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Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of 13-Year-Old Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of 13-Year-Old
Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of 13-Year-Old A sexual assault case that has been unfolding for almost two years wrapped up in the maximum sentence for the offender, according to court records.  Hampden County resident Miguel Rivera, age 49, of Holyoke, was arrested in Hartford County by Enfield Police in December 2020, according to court documents.  Rivera pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday, Feb. 1 for sexual assault in the second degree of a victim under 16 and injury or risk of injury to a minor.  Rivera was arrested after police received a call reporting …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Weather
Thousands Without Power As Snow Blankets Parts Of Western Mass Thousands Without Power As Snow Blankets Parts Of Western Mass
Thousands Without Power As Snow Blankets Parts Of Western Mass As much as a foot of snow has fallen in parts of Western Massachusetts on Friday, Dec. 16, with more on the way. But along with the beautiful views come traffic issues and power outages.  The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) lists more than 3,000 power outages in pockets across the state, with most reported in the west, where snow is at its heaviest. With more snow forecast to fall throughout the day and into Saturday, those numbers could increase.  Click here to see an updated map of power outages across Massachusetts.  Here's a look at snowfall reports through ~11:30 …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault Of High School Student In Region Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault Of High School Student In Region
Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault Of High School Student In Region An investigation has reportedly been launched into the alleged sexual assault of a student in a Western Massachusetts high school. It is alleged that in Hampden County, a student at Holyoke High School was the victim of an alleged sexual assault that is now being investigated by area police. The allegations were first reported by WWLP. The investigation into the alleged assault is ongoing. "Student safety is of the utmost importance. Immediately after being notified of the alleged sexual assault," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Holyoke Public Schools contacted the police department (…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rural WMass City Has Second Most FID-Carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List Rural WMass City Has Second Most FID-Carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List
Rural WMass City Has Second Most Fid-carrying Gun-Owners In State - Top 10 List A rural Western Massachusetts city is second only to Boston in the number of residents authorized to carry rifles and shotguns. As of July, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services reported that there are 390 people with active Firearms Identification Cards (FID Cards) in Westfield. Boston has 620 registered FID cardholders. To own a rifle or shotgun in Massachusetts, you need an FID card. To carry a handgun, you need a *license to carry (LTC). The FID card allows a person, age 15 or older, to carry non-large capacity rifles, shotguns, and ammunition. The card…

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by Kristin Palpini