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Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash: Teen Killed After Being Runover In Remote Western Mass Cornfield, DA Says
Police in Hampshire County are looking for the pickup truck driver who ran over a Florence teenager in a cornfield in Hatfield Friday, March 24, and left the man to die of his injuries, authorities said. Jesse Johansmeyer, 19, of Burts Pit Road, died the next morning at Baystate Medical Center after doctors couldn't save his life, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Johansmeyer was run over around 11:30 p.m. on Friday while attending a bonfire in a remote area called the Hatfield Meadows off Great Neponset Road and South Street near the Connecticut River,…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Son Indicted In Slaying Of His Father, Trying To Burn Down Western Mass Home: DA
A 35-year-old Hampshire County man was indicted on Monday, March 20, in the murder of his father and attempting to burn his body in a house fire, authorities said. Craig R. Weise, of South Hadley, is accused of killing his father, David Weise Sr., 70, in September, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He faces a charge of murder and attempted arson of a dwelling, the prosecutor said. He is expected to be arraigned on April 3. Police found David Weise Sr.'s body at his home at 37 Lawn Street on Sept. 9 after a healthcare agency called officers to request a …
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Surprise! Men Asleep In Their Car Blocking Northampton Road Had Drugs: Police
Officers in Hampshire County didn't have to struggle to figure out why there were two men asleep inside a running car that was partially blocking a road in Northampton. The drugs were in plain sight, authorities said. A Department of Public Works employee called officers on Tuesday, March 14, when they noticed the car idling on Florence Road, Northampton police said. When police arrived, they found two men asleep in the car. Officers struggled to rouse them. When the men finally woke up, they were confused and disoriented, authorities said. Police tried to spea…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns
As much as 2 feet of snow fell overnight Monday, March 13, through Tuesday morning, leaving some roads impassable and knocking out power to thousands. Because of the nor'easter's damage, several cities and towns in Central and Western Massachusetts have implemented parking bans. Editor's Note: This list will be continually updated. Franklin County Greenfield — A parking ban is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday Hampden County Chicopee — A parking ban is in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. That includes main and secondary roads. Holyoke — No parking is allowed…
Worcester, MA
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Nor'Easter To Bring Heavy Snows, High Winds
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Central and Western Massachusetts on Monday, March 15, through Wednesday as a nor'easter will blanket the area with heavy snows and high winds. Several schools have announced they will be closed on Tuesday. The Berkshires Adams-Cheshire Regional School District Berkshire Hills Regional School District Central Berkshire Regional School District Farmington River Regional School District Gabriel Abbott Memorial School Hancock Regional School District Lee Public Schools Mount Greylock Regional School District North Ad…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Double Fatal Crash: Driver Charged With Killing Couple In 2022 Western Mass Crash, DA Says
A 64-year-old western Massachusetts man who hit and killed a couple last year in Hampshire County will face manslaughter charges in the deaths, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 7. Stuart A. Larkin, 64, of South Hadley, is accused of crashing into Edward O. Hanlon Jr., 81, and Ilona L. Murray, 60, on Aug. 2 as they walked across Route 10 near Burger King, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Easthampton police and State Police troopers who investigated the crash ruled that Larkin should have seen Hanlon and Murray and been able to avoid the…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Cold Case: Police ID CT Woman 45 Years After Body Was Found
For nearly 45 years, police in Massachusetts only knew the body of a woman found shot in a wooded area in the Hampshire County town of Granby simply as the "Granby Girl." They now know the Connecticut resident's name, but who killed the 28-year-old and left her out there remains a mystery. Patricia Ann Tucker was identified as the "Granby Girl" at a press conference on Monday, March 6. Northwestern Massachusetts First Assistant District Attorney Steven E. Gagne announced the findings with some of Tucker's family in attendance. Gagne said investigators IDed the 28-year-old…
Dorchester, MA
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
'Mayhem On Our Streets: Springfield Mayor Blasts Judges After Man Out On Bail Busted Again
The mayor of Springfield said judges were being soft on crime and called for reforms after police last week arrested a man out on bail and a wanted fugitive with several open warrants after they found a loaded gun in their car, authorities said. Irvin Sanchez, of Chicopee, and Shakim Grant, of Springfield, both 27 years old, were arrested early Friday, Feb. 10, after officers said Sanchez was speeding down Union Street just after 2 a.m. Springfield police said they found a loaded gun shoved under the passenger seat during the traffic stop. Sanchez, who was out on bail on gu…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Selling Fake Gold Jewelry In Western Mass
Two people are accused of selling fake gold jewelry in Massachusetts. The Northampton Police Department in Hampshire County said officers investigated a scam on Monday, Sept. 26, involving the sale of fake jewelry, leading to the arrests of two unnamed individuals. The suspects' vehicle was also seized, and they were both charged with larceny from a person 65 years old or older, authorities said. Police said this common scam involves occupants of a vehicle driving through parking lots and attempting to sell fake jewelry to people. Suspects often say they need funds for gas or baby s…
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill
Firefighters from several departments helped contain an 11-acre brush fire that occurred in Hampshire County Tuesday, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services said in a release. Granby firefighters responded to the fire in area of a former landfill at 11 New Ludlow Road around 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, the department said. It was soon brought to multiple alarms and required help from several neighboring departments and statewide task forces. Granby Fire Chief Michael O’Neill said the massive blaze was mostly fueled by whipping winds and dry vegetation. Car 1 and Forestry …
Amherst, MA
News
Authorities ID Victim Stabbed Dead By Roommate At Western Mass Apartment
Authorities have identified Hampshire County's first homicide victim this year as 21-year-old Jana Abromowitz, the Northwest District Attorney's Office said. This comes a day after her alleged killer, 24-year-old Devin Bryden, of Northampton, was arrested and charged in connection with her murder, the DA's Office said. Rest In Peace Jana Abromowitz. Posted by Stephen Morris on Monday, July 11, 2022 Abromowitz's body was found stabbed to death at the duo's apartment at 11 Hatfield Street in Northampton around 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, the DA's Office said. Bryden was brought in for q…
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