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Springfield man who forfeited $10,000 bail when he cut off GPS gets 14 years in his latest gun case

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Springfield man who forfeited $10,000 bail when he cut off GPS gets 14 years in his latest gun case SPRINGFIELD — A 32-year-old city man has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty in his latest gun case. Hampden Superior Court Judge John S. Ferrara last week adopted the agreed-upon recommendation […]

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Victim of Springfield Crash on Parker Street Identified

Victim of Springfield Crash on Parker Street Identified

August 6, 2018 -Springfield- On Saturday, August 4, 2018  the Springfield Police Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Parker Street and Sunrise Terrace in Springfield. The victim of the crash, who was a driver in one of the vehicles, has been identified as Mr. Christopher Martin, 48, of Springfield. The crash […]

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Family of Holly Piirainen Seeks Public’s Help on the 25th Anniversary of Her Disappearance

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August 1, 2018 -Springfield- August 5, 1993 at approximately 12:50 p.m. marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Holly Piirainen of Grafton, she was ten years old at the time. Holly’s family is asking members of the public who may have any information regarding her disappearance or subsequent murder to please come forward with […]

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Hampden Police Respond to Fatal Main Street Crash

Hampden Police Respond to Fatal Main Street Crash

July 31, 2018 -Springfield- On Tuesday, July 31, 2018 officers from the Hampden Police Department responded to Main Street for a reported fatal single vehicle. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office’s Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit responded to the scene as well. The vehicle’s sole occupant, a 52 year old male from Palmer, was found unresponsive. He […]

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3 men indicted for involuntary manslaughter in connection with Massachusetts overdose death

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3 men indicted for involuntary manslaughter in connection with Massachusetts overdose death SPRINGFIELD — Three man have been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with a Ludlow overdose death. Frank Jimenez, 34, of Springfield, Christopher Fitzpatrick, 23, of Ludlow, and Daniel Moffat, 28, of Ludlow, were indicted July 19 by a Hampden […]

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Massachusetts State Police Detectives Investigate Unattended Death in Agawam

Massachusetts State Police Detectives Investigate Unattended Death in Agawam

July 24, 2018 -Springfield- On Monday, July 23, 2018 officers from the Agawam Police Department notified the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office an unattended death at 81 Pineview Circle. Responding to the scene were the Agawam Police and Fire Departments, the Western Massachusetts Technical Rescue Team, Interstate Towing, […]

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Two Charged With Murder in Westminster Street Homicide

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July 12, 2018 -Springfield- On Thursday, July 5, 2018 officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to Westminster Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds which he ultimately succumbed to. He was later identified as Mr. Corey Drummer, 34, of Springfield. Two individuals were apprehended […]

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Investigation into Westminster Street Homicide Continues

Investigation into Westminster Street Homicide Continues

July 6, 2018 -Springfield- On Thursday, July 5, 2018 officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to Westminster Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds which he ultimately succumbed to. The victim has been identified as Mr. Corey Drummer, 34, of Springfield. This is an […]

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Investigation into Wilbraham Drowning Continues

Investigation into Wilbraham Drowning Continues

July 3, 2018 -Wilbraham- On Friday, June 29, 2018 at approximately 5:14 p.m. officers from Wilbraham Police Department responded to Red Bridge Road after receiving a 911 call for the report of swimmers in distress. Upon arriving on scene several witnesses recounted how two small children had gone into the water and began to have […]

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Investigation into Holland Homicide Continues

Investigation into Holland Homicide Continues

June 30, 2018 -Holland- On Friday, June 29, 2018 officers from the Holland Police Department responded to 254 Brimfield Road at approximately 5:43 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a caller believing a homicide had just been committed. Upon arrival Holland Police discovered a female victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene by […]

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