Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul' Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul'
Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul' A woman killed in Western Massachusetts this week will be remembered as a devoted member of her community and loyal companion.  Amber Carpenter, age 39, of West Springfield was found dead inside the home of Jose Hernandez, age 30, on Riverdale Street in West Springfield on Friday, Oct. 21, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office reports.  Carpenter was the victim of the first reported homicide in West Springfield since 2017, MassLive reports. According to her Facebook, Carpenter was from Northampton and worked at Touched By An Angel Health Care. She was also h…
Man Charged With Shooting Death Of Connecticut Mother Of 4 Man Charged With Shooting Death Of Connecticut Mother Of 4
Man Charged With Shooting Death Of Connecticut Mother Of 4 A man from western Massachusetts is facing murder charges in connection with the death of a 36-year-old mother of four from Connecticut, authorities said.  Pablo Rivera-Ortiz, age 37, was arrested and charged with the murder of Connecticut resident Desiree Rivera Lopez, of New Haven, on Saturday, July 23, Holyoke Police said. This was after officers responded to a report of a domestic altercation at 35 North Bridge Street just after midnight, police said. Upon arrival, the officer found Lopez had died from a gunshot wound.  "Those of you who knew Desiree knew that her children, c…
Drunk Truck Driver, Passenger Nabbed For Driving Into Wilmington Home: Police Drunk Truck Driver, Passenger Nabbed For Driving Into Wilmington Home: Police
Drunk Truck Driver, Passenger Nabbed For Driving Into Wilmington Home: Police Two men were arrested for driving under the influence and crashing their pickup truck into a home in Wilmington, authorities said.  Timothy Fortin, of Holyoke, was driving the truck when he and Robert Dupont, of Wilmington, drove into the home on Shawsheen Avenue around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, Wilmington Police said.  Police noted the two had fled the scene prior to their arrival and were found a short distance away. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment and were released several hours later, police said.  The outside porch of the home was compl…
Boston To Change Parking Payment Method: Here's What You Need To Know Boston To Change Parking Payment Method: Here's What You Need To Know
Boston To Change Parking Payment Method: Here's What You Need To Know Parking in Boston can be tricky, but city leaders say a new partnership could streamline the process of reserving and paying for a spot starting next month.  Officials announced the city would upgrade ParkBoston app on Aug. 15 to ParkMobile. Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Boston's chief of streets said in a press release that the new platform will be an upgrade and easier to use.  ParkMobile provides more payment options, mobile alerts for when your meter is about to expire, and it also includes a feature that shows you open spots nearby, the release said.  You must update the ParkB…
Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River
Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River Weeks after the body of an 18-year-old was found in the Connecticut River, authorities arrested someone they believe murdered the beloved man from Western Massachusetts.  Elijah Melendez, age 21, of Holyoke, is being held without bail after he was charged in connection with the murder of Elis Vizcarrondo, also of Holyoke on Monday, July 18, Holyoke Police said.  Police found Vizcarrondo, who appeared to have been fatally shot, dumped in the Connecticut River in Chicopee on Sunday, July 3, police said. Vizcarrondo was reported missing prior to officers finding his body.  PLEASE HELP US…
'This Has Become Our Second Home':  Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run 'This Has Become Our Second Home':  Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run
'This Has Become Our Second Home': Western Mass Eatery Closing After 34-Year Run A family-run restaurant in Western Massachusetts has made the difficult decision to close after 34 years of service.  Fernandez Family Restaurant in Holyoke announced they will be officially closing their doors on Friday, July 22, the family said on Facebook.  The family thanked their loyal clientele for supporting them through "uncertain times" and said this was not an easy decision.  "This is a bittersweet time for us, as this has become our second home and to many that have walked through our doors, generation after generation," the family said. "Thank you for letting us …
CT Man Nabbed For Harassing Woman While Impersonating MA Police Officer CT Man Nabbed For Harassing Woman While Impersonating MA Police Officer
CT Man Nabbed For Harassing Woman While Impersonating MA Police Officer A man from Connecticut is facing multiple charges after impersonating a police officer in a Western Massachusetts town, authorities said.  Police responded to a disturbance at 145 Cabot Street around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, Holyoke Police said on Facebook. A male citizen told an officer about a man, later identified as Roberto Ruiz-Montanez, age 51, of Waterbury, who was bothering a woman outside the residence.  The woman said Ruiz-Montanez stopped approached her "in a threatening manner" and tried to get her into a back alley of Maple and Cabot streets, police s…
No Arrests Made After More Than 18 Shots Fired In Western Mass Neighborhood, Police Say No Arrests Made After More Than 18 Shots Fired In Western Mass Neighborhood, Police Say
No Arrests Made After More Than 18 Shots Fired In Western Mass Neighborhood, Police Say No arrests have been made after more than 18 shots were fired in a Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Hampden County in Holyoke around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 in the area of lower Westfield Road. Holyoke Police received several calls of automatic gunfire in the area of dd, said Capt. Matthew Moriarty. Several Holyoke police units responded and secured and searched the area finding 18 spent casings in the roadway, Moriarty said. No injuries or property damage were reported. Earlier report: 18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western M…
18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass 18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass
18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass Authorities in Western Massachusetts are looking for answers after multiple bullet casings were found on main road.  Police received several calls of automatic gunfire in Holyoke in the area of 85 Lower Westfield Road around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, Holyoke Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found 18 spend casings on the road. No injuries or property damage was initially reported, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (413)322-6900. Anonymous tips can also be sent in by texting a message to 274637. 
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after injuring a sheriff's deputy while driving recklessly. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:45 a.m., Thursday, June 9. Police attempted to stop Tyler Scheurer, age 36 of Holyoke after he was spotted speeding on Birnie Avenue, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When the officer approached the vehicle Scheurer sped off just missing the officer. When the officer approached the driver again at a stop light the driver again sped away when the light turne…
Suspect Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Stolen Car Crash In Western Mass, Police Say Suspect Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Stolen Car Crash In Western Mass, Police Say
Suspect Caught After Fleeing Scene Of Stolen Car Crash In Western Mass, Police Say A suspect was arrested in Western Massachusetts following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.  Shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, police in Hampshire County received an alert that Holyoke Police in Hampden County and Massachusetts State Police were involved in a pursuit with a stolen vehicle driven by a suspect accused of breaking and entering, according to the Hadley Police Department. Hadley PD officers attempted to deploy tire deflation devices and saw the suspect vehicle leave I-91 North at a high rate of speed and travel over the Coolidge Bridge into Hadley, police said.  …
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old man who has not been seen for days. In Hampden County, an alert was issued and photos were released of Kareem Diabate, who was last seen on Thursday, May 19 in Chicopee. According to the Chicopee Police Department, Diabate was last seen walking on Chicopee Street in the direction of Holyoke. Police described Diabate as being 6-foot-5 weighing approximately 180 pounds with brown eyes, and short black hair in a faded style. Diabate also has a cross tattoo on his forearm. …