Donations Pour In For 3 CT University Students Killed In Western Mass Crash Donations Pour In For 3 CT University Students Killed In Western Mass Crash
Donations Pour In For 3 CT University Students Killed In Western Mass Crash Donations are pouring in for three families who each lost one of their loved ones from a triple-fatal crash in Western Massachusetts this week.  Prem Kumar Reddy Goda, age 27, Pavani Gullapally, age 22, and Sai Narasimha Patamsetti, age 22, died in the Berkshire County crash that happened in Sheffield on Tuesday, Oct. 25, as previously reported by Daily Voice. All three were international students from India studying at universities in Connecticut: at either the University of New Haven or Sacred Heart University in the town of Fairfield. Patamsetti came the US only three mont…
Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old
Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Two brothers have been convicted in the luring and shooting death of an 18-year-old man from the region. After more than two weeks of trial in Western Massachusetts, a jury in Berkshire County found Omar Pascual-Polanco, age 26, and Carlos Pascual-Polanco, age 22, both of Pittsfield, guilty of first-degree murder Thursday, Sept. 22, in the death of Jaden Salois. The brothers were running a marijuana distribution operation through a fake social media account when they used it to lure Salois, of Dalton, from a home in Pittsfield early on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, the Berkshire DA’s Office said. …
Teen Found With Loaded Handgun, 'Substantial Amount' Of Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say Teen Found With Loaded Handgun, 'Substantial Amount' Of Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say
Teen Found With Loaded Handgun, 'Substantial Amount' Of Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say A 17-year-old boy is facing drug and firearm charges after police in Western Massachusetts said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and a "substantial amount" of cocaine. The Pittsfield Police Department in Berkshire County received a report about a teenager who was in possession of a firearm on Monday, Sept. 19, police said. The teenager, whose identity was not released, was arrested shortly after the arrest warrant was issued and found in possession of cocaine, a handgun, and a "large quantity" of cash, police said. Authorities said he was charged with: Carrying a loaded fir…
Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash
Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash A 44-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts, authorities said.  Police in Berkshire County responded to the crash in the Town of Florida that happened on River Road around 8:11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation suggests the man was driving his 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle on River Road when he lost control and crashed, police said.  No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported.  The man was taken to a local hospital where he later died, police said.  Hi…
Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher
Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher This article has been updated. Investigators have recovered human remains in Western Massachusetts believed to be that of missing New York high school teacher Meghan Marohn, age 42, of Delmar in Albany County, an English teacher at Shaker High School in Latham. The remains were discovered by a civilian in Berkshire County Thursday evening, Sept. 1, in a heavily wooded area in the town of Lee, Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington said. Earlier Report: Massachusetts State Police Issue Alert For Woman Who Went Missing In Lee Investigators are still actively canvassing the area, an…
Employee Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire At Western Mass Restaurant Employee Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire At Western Mass Restaurant
Employee Accused Of Intentionally Setting Fire At Western Mass Restaurant An employee of a Western Massachusetts restaurant is accused of intentionally setting the building on fire over the weekend. Authorities in Berkshire County received a report of a fire at Olde Forge Restaurant, located at 125 North Main St. in Lanesborough, at about 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, according to the Lanesborough Police Department. The Cheshire, Dalton, Hancock, and Hinsdale fire departments responded to assist the Lanesborough Fire Department and found fire coming from the back of the building. The fire was contained within an hour, police reported. Authorities said a…
Western Mass Diner Owner Saves Choking Woman, Report Says Western Mass Diner Owner Saves Choking Woman, Report Says
Western Mass Diner Owner Saves Choking Woman, Report Says The owner of a Western Massachusetts diner is being praised after saving a choking customer, News10 ABC reports. Peter Oleskiewicz told the outlet the scary incident happened Wednesday, Aug. 17, inside his Berkshire County restaurant, Miss Adams Diner, located on Park Street in Adams. When an elderly woman began choking, employees tried asking her about what she ate and offered her water, but Oleskiewicz said she was unable to respond. That’s when he sprang into action, implying in his interview with News10 that he performed the Heimlich maneuver. “With just one try it came out, so we’r…
Missing Massachusetts Teen Possibly In Philadelphia Area: Police Missing Massachusetts Teen Possibly In Philadelphia Area: Police
Missing Massachusetts Teen Possibly In Philadelphia Area: Police Massachusetts State Police said a 16-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Alford, Mass., last month could be in the Philadelphia area.  Nevaeh Mack disappeared from Berkshire County on July 29, and no one has seen her since. State police said there is reason to believe she left the state for Pennsylvania, though they did not say if there were any sightings of her there.  Mack is 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighs around 105 pounds, police said. She was wearing gray sweatpants, an orange or pink short-sleeved shirt, and a black-hooded American Eagle sweatshirt.  Police as…
Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Western Mass Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Western Mass
Police Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect In Western Mass Police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a Western Massachusetts bank. In Berkshire County, police were called just before 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, with reports of a bank robbery in Pittsfield at the Greylock Federal Credit Union, located on Kellogg Street. Employees told police a man had passed a note to the teller demanding money. He was not armed at the time, according to Pittsfield Police. The teller complied with the man’s request and he fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Nobody at the bank was injured during the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a…
Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass
Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from the region who hasn’t been seen in several weeks. In Berkshire County, Pittsfield Police said they’re looking for Lee Walter Meisenheimer, age 69, who was last seen sometime around Wednesday, July 13. He’s known to frequent grocery stores and Walmart in the Coltsville area of Pittsfield, police said. Authorities described Meisenheimer as a white male with salt and pepper hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing brown pants. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Pittsfield Police at 413-448…
Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts
Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a building in western Massachusetts, causing extensive damage. Authorities in Berkshire County responded to a report that a vehicle crashed into a building located at 87 Wahconah St. in Pittsfield at about 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. The building that was struck was the former location of Johnny’s Beach Club, authorities said. Police said the two occupants of the vehicle were hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries. Authorities asked anyone with information about the crash t…
Child Found Unresponsive In Water At Beach In Western Mass, Police Say Child Found Unresponsive In Water At Beach In Western Mass, Police Say
Child Found Unresponsive In Water At Beach In Western Mass, Police Say An 8-year-old girl found unresponsive at a Massachusetts beach was saved by CPR performed by bystanders. The incident took place in Berkshire County in Pittsfield around 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. Police, firefighters, and EMS responded to the Burbank Park public beach area at Onota Lake for an unresponsive child found in the water, said Lt. John Soules, of the Pittsfield Police Department.  Citizens on scene began administering CPR and responding emergency workers took over rescue measures upon their arrival, Soules said. The child was transported to Berkshire Medical…