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Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield
Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield Police have identified the woman who they found shot and bleeding in a West Springfield parking lot as a 43-year-old Springfield woman.  Angela Mercado was found shot just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in a parking lot on Riverdale Road, West Springfield police said. Officers were sent to the area after receiving 911 calls about a disturbance.  They found Mercado bleeding from a bullet wound, and paramedics rushed her to Baystate Medical Center, where she died of her wounds.  Roman Holguin, age 37, of Springfield, was charged with murder in the killing and is being h…
(Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of West Springfield Woman (Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of West Springfield Woman
(Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of West Springfield Woman Update: Police arrested and charged a 37-year-old Springfield man with shooting and killing a West Springfield woman on Wednesday morning, April 3.  Roman Holguin is charged with murder in the shooting of a woman found on Riverdale Road.  Original: Police in Hampden County are investigating after a woman was shot and killed on Wednesday morning, April 3.  The shooting happened around 10:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Riverdale Road in West Springfield, police said. Officers were called to the area for a report of a disturbance.  When they arrived, they found a woman …
These Hampden County Burgers Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says These Hampden County Burgers Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says
These Hampden County Burgers Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Palmer Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Palmer Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Palmer Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In West Springfield, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In West Springfield, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In West Springfield, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police A Hampden County man is accused of robbing a couple in West Springfield before forcing the woman at knifepoint to go with him to a hotel, where he planned to rape her, authorities said.  Michael Hunter, of Leeds, is charged with armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, assault to commit rape, and assault and battery, West Springfield police said. Officers were called to the area of 1130 Riverdale St. in West Springfield around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to reports of a man assaulting a man and woman at knifepoint. Witnesses said the man forced the …
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In West Springfield Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In West Springfield
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In West Springfield There’s nothing like arguing with family on the holidays over a nice hot pot of Korean food and barbecue — that’s why the popular KPOT restaurant chain is opening its first four locations in Massachusetts. The all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ chain is bringing Asian cuisine to Dedham, Malden, Methuen, and West Springfield. No official open dates have been announced.  The author of this article dropped by a KPOT location in Jersey City, New Jersey, for Christmas, and the K-pop song "Euphoria," sung by BTS member Jungkook, was playing on the speakers as we were promptly seated.&nbs…
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For $100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For The Massachusetts State Lottery says a lottery ticket purchased on Jan. 8 will soon expire, leaving $100,000 unclaimed.  The ticket — with the winning numbers 1-5-6-13-29 — was bought at 7-Eleven at 97 Union St. in Easthampton.  State lottery rules allow winners a year to claim their prize money before they are forfeit. Any money below $103,000 can be claimed at any lottery claim center in Braintree, Dorchester (Lottery headquarters), Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester. 
Teen Struck In Hit, Run Crash; West Springfield Police Asking For Videos Teen Struck In Hit, Run Crash; West Springfield Police Asking For Videos
West Springfield Cops Say SUV Hit Teen As He Crossed Street Hampden County police are asking for the public's help to find an SUV that crashed into a 15-year-old boy as he crossed the street over the weekend and sped away.  The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Sunday near the Piper and Amostown Roads area, West Springfield police said. A white SUV hit the teen as he crossed Piper Road and kept driving.  The teen was knocked to the ground and suffered minor injuries, police said. His family took him to the hospital for evaluation after the crash.  Police are asking anyone who lives in that area to check their surveillance camera f…
West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd
West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd Police have identified a man who was shot and killed inside a Springfield apartment on Nov. 7.  Anthony Edwards, 30, of West Springfield, was found dead inside an apartment in the 100 block of Fort Pleasant Avenue, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Springfield police are searching for the shooter.  Investigators ask anyone with information on the killing to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355.
Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept. Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept.
Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept. A new report from the Massachusetts Department of Health said a woman who died at a Hampden County cannabis facility is the state's first workplace asthma-related death.  Lorna McMurrey, 27, of West Springfield, was filling pre-rolled joints at the Trulieve facility in Holyoke on Jan. 4, 2022, when she told her coworkers that she couldn't breathe and fell unconscious, the report said. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospital, where she remained on life support until her death three days later.  The medical examiner ruled that McMurrey died of “brain death, due to cardia…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday A West Springfield man said he plans to replace his 2005 car with something new after he won $1 million in the Powerball lottery.  David Goncalves won the seven-figure sum after he matched the first five numbers on his Quic Pic ticket in the Oct. 7 drawing. Those numbers were 47, 54, 57, 60, 65, and the Powerball was 19.  Had he matched the Powerball, he would have won the $1.4 billion jackpot. Goncalves picked up his $1 million prize (before taxes) on Oct. 20.  He bought the ticket at Stop & Shop at Riverdale Road in Springfield. The store will get a $10,000 …
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It Like a fairy tale in reverse, a winning lottery ticket will soon turn back into a worthless piece if its owner doesn't hand it over before the end of the month.  The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that a Mass Cash ticket purchased at Joe’s Kwik Mart, 287 Prospect St. in Cambridge, on Sept. 30, 2022, will expire on Sept. 29.  The winner numbers are 07-11-16-27-29.  Whoever has the ticket must turn it in at one of the Lottery claim centers in Braintree, Dorchester, Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester before the expiration date.
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Hampden County” report: No. 1 - Longmeadow: Longmeadow High School No. 2 - West Springfield: Hampden Charter School of Science West No. 3 - Chicopee: Hampden Charter School of Science East No. 4 - Wilbraham: Minnechaug Regional High School No. 5 - East Longmeadow: East Longmeadow Hi…
Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where
Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where Some lucky lottery player in Massachusetts is sitting on a $1 million ticket.  The State Lottery announced someone had purchased a winning Powerball ticket on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Home Market at 165 Belgrade Ave., in Roslindale.  RELATED: $25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed Wednesday was a big day for the lottery in Massachusetts. Along with the million-dollar ticket, someone purchased a $100,000 ticket at The Country Store in West Springfield.  There were also nearly 20 tickets worth six figures sold that day across the st…
2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Springfield; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA 2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Springfield; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA
2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Springfield; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA Two men with lengthy criminal histories were convicted this week of stabbing a man in 2020 during a fight in Springfield, officials said.  Carlos Cuba, 33, of West Springfield, and Khair Abdul-Raheem, 34, of East Longmeadow, were found guilty of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on Monday, Aug. 14, the Hampden County District Attorney announced Thursday. Abdul-Raheem was also found guilty of breaking and entering a vehicle in the daytime.  The crime-causing duo was accused of stabbing a 22-year-old on July 26, 2020. Springfield officers were called to Mercy Med…
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline.  The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…
Springfield Rollover Crash Will Impact Evening Rush Hour: DOT Springfield Rollover Crash Will Impact Evening Rush Hour: DOT
Springfield Rollover Crash Will Impact Evening Rush Hour: DOT The Massachusetts State Department of Transportation said drivers should expect delays Monday evening, July 24, following a rollover crash on I-91 southbound in Springfield.  Police closed the left lane near Exit 4 just before 3:30 p.m. DOT said there were injuries in the crash, but authorities have not released any details.  Rollover crash with injuries in #Springfield on I-91-SB at Exit 4. Right lane closed. Expect delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) July 24, 2023 Traffic cameras show congestion extending from the crash site into West Springfield. Interstate 290 and highways th…
96 Packs Of Heroin Found On West Springfield Convict During Arrest: Police 96 Packs Of Heroin Found On West Springfield Convict During Arrest: Police
96 Packs Of Heroin Found On West Springfield Convict During Arrest: Police A man from Western Massachusetts who has been convicted of three drug offenses is now looking at a fourth after he was arrested this week, according to authorities.  Luis Yantin, of West Springfield and formerly of Springfield, was arrested at the Springfield Inn on Riverdale Street around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, West Springfield Police report.  Arrested – Luis Yantin (1573 Riverdale St. West Springfield and formerly of Orange St. in Springfield)) Charges: (1)... Posted by West Springfield Police Department on Thursday, June 29, 2023 Investigators searched Yantin's room and fou…
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…
Drug Ring Bust Leads To 20 Convictions In Western Mass Drug Ring Bust Leads To 20 Convictions In Western Mass
Drug Ring Bust Leads To 20 Convictions In Western Mass Authorities in Western Massachusetts are celebrating as two men, busted as part of a drug ring in 2021, pled guilty on Thursday, June 8. That makes 20 felony convictions since investigators began dismantling the operation in 2021, officials said.  Jason Nadeau, 42, of Ludlow, pleaded guilty to two felony charges of trafficking cocaine and one of conspiracy, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  David Gallegos, 30, of Deerfield, will serve a year of probation after a judge continued without a finding a charge of conspiracy, the prosecutor said. …
Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For West Springfield, CT Heists Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For West Springfield, CT Heists
Violent Robberies: Man Gets 10 Years For West Springfield, CT Heists A 23-year-old Connecticut man who admitted to his role in several violent armed robberies of AT&T stores will spend the next decade behind bars, a judge ruled on Tuesday, May 23.  Alex Josephs, of the city of Hartford, must also repay $298,073.86 to three Connecticut and Western Massachusetts stores he and his team of burglars robbed over the course of several months in 2021, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Josephs, along with Shaquille Raymond, Ronaldo Smith, and Deshawn Baugh, used violence to overpower employees at AT&T stores during their robbery spree…
Holyoke Mall Shooting: Accused Shooter Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge Holyoke Mall Shooting: Accused Shooter Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge
Holyoke Mall Shooting: Accused Shooter Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge A 23-year-old Springfield man accused of shooting and killing a man at a mall in Holyoke in January was indicted on a first-degree murder charge on Monday, May 22, authorities announced.  Kenneth Rodriguez-Santana is accused of killing 33-year-old Trung Tran on Jan. 28 at the Holyoke Mall, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Police received several 911 calls around 7 p.m. when the shooting began.  Investigators have previously said that Rodriguez-Santana was getting a pedicure with his girlfriend at A Touch of Beauty, where Tran worked. A man …
Man Mistakenly Shoots Himself, Woman During Sexual Assault: Springfield PD Man Mistakenly Shoots Himself, Woman During Sexual Assault: Springfield PD
Man Mistakenly Shoots Himself, Woman During Sexual Assault: Springfield PD A Springfield man taken to the hospital last month with a self-inflicted gunshot wound was arrested on weapon and sexual assault charges.  Louis Olmo, 22, was arrested in an apartment on Birch Park Circle in West Springfield on Thursday, May 11, authorities said.  Investigators responded to the 100 block of Belmont Avenue on April 12 after they received reports of two gunshot victims, police said. They found an adult woman with a non-life-threatening bullet wound, and paramedics took her to Baystate Medical Center.  Olmo was also taken to Baystate with serious injuries. Poli…
100 MPH Chase: Holyoke Mom Caught Fleeing Cops With Teen Driver Charged, Police Say 100 MPH Chase: Holyoke Mom Caught Fleeing Cops With Teen Driver Charged, Police Say
100 MPH Chase: Holyoke Mom Caught Fleeing Cops With Teen Driver Charged, Police Say Police have charged the Holyoke mother of a 16-year-old teenager caught running from police at 110 mph in West Springfield earlier this week. She was in the backseat during the chase.  Kelly LeBlanc, 43, was summoned on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a child, a Massachusetts State Police spokesperson said.  LeBlanc was inside the 2012 Nissan Altima with her son when he sped away from police around 6 p.m. Monday, May 8, along the Massachusetts Turnpike, troopers said, topping out at speeds above 100 mph, troopers said. …
Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring West Springfield Man Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring West Springfield Man
Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring West Springfield Man Authorities are asking for help from the public in locating the driver of a van that crashed into a motorcycle in Connecticut and then drove away, leaving a Massachusetts man injured. The crash happened on Sunday, May 7 around 9:40 p.m. in Tolland County, at the intersection of Main Street (Route 190) and South Road (Route 83) in Somers, according to state police.  At the time of the crash, a motorcycle driven by a West Springfield, Massachusetts resident had been traveling east on Route 190 when it was cut off by the van, which was trying to turn left on South Road.  The van the…
Nursing Home Rape: Man Gets 10-12 Years For West Springfield Attack, Faces Deportation Nursing Home Rape: Man Gets 10-12 Years For West Springfield Attack, Faces Deportation
Nursing Home Rape: Man Gets 10-12 Years For West Springfield Attack, Faces Deportation A 37-year-old West Springfield man found guilty of a 2013 rape at a Hampden County nursing home will spend at least the next decade behind bars, authorities said. But his punishment won't end there.  Mihail Lujan, a Moldovan national, will be handed over to federal officials for deportation following his 10-to-12-year prison sentence, the Hampden District Attorney said in a news release.  Lujan was arrested in 2013 after a nurse found him inappropriately touching an elderly patient after they'd been put to bed. Doctors at Baystate Medical Center told police the patient showed sign…
Pop-Up Will Bring 'Simpsons' Bar To West Springfield Pop-Up Will Bring 'Simpsons' Bar To West Springfield
Pop-Up Will Bring 'Simpsons' Bar To West Springfield "The Simpsons" are headed west. A pop-up event set for next month promises to recreate the iconic Moe's Tavern from the beloved show in West Springfield down to the most minute detail.  From June 2 through June 11, the fan-ran parody event will convert Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. at 110 Bosworth St. into the famed watering hole for Springfield's D-List.  Guests are encouraged to show up in costume as their favorite "Simpsons" character in what organizers say will be a perfect spot for photos or to grab a Duff after a shift at the power plant.  A pop-up event will convert Two Weeks Not…
West Springfield Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Springfield Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again
West Springfield Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Springfield residents no longer need to boil their water before using it. City officials lifted the order Friday, April 21, after a second round of tests showed the water was safe to drink.  The boil order was implemented after a 24-inch water transmission pipe on Gooseberry Road broke on Tuesday, causing low pressure for hundreds of residents and fears about potential bacterial infections.  The Department of Public Works repaired the pipe, and the EPA ran multiple water quality tests over several days to verify it was safe to consume from the tap, the city said in its announcement.  …
Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst
Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Officials in West Springfield warn residents to boil their tap water before consuming it after a water main broke on Tuesday, April 18, causing "dangerously lowered water pressure." The city posted this warning on its website: Due to a major water main break, certain areas in town have experienced dangerously lowered water pressure. As a result, the Water Department is issuing a boil water order for the impacted areas of town outlined below. West Springfield is working to isolate the area to conduct repairs. When water is available in the impacted area, DO NOT CONSUME TAP WATER WITHOUT BOIL…
Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Springfield Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Springfield
Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Springfield Criminals of Springfield, beware! Batman's new Batmobile will strike fear in the hearts of any ne'er-do-well, but how it came to be will soften the heart of even the toughest supervillain.  Benjamin Brunson, a second-grader at Rebecca M Johnson School in Springfield, on Thursday, April 13, climbed into the driver's seat of his custom-built accessibility tricycle decked out in all of the best Batman kit a boy could want.  The trike was a gift from Bob "the bike man" Charland, an honorary deputy with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. The Bike Man even called in a few favors from his s…
Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In West Springfield Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In West Springfield
Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In West Springfield A sex offender convicted of child rape is missing, and police in Western Springfield are asking the public for tips on his whereabouts.  Antonio Candello, a level 2 sex offender, lied about his living address in West Springfield, police said in a wanted poster.  Candello, 53, was convicted of rape and abuse of a child last year, according to the state's sex offender registry. He is currently in violation of his requirement to inform authorities of where he is living.  Authorities ask anyone with information on his current location to contact their local police department or West Springfiel…