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Men Attempt To Carjack Springfield Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police Men Attempt To Carjack Springfield Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police
Dannie, Devin Abrew Busted Trying To Carjack Springfield Cop Two men who attempted to steal a car from a plainclothes Springfield police detective left empty-handed, but did end up getting a free lift to jail. Dannie Abrew, 20, and Devin Abrew, 19, both of Springfield, face multiple felonies following the incident on Friday, March 29, Springfield police say.  A plainclothes detective was sitting in his car in the area on Reed Street around 8:15 p.m. when he heard a metallic tap on his driver's side window. He turned to see Danne Abrew pointing a gun at his head while Devin circled the unmarked police car, authorities said.  The detective s…
Worcester Spa Shooter Charged In Second Shooting; Victim ID'd Worcester Spa Shooter Charged In Second Shooting; Victim ID'd
Worcester Spa Shooter Charged In Second Shooting; Victim ID'd A 31-year-old Leicester man who was charged with killing a woman inside a Worcester spa in November has been indicted with trying to kill someone last summer Marcel Santos-Padgett was indicted with murdering Yueping Zhang, 34, at Angie’s Body Work Spa at 383 Pleasant St. on Nov. 23, 2023, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said. Investigators had withheld Zhang's name until now.  A grand jury also indicted him with possession of a loaded firearm not at home or work, and possession of a firearm not at home or work along with the murder indictment.  He's now charged…
Man Who Killed Mom Of 1 At July 4th Party In Boston Gets Up To 20 Years In Prison: DA Man Who Killed Mom Of 1 At July 4th Party In Boston Gets Up To 20 Years In Prison: DA
Man Who Killed Mom Of 1 At July 4th Party In Boston Gets Up To 20 Years In Prison: DA A 26-year-old Boston man found guilty of shooting a woman at an Independence Day celebration in 2020 was sentenced to up to 20 years behind bars on Monday, March 25, authorities said.  Kristian Maraj was convicted by a jury on Feb. 9 in the death of Felicity Coleman, 34, of Dorchester, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to 17 to 20 years for manslaughter. He was also sentenced to four years for an illegal firearm possession charge, which will be served concurrently.  Maraj and several others were watching the fireworks at Stonehurst Str…
Man Accused Of Vermont Shooting Found Hiding In Springfield Man Accused Of Vermont Shooting Found Hiding In Springfield
Man Accused Of Vermont Shooting Found Hiding In Springfield A 28-year-old wanted fugitive accused of a Vermont shooting was found Tuesday morning, March 19, in a Springfield home, authorities announced.  Walter Jones was arrested around 10:15 a.m. at a home in the 0-100 block on Longhill Street, Springfield police said. He was still wearing his court-ordered GPS monitoring device on his ankle.  Jones didn't show up to his last court date and was busted on a fugitive from justice warrant, police said.  He was ordered to wear the GPS device by a Springfield judge after an arrest on firearms charges in August 2022, authorities said.&nbs…
Ring Stolen From Dead Veteran Returned To Family; Springfield Nursing Assistant Charged Ring Stolen From Dead Veteran Returned To Family; Springfield Nursing Assistant Charged
Ring Stolen From Dead Veteran Returned To Family; Springfield Nursing Assistant Charged A wedding ring stolen from a recently deceased veteran in Hampden County has been returned to the man's family after a Massachusetts State Trooper tracked it to a pawn shop. A nursing assistant who'd helped care for the man admitted to taking the ring and selling it, authorities said.  Antonio Bell, 53, of Springfield, is charged with theft from a person over 65, theft from a building, and receiving stolen property, State Police said. Bell had cared for the veteran for three years.  Trooper Jonah Vaclavicek, stationed at the Northampton barracks, spent two weeks investigating…
Wanted Florida Man Swipes Safe From Western Mass Car Dealership: Police Wanted Florida Man Swipes Safe From Western Mass Car Dealership: Police
Wanted Florida Man Swipes Safe From Western Mass Car Dealership: Police A Florida man was far from home when he decided to steal the safe from a car dealership in Berkshire County, authorities said.  Joseph Demary, 48, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was busted on Monday, Feb. 5, after police said he re-enacted the plot of a heist film by taking the safe out of the Nissan of Pittsfield dealership a day before.  Pittsfield police said the break-in happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday at the West Housatonic Street dealership.  Detectives linked Demary to the break-in following an "intense" day-long investigation, police said. They also fou…
Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's Tires Slashed At City Hall Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno ran for re-election as a tough-on-crime candidate, and now crime is being tough on him.  Sarno's city-owned car was targeted by a man who slashed all four tires while it was parked at city hall on Wednesday, Jan. 17, officials said. Video of the vandal showed him walking to each tire and cutting them with a knife around 2 p.m., the city said. Surveillance video captured him walking to each tire and slashing them with a knife around 2 p.m. while the car was parked at Springfield City Hall.  City of Springfield The Ford sedan was take…
Ex-Mass Detective Who Scammed Multiple Landlords For Years Avoids Jailtime: Feds Ex-Mass Detective Who Scammed Multiple Landlords For Years Avoids Jailtime: Feds
Ex-Mass Detective Who Scammed Multiple Landlords For Years Avoids Jailtime: Feds A former Stoneham police officer who admitted to scamming his former landlords for more than a decade will not go to prison for his crimes, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 4.  Robert Kennedy, 54, of Stoneham, was sentenced to two years of probation and 90 days of home confinement after he pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in September, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He must also repay $14,275 to his victims.  Investigators said Kennedy defrauded three landlords from February 2020 through June 2023. The scheme played out similarly each time. H…
Man Threatened To Kill Neighbor Over Dog Dispute In East Longmeadow: Cops Man Threatened To Kill Neighbor Over Dog Dispute In East Longmeadow: Cops
East Longmeadow Man Threatens Neighbor Over Dog Dispute A Hampden County man was arrested and charged with pulling a pistol on his neighbor over a dispute about their dogs, authorities said.  Philip Pelchat, age 48, of East Longmeadow, faces several felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill his neighbor on Saturday, Dec. 9, East Longmeadow police said.  Police were called to Lee Street just after 10:30 p.m. when Pelchat's neighbor said he had gone into Pelchat's yard to retrieve his dog that had gotten out and was playing with Pelchat's pooch. The man said Pelchat came out with a pistol in his hand and threatened t…
Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod
Wanted Venezuelan Murderer Caught Hiding On Cape Cod A Venezuelan national living on Cape Cod has been arrested for a second time after failing to tell federal law enforcement officials about his previous murder conviction. The 38-year-old man had been staying in state-provided housing in Bourne at Joint Base Cape Cod when he was arrested by Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston on Friday, Oct. 27, according to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Police did not release his name.  When confronted by immigration officials, the Venezuelan citizen admitted to his murder conviction and being wanted in his home country for v…
Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy
Springfield Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Family Rocked By Tragedy A GoFundMe has been created to help pay for the funeral of a woman killed in a murder-suicide earlier this week and the medical bills of her two young granddaughters who were also shot. One was in critical condition Tuesday, Aug. 15, after being airlifted to Boston Children's Hospital.  Kim Fairbanks, age 52, of Springfield, was murdered just after 2:30 p.m. on Monday by her upstairs neighbor, Victor Nieves, Springfield police said.  The 34-year-old gunman forced his way into her apartment at 174 Berkshire Ave. and shot her and her two granddaughters, ages 12 and 10. Her 5-year-old grandson…
Headless Body: Man From Region Sentenced For Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend Headless Body: Man From Region Sentenced For Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend
Headless Body: Man From Region Sentenced For Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend A Connecticut man has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty by a jury of killing a 33-year-old woman and cutting off her head and dumping her body in a park. New Haven County resident Miles Johnson, age 24, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Wednesday, Aug. 2, for the July 2020 murder of Rachel Lerato Sebetlela, said Waterbury State’s Attorney Maureen Platt. Johnson was convicted in April by a Superior Court jury for the murder and other crimes. According to evidence introduced at trial, the victim was stabbed multiple times in the torso by the Johnson at Sebe…
Nearly 100 Pounds Of Drugs, Multiple Guns Seized From West Springfield Home Nearly 100 Pounds Of Drugs, Multiple Guns Seized From West Springfield Home
Nearly 100 Pounds Of Drugs, Multiple Guns Seized From West Springfield Home A multi-agency raid at a West Springfield house last week netted officers nearly 100 combined pounds of marijuana, magic mushrooms, cocaine, ecstasy, and edibles, authorities said. Investigators also found several weapons and $40,000 in cash in the home as well.  Maxwell Lacus, 18, and Kathleen Pare, 51, were arrested after police searched their home at 97 Almon Ave on June 13, Massachusetts State Police announced on Tuesday, June 20.  According to investigators, police found inside the home:  60 pounds of marijuana A large quantity of THC edible products. 31 pounds of…
Know Him? Man Wanted By State Police For Escape On The Run In Region Know Him? Man Wanted By State Police For Escape On The Run In Region
Know Him? Man Wanted By State Police For Escape On The Run In Region A Connecticut man wanted by state police for escape managed to evade police during a pursuit after he was found staying at an area hotel. The incident took place in Hartford County in Windsor Locks on Tuesday, May 30. According to Lt. Paul Cherniack of the Windsor Locks Police, officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a gray 2019 Subaru with the Connecticut tag BH27022, being driven by Bruce Michaud, age 36.  Windsor Locks Police had information that Michaud, who is wanted by State Police for the charge of escape, was staying at a hotel in the area of Ella Grasso Turnpike in Wi…
Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years
Child Porn Conviction: Central Mass Man Who Had 500 Videos, 1,000 Images Gets 10 Years A 46-year-old Worcester County man who admitted to having hundreds of images and videos of child porn and using social media to solicit nudes from children will spend a decade behind bars, authorities said Michael Irons, 46, of Gardner, pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison last week, the prosecutor announced on Tuesday, May 23.  Police searched Irons' home in July 2020 and found two cell phones in his bedroom that c…
Man Shot In Springfield, Police Searching For Shooter Man Shot In Springfield, Police Searching For Shooter
Man Shot In Springfield, Police Searching For Shooter A man was injured Thursday night in Springfield, and police are on the hunt for the shooter.  Police responded to the 900 block of Worthington Street after receiving a Shotspotter activation and found a man on the ground with a bullet wound, Springfield authorities said. Responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.  Springfield detectives are investigating the shooting. 
Teen Busted With Gun Outside Arcade In Worcester: Police Teen Busted With Gun Outside Arcade In Worcester: Police
Teen Busted With Gun Outside Arcade In Worcester: Police Police in Worcester said they arrested a man carrying and "cocking" a loaded gun outside of an arcade very early Friday morning, May 12.  Pablo Roman, 19, of Worcester, faces charges of carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, disorderly while armed, and trespassing, Worcester police said.  A woman called police around 12:15 a.m. after she saw a man cock a pistol outside of the Free Play Arcade on Union Street before shoving the gun into his waistband. Officers approached Roman near the Worcester bus hub on Foster Street, but he ran away …
Teen From Region Charged With Calling In HS Bomb Threat Teen From Region Charged With Calling In HS Bomb Threat
Teen From Region Charged With Calling In HS Bomb Threat A Connecticut teen has been charged with calling in a bomb threat to an area high school that caused an evacuation of the school. Hartford County resident Tamir J. Skyers, age 18, of Hartford, was arrested on Tuesday, May 2 for the Tuesday, April 18 incident at South Windsor High School. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the South Windsor Police, Skyers charge of threatening comes following an investigation that identified him as the alleged caller. After an investigation that largely focused on the use of technological resources, the phone number used to call in the bomb threat wa…
Ghost Gun Stolen Out Of Georgia Found On Springfield 18-Year-Old: Police Ghost Gun Stolen Out Of Georgia Found On Springfield 18-Year-Old: Police
Ghost Gun Stolen Out Of Georgia Found On Springfield 18-Year-Old: Police A Ghost Gun that was reported stolen from the South was found in the possession of an 18-year-old from Massachusetts this week along with drugs, according to authorities.  The Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) was watching Noah Torres, of Springfield, for illegal possession of firearms for several weeks, Springfield Police report.  When detectives learned that Torres was in possession of a gun on Saturday, April 29, they arrested him in the 700 block of Carew Street around 9:50 p.m., police said. As detectives conducted a traffic stop that led to Torres' a…
SURRENDERED: Springfield Homicide Suspect Moves From Most Wanted List To Jail SURRENDERED: Springfield Homicide Suspect Moves From Most Wanted List To Jail
Surrendered: Springfield Homicide Suspect Moves From Most Wanted List To Jail The wanted man who sparked a state-wide alert has given himself up after months of police searches, officials say.  Evdyeke Oniel Pabon Flores, a 21-year-old man wanted for murdering a man in Holyoke in December 2022, surrendered to police shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Police shared this photo of Flores from 2020.Massachusetts State Police Police issued a state-wide alert for the Flores, who was believed to be armed and dangerous, on Wednesday, March 29, as reported by Daily Voice. He was added to the Massachusetts Most Wanted…
Homeowner In Region Rushed To Hospital After Trying To Fight Off Car Thieves In Driveway Homeowner In Region Rushed To Hospital After Trying To Fight Off Car Thieves In Driveway
Homeowner In Region Rushed To Hospital After Trying To Fight Off Car Thieves In Driveway A Connecticut homeowner was rushed to the hospital after being attacked by four suspects, one of whom was allegedly attempting to steal his car. The incident took place in Hartford County around 7 p.m., Monday, April, 10 in Rocky Hill on Valley View Drive. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Foss-Rugan, of the Rocky Hill Police, the homeowner approached a single man who was attempting to steal his vehicle.  When the two began to fight, three additional men ran from a Mercedes sedan and joined in the attack of the homeowner, Foss-Rugan said. During the attack, which was captured on the home's video…
Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Springfield Police Looking For Clues Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Springfield Police Looking For Clues
Double Shooting With Serious Injuries: Springfield Police Looking For Clues Springfield police are investigating a double shooting that happened Wednesday evening, April 5.  Officers were alerted to the shooting via a ShotSpotter activation just after 5:45 p.m., Springfield police said. They arrived at the 100 block of Ft. Pleasant Ave. and found two men bleeding from gunshot wounds.  Responders rushed them to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries, officials said.  Police did not release an update on their condition or their names. Springfield detectives are investigating the shooting.
Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband
Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband A 46-year-old social worker was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on a major route in Southeast Massachusetts this week, leaving behind a grieving son and husband. Erpharo Gilbert, of Raynham, died in the crash that happened on Route 24 North in West Bridgewater on Sunday, April 3, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Gilbert’s husband, Jean Marie Coquillon, told WPRI that the couple's 5-year-old son "is still waiting for his mom to come home.” He also expressed anger towards the driver who took Gilbert away from them. “If you stopped and didn’t run, maybe you could have saved her …
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide A trio of fugitives wanted for "the ultimate crime" have been added to the Massachusetts State Police most wanted list, officials say. Wanted for three fatal shootings collectively, police are seeking three Eastern Massachusetts men, Luis Soto, Jerome Fordham, and David Lynch, "so that we may speak for their victims," according to Massachusetts State Police.  Soto, 33, is wanted for shooting two men at a Dollar Tree store on North Montello Street in Brockton. Soto fired 16 shots inside the store on January 31, 2023, hitting two men and killing one of them.  Soto is described as 5…
Stray Bullet Hits Holyoke Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say Stray Bullet Hits Holyoke Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say
Stray Bullet Hits Holyoke Home: Crime-Fighting Tech Tool Led To Bust, Police Say A Hampden County woman called police earlier this week after she said someone fired a bullet through her bedroom window in the middle of the night, authorities said.  Dereck Carattini, 20, was arrested and charged following the Friday, March 3, shooting, Holyoke officials said. But investigators said the bust was thanks to a piece of technology that's becoming a valuable tool for police departments.  ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection network that uses sound-surveillance devices to pinpoint the area where a gun was fired, alerted Holyoke police officers to two potential shots a…
Quick-Thinking Tow Truck Driver Jumps To Aid Officers After Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Cops Quick-Thinking Tow Truck Driver Jumps To Aid Officers After Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Cops
Quick-Thinking Tow Truck Driver Jumps To Aid Officers After Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Cops Northampton officers have a tow truck driver to thank after he threw himself into a dangerous situation when he saw a suspect attacking cops earlier this week, authorities said.  Police pulled over a car on King Street just after 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, because the vehicle's registration was revoked for having no insurance, Northampton police said. But the routine traffic stop quickly escalated when officers found a large amount of suspected heroin and cocaine inside the car. Police didn't release the driver or passenger's names.  Officers arrested the 53-year-old passenger …
22-Year-Old Man Shot On Main Street In Worcester: Police 22-Year-Old Man Shot On Main Street In Worcester: Police
22-Year-Old Man Shot On Main Street In Worcester: Police A 22-year-old man is in the hospital after he was injured in a late morning shooting in Worcester, authorities said. Police responded to the shooting near 925 Main Street around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, according to Worcester Police.  Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.  On scene Worcester, Main St. Report of a person shot #wcvb pic.twitter.com/G91JP54P0Q — Matthew Gregoire (@BreakngNewsPhtg) January 15, 2023 The shooting is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Worcester P…
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…
Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police
Man Arrested Twice In 3 Days Charged With Springfield Break-Ins: Police A man with more than 140 criminal charges in his lifetime added to his tally this week when police arrested him twice within a span of three days, authorities said.  William Harris, 58, of Springfield, was first arrested on Sunday night following a break-in at 413 Café on Main Street in Springfield, police said.  Officers responded to the area around 9 p.m., but the burglar had already left. An analytics team put together a description of the suspect, and officers found a man who matched it in the Count Square area. K9 units searched the area and found a bookbag stashed near the j…
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History While police searched a dumpster for evidence in the Ana Walshe case, her husband's shocking search history came to light, according to Boston 25.  An overnight search on Monday, Jan. 9 led to the discovery of multiple items that police will process and test to see if the items are of value as evidence to the missing woman's case, according to the Norfolk District Attorney. Items found include trash bags with blood, a hatchet, hacksaw, rug, and used cleaning supplies, according to @WFLAJosh on Twitter. JUST IN. According to @wbz sources, investigators searching Peabody transfer station …
Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police
Springfield Cops Bust Man For Shootings In Under 30 Minutes: Police A 26-year-old man faces a slew of charges after police say he fired off several rounds in downtown Springfield in the middle of the day and then tried to hide the gun in a trash can.  David Lazu is charged with carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a building, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of a firearm without an FID card, and convicted felony in possession of a firearm, Springfield police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert in the Newland Street area just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Five …