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3 days ago
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Holyoke police to cite driver who heavily damaged JFK memorial while driving under the influence
HOLYOKE — A driver who crashed into John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza early Sunday morning, heavily damaging several monuments, will be charged with driving under the influence of drugs and destruction of property. Officers responding to reports of the 4:25 a.m. crash at Suffolk, Sycamore and Appleton streets found the 26-year-old driver and a passenger inside the vehicle. Firefighters arrived shortly after and helped remove the two from the car, Police Chief Brian Keenan said. 'The driver and passenger were administered Narcan and transported to the hospital to evaluate possible injuries,' he said. Narcan is used to reverse opioid overdoses. The driver, who is from Springfield, will be cited for the crimes. His name will not be released until charges are leveled, Keenan said. At least four monuments were toppled, several were smashed, and the lawn and other concrete areas were damaged. The Department of Public Works has been notified, he said. Read the original article on MassLive.
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3 days ago
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Driver crashes into JFK Memorial in Holyoke, police seek charges
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Police Department is seeking charges against a driver who crashed into the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza Sunday morning. Multi-car crash in Holyoke damages traffic light, parked cars Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan stated that at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to the area of Suffolk Street and Sycamore Street for a single-vehicle crash. The crash resulted in significant damage to several monuments located at the Memorial Plaza. Police and fire crews were able to gain access to the vehicle and remove the driver and passenger from the car. Both occupants were administered Narcan and brought to the hospital to be evaluated for injuries. The driver, a 26-year-old man from Springfield, was issued a citation. Chief Keenan said that officers will be seeking a criminal complaint against him for OUI – Drugs and Wanton Destruction of Property. The Holyoke Department of Public Works has been contacted about the damage to the memorial. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Threat to Holyoke High deemed hoax; juvenile suspect identified
HOLYOKE — Police have tracked down a juvenile accused of a making a threat to Holyoke High School on social media. Students first saw the threat last week and notified School Resource Officers Manuel Rivera and Juan Cruz about the post, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan said. They immediately started investigating the threat, made on Instagram, and determined it was not credible. The original post was deleted but has been passed through screenshots by students and the others in the school community, Keenan said. 'Detectives spoke with the juvenile with a parent present to reinforce the seriousness of posting any type of threat online,' Keenan said. Police did not release any information about the suspect because of the accused's age or the nature of the post. 'Our department treats any threat to our community seriously and thoroughly investigates each situation to determine if any threat is credible. In this case, thankfully it was not,' Keenan said. 'The safety and well-being of our students and community is paramount. I appreciate the vigilance of the students who brought this post to our officers' attention, and in doing so, the officers were able to quickly identify the person responsible for the post.' Mayor Joshua Garcia thanked police for their quick action and reinforced that no students or staff were ever in danger. 'I want to assure our community, students, staff and teachers that there is no ongoing threat, and this post was deemed to not be credible,' he said. 'If there was a situation where we received a threat, and it was deemed credible or if it was unclear, we would alert our community immediately.' Read the original article on MassLive.
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3 days ago
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Multi-car crash in Holyoke damages traffic light, parked cars
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A two-vehicle crash in Holyoke Saturday evening involved a traffic light, light pole, and multiple parked cars being damaged. Road closures at East and Broadway in Chicopee due to fire Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan stated that officers received reports of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Appleton Street and Maple Street at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The collision caused one vehicle to crash into a traffic light and a light pole. Three parked vehicles were also struck and damaged during the incident. The vehicles were unoccupied. One driver involved in the crash was brough to Holyoke Hospital to be evaluated for possible injuries. The intersection was closed off Saturday evening. The Holyoke Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Search continues for missing canoeist in Connecticut River
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The search for a missing canoeist in the Connecticut River resumed over the weekend, and crews will be out searching the waters again on Monday. Drought ends in western Massachusetts with May's above-average rainfall Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan told 22News that the search began at 8:00 p.m. last Monday, when a couple was canoeing in the river and flipped over. Chief Keenan said a Good Samaritan who was fishing saw the couple struggling in the water and went to help. He was able to save a woman, and she was taken to Holyoke Medical Center and has since been released. Niklas Delisle, 27, is still missing. A family member said that he is 5'6″, weighs about 150 pounds, and was last wearing a brown Carhartt sweatshirt and white sweatpants. Delisle's family is asking the public to help find him. Crews spent days searching the river last week, but had to pause their efforts on Thursday and Friday due to the weather. The Hampden County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Unit is assisting with the search. If you have any information, contact the Holyoke Police Department at 413-536-6431. This is a developing story, and 22News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
