Man Charged With Manslaughter In CT Crash That Killed 60-Year-Old Man, Police Say Man Charged With Manslaughter In CT Crash That Killed 60-Year-Old Man, Police Say
Man Charged With Manslaughter In CT Crash That Killed 60-Year-Old Man, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man was charged with manslaughter in a crash that killed a 60-year-old man in Connecticut last year. Hampden County resident Dominic Grassetti, age 25, of Southwick, turned himself in to police on Monday, Oct. 3, Connecticut State Police reported.  He was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the two-vehicle crash that killed Fernando Lebron, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, on I-91 in Enfield on Nov. 12, 2021, police said.  Police said the crash happened at about 12:40 a.m. near the Exit 48 off-ramp. A Scion xA, driven by Lebron, was northbound on t…
Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River
Man Charged With Murdering 18-Year-Old Whose Body Was Found In Connecticut River Weeks after the body of an 18-year-old was found in the Connecticut River, authorities arrested someone they believe murdered the beloved man from Western Massachusetts.  Elijah Melendez, age 21, of Holyoke, is being held without bail after he was charged in connection with the murder of Elis Vizcarrondo, also of Holyoke on Monday, July 18, Holyoke Police said.  Police found Vizcarrondo, who appeared to have been fatally shot, dumped in the Connecticut River in Chicopee on Sunday, July 3, police said. Vizcarrondo was reported missing prior to officers finding his body.  PLEASE HELP US…
Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body
Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body Authorities are on the scene at a portion of the Connecticut River after a report of a body being observed in Western Massachusetts. At approximately 10:05 Sunday, July 3, a call came in reporting the possible body in the river in Chicopee, authorities said.  The Chicopee Police Underwater Recovery Team as well as the Holyoke Fire Department are on the scene.  Both motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area of Catherine Street and Sheppard Street "as this is an active operation," Chicopee Police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Western Mass Man Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Western Mass Man
Duo Nabbed In Connection To Murder Of Western Mass Man Two Western Massachusetts residents have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man who was found dead on a city street. The arrests took place in Hampden County in Springfield and included Thania Rosado on Wednesday, June 8, and Jose Amaro on Friday, June 10. According to the Hampden District Attorney Office’s Spokesperson Jim Leydon, both were charged with the murder of 23-year-old Chicopee resident Luis Lebron Alvelo on Monday, May 30. Alvelo was found when Chicopee police were called to Grattan Street for a report of shots fired, police said. When they arrived, they …
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say
Western Mass Man Driving Recklessly Injures Deputy, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after injuring a sheriff's deputy while driving recklessly. The incident took place in Hampden County in Springfield around 11:45 a.m., Thursday, June 9. Police attempted to stop Tyler Scheurer, age 36 of Holyoke after he was spotted speeding on Birnie Avenue, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. When the officer approached the vehicle Scheurer sped off just missing the officer. When the officer approached the driver again at a stop light the driver again sped away when the light turne…
Body Of 25-Year-Old Found In Western Mass Body Of 25-Year-Old Found In Western Mass
Body Of 25-Year-Old Found In Western Mass The body of a 25-year-old man has been found in Western Massachusetts. The discovery was made on Wednesday, May 25 in Chicopee, according to Hampden County District Attorney's Office spokesman Jim Leydon.  There is no foul play suspected at this time, he added. The victim’s identity has not been released.  No other information is being provided at this time, including the precise location the body was found. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass
Seen Him? Alert Issued For 25-Year-Old Who's Gone Missing In Western Mass Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old man who has not been seen for days. In Hampden County, an alert was issued and photos were released of Kareem Diabate, who was last seen on Thursday, May 19 in Chicopee. According to the Chicopee Police Department, Diabate was last seen walking on Chicopee Street in the direction of Holyoke. Police described Diabate as being 6-foot-5 weighing approximately 180 pounds with brown eyes, and short black hair in a faded style. Diabate also has a cross tattoo on his forearm. …
Western Massachusetts Man Admits To Possessing More Than 100 Images Of Child Pornography Western Massachusetts Man Admits To Possessing More Than 100 Images Of Child Pornography
Western Massachusetts Man Admits To Possessing More Than 100 Images Of Child Pornography A man from Western Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to possessing more than 100 images of child pornography. Hampden County resident Herve Plasse, age 67, of Chicopee, entered a guilty plea on Monday, May 9, to one count of possession of child pornography, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. He was indicted in September of 2019, the announcement said.  A search of his residence in July of 2015 revealed more than 100 images of child pornography on his computer, the US Attorney's Office reported. He admitted he had accessed a we…
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Western Mass, Including In Front Of Child Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Western Mass, Including In Front Of Child
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Public Areas In Western Mass, Including In Front Of Child A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly openly masturbating on two occasions, once in front of a child. The incidents took place in Hampden County in West Springfield and Chicopee on Sunday, April 24, and on Tuesday, April 26. On Sunday, West Springfield officers responded to the area of the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway behind Riverdale Shops Plaza for a report of a man in a state of partial nudity openly masturbating.  The suspect, identified as Lawrence "Larry" Disco, age 58, undomiciled, had fled into the wooded area near the riverbank when confronted by a …
Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say
Man Wanted For Using Fake CT ID Card, Police Say Recognize him? Law enforcement agencies in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for identity theft involving an altered Connecticut ID card. In Hampden County, local police in Chicopee released a photo of a man who was found in possession of an altered identity card before fleeing the region. According to police, the ID card had the real identification of another person, but the photo had been altered to match the wanted suspect. After being caught with the card, police said that the man then left the area in a blac…
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass
Suspect Wanted On Felony Warrants Apprehended After Pursuit Ends In Western Mass A man wanted on felony warrants was arrested following a lengthy pursuit that ended in Western Massachusetts. A trooper located the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Maine, in Worcester County at the Charlton Service Plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, according to Massachusetts State Police. The trooper found the driver sleeping in the back seat of the 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Kevin Oldaker, of Illinois, refused to unlock the doors of the Mitsubishi and then drove away, traveling …
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave
School Superintendent In New England Arrested By FBI Placed On Administrative Leave A school superintendent in New England who was arrested by the FBI for allegedly making threats against a police chief candidate has placed on administrative leave. Western Massachusetts resident Lynn Clark age 51, of Belchertown in Hampden County, was arrested early Wednesday, April 6, said FBI Boston Division spokesperson Kristen Setera. Clark is the superintendent of Chicopee Public Schools. Assistance Superintendent Alvin Morton is now the district's acting superintendent, officials said.  Clark was arrested for allegedly making false statements in connection with sending threaten…