CRIME & SAFETY
Six Western Mass Men Arrested On Vermont Drug Charges
Six men including two from Springfield are facing charges in connection to a federal investigation of a drug ring operation in Vermont. A federal grand jury indicted 29-year-old Mathew Ponce and 23-year-old Giovanny Guzman, both of Springfield. Also indicted were 30-year-old Eddie Melendez, 28-year-old Reuben Melendez and 53-year-old Serafin Melendez,...
Sullivan County police seek public help to locate man wanted for animal cruelty, threats
NEWPORT, NH — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating James Jones, a man wanted on multiple charges including animal cruelty and criminal threatening. According to the department, Jones is facing two counts of Cruelty to Animals, and one count of Criminal Threatening. Despite diligent efforts...
Lebanon man cited for trespassing at Thetford campground
THETFORD — A New Hampshire man was charged with unlawful trespass after he was found on the property of the Rest N’ Nest Campground, despite being told to leave multiple times, authorities said Friday. Vermont State Police responded to a report of trespassing at the campground at approximately...
Springfield woman arrested, faces fugitive from justice charge
SPRINGFIELD — A woman was taken into custody late Thursday night after Springfield Police responded to a trespassing report at Black Rock Steak House and discovered an active arrest warrant for her from another state. Amber White was arrested at about 11:18 p.m. on River Street by Officer Harrington...
Springfield police seek help finding missing teen
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Esmeralda Perez, who was reported missing on May 2 after she ran away from home on April 29. Perez stands approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds.
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