Holyoke man arrested on drug trafficking charge after traffic stop uncovers cocaine
A Holyoke man is facing a drug trafficking charge after an early morning traffic stop uncovered 28 grams of cocaine, police said. Oscarlo Hernandez, 26,Read More
Leominster man arraigned on manslaughter charge in connection with deadly 2018 crash
A Leominster man was ordered held on $50,000 bail Monday after being arraigned on a manslaughter charge in connection with a 2018 crash that claimedRead More
Gardner high school principal on leave amid investigation into altercation with student on bus
The principal of an alternative high school in Gardner is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a violent confrontation withRead More
Dreaming of a white Mother’s Day? Spring snow coats parts of Western Mass.
Dreaming of a white Mother’s Day? Residents in Blandford woke up to a spring squall. After a relatively mild winter, the cold weather made aRead More
3 arrested, nearly 250 grams of cocaine and heroin seized during Western Mass. traffic stop
Three people accused of trafficking drugs in Western Massachusetts were found with nearly 250 grams of cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop on Wednesday,Read More
3 Chicopee police officers injured in violent struggle with suspects
Three police officers were injured after confronting three suspects outside an apartment building in Chicopee Saturday morning. All three suffered injuries to their ribs andRead More
Gov. Baker urges UMass graduates to pursue a purpose in life
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is urging the graduating class of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst to find a purpose in life and pursue itRead More
Mass. school retains Warriors mascot, removes Native American imagery
BUCKLAND, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts high school has decided to keep calling its sports teams the Warriors, but will eliminate all remaining Native AmericanRead More
State police helicopter crew helps troopers track down domestic assault suspect
A State Police Air Wing crew is being credited with helping troopers track down a domestic assault suspect in Huntington on Thursday. Troopers responding toRead More
2 Massachusetts officers cleared of rape charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Two Massachusetts police officers have been acquitted of charges that they raped the same woman. Springfield officers Joshua Figueroa and Derrick-GentryRead More