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South Hadley man accused of stealing $100K worth of items from businesses
NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A South Hadley man is facing charges after he allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from local businesses. Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said that 64-year-old Steven Skea was indicted on two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, two counts of larceny in a building, and unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit.
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 single-vehicle car crash in Westfield
A 53-year-old Southampton woman was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Westfield Monday evening, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. The crash happened on Southampton Road, the district attorney’s office said. The seriously-injured victim was taken to Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where she later died.
Granby man pleads guilty to rollover crash that killed girlfriend
A Granby man admitted that he and his longtime girlfriend had been at a bar before a fatal crash that resulted in her death on July 1, 2023, Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan’s office announced. In Eastern Hampshire District Court, Cory Menard, 30, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle homicide...
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...
Westfield councilor launches Democratic bid to challenge Republican state rep.
WESTFIELD — City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane announced this week that she is running as a Democrat for state representative in the district that includes Southampton and most of Westfield. The district is currently represented by state Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfield), who confirmed he will run for reelection. If you...
Chicopee firefighter accused of killing girlfriend faced 2022 OUI warrant
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - New information has surfaced surrounding the Chicopee firefighter accused of killing his girlfriend, who was an assistant to the Hampden County Sheriff. Jason Chapdelaine is currently behind bars and on unpaid leave at the Chicopee Fire Department, but we’ve learned that Chapdelaine has a criminal history...
Live Wire: Hatfield vineyard announces summer concert series lineup
The Parlor Room in Northampton just announced the lineup for its outdoor summer concert series at Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield for 2024. The series, now in its fifth year, started during the lockdown of 2020, when indoor music shows were prohibited. As usual, this year’s schedule is sure to...
Learn Step dancing with Insanely Prestigious Step Team
(Mass Appeal) – Insanely Prestigious Step Team is an award-winning organization that brings together the Black community and the greater UMass community. From the team, Kmya Campbell and Giana Davila explain how they give back to the community and even show us a few steps!
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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