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Chicopee Man Gets Up To 13 Years In Prison For Raping Multiple Children: DA Chicopee Man Gets Up To 13 Years In Prison For Raping Multiple Children: DA
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…
Woman Dead, 2 Hurt In Chicopee Crash: Police Woman Dead, 2 Hurt In Chicopee Crash: Police
Woman Dead, 2 Hurt In Chicopee Crash: Police A person was killed, and two others were injured Monday night, Oct. 2, in a Hampden County crash, authorities said.  The wreck happened just before 9 p.m. in the 600 block of Chicopee Street in Chicopee. Portion cordoned off a section of the road for hours as they cleaned and cleared the scene. Officers reopened the road just before midnight.  *********UPDATE******** 11:50 pm- Chicopee St is now open. Chicopee St is closed in the area of the 600 block due to... Posted by Chicopee Police Department on Monday, October 2, 2023 Police have not released any information on the person who …
2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital 2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital
2 Men Shot In Car in Western Mass, Drive Themselves To Hospital Two men were shot early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, in Hampden County, and investigators are asking the public for tips.  Chicopee police were called to the intersection of Hampden and Center Streets around 1:30 a.m. to reports of gunshots. Officers found bullet casings but no victims or damage to property, Chicopee police said.  An initial investigation found that someone had fired at a car, and it sped away toward Springfield.  Soon after that discovery, two men walked into Bay State Medical Center with gunshot wounds, police said. Doctors treated them for non-life-t…
Man With Third Eye Didn't See Western Mass Police Raid Coming; 3 Busted Following Tips: Cops Man With Third Eye Didn't See Western Mass Police Raid Coming; 3 Busted Following Tips: Cops
Man With Third Eye Didn't See Western Mass Police Raid Coming; 3 Busted Following Tips: Cops Holyoke residents fed up with a suspected open-air drug market alerted police to the operation, which launched a monthslong sting in Hampden County between police and the FBI, authorities said.  Police arrested three people at an apartment at 365 Appleton Street on Wednesday, Sept.6, and seized "significant quantities" of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, Holyoke police announced. They also found ammunition inside the home.  Jose Rivera, 39, Emilio Rivera, 36, and Brandy Bellemore, 30, were arrested in the sting that involved FBI agents in Western Massachusetts, police said. T…
Western Mass Cop Welcomed Home 175 Days After Post ‘Battle Of The Badges’ Heart Attack Western Mass Cop Welcomed Home 175 Days After Post ‘Battle Of The Badges’ Heart Attack
Western Mass Cop Welcomed Home 175 Days After Post ‘Battle Of The Badges’ Heart Attack A Hampden County police officer who nearly died while being rushed to the hospital in the spring returned home to a hero's welcome over the weekend.  Chicopee Officer Mark Wilkes called 911 on March 13 after complaining he wasn't feeling well. He'd competed in the annual Battle of the Badges between the Chicopee police and fire departments earlier that day but didn't feel right after returning home.  Wilkes suffered a "serious medical event" in the ambulance, and paramedics had to perform CPR as they rushed him to the hospital, where Wilkes would remain for "175 long days." Officials later…
Do You Know Him?: Western Mass Cops Release Photos Of Man Possibly Linked To Shooting Do You Know Him?: Western Mass Cops Release Photos Of Man Possibly Linked To Shooting
Do You Know Him?: Western Mass Cops Release Photos Of Man Possibly Linked To Shooting Police in Hampden County are asking the public for help to find a man caught on surveillance cameras that police believe may have information about a shooting last week.  The shooting happened on June 30 near Chicopee and Prospect Streets. Investigators did not release any information on the victims.  Despite the poor quality of the photos, Chicopee police released the images in the hopes that it would generate tips to track the man down.  Investigators ask anyone who recognizes the man or has information on the shooting to contact the Chicopee detectives at 413-594-1740.
Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver In Western Mass Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver In Western Mass
Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver In Western Mass Chicopee police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run last week.  Authorities say a grey Infiniti crashed into a car near Montgomery and Grattan streets on Thursday, June 15, before speeding away. Luckily, no one was injured.  Investigators say the Infiniti has damage to the driver-side rear fender from the crash.  Officers released multiple photos of the car taken by surveillance video near the crash site.  Chicopee police ask anyone who recognizes the car or knows the driver to contact Officer…
Officer In ICU: Donation Fund Created For Chicopee Cop Who Suffered 'Serious Medical Event' Officer In ICU: Donation Fund Created For Chicopee Cop Who Suffered 'Serious Medical Event'
Officer In ICU: Donation Fund Created For Chicopee Cop Who Suffered 'Serious Medical Event' Officials in Western Massachusetts have created a donation fund for a police officer who was hospitalized on Sunday, March 13, after he collapsed following an annual charity hockey game in Hampden County.  Chicopee Police Officer Mark Wilkes played in the Battle of the Badges against the Chicopee Fire Department, but he didn't get much time to celebrate his department's victory. A few hours after the game, Wilkes suffered a "serious medical event" and needed CPR to save his life from the same firefighters he'd competed against earlier that day. He was still in intensive care days later, off…
Drugs, Weapons: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Arrest: Police Drugs, Weapons: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Arrest: Police
Drugs, Weapons: Routine Traffic Stop In Western Mass Leads To Arrest: Police There's a lesson here — don't drive with a suspended registration and license if you might have drugs in your car. That's the mistake a 33-year-old Hampden County man made last month that led to his arrest, authorities said.  Steven Rosado, of Chicopee, faces multiple charges after police pulled him over on Feb. 24, Chicopee police announced in a Tuesday, March 7, Facebook post.  Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest Chicopee MA- On Friday February 24, 2023 at approximately 8:16 pm Officers conducted... Posted by Chicopee Police Department on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Police pulled Rosado ov…
Chicopee Pedestrian Killed Crossing Street: Police Chicopee Pedestrian Killed Crossing Street: Police
Chicopee Pedestrian Killed Crossing Street: Police A man was killed Thursday, Feb. 16, while crossing the road in Chicopee, authorities said.  The man, whose name was not released, was hit just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Chicopee and Florence streets, Chicopee police said in a Facebook post. Paramedics rushed the man to the hospital, but doctors could not save his life.  The driver remained at the crash site and is cooperating with investigators, police said. Officers did not release the driver's name.  Chicopee St Crash- At approximately 4:05pm WESTCOMM Regional Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle... Post…
UPDATE: Chicopee High Off Lockdown After Threat Made Against School: Superintendent UPDATE: Chicopee High Off Lockdown After Threat Made Against School: Superintendent
Update: Chicopee High Off Lockdown After Threat Made Against School: Superintendent Update: Chicopee School Superintendent Alvin W. Morton said Chicopee High School has been taken off lockdown. The school was cordoned off by police as they investigated a threat made against the facility Tuesday morning, Feb. 14.  Officers ruled the threat not credible and reopened the high school after about two hours, Morton said in a Facebook post.  Chicopee High School Incident Update as of 12:18pm. Posted by Chicopee Police Department on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 ________________ Chicopee police announced Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, that they had put Chicopee High School on lockdo…
5-Year-Old Boy Dies From Wounds In Christmas Eve Chicopee House Fire: Officials 5-Year-Old Boy Dies From Wounds In Christmas Eve Chicopee House Fire: Officials
5-Year-Old Boy Dies From Wounds In Christmas Eve Chicopee House Fire: Officials A 5-year-old boy who was seriously burned when a home caught fire in Chicopee on Christmas Eve has died, state officials said on Tuesday, Jan. 3.  Fire crews were called to a fire at a multi-family home at 759 Chicopee Street just after noon and were told the boy was trapped inside, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal's Office said. Firefighters rushed inside and pulled the boy out, but he was seriously injured. They rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he fought for his life for several days before succumbing to his injuries.   State officials did not release the boy's na…
Woman In ICU Following Chicopee Crash; Fifth Person Hit By Vehicle There Since October Woman In ICU Following Chicopee Crash; Fifth Person Hit By Vehicle There Since October
Woman In ICU Following Chicopee Crash; Fifth Person Hit By Vehicle There Since October A woman remains in critical condition following a hit-and-run crash in Chicopee on Wednesday, Dec. 28, authorities announced. Reports like this have become all too common in recent months as this marks the fifth person hit by a vehicle in the city in the past three months, reports said.  The woman hit this week was struck just before 6 p.m. in the area near Broadway and Grove streets, Chicopee police said. The driver sped off, but a witness remembered the car's license plate. Officers tracked down the vehicle and the 41-year-old driver, who is now cooperating with the investigation, authori…
Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week
Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week A pedestrian has been fatally struck by a car on the same street in Chicopee for this second time this week, Western Mass News reports.  Police responded to the crash near Jenrose Liquors on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Chicopee Police said on Facebook.  While the person's condition was immediately unknown, Western Mass News said the victim died on Thursday. The incident is being called a hit-and-run, the outlet said citing Chicopee Police. 7:10pm update: Chicopee St is now open **************Road Closed*********** Chicopee St is closed in the area of... …
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report One person is dead after they were hit by a car in Chicopee, Western Mass News reports. Police responded to the crash on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, according to Chicopee Police on Facebook and Western Mass News. The crash shut down Chicopee Street from Celestine Street as a result, according to police. ************ Road Closed******* Chicopee St is closed from Celestine to Charpentier due to a motor vehicle crash.... Posted by Chicopee Police Department on Monday, November 28, 2022 The driver of the vehicle involved stayed on scene, Western Mass News reports.…
Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Massachusetts Man Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Massachusetts Man
Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Massachusetts Man Two Western Massachusetts residents have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man who was found dead on a city street. The arrests took place in Hampden County in Springfield and included Thania Rosado on Wednesday, June 8, and Jose Amaro on Friday, June 10. According to the Hampden District Attorney Office’s Spokesperson Jim Leydon, both were charged with the murder of 23-year-old Chicopee resident Luis Lebron Alvelo on Monday, May 30. Alvelo was found when Chicopee police were called to Grattan Street for a report of shots fired, police said. When they arrived, they …
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Massachusetts Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Massachusetts
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Massachusetts Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old man who has not been seen for days. In Hampden County, an alert was issued and photos were released of Kareem Diabate, who was last seen on Thursday, May 19 in Chicopee. According to the Chicopee Police Department, Diabate was last seen walking on Chicopee Street in the direction of Holyoke. Police described Diabate as being 6-foot-5 weighing approximately 180 pounds with brown eyes, and short black hair in a faded style. Diabate also has a cross tattoo on his forearm. …
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Massachusetts Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Massachusetts
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Massachusetts A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly openly masturbating on two occasions, once in front of a child. The incidents took place in Hampden County in West Springfield and Chicopee on Sunday, April 24, and on Tuesday, April 26. On Sunday, West Springfield officers responded to the area of the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway behind Riverdale Shops Plaza for a report of a man in a state of partial nudity openly masturbating.  The suspect, identified as Lawrence "Larry" Disco, age 58, undomiciled, had fled into the wooded area near the riverbank when confronted by a …
Man Wanted For Using Fake ID Card In Massachusetts, Police Say Man Wanted For Using Fake ID Card In Massachusetts, Police Say
Man Wanted For Using Fake ID Card In Massachusetts, Police Say Recognize him? Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for identity theft involving an altered Connecticut ID card. In Hampden County, local police in Chicopee released a photo of a man who was found in possession of an altered identity card before fleeing the region. According to police, the ID card had the real identification of another person, but the photo had been altered to match the wanted suspect. After being caught with the card, police said that the man then left the area in a blac…
Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Massachusetts Man Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Massachusetts Man
Teen Trio Nabbed For Murder Of Massachusetts Man Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Western Massachusetts man. Hampden County residents Andres Torres and Luis Torres, both of Chicopee, and Luis Vasquez, of Springfield, have been arrested in connection with the Monday, Jan. 3, shooting death of Kelvin Cruz-Lopez, 23, of Chicopee, said the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. According to Chicopee Police, the murder was uncovered around 10:30 p.m. when officers responded to 190 East Street for a report of a single-vehicle crash.   As officers arrived they located Cruz-Lop…
ID Released For Fatal Shooting Victim In Massachusetts ID Released For Fatal Shooting Victim In Massachusetts
ID Released For Fatal Shooting Victim In Massachusetts The victim of a fatal shooting in Western Massachusetts has been identified. Hampden County resident Kelvin Cruz-Lopez, age 23, of Chicopee, was killed around 10:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3 during a shooting on East Street, said the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. According to police, Cruz-Lopez was found when Chicopee responded to a reported car crash. As officers arrived they located Cruz-Lopez who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers performed first-aid until he was transported to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later, the DA's Office sai…
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Massachusetts Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Massachusetts
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting In Massachusetts A  man has been charged with the shooting death of another man in the region. Almando Diaz, age 39, of Springfield, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 8, for the murder of Luis Ramos, age 32, also of Springfield, said the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. Diaz was discovered dead around midnight on Wednesday, March 11, when members of the Chicopee Police Department responded to calls of possible shots fired. A short time later, the Springfield Police Department responded to the area of Springfield Street and Cunningham Street, in Springfield, for a single-vehicle crash.  Offi…
Man Shot, Killed In Region Identified Man Shot, Killed In Region Identified
Man Shot, Killed In Region Identified The identity has been released of the person who died after a shooting in the region. Luis Vazquez, age 28, of Springfield, was shot on Saturday, Aug. 21, on Center Street in Chicopee, said the DA's Office. The Chicopee Police Department responded to the area and found shell casings but could not find anyone who had been injured. At the same time, Vazquez arrived by private transportation to Baystate Medical Center’s Emergency Room and appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. On Sunday, Aug. 29, Vazquez died as a result of his injuries, the DA's Office said. Investigators…
Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Massachusetts Girl Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Massachusetts Girl
Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Massachusetts Girl Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a runaway teenager who has been missing for months. The Chicopee Police Department issued the alert for Jeziah Adorno, who ran away from home in April and was last seen near Pearl Street in Springfield. Police described Adorno as being approximately 5-foot-2, weighing 135 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black UGG boots. Adorno is being considered a runaway. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts …
Police In Massachusetts Issue Warning For Fake Contest Police In Massachusetts Issue Warning For Fake Contest
Police In Massachusetts Issue Warning For Fake Contest Police in Western Massachusetts are cautioning of a new scam involving a phony contest that has been making the rounds in the region. The Chicopee Police Department issued an alert warning of a fake Chicopee Forum that has been messaging people advising that they’ve won a contest that doesn’t exist in an effort to ascertain personal identifying information. Police said that area residents have been receiving private messages on social media and through other means regarding the faux contest, stating that they’ve won a prize in the fake contest. According to police, residents should “alwa…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Massachusetts 15-Year-Old Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Massachusetts 15-Year-Old
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Massachusetts 15-Year-Old Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a teenage runaway who has been reported missing. The Chicopee Police Department issued an alert for 15-year-old Lea Chaffe, who was reported missing this week and may be making her way to Connecticut. According to police, Chaffe was last seen in Chicopee and could possibly be heading to Manchester, Connecticut with her boyfriend after running away. No descriptive information on Chaffe was released by police. Anyone with information regarding Chaffe or her whereabouts has been asked to contact the Chicopee…
One Hospitalized After Massachusetts Motorcycle Crash One Hospitalized After Massachusetts Motorcycle Crash
One Hospitalized After Massachusetts Motorcycle Crash A biker was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Western Massachusetts over the weekend, police announced. Officers in Hampden County from the Chicopee Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 near the area of the Chicopee Moose Lodge and the Uneco Manufacturing Inc., where there was a report of a biker with serious injuries. The motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in serious condition, police said. It is unclear what led to the crash, which remains under investigation. The incident led to a temporary …
Three Bears Enjoy Fun In Sun At Park In Western Mass Three Bears Enjoy Fun In Sun At Park In Western Mass
Three Bears Enjoy Fun In Sun At Park In Western Mass A trio of bears took in the sights at a popular Western Massachusetts park on Wednesday as they took a minute to enjoy the warm weather. An alert was issued in Hampden County by the Chicopee Police Department on Wednesday, May 19 regarding three bears that were spotted in Preston Park and in the Fairview area making the rounds as the weather heats up. Anyone in the area has been instructed to remove any food sources, including bird feeders, and to ensure that trash is secured so as to reduce the enticement for the bears to wander onto residents’ properties. Police noted that bear sighting…
Former Massachusetts Cop Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case Former Massachusetts Cop Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case
Former Massachusetts Cop Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case A former Western Mass cop has been sentenced to two to three years in prison after being found guilty of several counts in connection with a child sex abuse case, Hampden County resident Daniel Cintron, age 31, of Monson, a former Springfield police officer, had been found guilty in a jury-waived trial in Hampden Superior Court on charges of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and intimidation of a witness. Following the court’s verdict, he was sentenced to two to three years in state prison. His conviction was the second trial on the charges after a jury in September of 2019…
Two Extricated From Vehicle After Crash With Truck In Massachusetts Two Extricated From Vehicle After Crash With Truck In Massachusetts
Two Extricated From Vehicle After Crash With Truck In Massachusetts A driver and passenger had to be extricated from their vehicle after being involved in an early-morning crash with a tractor-trailer in Western Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Police and officers from the Chicopee Police Department responded to a crash on Route 291 shortly after 2 a.m. on Friday, May 7, when the car struck a tractor-trailer. State Police said that upon arrival, troopers found a heavily damaged car with two people inside who needed to be removed from the vehicle following the crash. It is unclear what caused the crash, which remains under investigation by State Police.&n…
Body Found In Massachusetts River During Search For Missing Boy Body Found In Massachusetts River During Search For Missing Boy
Body Found In Massachusetts River During Search For Missing Boy In a search for a missing Western Massachusetts boy, police uncovered a body in the Connecticut River. The body, which has not been identified was discovered on Wednesday, April 14, by the Chicopee Police Department Underwater Response Team during an ongoing search and recovery operation for the missing boy from Chicopee, said the Chicopee Police. Police said the body was discovered around 11:15 a.m. between the North End Bridge and Memorial Bridge.  The victim was later transported to the Hampden County Medical Examiner’s Office.  Connecticut State Police have been working with Chicopee…