jan. 2, ended with two men stabbed and another in handcuffs, authorities said.  Edward King, 42, faces two charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife) and disorderly conduct in connection with the reported stabbing incident, authorities said.  The fight broke out outside McGovern’s Package Store at 82 Millbury Street after 5:30 p.m., authorities said. Paramedics found one man bleeding from a stab wound and quickly found another not far away, Worcester police said.  Witnesses pointed out King as th…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Suspected Crack Dealer Shot At Chicopee Cops During Raid: Police Suspected Crack Dealer Shot At Chicopee Cops During Raid: Police
Suspected Crack Dealer Shot At Chicopee Cops During Raid: Police Police said a suspected crack dealer shot at them as they tried to break down his front door during a raid this week.  Austin Colson faces 14 weapon and drug charges stemming from the Tuesday, Dec. 20, raid at his Belcher Street apartment, Chicopee police said.  Police officials said Chicopee narcotics officers and FBI agents with the gang task force knocked on Colson's door and announced their intentions, but after he refused to answer, they started to batter it down. That's when they heard a gunshot from inside the house, authorities said, and then the heavy footsteps of a man r…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report A former player for the New England Patriots turned himself into Los Angeles Police in connection with an assault that allegedly happened within the past two weeks, TMZ reports. Willie McGinest, age 51, was placed on a $30,000 bail after he was reportedly booked around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, the outlet continues. It was not immediately clear what charges he was facing. McGinest, a former linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, was drafted by the Patriots in 1994. He spent 12 seasons with the team and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015. …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Central Mass Man, 31, Shot and Killed In Worcester; 28-Year-Old Charged: Police Central Mass Man, 31, Shot and Killed In Worcester; 28-Year-Old Charged: Police
Central Mass Man, 31, Shot and Killed In Worcester; 28-Year-Old Charged: Police A 31-year-old man who was shot in Worcester Wednesday morning, Dec. 7, has died, authorities said. Officials charged a 28-year-old Westborough man with his death.  Police responded to a call for medical help just before 8:30 a.m. at 101 Highland St. near Honey Farms and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, Worcester authorities said. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors were not able to save him. Officials did not release the man's name.  Samuel Peckham was charged with assault and battery with a firearm and armed assault to murder, au…

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by Josh Lanier