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Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Western Mass Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Western Mass
Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Western Mass The driver allegedly involved in a deadly hit and run crash that killed a man in Western Massachusetts is facing several charges, including motor vehicle homicide. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, on North Main Street in Palmer, said Sgt. David Burns, of the Palmer Police Department. According to Burns, 33-year-old Nicole Matanes of Palmer was quickly located following the crash and has been charged with: OUI/liquor Negligent operation of a vehicle Marked lanes violation Leaving the scene of a deadly crash Motor vehicle homicide Speeding Inspection st…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass
Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass Four suspects are facing a host of charges after being busted with illegal drugs, a handgun, and other suspicious items during an investigation into shoplifting in Western Massachusetts. In Hampden County, the East Longmeadow Police Department received a report of four people shoplifting from the Big Y Supermarket on North Main Street at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. An employee at the score provided officers with a description of the suspects and the vehicle they fled in, which was later located near the Big Y. During the traffic stop, investigating officers located sus…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say
Teen Trio Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Western Mass, Police Say Three Western Mass teens were arrested for allegedly breaking into a parked vehicle and then fleeing in stolen cars. The incident took place around 1 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, when Ludlow Police officers responded to the area of Walnut and Oak streets for a report of a motor vehicle break-in and vandalism, said Ludlow Police Chief Daniel Valadas. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a witness who identified one of the juveniles as a suspect, who was later taken into custody. During their initial investigation, officers located a 2008 Nissan Maxima with its driver’s side window smashed out. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stolen-Vehicle Suspect Caught While Pumping Gas In Western Mass, Police Say Stolen-Vehicle Suspect Caught While Pumping Gas In Western Mass, Police Say
Stolen-Vehicle Suspect Caught While Pumping Gas In Western Mass, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle while he was pumping gas in Massachusetts. Hartford County resident Yves Sorokobi, age 50, of Manchester, was arrested around 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3, in Hampden County after Ludlow Police received a 911 call for a report of a motor vehicle that had just been stolen, Ludlow Police said. The owners of the vehicle said they were currently tracking the stolen vehicle via a mobile phone application.  Ludlow Police dispatchers were able to remain on the line gathering real-time data and location updates. Shortly therea…

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by Kathy Reakes