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Man Killed In Western Mass Garage Fire Was On Trial For Child Sex Abuse: DA Man Killed In Western Mass Garage Fire Was On Trial For Child Sex Abuse: DA
Man Killed In Western Mass Garage Fire Was On Trial For Child Sex Abuse: DA A 47-year-old man who died in a Western Massachusetts garage fire over the weekend was on trial for child sex abuse in Greenfield District Court, authorities said. Franklin County resident William Willey, of Montague, was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a garage at 90 East Street in Northfield on Sunday, Nov. 13, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office reports.  The space was rented by Willey, whose body and car were found on the property. The fire required support from several neighboring fire departments and Willey was the sole victim of the incident, as previously repor…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Suspect Who Told 'Deer Story' Pleads Not Guilty In Death Of Massachusetts Pedestrian, DA Says Suspect Who Told 'Deer Story' Pleads Not Guilty In Death Of Massachusetts Pedestrian, DA Says
Suspect Who Told 'Deer Story' Pleads Not Guilty In Death Of Massachusetts Pedestrian, DA Says A Western Mass man who was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian entered a plea in the case.  Peter Toomey, age 51, of Northampton, pleaded not guilty in Greenfield District Court on Wednesday, June 9 to charges of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death; negligent motor vehicle homicide; and failure to stay in marked lanes, said Laurie Loisel, of the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. Toomey was charged in connection with the death of 45-year-old Rhonda Thompson, of Shelburne Falls, who was taking her morning wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Nearly 80 Grams Of Crack, Cocaine Seized Following I-91 Chase Nearly 80 Grams Of Crack, Cocaine Seized Following I-91 Chase
Nearly 80 Grams Of Crack, Cocaine Seized Following I-91 Chase A speeding Kia led to a recent, major drug bust in Franklin County’s only city. On Thursday, Jan. 21, around 7 p.m., State Police Troopers patrolling Route 91 in Greenfield observed a gray Kia sedan allegedly making numerous marked lanes violations while speeding, police said. Troopers flicked on their emergency lights and sirens to get the Kia to pull over, but the vehicle allegedly accelerated and failed to stop for the officers, police said. Shortly after the chase began, the troopers dropped it and alerted area police departments to the vehicle’s description and whereabouts. Although …

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail
Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail A Greenfield bus driver accused of trying to hit a man and two children with a public transit bus is being held without bail following a dangerousness hearing. Steven Connell, 38, of Gill, was ordered held without the right to bail during a Greenfield District Court hearing on July 8, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Connell is awaiting trial related to charges stemming from a June 4 incident in which he allegedly tried to hit three people - at least one of whom is black - with his bus by crashing it into a building. According to police reports, three males had bee…

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by Kristin Palpini