Suspected Bank Robber Nabbed 1 Hour After Theft; Dangerousness Hearing On Docket
A suspected bank robber has been arraigned in connection with a recent heist.
On Friday, Feb. 26, Daniel Jones, 38, of Charlemont, was arraigned in Northwestern District Court on the charge of armed and masked robbery, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said.
The charge stems from a robbery at People’s United Bank on King Street in Northampton on Thursday, Feb. 25.
On that day, at around 11:20 a.m., Jones allegedly demanded money from a People's United Bank teller and implied that he had a gun, the DA said,
About an hour after the theft, Jones was arrested by Massachusetts State…
Homicide Charge Filed Against Surviving Driver In Fatal Crash
Charges have been filed against the surviving driver in a fatal two-car crash on Route 2 in early October.
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday, Oct. 21, that George Cortina, 62, of Turners Falls, is being charged with crimes connected to the Oct. 4 accident on Route 2 in Greenfield that left Jonathan Rohrs, 41, of Acton, and his dog dead.
Cortina is to be arraigned on Monday, Oct. 26. He is being charged with:
- Motor vehicle homicide;
- Operating under the influence of drugs causing serious bodily injury;
- Operating under the influence of drugs, second offense…
Killer Who Tried To Hide 2018 Crime With Fire Pleads Guilty In Northampton
A Northampton man has admitted to killing an acquaintance and trying to hide the crime with fire.
Nerkin Morales, 24, of Northampton, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 15, to voluntary manslaughter, improper disposition of a body, burning personal property, intimidation of a witness, withholding evidence from a criminal proceeding, two counts of conspiracy, and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.
Morales confessed to the March 2018 killing of Daniel Cruz.
He was sentenced to 15-20 years in prison, the DA said. Morales is currently serv…
Man Who Hit Girlfriend With Car Is Caught, Arrested
A man who used a motor vehicle to hit his girlfriend Thursday, Sept. 3, has been arrested.
Joseph C. Adams, 30, Easthampton was arrested on the charges of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of personal injury, and misleading a criminal investigation, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.
The 26-year-old girlfriend was allegedly struck by Adams in a motor vehicle while she was walking in the area of 1095 Florence Road, Northampton, in the evening, the DA said. She was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threaten…
