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Dozens of Hartford police officers show support in court for fallen detective
The teen charged with causing the fatal crash that took the life of a Hartford police detective back in September went before a judge again Tuesday for his first pre-trial hearing. Dozens of Hartford police officers showed up to support the family of Detective Bobby Garten, and said they plan...
West Springfield Police search for 2 theft suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in a West Springfield theft incident. According to the West Springfield Police Department, back on march 8th around 11:00am, someone parked their car to take advantage of one of the town’s hiking trails.
News 8 Exclusive: Former police officer charged in restaurant burglary in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A suspect has been charged in connection to a burglary at a South Windsor restaurant last April. Patrick Hemingway, a former Glastonbury and New Britain Police Officer, was charged with third-degree burglary. Surveillance footage captured the incident, revealing Hemingway’s alleged crimes on video for the first time. “Broke the lock […]
Mass. State Lottery winner: Springfield man wins $1 million prize
A lottery player from Springfield won $1 million last Monday after he claimed a winning scratch ticket he’d bought in a nearby town. Kenneth Bernard won the $1 million prize from a crossword scratch ticket game called “$2,000,000 50X Cashword,” which costs $10 per ticket to play. The Springfield man claimed his prize on Jan. 22.
Fire found in pile of laundry at South Windsor business
A fire was found in a pile of laundry at a business in South Windsor early Wednesday morning and the fire marshal is working to determine if the business can reopen. Firefighters were alerted to the fire at Unitex by the fire alarm. The business on S. Satellite Road is a laundry service.
Student Threatens To Shoot Springfield School; Mom, 2 Others Busted
Lilly Casanova, 40, Ramon Gonzalez, 24, and Nathan Gonzalez, 20, were arrested early Tuesday morning after police raided their home on White Street, Springfield police said. Springfield police received a tip that a 12-year-old had boasted about having access to guns and was planning on bringing one of them to school. Officers contacted the student's mom, Casanova, who told them the child did not have access to any weapons. However, she would not allow officers in her home without a warrant to verify that. authorities said.
Former student calls out Southwick school administrators who ‘protect bullies’
SOUTHWICK — A former student unloaded on the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee during its meeting Tuesday, alleging that administrators failed him when he needed help the most. “Why didn’t you protect me?” Griffin Parrow asked, during a public comment session where several speakers criticized the district for its climate...
This Massachusetts school district is poised to be the first to exit state receivership
Since it was enacted by the Legislature 14 years ago, a law allowing for the takeover of underperforming school districts in Massachusetts has looked like a one-way ticket to state control. Three districts have been put in state receivership under the law, but none of them have exited that status and been put back in […] The post This Massachusetts school district is poised to be the first to exit state receivership appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Westfield board looking to loosen restrictions on government building signs
WESTFIELD - The Westfield Planning Board is looking to make it easier to place signs in front of local government buildings. Last year, the city of Westfield sought permission to put an electronic message board in front of City Hall. Proposed by Mayor Michael McCabe, the sign would alert drivers and passers-by of meetings, events, emergencies, and other pertinent city information.
Springfield firefighters receive $44K in underwear from Last Call Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — The Last Call Foundation awarded the Springfield Fire Department a $44,000 grant to buy two pairs of 9 Alarm Apparel Inc. Defender Briefs for each of its 258 firefighter members. The underwear retails for $99.99 a pair for men and $79.99 for women. If you purchase a...
Springfield woman asks city to place guardrail in front of house following crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Springfield woman has been asking the city to place a guardrail in front of her house on Nottingham Street for years after several drivers have damaged her property. She said one even crashed into her daughter’s bedroom. After countless calls for help and being...
Vehicle break-ins reported at 2 Wethersfield apartment complexes
WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A number of vehicle break-ins were reported at two separate apartment complexes in Wethersfield, according to police. Wethersfield police said the break-ins happened during the early morning hours of March 23 and 24. “On both mornings, the damaged vehicles were located at or near two separate...
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