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Chicopee Man Gets Up To 13 Years In Prison For Raping Multiple Children: DA
A Hampden County man found guilty of multiple heinous crimes against two children will spend more than a decade behind bars, a judge ruled this week. Kenneth Arroyo, 41, of Chicopee, was sentenced to 12 to 13 years in prison after being convicted of two counts each of aggravated rape of a child, indecent assault and battery over 14, and indecent assault and battery under 14, the Hampden District Attorney said. A jury convicted Arroyo on April 9, and he was sentenced on Tuesday, April 23. Arroyo was accused of sexually abusing two children he knew who were between the ages…
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Thousands Raised To Help Young Son Of Western Mass Police Officer Diagnosed With Leukemia
A Massachusetts community has come together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to go toward helping a police officer's brave 11-month-old son fight a tough battle against cancer. The outpouring of support began after Hampden County police officer Crystal Conroy, a member of the Holyoke Police Department, learned her 11-month-old son Ashton has leukemia. After the harrowing diagnosis was made, Conroy was forced to leave work for the foreseeable future to take care of Ashton as he fights the disease. Additionally, more strain was placed on the family, as Conroy's husband Ch…
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Western Mass Convenience Store Armed Robbery ID'd: Police
A man who attempted to rob a Hampden County convenience store and later died of his wounds has been identified as a 53-year-old South Hadley man, authorities said. Robert Papalardo died Thursday night, April 18, after paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center following the shooting in Chicopee just before 6:30 p.m., the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. An initial investigation found that Papalardo tried to rob the Zain’s Smoke Shop & Convenience on Montgomery Street when shots were fired, police said. Authorities said Papalardo was armed. …
Police & Fire
Western Mass Mom Of 2 Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend ID'd As Sheriff's Assistant: DA
A 48-year-old Hampden County woman who was found stabbed to death in Holyoke next to her boyfriend was the executive assistant to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, authorities said. Eileen Monaghan, of Chicopee, and a mother to two daughters, was found on Sunday, April 14, around 1:30 a.m. in a home on South Water Street after police were called for suspicious activity, officials said. Police found Eileen on the ground next to her boyfriend, Jason Chapdelaine, who was suffering from stab wounds, police said. Investigators later ruled those cuts were self-inflicted. …
Police & Fire
Man's Months-Long Neglect Led To Western Mass Mother's Agonizing Death, DA Says
A Hampden County man has been charged with a "galling" crime after he left his ill mother in a bed for months without moving her, causing severe infections and illness that led to her death, authorities said. David Reed, 59, of Southwick, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, a caretaker permitting serious bodily injury to an elderly or disabled person, abuse/neglect/mistreatment to an elderly or disabled person, the Hampden County District Attorney said. He was arraigned last week and was being held on a $25,000 bail. David Reed is accused of causing the death of his 79-yea…
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Who Stole Car With Baby Inside In Western Mass
Police have identified the man who sparked a statewide Amber Alert when he stole a vehicle in Western Massachusetts, on Friday morning, March 29, that had a 3-year-old baby inside. Vadim Vorobyov, age 52, of Springfield, is charged with kidnapping, child endangerment, and fugitive from justice in Connecticut and is also expected to be charged with kidnapping, child endangerment, and motor vehicle larceny in Massachusetts, State Police said. Vorobyov stole the running car when he came across it outside of a home on Exchange Street in Chicopee around 8:40 a.m., police said. T…
Police & Fire
2 Charged With Car-To-Car Fatal Shooting That Killed Father Of 1 In Western Mass
A Hampden County teenager and 22-year-old woman have been charged in connection with the death of a father of one as they drove along I-391 earlier this month, authorities said. Noah Torres, 19, of Springfield, and Kiana Gonzalez, 22, of Holyoke, are linked to the death of 35-year-old Guyton Winspeare, 35, of Chicopee on March 12, the Hampden County District Attorney said. The shooting happened just before 8:45 p.m. between exits 3 and 4 on I-391 South in Chicopee when one person fired shots into another car on the interstate. Two people were injured in the shooting, and the…
Police & Fire
6 Western Mass Teens Held Mock 'Slave Auction,' Made Racist Comments On Social Media: DA
Six Hampden County eighth-grade students have been charged in juvenile court after chat logs were discovered where they made threats against minority students, used racist slurs, shared racist memes and comments, and held a mock "slave auction" for two black classmates, authorities said. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, explaining his decision to charge the Southwick Regional School students. He called their online chat "vile, cruel, and contemptible" in a news release. Hatred and racism have no place in this community. …
News
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass 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…
Police & Fire
Massage Parlor Owners Busted On Prostitution, Sex Trafficking Charges In Massachusetts
A couple who ran a Hampden County massage parlor were using it as a brothel, police in Westfield announced on Thursday, Feb. 1. Todd and Baushun Simonds, both of Holyoke, were arrested after police raided the Southampton Road Massage and Body Work at 282 Southampton Road in Westfield, Westfield police said. Police had been investigating the couple for some time and had determined they were trafficking in women to perform sexual favors on customers for money, though, the workers were not being paid, police said. The only money they kept were the tips they received from their…
Police & Fire
Police ID Western Mass Cop Shot In Shootout; Fundraiser Tops $20,000
Police in Hampden County have identified the officer who was shot and seriously injured during a shootout with a suspect over the weekend. Cameron Prosperi, 29, had been with the Wilbraham Police Department for eight months when he was wounded in the line of duty on Saturday, Jan. 20, the department announced on Facebook. Related: Michael Ortega ID'd As Man Who Shot 29-Year-Old Wilbraham Cop: Police Prosperi and two other officers exchanged fire during a standoff after a man barricaded himself inside a home at 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham around 8 p.m. Three peo…
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Man Who Shot Western Mass Cop ID'd; Fundraiser Created For Officer
A fundraiser for the 29-year-old Hampden County police officer who was wounded in a shootout over the weekend in Wilbraham has nearly tripled its initial goal in less than a day. The Greg Hill Foundation created the fundraiser for the Wilbraham officer with the goal of $5,000, but by Monday afternoon, the campaign had raised nearly $14,000. Update: Wilbraham Police ID Cop Who Was Injured In Shootout The shootout happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, when police were called to 11 Old Carriage Drive in Wilbraham. The suspect barricaded himself in a home and re…
Obituaries
29-Year-Old Student Pilot Killed In MA Plane Crash Remembered As ‘Bright Shining Light’
Friends and colleagues are reminiscing on the bright personality of a 29-year-old student pilot from Connecticut who was one of three who died in a small plane crash in northern Massachusetts, after his tragic death. Chad Davidson, age 29, of the town of Woodstock in Windham County, was killed alongside a pair of Western Massachusetts residents from Hampden County on Sunday, Jan. 14 when the Baron Twin-Piston they were in crashed. Earlier Report - Triple-Fatal Plane Crash: 29-Year-Old Student Pilot From Woodstock ID'd As One Of Victims According to Massachusetts State …
Lifestyle
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette. Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination. Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama. Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
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2 More Busted In Baby's Killing In Western Mass, Charged With Helping Shooter: DA
Two people in Hampden County have been arrested and charged with helping one of the men accused of shooting an innocent bystander and killing her baby in a Holyoke shooting earlier this month, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 17. Jose Galarza, age 31, and Jay Marie Rosado-Rosario, age 29, both of Holyoke, are charged with accessory after the fact – murder, the Hampden County District Attorney said. Investigators said they helped Kermith Alvarez, the third suspect in the shooting, evade capture after the killing. Related: Third Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Bab…
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A&E 'Killer Cases' Show Will Feature Western Mass Cop Who Killed His Wife
Convicted murderer Brian Fanion is ready for his close-up. Well, as close as his jailers will let the cameras get. Fanion, a former Hampden County cop who was convicted earlier this year of killing his wife, will be the subject of a true-crime series on A&E called "Killer Cases." The hour-long episode will air on Friday, Oct. 13, at 9 p.m. on the A&E Network. All the emotion, drama, and suspense of America’s most chilling murder trials are captured on "Killer Cases." Weaving together interviews and gripping footage, "Killer Cases" is an immersive true crime roller coaster. Vi…
Police & Fire
3rd Man Wanted In Shooting That Killed Newborn In Western Mass Added To Most Wanted List
A man who Hampden County police say was involved in a shooting that struck an innocent bystander and killed her unborn baby has been added to the state's most wanted list. Kermith D. Alvarez is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting in Holyoke, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. Johnluis Sanchez, age 30, and Alejandro Ramos, age 22, were previously charged in the Oct. 4 shooting. Related: Duo Nabbed In Holyoke Shooting That Led To Baby's Death Investigators said the men got into an argument and exchanged gunfire at the intersection of Sargean…
News
Latest Update: Duo Nabbed In Shooting That Left Infant Dead, Mom Critical In Mass
Two men now face charges in connection to a Hampden County shooting that injured an uninvolved pregnant woman on a bus, resulting in the death of her infant, officials said. Holyoke residents Johnluis Sanchez, age 30, and Alejandro Ramos, age 22, were both arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday, Oct. 4 that resulted in the death of an infant, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Oct. 6. Earlier Report: Update - Holyoke Shooting: Infant Dies Shortly After Birth, Mom In Critical Condition On the day of the shooting, around 12:…
Police & Fire
'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say
A 38-year-old Hampden County man who has already been convicted of illegal firearms charges three times was arrested again following the discovery of an arsenal of ammunition, drugs, and cash in his home, police said. Springfield resident Ivan Marrero Jr., age 38, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4 following a search of his Eastern Avenue home conducted by members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, Springfield Police announced. The search was a culmination of a months-long drug and illegal firearm investigation into Marrero's residence. Before …
Police & Fire
Update - Shooting In Massachusetts: Infant Dies Shortly After Birth, Mom In Critical Condition
This story has been updated. An infant died shortly after being delivered following a Hampden County shooting just before 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4 in in Holyoke at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant Streets. A pregnant woman was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The infant, who was delivered, and needed life-saving medical services, tragically died, according to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, All involved suspects are believed to have been identified and transported to nearby hospitals and are in custody, the DA's Offoce said. …
Police & Fire
State Trooper Struck, Dragged By Car At Mass Highway Rest Stop: Suspect Caught After Pursuit
This story has been updated. Authorities have apprehended the driver of a car that hit a state trooper and dragged him at a Massachusetts rest stop, causing him to be hospitalized, police said. Related: Police ID Driver Accused Of Dragging Trooper During Traffic Stop The incident happened in Hampden County on Friday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m., when a Massachusetts state trooper was struck and dragged by a vehicle he had tried stopping in the Holyoke rest area on northbound Interstate 91, according to state police. The trooper was able to free himself from the car before it continued drivin…
News
Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help
Police in Hampden County are asking for the public's help finding a 17-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since early September. Eva Marie Sicard, of Holyoke, was last seen by her family on Sept. 5, Holyoke police said. Authorities implore anyone who sees Eva or knows of her whereabouts to contact the Holyoke police at 413-322-6900.
News
Mass Man Killed By Falling Tree While Camping With Fiancée In Vermont ID'd
A 33-year-old Hampden County man on a camping trip in Vermont was killed on Friday, Sept. 8, when a tree fell on him during a storm, authorities said. Joshua Przybycien, of Palmer, was camping with his fiancée, Kathryn Workman, in Somerset, Vermont, when high winds and heavy rains toppled the tree around 1 a.m., Vermont State Police said. No one else was injured. Related: Community Rallies Around Palmer Man Killed By Falling Tree Adam Przybycien posted on Facebook that Joshua was "kind and loved by all." Long Live Joshua Przybycien. I Love you man it still don’t feel real and it …
Police & Fire
2 Adults Killed, 2 Kids Shot In Western Mass Home (Developing)
Officials in Springfield say a man and woman were killed, and two young children were gravely wounded in a shooting at a home on Berkshire Avenue on Monday, Aug. 14. The shootings happened just after 2:30 p.m. at 174 Berkshire Ave. near Jasper Street, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said in a press conference. The man police believe pulled the trigger died of a self-indicted gunshot wound, reports said. It's unclear what sparked the shooting or how the victims are connected. Police said a woman was found dead inside the house. Two children were also shot and were in s…
News
Massachusetts Restaurateur Killed In Florida Motorcycle Crash: Family
Richard Daviau, the co-owner of a popular steakhouse in Hampden County, died on Friday, Aug. 4, in a motorcycle crash in Florida, his family announced. Richard Daviau owned Prim3 St3akhous3 in Southwick with his brother and sister. The threes in the name refer to the three siblings — Debbie, Todd, and Richard Daviau. His sister, Debbie Daviau, wrote about Richard's death on the restaurant's Facebook page. Prim3 St3akhous3, is the embodiment of a vision of 3 siblings, Todd, Deborah, and Richard Daviau. It is with heavy hearts that Todd and Deborah announce that their brother and partne…
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ALERT: Girl, 4, Abducted In Western Mass Found Safe
New update: Police say they located 4-year-old Cortana Goncalves in a trailer park in Cheshire, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. She is safe. Brandee Arnold, the girl's mother, was arrested and is being returned to Springfield. Original report: State police have issued an Amber Alert after a young girl was kidnapped from Springfield by her non-custodial, biological mother. Brandee Arnold, age 32, is accused of taking her 4-year-old daughter, Cortana Concalves, on Thursday, June 22, Massachusetts State Police said. Arnold is believed to be driving a gray 2010 Honda Ac…
News
'Humble' Mass Deputy, Father Finding Support Following Cancer Diagnosis
Ben Campbell is the type of friend everyone hopes to have, according to his loved ones. At a moment's notice, at any time of day or night, he will be there for you, they said. But now, he's the one in need, and his friends are lining up to repay the favors. Campbell, a 39-year-old Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy and firearms instructor, was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver. His sister, Mikayla Campbell, set up a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of his treatments at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and to provide…
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Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass
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…
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Antelope On The Lam After Busting Out Of Mass Zoo
An Eland Antelope — possibly seeking a life on the range — escaped a Hampden County zoo and remains at large. Wildlife officials have asked the public to be on the lookout for the horned herbivore. The antelope escaped Lupa Zoo in Ludlow last week, and so far, efforts to bring her back have failed. She was last spotted hanging around in Wilbraham near the Red Bridge, Ludlow Animal Control said in a Facebook post. The antelope — equipped with long, spiraled horns — may look scary, but wildlife officials say it is not aggressive. Though, you shouldn't approach it. Like a horse, it…
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: Statewide Search Launched For Western Mass Homicide Suspect
A state-wide alert has been issued warning the public of a 21-year-old man who is wanted for shooting a 49-year-old man to death. Evdyeke Oniel Pabon Flores is wanted on an active straight warrant, with full extradition, for murdering Luis Ramos on December 7, 2022, in Holyoke, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Police officers received reports of gunshots in the area of Pine and Sargeant Streets in Holyoke and arrived to find Ramos suffering from a gunshot wound. The State Police Detective Unit for Hampden County is seeking EVDYEKE ONIEL PABON FLORES, 21, who is wanted f…
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Central and Western Massachusetts on Monday, March 15, through Wednesday as a nor'easter will blanket the area with heavy snows and high winds. Several schools have announced they will be closed on Tuesday. The Berkshires Adams-Cheshire Regional School District Berkshire Hills Regional School District Central Berkshire Regional School District Farmington River Regional School District Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Hancock Regional School District Lee Public Schools Mount Greylock Regional School District North Ad…
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