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Windsor Locks High School seniors have begun playing ‘Water Assassins’, according to police advisory
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Tuesday marked the beginning of “Water Assassins” season for the Class of 2024 at Windsor Locks High School, police said in a public advisory. “Basically, WLHS seniors will attempt to shoot each other with water guns in different areas of town,” a Facebook post from the Windsor Locks Police Department read on Monday.
Springfield panelists say stopping violent crime requires case-by-case intervention
SPRINGFIELD – Every single day in Courtroom 1, a young defendant is arraigned on a gun charge. That person is usually male, unemployed, has no income and more often than not is homeless. But one of those defendants really resonated with Springfield District Court First Justice Kevin Maltby recently...
Nearly 3 dozen people taken into custody during 6th round of Operation Safe Streets in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Nearly 3 dozen people have been taken into custody during round 6 of Operation Safe Streets in Holyoke. These investigations are a joint effort among Holyoke Police, State Police, and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on drug and gun related crime in the city.
Springfield Public School Committee receives request from Lawyers for Civil Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A legal organization here in Massachusetts sent a letter to the Springfield Public School Committee on Wednesday, expressing concerns about how the process has been conducted, and that legal action could evolve if it proceeds. Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston are warning the Springfield School Committee...
2 people taken to hospital after motorcycle crash in Bolton
Two people have been taken to the hospital with reported injuries after a motorcycle crash in Bolton on Wednesday. State police said they were called to the scene of a crash involving a car and motorcycle. It happened just after 5 p.m. on West Road, or Route 85, near School Street.
Springfield law enforcement participating in criminal justice panel
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A criminal justice panel will take place at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Local law enforcement officials including Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, will join medical professionals, and Roca youth workers to discuss the impacts of community violence. The discussion will also highlight initiatives...
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