CRIME & SAFETY
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...
Former Springfield golf pro sentenced to 13 months in prison for tax, bank fraud
SPRINGFIELD — Former Springfield golf pro Kevin M. Kennedy was sentenced to 13 months in prison for tax fraud and bank fraud, capping a yearslong saga that initially consumed city government. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni on Tuesday afternoon. If you purchase...
Crews respond to medical emergency at Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race
RUSSELL, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Multiple crews responded to a medical emergency during 69th Annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race on Saturday afternoon. According to the Russell-Montgomery Police Department, on Saturday at 1:03 p.m. officers were working police detail at the 69th annual Westfield River Wildwater Canoe race and were deployed to the finish line on Woronoco Road for reports of a medical emergency.
Granby man pleads guilty to deadly 2023 crash
GRANBY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A Granby man has pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly 2023 crash. Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said that 30-year-old Cory Menard made that guilty plea on Monday to charges including motor vehicle homicide while operating negligently and under the influence of alcohol, as well as reckless assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. As part of the agreement, state prosecutors dropped a manslaughter charge.
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...
Two suffer minor injuries after SUV crashes into apartment building porch in Westfield
WESTFIELD – The driver and passenger of an SUV that crashed into the porch of an apartment building Monday morning were transported to a local hospital suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, according to Fire Department personnel at the scene of the crash. At 8:59 p.m. Monday, first responders were called...
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