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Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass
Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass Two men have been charged with the fatal shooting of a teenager in 1993 in Worcester County, authorities announced on Monday, March 25.  Robert D’Lucca, 49, and Lawrence Calafell, 51, of Gardner, were indicted on one count of murder in the death of 15-year-old Deondray Atwood, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  They were also indicted on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without an FID card. The duo are accused of shooting into a parked car on…
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, 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 …
Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA
Springfield Armed Robber May Stay In Prison Until He's 73: DA A Springfield man could spend more than two decades behind bars for the 2021 armed robbery of a convenience store, authorities said.  Warner Donaldson, 50, was sentenced to 17 to 23 years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced. A jury convicted him on Friday of armed robbery while masked, assault with a dangerous weapon, and theft under $1200.  Donaldson was accused of the Feb. 28, 2021, robbery of a convenience store in the 500 block of Boston Road, the prosecutor said.  Donaldson entered the store just after 8:45 p.…
Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police
Man Pulls Gun On 2 In Western Mass, Lands Multiple Drug Charges To Boot: Police A man learned the hard way that you shouldn't pull a gun on people when you allegedly have a car filled with drugs, Western Massachusetts police said.  Donovan Mangua, 32, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 9, after two men flagged down a Holyoke police officer to say that a man in a Black Acura with tinted windows had pointed a gun at them along Main Street near I-391, Holyoke police said.  The men said the car drove toward Racing Mart.  Police drove to the store and found an empty Black Acura with tinted windows in the parking lot. After a brief investigation, Holyoke police …
Man Involved In Central Mass Standoff Pleads Not Guilty, Held Without Bail Man Involved In Central Mass Standoff Pleads Not Guilty, Held Without Bail
Man Involved In Central Mass Standoff Pleads Not Guilty, Held Without Bail A man who held Worcester police at bay during a two-hour standoff last week pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday, July 17, authorities said. A judge ordered held without bail, authorities said.  Jonathan Lugo, 27, of Worcester, was accused of threatening people with a gun on Culver Street Friday afternoon, but when police arrived he refused to drop the weapon, Worcester police said. He instead fled along Dorchester Street and ran inside an apartment on Cutler Street and would not come out Police called in a mental health expert and a SWAT team to prepare for any outcome. Officer…
Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police
Sword-Wielding Man Shot By Cops Charged At Central Mass Officer With Weapon: Police Authorities have charged a 23-year-old man who was shot by Oxford police on Sunday, May 14, after officials say he tried to attack an officer with a sword.  Shawn O'Connell, of Oxford, is charged with attempted murder of the officer, assault with a dangerous weapon (sword), carrying a dangerous weapon (sword), and disorderly conduct, Oxford police said.  Related: Man With Sword Sparks Mother's Day Police-Involved Shooting Police said O'Connell walked into the middle of Main Street around 6 a.m. in front of a police cruiser. The officer had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitt…
Early Morning Shooting Leads To Afternoon Arrest Of West Springfield Man Early Morning Shooting Leads To Afternoon Arrest Of West Springfield Man
Early Morning Shooting Leads To Afternoon Arrest Of West Springfield Man An 18-year-old man is facing charges for an early morning shooting in Springfield this week, authorities said. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 0-100 block of Orange Street around 3:35 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, Springfield Police report. Responding officers found that a vehicle was damaged by gunfire, police added. They also identified Chauncey Williams, of West Springfield, as the suspect.  Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon an charged with the following: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony Assault &…
New Hampshire Man Busted For New Year's Days Robbery In Winchendon: Police New Hampshire Man Busted For New Year's Days Robbery In Winchendon: Police
New Hampshire Man Busted For New Year's Days Robbery In Winchendon: Police A 35-year-old New Hampshire man was arrested this week and charged with the robbery of a Winchendon convenience store on New Year's Day, authorities said.  Christopher Boisvert, of Winchester, NH, was arrested at his home on charges of armed robbery while masked and assault with a dangerous weapon, Winchendon police said.  Investigators said he robbed the Mike Mart on Spring Street on Jan. 1. Police began to look into Boisvert after they received a tip about his alleged involvement in the robbery.  Winchendon police are working with investigators in Ashby as Boisvert is…
Worcester Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument Worcester Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument
Worcester Man Threatens To Attack Neighbors With Machete During Argument A Worcester man was arrested threatening to attack his neighbors with a machete after getting into an argument with them, authorities said.  Joseph Johnston, age 34, threatened to pull the weapon out during an argument that occurred at a home on Fourth Street around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, Worcester Police said on Facebook.  Two residents told police Johnston also threatened to pull a gun out and shoot them. After hearing a loud bang similar to a gunshot coming from Johnston's home, police located him and took him into custody.  While no injuries were repo…
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after injuring a sheriff's deputy while driving recklessly. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:45 a.m., Thursday, June 9. Police attempted to stop Tyler Scheurer, age 36 of Holyoke after he was spotted speeding on Birnie Avenue, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When the officer approached the vehicle Scheurer sped off just missing the officer. When the officer approached the driver again at a stop light the driver again sped away when the light turne…
Barricaded Suspect Armed With Crossbow Apprehended In Western Mass Barricaded Suspect Armed With Crossbow Apprehended In Western Mass
Barricaded Suspect Armed With Crossbow Apprehended In Western Mass An hours-long standoff between a crossbow-wielding man who barricaded himself inside his Western Massachusetts home and state police led to the arrest of a suspect without any reported injuries. The Massachusetts State Police Special Tactical Operations Team (STOP) responded to a Berkshire County residence in Cheshire to apprehend a suspect who aimed a crossbow at a state trooper during a standoff. The incident began shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at the Pine Valley Trailer Park on 4th Avenue in Cheshire. Police said that local law enforcement called on state police for ass…