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‘I can’t follow what they want’; Springfield police struggle to implement the use-of-force training reforms
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‘I can’t follow what they want’; Springfield Police Department struggles to implement use-of-force training reforms
Stuck between federal mandates and state law, Commissioner Clapprood is confused over what reforms she can actually make.
Springfield distributes 920 coronavirus vaccines to first responders, prepares for future phases
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Springfield distributes 920 coronavirus vaccines to first responders, prepares for future phases
Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris said she was pleased with the overall vaccine operation offered to police, firefighters and other first responders, done over a four-day period at the Boland Elementary School.
Sheffield fire that killed 2 deemed accidental
Sheffield fire that killed 2 deemed accidental
Authorities determined there were no working smoke detectors in the log cabin-style home.
North Adams man sentenced to 60 years for child exploitation
Anthony Deordio of North Adams sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for child exploitation, pornography case
It is the lengthiest sentence of the sort in Springfield’s federal court in recent history.
Springfield man traveled to NY to confront ex, broke into her home with knife, police say
Springfield’s Jasan Bonilla drove to Syracuse area to confront ex, broke into her home with knife, police say
Jasan Bonilla, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was charged.
Man taken into custody in connection to the shooting on Luis Street in Orange
Man taken into custody in connection to the shooting on Luis Street in Orange
A man accused of barricading himself into a motel on East Main Street in Westminster has been taken into custody, according to Massachusetts State Police.
Men accused of crashing Mercedes after chase found with armored vest, guns, ammo, police say
2 men accused of leading Massachusetts State Police on chase before crashing Mercedes into pole found with armored vest, guns, ammo, authorities say
The suspects' Mercedes was the subject of a "be on the lookout" alert in connection with gunfire in Boston early this month, police said.
Orange police and state troopers respond to a shooting that has left one injured according to police spokesperson
Orange police and state troopers respond to a shooting that has left one injured according to police spokesperson
The Orange Police Department are investigating a shooting that took place on Friday morning on Luis Street.
Man found with $260K in cash, 455 grams of cocaine and several bags of marijuana in Boston, police say
Boston police bust man with $260K in cash, 455 grams of cocaine and several bags of marijuana after lengthy investigation, authorities say
Police took the suspect into custody after a brief chase. His arrest came after a lengthy investigation, authorities said.
Blaze erupts at 1800s building in Massachusetts town, marking 3rd major fire in community this week
Fire erupts at 1800s building in Massachusetts town, marking 3rd significant blaze in community this week
The fire, which swept across two buildings, left two families displaced and significantly damaged both structures, making a house uninhabitable.
County jails in Massachusetts to begin COVID vaccinations of staff, inmates
County jails in Massachusetts to begin COVID vaccinations of staff, inmates
The state's infectious disease expert said inmate populations represent one of the most at-risk groups for COVID-19.
Former prosecutor once named ‘most eligible bachelor' by People Magazine wanted for rape, police say
Gary Zerola, former Boston prosecutor once named ‘most eligible bachelor’ by People Magazine, wanted for rape, police say
The former lawyer has been charged with sexual assault multiple times and with assaulting an officer.
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