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6 days ago
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Chicopee teen charged with murder following shooting investigation
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Chicopee teenager was arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting last Thursday. Hampden County District Attorney's Office Communications Director Payton North shared that on May 29 at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA's Office received a report of a shooting in Chicopee. Springfield police investigating deadly weekend shooting Officers from the Chicopee Police Department were called to 16 Charbonneau Terrace after reports and found an injured man with multiple wounds. Emergency crews performed immediate life-saving measures, but the victim passed away shortly after. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Tre Kingsbury of West Springfield. Detectives arriving at the location were able to identify and arrest 17-year-old Jayshawn Kempton of Chicopee as a suspect connected to the shooting. On Friday, Kempton was arraigned in Chicopee District Court and charged with murder and illegal possession of a firearm. Kempton is being held without the right to bail and is scheduled in court on June 26 for a pre-trial conference. The Hampden County District Attorney's Office State Police Detective Unit and the Chicopee Police Department are continuing to investigate the incident. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Willimansett Bridge closed as crews search Connecticut River
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Willimansett Bridge is currently closed Monday night as fire officials work to search for a party in the Connecticut River. West Springfield police seek help identifying shoplifting suspects The Chicopee Police Department and Holyoke Fire Department are in the area of the Jones Ferry Boat Ramp in Holyoke, working to search for people in the river. Chicopee Police posted on social media at approximately 8:20 p.m. that it is unknown at this time how long the bridge will be closed. 22News has contacted both the police and fire departments, and 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.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Woman who was stabbed needs help being ID'd, Facebook post claims. It's fake
Facebook users might see a post about police needing help identifying a woman who was stabbed and found in a submerged car in Chicopee. But the story isn't true. 'This post has been circulating through some of the forums and was brought to our attention. This is a SCAM,' the Chicopee Police Department warned. 'Do not make donations to this page, scams like these are popping up more often so please be aware of them.' The post the Chicopee Police Department warned about involves the car being submerged in water in Chicopee. However, the location for these types of scams often changes. Other posts on Facebook using the same language and photos claims the woman was found in 'Chicago Canal,' Fallon and 'Northern…" The photo of the car comes from a news story about a missing woman found by the West Palm Beach Police Department earlier this year. The photo of the woman comes from a 2024 news story about a woman who police needed help identifying. However, she was found on South Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles on June 14, 2024. A similar scam had photos of a 2-year-old boy with cuts all over his face flooding Facebook groups as the commenter pleaded for awareness. Once again, the post claimed police officers don't know who the boy is or where he came from. One post has the 2-year-old boy being found in '#augusta 1 hour ago.' While another post said he was 'was found in #Rapid city 1 hour ago.' And other claims he 'was found in #River city 1 hour ago.' The posts are a 'bait and switch' scam, which means after the posts gets enough shares, the 'scammer changes the original post to a deceptive rental ad or sometimes to a link pointing to a survey that 'guarantees' a cash prize,' according to the Better Business Bureau. 'Now, your friends think you have recommended that content,' the BBB said. 'These bait-and-switch ads aim to either get a deposit for a rental property before the user gets a chance to see the home- or get your personal information, which could lead to identity theft.' They're most commonly done with an injured, lost pet or a missing child to grab your attention, the BBB warned. New Raising Cane's with double drive-thru to open in MetroWest next week Boston Puerto Rican restaurant opens second location in Worcester Harvard president claims he is taking 25% pay cut following federal funding cuts Over 40 pairs of sunglasses worth over $19K stolen from Boston store Does Joe Biden have prostate cancer? Here's what we know Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Police warn of woman found in Chicopee Canal social post
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police are warning about a fake Facebook post circulating the internet. Chicopee man sentenced for deadly crash on Route 9 in Belchertown The post claims that the woman pictured was found in the Chicopee Canal and that the police department is seeking her identity. The Chicopee Police Department says it's being posted by schemers and no one should send them any money, and to report the post if you see it. To avoid these types of schemes, you can do the following: Look for signs that an image might be fake, such as unusual details or inconsistencies. Only donate through the official websites of well-known charitable organizations. Take time to research before donating or clicking on links. 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.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Chicopee man arrested for trafficking cocaine after being pulled over for expired registration
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Chicopee man was arrested after drugs were found during a traffic stop for an expired registration on Tuesday. Suspected drug dealer arrested in area of Cabot Street in Holyoke The Chicopee Police Department states that on Tuesday at approximately 7:58 p.m., an officer observed a motor vehicle with an expired registration while monitoring traffic at the intersection of Chicopee Street and Meadow Street. As the officer was approaching to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle, he noticed the driver leaning over to the passenger side and appeared to push something under the seat. Once another officer arrived, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle to be checked for weapons. The vehicle was confirmed to be unregistered, and the driver was identified as 47-year-old Antonio Colon Ortiz of Chicopee. A glass pipe with a burn end, commonly used for smoking crack cocaine, was found during a check of the driver's seat. Ortiz was placed under arrest. Officers then located three plastic bags with a white rock substance that was believed to be cocaine, several digital scales with white residue on them, cash, and 19 wax envelopes with a stamp on the outside, commonly used for packaging heroin. All of these items were hidden in different compartments throughout Ortiz's vehicle. Chicopee Police Department Antonio Colon Ortiz was arrested and charged with the following: Possess to Distribute Class B Drug Uninsured Motor Vehicle Unregistered Motor Vehicle Possess to Distribute Class A Drug Trafficking in 36 Grams or More Cocaine Possess Class B Drug Local News Headlines 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. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
