CRIME & SAFETY
Greenfield murder suspect arrested at Albany airport
(WGGB/WSHM) - A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing death investigation in Greenfield. The suspect, 42-year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown was arrested at Albany International Airport on Tuesday and he remains in custody at the Albany County Correctional Facility. According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s office. Greenfield Police responded...
South Hadley man arraigned for thefts over $100k in Deerfield and Northampton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A South Hadley man pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing from businesses in Northampton and Deerfield. 64-year-old Steven Skea was indicted on theft charges after police say he broke into two businesses and stole over 100 thousand dollars’ worth of items in October and August of 2023.
Amherst police warn of phone scam spoofing department’s number
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is alerting the public to a wave of scam calls where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers to solicit money. According to reports received over the past few days, residents have been targeted by scammers who manipulate caller ID systems to make it appear as though calls are coming from the police department.
Southampton woman killed in Westfield crash
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A woman has died following a one-car crash on Southampton Road in Westfield Monday night. Westfield Police said they responded to that scene just after 8:30 p.m. A 53-year-old Southampton woman was involved in that crash and brought to Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where she...
Amherst Town Council appoints new police chief
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Amherst appointing Gabriel Ting as the new Police Chief. Ting has served the town in the police department for the last 27 years and currently serves as the temporary chief and captain in charge of police operations. Ting- a resident of Belchertown began...
Authorities Prove Chicopee Robbery Attempt, Slaying
Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting last week in Chicopee. The incident took place at a store on Montgomery Street Thursday night, where officers found two men, including the victim, 53-year-old Robert Papalardo of South Hadley. Police says Papalardo had attempted to rob the store when he...
Woman faces multiple charges following domestic disturbance in Vernon
VERNON — A local woman was arrested late Saturday night after Vermont State Police responded to a domestic disturbance call on Fort Bridgman Road. Authorities were called to the scene at about 9:32 p.m. where they conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of 48-year-old Circe Fagan. According...
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