Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Springfield police arrested eight men who tried to pay an undercover officer for sex earlier this week.  The sting operation was held on Wednesday, May 22, after residents in the South End neighborhood complained about seeing prostitution and lewd acts taking place in the open during daylight hours, police said. They also reported seeing violence and drug activity.  Related: 5 Busted In Springfield Prostitution Sting Each of the eight men arrested was charged with paying for sexual conduct. Any additional charges will be included with the men's names.  David Viger, 51, of …
2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases 2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases
2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases Two Hampden County men who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting children in separate cases were sentenced to more than a decade in prison each, authorities said on Wednesday, May 22.  Thomas Ciccolini, 48, of Chicopee, admitted on May 9 to eight counts of aggravated rape of a child, two counts of posing a child in a sexual act, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and possession of child pornography, the Hampden District Attorney said.  He was sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison. The prosecutor asked for up to 18 years.  Roberto Vasquez, 41, of Springfie…
These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report
These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report Three cities across Massachusetts have been ranked by a new report as some of the best places to live in the country. They’re the best of the best. The 2024 Best Places to Live in the US, released by U.S. News & World Report, named three Massachusetts cities — Boston, Worcester, and Springfield — among the top 150 municipalities across the country. Using an analysis of public data and user opinions, cities were given scores in the following categories, which were then averaged to find a ranking spot: Quality of life index, which includes crime rates, quality and availability of he…
Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass
Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass Police have arrested a third person they say was involved in the fatal shooting of Guyton Winspeare on a stretch of I-391 in Holyoke two months ago, authorities said.  Miguel Dones, 21, of Springfield, is charged with murder and a slew of drug offenses after police found narcotics and an AR-15-style rifle in his car during a traffic stop, the Hampden District Attorney said.  He was being held on a $25,000 cash bail, but that could change after he is indicted on the murder charge on Monday, May 20, authorities said.  Dones is the third person police have connected to the…
Man Killed In Springfield Shooting ID'd; 14-Year-Old Charged In Slaying Man Killed In Springfield Shooting ID'd; 14-Year-Old Charged In Slaying
Man Killed In Springfield Shooting ID'd; 14-Year-Old Charged In Slaying Police have identified a man who was shot and killed more than a month ago in Springfield, and announced they have arrested a 14-year-old and charged him with the killing.  Railyn Paredes Paulino, 20, of Springfield, was found shot and bleeding in the 0-100 block of Phoenix Street in Springfield just before 1:30 p.m. on April 12, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died of his wounds, Springfield police said.  On Thursday, May 16, police from multiple agencies arrested 14-year-old Legacy Lopez of springfield. He is being h…
Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 5 Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Springfield police have arrested five men in a sweeping prostitution sting earlier this week, authorities said.  The sting was part of a neighborhood quality-of-life initiative after several people complained of seeing sex, drugs, and violence taking place in broad daylight in the South End of the city, police said.  Related: 7 Men Busted In Holyoke Prostitution Sting The men were charged with paying for sexual conduct. They are:  Trevon Lombard-Wilson, 23, of Springfield (He also receive a charge of open and gross lewdness) Ralph Fernandez, 51, of Springfield Durand Goe…
Woman Slain In Springfield Domestic Assault ID'd; More Charges Coming For Alleged Killer Woman Slain In Springfield Domestic Assault ID'd; More Charges Coming For Alleged Killer
Woman Slain In Springfield Domestic Assault ID'd; More Charges Coming For Alleged Killer A 45-year-old Springfield woman who was severely attacked during a domestic dispute died early Thursday morning, May 16, of her wounds after more than two weeks in the hospital, authorities said.  Quitiza L. Holmes, of the Burton/Holmes family, was found suffering from a severe head wound just before 5 a.m. on April 30 at a home on Federal Street.  Kenneth Robson, 67, of Springfield, was arrested and charged with armed assault to murder, the Hampden District Attorney said. Prosecutors plan to charge him with murder following Quitiza's death.  Robson was being held …
Accused Rapist Sliced Woman's Throat With Box Cutter On Springfield Sidewalk: Police Accused Rapist Sliced Woman's Throat With Box Cutter On Springfield Sidewalk: Police
Accused Rapist Sliced Woman's Throat With Box Cutter On Springfield Sidewalk: Police A man who is accused of slicing a woman's neck with a box cutter as she was walking down a street in Springfield on Sunday, May 12, has been arrested, police said.  Jovan Murphy, 31, of Springfield, faces multiple felonies for the alleged attack, Springfield police said.  The victim told police she was walking along the 100 block of Union Street around 3:45 a.m. when an unknown man began to follow her. He grabbed her and held a box cutter to her throat, police said. She fought him off and escaped, but he slashed her throat during the fight.  The extent of the woman's injurie…
Man Found Shot Dead In Springfield ID'd As 49-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead In Springfield ID'd As 49-Year-Old
Man Found Shot Dead In Springfield ID'd As 49-Year-Old A 49-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a shooting on Friday, May 10, in Springfield, authorities announced.  Gustavo Cartagena, of Springfield, was found shot in the 60 block of Locust Street just after 1:35 a.m. after police were called to the area for reports of gunshots, Springfield police said.  Cartagena was dead when officers arrived.  Police are investigating the slaying.  Officers ask anyone with information about the slaying to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355.
Virginia Lab Cracks Decades-Old Rape Case Leading To Arrest Of Maine Man Virginia Lab Cracks Decades-Old Rape Case Leading To Arrest Of Maine Man
Virginia Lab Cracks Decades-Old Rape Case Leading To Arrest Of Maine Man An arrest has been made in a decades-old rape case, thanks to a lab in Northern Virginia. Jamie Dodge, 48, of Brownville, Maine, is charged with aggravated rape and kidnapping in connection with an attack that happened in Holland, MA — which is just outside of Springfield, MA the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. He was being held on a $250,000 bail.  A woman told police on July 23, 2000, that a man had grabbed her, dragged her into a nearby wooded area, and raped her. She described the man to police, but despite their best efforts, authorities were unable to find he…
Maine Man Busted In 24-Year-Old Rape, Kidnapping Case In Western Mass Thanks To DNA Testing: DA Maine Man Busted In 24-Year-Old Rape, Kidnapping Case In Western Mass Thanks To DNA Testing: DA
Maine Man Busted In 24-Year-Old Rape, Kidnapping Case In Western Mass Thanks To DNA Testing: DA A 48-year-old Maine man is behind bars on Wednesday, May 8, after DNA tests linked him to the violent rape of a woman in the woods of Hampden County in 2000, authorities said.  Jamie Dodge, of Brownville, Maine, is charged with aggravated rape and kidnapping in connection with an attack that happened in Holland, which is just outside of Springfield, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. He was being held on a $250,000 bail.  A woman told police on July 23, 2000, that a man had grabbed her, dragged her into a nearby wooded area, and raped her. She described the m…
Police Solve 3-Month-Old Murder In Chicopee: DA Police Solve 3-Month-Old Murder In Chicopee: DA
Police Solve 3-Month-Old Murder In Chicopee: DA A 32-year-old Hampden County man is being held without bail after police arrested him in a fatal shooting earlier this year, authorities said.  Jalal Williams, of Chicopee, was arrested and charged with the murder of a 34-year-old Chicopee man on Feb. 3, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Police were called to the 100 block of Springfield Street around 10 a.m. They found 34-year-old Marquis Newson, of Chicopee, suffering from a gunshot wound.  Paramedics rushed Newton to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, where he died two days later.  Authoritie…