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Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police
Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police A 21-year-old man is accused of breaking into a woman's home on Sunday evening, July 23, and threatening to stab her, police said.  Jada Lopez, of Pittsfield, is charged with home invasion though more charges may be forthcoming, Pittsfield police said.  Police received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. about a woman being held hostage at gunpoint. After a brief investigation, officers said that Lopez had broke into the home and threatened the woman's life with a large knife. This was not a random act, and police said there was no threat to the community.  Anyone with informatio…

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by Josh Lanier
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Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Worcester (UPDATE) Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Worcester (UPDATE)
Suspect In Custody After Hostage Situation In Worcester (Update) A suspect is in custody after authorities responded to an active hostage situation where a person barricaded themselves inside of a home in Worcester, authorities said.  Officers were serving an arrest warrant for Edward Kloucek at his home at 5 East Kendall Street around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, Worcester Police said. Kloucek was wanted to not having a license to carry firearms and officers learned that he has a rifle in his possession.  Police confirm a hostage situation is ongoing at 5 East Kendall. Large group of officers outfitted in tactical gear on corner of Eastern Avenu…

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by David Cifarelli