CRIME & SAFETY
Springfield police arrest two on drug charges after traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop near a residence known for drug activity, Springfield Police Department officials said Wednesday. Officers pulled over a vehicle at 1:15 p.m. on April 11 for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the discovery of narcotics...
Springfield man arrested for illegal firearm possession after shooting, crash
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man was arrested early Monday after a shooting and car crash on Longhill Street, according to Springfield Police Department. Willie Dejesus, 32, was taken into custody around 12:05 a.m. May 6 following the incident that began Sunday night. Officers responded to the 200 block of...
Springfield police ramp up crackdown on illegal dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department continues its offensive against illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) and dirt bike activity, seizing five bikes and making one arrest in recent weeks. The department’s Anti-OVH/Dirt Bike public safety detail has been addressing community complaints about the risky behavior of illegal riders on city streets....
Windsor County sheriff seeks help finding stolen landscaping trailer
BETHEL — The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a stolen landscaping trailer that was taken from a property in Bethel. Authorities say the Big Tex trailer, measuring 10 feet by 6 feet, was reported missing recently. It is registered with Vermont...
Woman charged with DUI, hit-and-run in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A local woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident, Springfield Police Department officials said. At around 6:59 a.m. on March 19, police were alerted to an erratic driver who allegedly hit a parked vehicle on...
Two juveniles arrested, firearm seized after Springfield police shot at
SPRINGFIELD — Two juveniles were apprehended and a firearm was confiscated following a series of events that involved a vehicle pursuit and shootings, Springfield Police announced Wednesday. The sequence of events began on May 7 when Chicopee Police engaged in a chase with a stolen vehicle. Later that evening,...
Woman charged with DUI-drug after school pickup in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A local woman was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after attempting to pick up her child from Elm Hill Elementary School, police said. Springfield Police Department responded to a call from the school’s staff at approximately 3:05 p.m. on March...
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