One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield A man was killed by police in Western Massachusetts after he allegedly stabbed an officer in the face and attempted to attack another. The incident took place in Hampden County around 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, when the Springfield Police responded to the area of Liberty Street and Cass Street for a report of a man who pulled a knife on a victim, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. Officers located a person matching the description on Genesse Street and attempted to further investigate, Walsh said. The suspect, an adult man, then stabbed one of the two responding of…
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Region Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on a street in Western Massachusetts. It happened around 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, when officers received a ShotSpotter activation on the 300 block of Union Street in Springfield. Officers located a man with gunshot wounds who had died from his injuries, said Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, he added. No additional information has been provided.
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region
Suspect Nabbed After Shooting In Region A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault and battery with a firearm after police found another man shot. Hampden County resident Luis Rodriguez, age 32 of Springfield, was arrested around 1:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, after Springfield Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Fort Pleasant Avenue. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police, when officers arrived they found Rodriguez in the area, and when they attempted to speak with him he was non-compliant and combative. Additional officers then located a gunshot victim. Officers provided first …
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Region Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Region
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Region Two men were arrested following an alleged assault and shooting in Western Massachusetts. Hampden County residents Mario Santiago, age 31, of Chicopee, and Josiah Finlay, age 27, of Springfield, were arrested around 1:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, after police responded to a report of shots fired in Springfield. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police, when officers arrived in the 400 block of Albany Street, they located two victims.  One victim was punched. The second victim told officers that three men reportedly pointed firearms at him, Walsh said. An inves…
Fatal Gunshot Victim Found In Driver's Seat Of Car After Crash In Region Fatal Gunshot Victim Found In Driver's Seat Of Car After Crash In Region
Fatal Gunshot Victim Found In Driver's Seat Of Car After Crash In Region Police in Western Massachusetts are reporting a man was found dead inside a crashed car from gunshot wounds. The incident took place in Hampden County around 8:55 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, on Cuff Avenue, in Springfield, said Ryan Walsh, Public Information Officer for the Springfield Police. Walsh said officers found the victim while investigating a car that crashed into a parked car. The victim was transported to Baystate Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Walsh said, An investigation is underway, 
State Trooper's Car Rammed, Pistol Pointed During NJ Turnpike Pursuit State Trooper's Car Rammed, Pistol Pointed During NJ Turnpike Pursuit
State Trooper's Car Rammed, Pistol Pointed During NJ Turnpike Pursuit New Jersey State Police were in pursuit of an out-of-state mini van that had rammed a trooper's car, authorities said. The chase was reported at about 5:10 p.m. Friday on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Brunswick. The suspect was reported to have a handgun and was refusing to stop, initial reports said. An unconfirmed report said that the suspect pointed a gun at an off-duty Springfield police officer during a road rage incident. State police had requested help from an aviation unit near interchange 10 on the inner thruway.  The vehicle was described as a white Chrysler mini-van wit…
Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass
Vehicle Crashes Into Market In Western Mass A Western Massachusetts woman who suffered a medical episode hit the front of a popular market and sandwich shop, authorities said. The incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 3 on Main Street in Springfield at AC’s Main Street Market in Hampden County. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, the woman was driving slowly due to a medical issue when she hit the building causing little damage. No injuries were reported and the woman was taken to a hospital for treatment. The market, located at 489 Main St., remains open. 
Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region
Duo Nabbed For Armed Robbery In Region Two Western Massachusetts men were arrested after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint at an area car wash. The incident took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, when Springfield Police responded to a car wash on the 1300 block of Boston Road for a report of a disturbance.  A man at the car wash told officers he was the victim of an armed robbery where his phone was stolen and a firearm was shown by two suspects, police said.    The victim was not injured. While speaking with the victim, officers spotted the suspect's vehicle leaving and conducted a…
Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region
Police Seize Loaded Gun After Single-Car Crash In Region Police in Western Massachusetts report they have arrested an area man and confiscated an illegal handgun following a single-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 in Hampden County when Springfield Police were called to assist with a rollover crash in the area of Vadnais and Nottingham Street.  When officers arrived, they found the driver, identified as Tyron Jubrey, age 25, of Springfield, attempting to crawl back into the car. When the car was turned over, police located an illegal handgun, said Ryan Walsh, a spokesman for the Springfield Police. …
One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region
One Seriously Injured, Three Others Hospitalized In Fiery Crash In Region One person was seriously injured and three others hospitalized following a two-vehicle rollover crash in Western Massachusetts that caused an SUV to burst into flames. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, in the area of 675 Memorial Ave., in Springfield. According to Springfield Police, the two cars involved were traveling eastbound on Memorial Avenue when an SUV struck another vehicle while passing it.  The SUV then lost control and struck the guardrail in front of Central Chevrolet, rolled over, and caught on fire.  After the fire was ex…
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Region, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man that was hit by a vehicle over the weekend has died. The crash took place in Hampden County around 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, in Springfield on the 1300 block of Main Street. According to Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh, the man who was hit was alive when transported to the hospital but later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene of the crash before police arrived but police have since located the car, Walsh said. The Springfield Police Traffic Unit is investigating the accident.
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Region A man has died after a crash involving another car in Western Mass. At around 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 900 block of Boston Road for the crash involving a car and motorcycle, according to Springfield Police spokesman Ryan Walsh. The man driving the motorcycle was taken to Baystate Health where he died from his injuries, Walsh said. Walsh said a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle rider was driving at a high rate of speed. The driver of the car remained at the scene.