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Westfield Police Department
Hampden
News
A&E 'Killer Cases' Show Will Feature Ex-Westfield Cop Who Murdered His Wife
Convicted murderer Brian Fanion is ready for his close-up. Well, as close as his jailers will let the cameras get. Fanion, a former Hampden County cop who was convicted earlier this year of killing his wife, will be the subject of a true-crime series on A&E called "Killer Cases." The hour-long episode will air on Friday, Oct. 13, at 9 p.m. on the A&E Network. All the emotion, drama, and suspense of America’s most chilling murder trials are captured on "Killer Cases." Weaving together interviews and gripping footage, "Killer Cases" is an immersive true crime roller coaster. Vi…
Union
Police & Fire
Middle Finger Traffic Stop: Viral Video Sparks Investigation In Westfield
It's become the middle finger seen around the world. A traffic stop on Westfield is under investigation after a man said he was pulled over after flipping off a police officer. The traffic stop was recorded on Sunday, Aug. 6 and shared on YouTube where it has generated more than 370,000 views. In the video, posted by LackLuster, a channel dedicated to police accountability, Officer Ayad Taha claims the driver, identified as "Nathan", was going 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, though this is disputed by Nathan's GPS. Nathan refuses to answer any of the officer's questions, while dashcam footage…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Westfield Train Fire 'Suspicious,' 'Very Fortunate No One Was Injured': Investigators
State fire investigators are asking for the public's help to gather more information about a "suspicious" train fire Tuesday night, Aug. 16, in Hampden County, where a door was pried open. Firefighters in Westfield were called to the area behind181 Notre Dame St. just after 6:45 p.m. and found the train car engulfed in flames. Crews were able to put out the blaze, but all of the contents inside were destroyed, state fire investigators said. Authorities did not say what was lost. “Railway fires come with a unique set of hazards to firefighters and the public, and this was a very challen…
Union
News
Coyote Attack, Sightings Close Two North Jersey Parks
In the wake of a coyote attack and coyotes being spotted on the prowl, two North Jersey parks are closed to the public. On Saturday, July 1, the Town of Westfield announced it is closing Brightwood Park after an aggressive coyote was spotted. The Westfield Police Department and Westfield Regional Health Department are investigating and no injuries have occurred, the town said. Residents are advised to report any coyote sightings to the Westfield Police Department. On Friday, June 30, a 13-year-old girl was hospitalized after being attacked by a coyote at South Mountain Reservation in…
Hampden
News
Westfield Girl, 16, Missing; Police Ask For Help
Westfield police are asking for the public's help to find a 16-year-old girl who went missing several days ago. Dakota Grenda was last seen early Wednesday, June 28, her family told investigators. She is described as five feet, six inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police believe she is in the Westfield/Southwick area. Officers ask anyone with information about her disappearance to contact Westfield police at 413-562-5411.
Hampden
Police & Fire
Found
: Teen Girls From Westfield Who Never Came Home From Walking Dog
UPDATE: Westfield Police report that both the girls and the dog have been located and are safe. Westfield Police are seeking the public's help in finding two teenage girls who went missing while walking their dog this week. Casey, age 16, and Lori, age 14, were last seen in the area of 166 Hillside Road in Westfield around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 8, Westfield Police said on Facebook. The duo was originally out walking a dog but never came home. **********MISSING CHILDREN************ The girls pictured are currently missing. They were last seen in the area of 166... Posted by Wes…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Officer Hospitalized After Hit By Car Near Westfield Construction Site
A police officer is recovering after they were hit by a car while working a road construction detail on Tuesday morning, March 21, authorities said. The officer was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after he was struck near Western Avenue and Highland Avenue in Westfield, Western Mass News reports. Westfield Police said the officer was "conscious and speaking" when he was transported. This morning while working a road construction detail, one of our officers was struck by a car. He was transported to... Posted by Westfield Police Department on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 "A…
Union
News
Plainfield Man, 23, Indicted In Armed Sexual Assaults: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old man from Plainfield has been indicted in connection with two armed sexual assaults, authorities said. A Union County grand jury returned a seventeen-count indictment against Terence Rhue charged in two violent sexual assaults which occurred in both Plainfield and Westfield in October 2021, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Rhue is charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, three counts of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, two counts of third-degree posses…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Westfield Police Searching For Missing Man
Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a missing 31-year-old man. The Westfield Police Department in Hampden County reported that Wayne Jackson was last seen on Wednesday, March 2. Police said Jackson may have been in Springfield in the area of Western New England University. Jackson is described as being 5-foot-10 and about 150 pounds, with short hair. Police said Jackson typically wears black-framed glasses, a navy hooded down jacket or a black leather jacket, and either work boots or sneakers. Jackson may be in need of medication, and those close to hi…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Robbing Hampden County Gas Station
Recognize him? Police investigators in Western Massachusetts released photos of a wanted man who allegedly robbed a gas station at knifepoint. An alert was issued by the Westfield Police Department in Hampden County after a man - pictured above - allegedly robbed Cumberland Farms on Main Street shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. According to police, the man, described as being white or light-skinned Hispanic, was armed with a large knife and spoke with a deep voice during the armed robbery. It is unclear how much money the suspect made off with during the robbery. Investigat…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Know Them? Police Search For Duo Who Used Stolen Credits Cards At Stores In Westfield
Police are searching for two men accused of stealing a victim's wallet while she was shopping and using her credit cards at other stores in Western Massachusetts. One of the men distracted the victim while the other took her wallet from her purse in her cart, the Westfield Police Department in Hampden County said in a post on Wednesday, Jan. 26. We are asking for the public's help in identifying the two men shown. The men, working together, stole the victim's... Posted by Westfield Police Department on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Authorities asked anyone with information about the cas…
Union
Police & Fire
Plainfield Man Nabbed In Westfield Armed Home Invasion Sex Assault, Authorities Say
A Plainfield man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a woman during a home invasion earlier this week in Westfield, authorities said. Terence Rhue, 22, was armed when he broke into a home near Forest and Longfellow avenues around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Friday. Authorities released a composite sketch of a suspect on Thursday. An exhaustive investigation identified Rhue as a suspect. He was later arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, first-degree rob…
Union
Police & Fire
Home Invasion Sex Assault: Westfield Police Seek Armed Assailant
UPDATE: A Plainfield man has been arrested in a Westfield home invasion sex assault, authorities said Friday. Original story below: Authorities released a composite sketch of a man who they say was armed when he broke into a Westfield home and sexually assaulted a victim. The attack occurred around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday near Forest and Longfellow Avenues, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. Anyone who may know the individual above or has any information in the matter is urged to contact Union County Prosecutor’s Office De…
Tolland
News
Alert Issued For Missing Woman
A 39-year-old woman has gone missing and authorities are asking for help in locating her. Jennifer Shedd was last seen in Western Massachusetts on Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the early morning. She was last heard from, via cell phone, at 3:53 p.m.the Westfield Police Department said. Her phone has been off since Thursday, Oct. 14. She hasn't shown up to work in the past three days. If you have or know someone who may have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Det. Sgt. Seth Florek at 413-246-3791 or s.florek@cityofwestfield.org. Share this story by clickin…
East Dutchess
News
Seen Him Or This Car? Missing Massachusetts Man Said He Was Headed To New York
An alert has been issued for a missing 73-year-old man last seen several weeks ago in Western Massachusetts when he said he was headed to New York. The Westfield Police Department in Hampden County is attempting to track down local resident Michael Baer, who was last seen on Monday, Sept. 20 when he told his roommate that he was planning to go to upstate New York to go horseback riding. Baer has not been heard from since being reported missing. Police said that Baer was likely driving a gray 2007 Buick LaCrosse when he left the area. Anyone with information regarding Baer’s whereabouts ha…
The Berkshires
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert For Person Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass
Seen him? An alert has been issued by police investigators in Western Massachusetts as they attempt to locate a man who was reported missing over the weekend. The Westfield Police Department’s Detective Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down Oliver Richard, who was reported missing on Sunday, July 25. Police said Richard is approximately 5-foot-9 with blond hair and blue eyes. No other descriptive information was provided. He was last seen by family members on Friday, July 23. According to investigators, Richard is believed to be driving a gray 2001 Buick century b…
The Berkshires
Police & Fire
Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Suspect In Western Mass Liquor Store Theft
An alert has been issued by police in Western Massachusetts as they seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who was caught on camera robbing an area liquor store. Detectives in Hampden County from the Westfield Police Department released a video of a suspect who allegedly walked into a local liquor store, picked out several items, and proceeded to walk out of the building without even attempting to pay for the products. In the video, the suspect can be seen wearing dark-colored shorts, a t-shirt with a black and white tiger on it, sneakers, a blue hat, and light b…
The Berkshires
Police & Fire
Police Ask Public's Help To ID Vehicles In Connection To Western Mass Car Theft
Recognize these trucks? Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of pick-up trucks that may have been used to steal a car earlier this summer. The Westfield Police Department Detective Bureau released photos of two trucks that are believed to be involved in a motor vehicle theft from the municipal parking lot in West Springfield in June. The first vehicle is a grey or dark-colored Nissan Titan or Frontier-style pick-up truck with possible paint chipping on the front hood, police said. The second vehicle is a red Chevy Silvera…
The Berkshires
News
Woman Charged After Western Mass Heroin Distribution Investigation
A lengthy investigation into heroin distribution in Western Massachusetts led to the arrest of a woman who was busted with drugs and illegal ammo, police said. The Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement (CINRET) West Team launched an investigation into a Hampden County heroin distribution operation earlier this year, officials said, following complaints from the community about potential drug distribution. During that investigation, police said that detectives identified a Holyoke residence where suspect Yaileen Santiago-Cosme lived, as a point of…
Worcester
Police & Fire
Suspected Major Heroin Dealer And Crew Busted In Western Mass
An alleged major supplier of heroin to Western Massachusetts was busted up on Tuesday, March 2, with the arrest of 4 local men. The arrests were the result of a year-long investigation into local heroin trafficking from Springfield to New York. The investigation involved surveillance as well as the controlled purchases of “half packs” - a common form of packaging in Western Massachusetts each consisting of 50 dosage units or 1 gram of the drug, Massachusetts State Police said. Police suspect the ring leader or source of the heroin was Enrique Alicea, 29, of West Springfield. Hu…
Union
Police & Fire
Man Impersonating Fire Inspector Attempts Scam In Westfield: Police
Police in Westfield say a man (pictured) tried to scam two businesses out of cash supposedly in exchange for inspecting their fire extinguishers. The man, who says he is an inspector who represents the fictitious "Metro Fire Prevention" company, entered the businesses Sunday and tried to charge them for inspecting and servicing the fire extinguishers, even preparing detailed receipts. He didn't perform any work, police said. He is believed to be a former fire official based on his knowledge of firefighting equipment. He is described as white, about 40 years old and…
Union
Police & Fire
Update
: Man Brought 'Numerous' Rounds Of Ammo To Westfield School: Pros.
UPDATE, Friday, June 14: The Union County Prosecutor's Office identified the man arrested at a Westfield grade school Thursday. Click here for more. The original story is below. Tamaques School in Westfield was on a brief lockdown Thursday afternoon when an armed man was found in the parking lot of the school, Chief of Police Christopher Battiloro said. Westfield police were notified by the state police in Delaware shortly before 4 p.m. that the man, whose identity was not immediately released, might be on the grounds of the school. Responding officers located the man in …
