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96 Packs Of Heroin Found On Western Mass Convict During Arrest: Police 96 Packs Of Heroin Found On Western Mass Convict During Arrest: Police
96 Packs Of Heroin Found On Western Mass 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…

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by David Cifarelli
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
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Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass
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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by Josh Lanier
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Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police
Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police A 36-year-old man from Western Massachusetts is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into an elderly woman's woman and attacked her over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a woman who had been assaulted in her home off Route 20 in West Springfield around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, West Springfield Police report.  Upon arrival, police found the woman at a neighbor's house suffering from multiple injuries to her head, neck and upper body. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and her condition was unspecified.  Arrested: Jesse M. Riscio…

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by David Cifarelli
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West Springfield High Off Lockdown After Hoax Threat Made Against School: Police West Springfield High Off Lockdown After Hoax Threat Made Against School: Police
West Springfield High Off Lockdown After Hoax Threat Made Against School: Police West Springfield High was momentarily put on lockdown Friday, March 3, after someone called in a fake threat about the Hampden County school, officials said. The hoax is the last in a worrying and growing trend called "swatting." West Springfield police said someone called the department's non-emergency line just after 8:20 a.m. to make the threat. Officers responded to the high school within a minute and worked with administrators to begin safety protocols, which included a lockdown.  Police swept the school for threats but found nothing, and they determined the call was fake. School …

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by Josh Lanier
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Man 'Too Smart' To Catch Busted In His Boxers At West Springfield Motel: Police Man 'Too Smart' To Catch Busted In His Boxers At West Springfield Motel: Police
Man 'Too Smart' To Catch Busted In His Boxers At West Springfield Motel: Police A man wanted on manslaughter and drug charges was captured this week despite his female friend telling officers he was "too smart" for them to catch, authorities said.  Derek Wayne Webb, 30, had cut off his parole monitoring bracelet, and officers went to find him on Wednesday, Feb. 22, West Springfield police. Their search led them to a motel room at the Springfield Inn at 1573 Riverdale Street.  Police knocked on the door, but the woman who answered said Webb wasn't there. She added that they should end their search because "Derek is too smart for you guys to catch," West S…

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by Josh Lanier
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Springfield Car Thief Attempts Getaway After Found In McDonald's Parking Lot Springfield Car Thief Attempts Getaway After Found In McDonald's Parking Lot
Springfield Car Thief Attempts Getaway After Found In McDonald's Parking Lot The search for a stolen car in Western Massachusetts led police to a local McDonald's where they apprehended an 18-year-old Springfield man, authorities said. Police found the stolen vehicle in the McDonald's parking lot on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, West Springfield Police report.  Arrested – Donovan Marsh A. III age 18 (Hughes St. Springfield) Charges – (1) Receiving Stolen M/V (2) Carry a Firearm... Posted by West Springfield Police Department on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 When officers approached the vehicle, the person inside, later…

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by David Cifarelli
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Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission
Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission A Worcester officer accused of taking money for overtime he didn't work and a Springfield cop charged with using his stun gun on a pregnant woman were among 15 law enforcement officials suspended by the state's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission.  The commission announced the suspensions on Tuesday, Jan 3, as it reviews the backgrounds and training of the state's law enforcement officers. This is a first for the state as the POST Commission was founded following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, according to NBC Boston.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
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Know Them? Suspects Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Western Mass Know Them? Suspects Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Western Mass
Know Them? Suspects Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Western Mass Police have asked the public for help identifying suspects accused of stealing credit cards and using them in Western Massachusetts. The larceny happened in Hampden County at about 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at Panera Bread in the Riverdale Shops in West Springfield, according to a report from the West Springfield Police Department on Monday, June 6. Authorities asked anyone with information about the case to call Officer Latino at 413-263-3210 Ext. 0 or Text-A-Tip by texting SOLVE plus the message to 274637.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Police In Western Mass Warn Residents To Be On Lookout For Paving Scams Police In Western Mass Warn Residents To Be On Lookout For Paving Scams
Police In Western Mass Warn Residents To Be On Lookout For Paving Scams Police have issued an alert about paving scams as the summer months approach in New England. The West Springfield Police Department in Hampden County said in an announcement that paving scams typically increase during spring and summer. Police said the scams usually involve a person coming to a home and offering extra asphalt that needs to be used and to pave the driveway at a discounted price. "If you agree or do not firmly refuse the offer, a crew appears quickly and begins working on your driveway only to eventually tell you that there is a mistake or issue and that the price will be se…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
Possible Middle School Threat Under Investigation In Western Mass Possible Middle School Threat Under Investigation In Western Mass
Possible Middle School Threat Under Investigation In Western Mass Extra police officers were stationed at a Western Massachusetts middle school on Friday, May 27, after a threat was made via social media. The threat was uncovered in Hampden County late Thursday, May 26, and targeted West Springfield Middle School. According to police, on Thursday, the West Springfield Police Department received information from a neighboring police department concerning a threat made on social media.  The threat made towards the West Springfield Middle School was captured on Snapchat, via screenshot, the police department said. After receiving the information, the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass
Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect tied to nearly a dozen shopliftings in the region. In Hampden County, police issued an alert and released surveillance photos of a wanted man known to target local businesses in West Springfield. According to the West Springfield Police Department, the man (pictured above) has been linked to at least 11 shoplifting incidents from a business in the city beginning in November 2021. In total, it is believed that the shoplifter has stolen approximately $2,000 worth of…

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by Zak Failla
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Police In Western Mass Search For ID Theft Suspect Stealing From Victims Police In Western Mass Search For ID Theft Suspect Stealing From Victims
Police In Western Mass Search For ID Theft Suspect Stealing From Victims Police in Western Massachusetts are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of committing identity fraud. The man is suspected of committing identity fraud at a Hampden County financial institution in West Springfield. The man, who has not been identified, is also accused of attempting to steal thousands of dollars from an elderly person, said the West Springfield Police Department. If you have information that will help identify the suspect call detectives at 413-263-3210 ext. 233. Please reference case number 22-3253-OF.  You may remain anonymous.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Theft At Store In Western Mass Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Theft At Store In Western Mass
Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Theft At Store In Western Mass Police are asking the public for help identifying a woman wanted for theft from a store in Western Massachusetts. The West Springfield Police Department said the woman is responsible for a theft at a store. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kennedy at 413-263-3210 ext. 229. Callers may remain anonymous. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass
Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass Recognize him? Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who was caught on camera robbing an area liquor store. The West Springfield Police Department released a photo of a wanted man who allegedly ran out of Rotary Liquors on Park Street with two bottles of stolen liquor at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. According to police, the stolen liquor had a total value of $158. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or shoplifting incident has been asked to contact West Springfield Police de…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Western Mass Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Western Mass
Woman Wanted For Bank Robbery In Western Mass Recognize her? Police in Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman who is wanted after robbing a West Springfield bank in Hampden County. At approximately 2:22 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, the West Springfield Police Department received multiple panic alarms from the Freedom Credit Union on Union Street. According to police, the suspect handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller handed over cash and the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as being in her 30s, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, sneakers, and a medical mask. Police said the inve…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Western Mass Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Western Mass
Man Nabbed With 24-Inch Machete, Drugs In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts man was arrested after being busted during a traffic stop with drugs, paraphernalia, and a 24-inch machete, police said. Members of the West Springfield Police Department’s Narcotics Unit spotted Hampden County resident Raymond Michael Boissonault driving a specific Honda Accord in the area of Birch Park Circle that he was known to illegally operate. Police said that prior to the stop, the department had received a tip that Boissonault was dealing drugs in West Springfield and in Agawam, and that his driver’s license was suspended. On Thursday, Sept. 9, police said …

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Man Wanted After Alleged Larceny From Western Mass Business Alert Issued For Man Wanted After Alleged Larceny From Western Mass Business
Alert Issued For Man Wanted After Alleged Larceny From Western Mass Business Know him? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who is wanted for allegedly burglarizing a Hampden County business earlier this year. The West Springfield Police Department released a surveillance photo of a suspect who is wanted after allegedly stealing from a Memorial Avenue business this week. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact West Springfield Det. Guindon by calling (413) 263-3210 ext. 245 or texting “SOLVE” plus the message to 274637 and referencing case number 21-14087-OF.  Sh…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Seeking Witnesses To Western Mass Pedestrian Accident Police Seeking Witnesses To Western Mass Pedestrian Accident
Police Seeking Witnesses To Western Mass Pedestrian Accident Police in Western Massachusetts are asking the public for help in connection with a serious crash involving a pedestrian. The West Springfield Police department said the accident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, at 46 Daggett Drive behind the Stop & Shop grocery store. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries during the incident. If you witnessed the accident please contact the Traffic Bureau at 413-263-3210. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Seek Suspect Who Fled Scene Of Western Mass Crash Police Seek Suspect Who Fled Scene Of Western Mass Crash
Police Seek Suspect Who Fled Scene Of Western Mass Crash Recognize this vehicle? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run earlier this week. The West Springfield Police Department released photos from the scene of a hit-and-run crash that took place at approximately 8:52 a.m. on Monday, June 14 at the intersection of East Elm Street and Route 5. According to police, the driver of the red sedan pictured above struck a white Ford Ranger and proceeded to flee the area. The driver of the Ford suffered minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital …

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by Zak Failla
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Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass
Suspects Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Crashing Into Police Cruisers In Western Mass Multiple suspects were apprehended in Western Massachusetts following an armed robbery at an AT&T store, police said. The West Springfield Police Department received a report of an armed robbery from the AT&T store on Riverdale Street at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. According to police, a patrol officer and narcotics detectives spotted the suspect's vehicle and attempted to conduct a stop, but the vehicle sped off and a pursuit began southbound on Riverdale Street. The pursuit ended at the Route 5 rotary in Agawam after the suspect crashed into multiple police cruisers. Police sai…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Thefts From Western Mass Businesses Know Him? Man Wanted For Thefts From Western Mass Businesses
Know Him? Man Wanted For Thefts From Western Mass Businesses An alert has been issued by police investigators in Western Massachusetts for a man wanted after allegedly burglarizing multiple businesses. The West Springfield Police Department released a photo of a suspect who allegedly targeted at least two businesses off Riverdale Street in West Springfield. Police said that when he was confronted by loss prevention officers while leaving the store with stolen items, the suspect threatened to punch the officer in the face before taking off on a bicycle. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or thefts has been asked to contact Det. Michael Ke…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Stop & Shop Plaza In Western Mass Suspect Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Stop & Shop Plaza In Western Mass
Suspect Nabbed For Armed Robbery At Stop & Shop Plaza In Western Mass A man who had been released from jail on a drug charge due to COVID-19 is back in police custody after being arrested by members of the US Marshals Task Force following a lengthy investigation, officials announced. An armed robbery warrant was issued out of the Hampden County District Court for Jose Rivera following an incident on Thursday, April 8, where he and a second suspect allegedly robbed a worker at gunpoint, police said. According to West Springfield Police Department investigators, on April 8, Rivera and the second suspect robbed an individual at gunpoint, taking cash after threat…

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by Zak Failla
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Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say
Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say Three Western Mass residents were arrested for alleged drug possession following a warrants raid on two residences. Edwin Rodriguez, age 56, Mayraliss Padilla, age 43, and Nelvin Rodriguez, age 36, all of West Springfield, were arrested on Wednesday, May 26, following the warrant raids at two residences, said the West Springfield Police Department. According to police, the West Springfield Narcotics Unit in conjunction with members of the Hampden County DA’s Intelligence Unit and Hampden County Sheriff's Department executed conjunctive search warrants at 294 Main St. and 705 Union St. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Police Look To ID Western Mass Package Thief Know Him? Police Look To ID Western Mass Package Thief
Know Him? Police Look To ID Western Mass Package Thief Police in Hampden County are asking the public for helping to identify a man wanted for allegedly stealing a package from in front of a home. West Springfield Police Department said the incident took place, around 10:30 a.m., Sunday, March 28, from a house on Park Street. The man, who was captured on the home's video surveillance, is described as being a Hispanic male, wearing a black Hurley hoodie, red undershirt, and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cady at 413-263-3210 ext.235. Callers may remain anonymous.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed For Cocaine Trafficking, Unlawful Weapons Possession After Raids In Western Mass Suspect Nabbed For Cocaine Trafficking, Unlawful Weapons Possession After Raids In Western Mass
Suspect Nabbed For Cocaine Trafficking, Unlawful Weapons Possession After Raids In Western Mass An extensive investigation into drug distribution in Western Massachusetts led to the arrest of a Springfield man and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said that shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday, March 22, David Burris was arrested in Springfield and charged with multiple weapons and drug offenses following a lengthy investigation into drug distribution in the area. Burris was charged with: Trafficking more than 36 grams of cocaine; Two counts of possession of a firearm without an FID card; Possess…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspected Major Heroin Dealer And Crew Busted In Western Mass Suspected Major Heroin Dealer And Crew Busted In Western Mass
Suspected Major Heroin Dealer And Crew Busted In Western Mass An alleged major supplier of heroin to Western Massachusetts was busted up on Tuesday, March 2, with the arrest of 4 local men. The arrests were the result of a year-long investigation into local heroin trafficking from Springfield to New York. The investigation involved surveillance as well as the controlled purchases of “half packs” - a common form of packaging in Western Massachusetts each consisting of 50 dosage units or 1 gram of the drug, Massachusetts State Police said. Police suspect the ring leader or source of the heroin was Enrique Alicea, 29, of West Springfield. Hu…

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by Kristin Palpini