Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Police are investigating after tires were slashed on 45 vans of a Western Massachusetts company that provides services to the handicapped and those in need of rides to doctor appointments and medical treatments. The incident took place in Springfield at Indian Orchard at Youth on the Move early Monday, May 16, said Ryan Walsh, of the Springfield Police. Janice Brown, the owner of the company, said the vans are used to transport children in wheelchairs to schools, dialysis and cancer patients to treatments, and others with special needs. "Who would do such a thing knowing these are handicap…
Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say
Western Mass Man Nabbed For Shooting Car, Police Say A Western Massachusetts has been arrested on firearms charges in connection with a shooting where bullets hit a car. The arrest took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 8:45 a.m., Thursday, May 12. Victor Aytche, age 29, of Springfield, was arrested on a warrant by members of the Springfield Police investigative unit in connection with a shooting that took place on Wednesday, May 4, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Aytche became a suspect during the investigation into the May 4 shooting in which a car was shot, Walsh said. He was charged with: Carrying a …
Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass
Officers Save Baby Choking, Gasping For Air In Western Mass Two police officers in Western Massachusetts are being hailed as heroes after saving a baby who was choking. The incident took place in Springfield on Monday, May 9. Springfield Police officers Christopher Charles and Luis Rodriguez were working a construction detail at the intersection of Bradley and Wilbraham Roads when a vehicle approached the work zone, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. A woman got out of the vehicle and began screaming that her baby wasn’t breathing. The officers immediately ran to the vehicle and found the 3-month-old baby girl to be pale, chokin…
Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say
Quick-Thinking Officers Save Western Mass Man From Hanging Himself, Police Say A Western Mass man who was attempting to hang himself from a tree was saved by quick-thinking police officers. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:!5 a.m., Monday, April 25. Springfield Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Boston Road for a report of a suicidal man, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When officers arrived a man was in a tree with a belt around his neck. Officers attempted to talk him down but when the man saw additional emergency vehicles he let go of a branch and was actively attempting to hang himself, Walsh sa…
26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder 26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder
26-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Western Mass Murder A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with murder after turning himself in to police in connection with the January murder of another man. Hampden County resident Jerry Ramos, age 26, of Springfield, was arrested on Wednesday, April 13 for the murder of a man in Indian Orchard. On Thursday, Jan. 27, around 5:10 a.m. Springfield police officers responded to the intersection of Pinevale Street and Essex Street in Indian Orchard for a report of an unresponsive man inside a car, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When officers arrived they found the man dead inside t…
Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield
Duo Nabbed After Woman Allegedly Assault In Springfield Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested on alleged assault and drug charges after a woman was assaulted and a gun pointed at her face. The incident took in Hampden County in Springfield around 10:15 a.m., Saturday, April 2. The two men, Manuel Carrasquill, age 46, and Roberto Martinez-Colon, age 41, both of Springfield, were arrested after police received information that a woman was assaulted and had a gun pointed at her face on the 700 block of Worthington Street, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Officers located Carrasquillo and recovered approximately 15 bags …
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass
Road Rage: Suspect With Child In Car Allegedly Fired Shots In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts man was arrested for an alleged road-rage incident in which he shot at another vehicle with a small child in his car. The incident took place in Springfield around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3. An investigation revealed two vehicles were involved in a road-rage incident and a minor collision occurred in the 300 block of State St., in Springfield, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police.  The driver of one car, later identified as Juan Franco, age 40, of Springfield, is alleged to have shot at the second vehicle with two occupants inside. The car w…
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield 12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield
12 Arrested After Police Seize Illegal ATVs, Bikes In Springfield Police in Western Massachusetts seized 14 off-highway vehicles and arrested 12 people during a special detail to remove illegal vehicles from the roadways. During the multi-day detail in Springfield, officers seized the vehicles which included nine dirt bikes, two unregistered motorcycles, and three ATVs, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. One of the ATVs seized.Springfield Police Department In addition to the above, one motorized bike was also seized, he said. Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood stated, “Illegal dirt bikes have continued to be a nuis…
Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say
Four Nabbed With Loaded Firearms Inside Springfield Convenience Store, Police Say Four men have been arrested for allegedly having loaded guns inside a convenience store in Western Massachusetts. The four men were arrested in Hampden County around 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, when detectives from the Springfield Police received information that the men were in possession of firearms and were conducting surveillance when they entered the store. When the men entered the store, located on the 100 block of Dickinson Street of Springfield, detectives moved in and arrested them, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Detectives then seized a loaded firearm from e…
Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found
Springfield City Hall Evacuated After Suspicious Container Found A Western Massachusetts city hall has been evacuated after a suspicious contained was found near its entrance. The container was found around 10:15 a.m., Monday, Feb. 14, near the entrance to the Springfield City Hall. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police the building was evacuated as a precaution.   The Arson and Bomb Squad is investigating. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with 1,500 bags of heroin and more than $250,000 in cash. Hampden County resident Alvaro Flores, age 61, of Holyoke was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26 following a multi-agency investigation that led to a search warrant of his home, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. During the search agents seized more than 1500 bags of heroin and a loaded firearm, Walsh said. An additional search warrant led detectives to a safety deposit box where an additional $257,000 in cash was seized, Walsh said. Flores w…
Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say
Driver Jumps Out Of Stolen Car, Causing Crash In Springfield, Police Say A man driving an alleged stolen vehicle in Western Massachusetts jumped out of the still-moving car when police attempted a traffic stop. The incident took place on Saturday, Jan. 15, when Springfield Police located a stolen vehicle on Bicentennial Highway. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, officers located the stolen vehicle driving near Bicentennial Highway and attempted a traffic stop.  During the stop, the driver jumped out of the still-moving vehicle, causing the car to crash, police said. A 17-year-old passenger stayed in the vehicle. A search for the dri…