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3 days ago
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Springfield man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend being held on over a dozen charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield man is being held on more than a dozen charges, including assault with the intent to murder. In a news release from the Hampden District Attorney's Office Assistant Communications Director Elijah Ayers, Springfield police were called to Mercy Medical Center for a report of an assault on December 14, 2024. A report was filed for a woman who had a cut on her forehead and was allegedly assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. On December 17th, officers were called to a shooting on Stafford Street. The same victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Springfield police seize gun and drugs from suspect found in Hennessy Park The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Luis Kidanny-Colon and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The following day, detectives arrested Colon as he exited the bus at Union Station in Springfield. They seized a loaded 40mm Smith and Wesson handgun with one live round in the chamber and approximately six rounds in the magazine, 33 bags of heroin stamped 'Chanel' inside a sandwich bag, and three grey medium-sized caps containing cocaine inside a sandwich bag. Luis Kidanny-Colon is charged with the following: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (2 counts) Armed burglary Larceny under $1,200 Malicious injury to property Assault and battery by discharge of a firearm Assault with the intent to murder Assault and battery with serious bodily injury Mayhem Armed with a firearm Unlawful possession of a firearm Carrying a large-capacity rifle or shotgun on a public way Unlawful possession of a controlled substance Stalking On Thursday, the DA's Office said that a judge found Colon dangerous after a hearing in Hampden Superior Court and will be held under pre-trial detention for 180 days. He is scheduled in Hampden Superior Court for June 18th. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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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Springfield man held as danger after beating, shooting of city woman
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man who first beat and then days later shot a city woman multiple times last year is being held as a danger to the public, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Luis Kidanny Colon, 38, was held after a dangerousness hearing in Hampden Superior Court earlier this month. He'll be detained for 180 days. On Dec. 14 at about 9:40 p.m., Springfield police responded to Mercy Medical Center for a report of a woman whose forehead had been cut, allegedly by Colon. Just three days later, at about 4:20 p.m., there was a report of a shooting near 100 Stafford St. There, responding police officers found the same victim, who had been shot multiple times. She was taken to Baystate Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery. Colon again was identified as the suspect, and police obtained a warrant for his arrest. The next day at about 12:05 p.m., members of local, county, state and federal law enforcement were briefed on the warrant for Colon. He was spotted by detectives on the 200 block of Bay Street, where police continued surveillance while Colon boarded a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus bound for Union Station in Springfield. When Colon got off the bus, he was immediately arrested. During the arrest, police found he possessed an unlicensed, loaded 40 mm Smith and Wesson handgun with one live round in the chamber, a magazine with six rounds in it, 33 bags of heroin stamped 'Chanel' and three containers with cocaine in them. Colon was charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; armed burglary; larceny under $1,200; malicious injury to property; assault and battery by discharge of a firearm; assault with the intent to murder; assault and battery with serious bodily injury; mayhem; being armed with a firearm; unlawful possession of a firearm; carrying a large-capacity rifle or shotgun on a public way; two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance; and stalking. Colon will next appear in Hampden Superior Court on June 18. Shots-fired call leads to 2 arrests in Holyoke Life with shot at parole for Springfield man who gunned down mother of his children in 2019 West Springfield gun buyback nets 34 guns Read the original article on MassLive.
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4 days ago
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GA police dept. mourns sergeant's loss
Waynesboro police announced the death of Sgt. Jose Colon Wednesday morning. Colon died after an extended health issue, the department said via social media. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He had served on the police force for the city south of Augusta since 2018, working his way up from patrol officer to sergeant. As a sergeant, he served as shift supervisor, evidence custodian, armorer and fleet manager. TRENDING STORIES: Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison after pardon from President Trump Former Kool & the Gang member dies in car crash in Mableton Marietta hotel fined women hundreds for smoking, but they say other activities tripped sensors Colon was also an Army veteran, having served during the Gulf War. Waynesboro police described Colon as 'a true hero who dedicated his life to serving both our country and our community.' The department said he will be missed by his colleagues and asked for the public to keep his family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers. 'Thank you for your service, Sergeant Colon. We'll take it from here,' Waynesboro police said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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15-05-2025
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Man receives sentence after plea deal in attempted rape case involving young victim
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A man who was arrested last fall on a warrant from Mahoning County for attempted rape entered an Alford Plea on Thursday to a charge of gross sexual imposition in Common Pleas Court. Isaias Colon, 34, of Youngstown, was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Anthony D'Apolito on the charge, a third-degree felony. The sentence was recommended by the attorneys in the case and adopted by the judge. An Alford Plea means a defendant maintains their innocence but acknowledges there is enough evidence for a jury to find them guilty. A grand jury on June 6 issued a secret indictment against Colon. One of the charges was attempted rape, which could have resulted in a sentence of 10 years to life in prison because the victim in the case is under 13. That charge was dropped in exchange for Colin's plea. Assistant Prosecutor Caitlyn Andrews said the victim in the case was six years old when the criminal conduct took place. Andrews said she explained to the victim's mother what the plea meant and that if she had gone to trial, the victim would have had to testify, and the victim's mother did not want that to happen. Andrews said the mother understood and agreed with the plea. In a statement, the victim's mother said her child will never be the same. 'What was taken from her can not be restored,' she said. 'She carries shame even though the shame is not hers.' 'I don't know if she'll ever feel normal again.' Defense attorney Joe Ohlin said his client still maintains his innocence but did not want to take the chance of a potential life sentence. Colon was singing 'God is good' and other songs with unintelligible lyrics before the judge came into court. At one point, he told the judge, 'God bless you' when Judge D'Apolito went over his rights with him. Through an interpreter, Colon said: 'Today looks cloudy, but tomorrow will be a better day.' Also through the interpreter, Colon said he was asking God to help the family and forgive them. In broken English, Colon said he lost his marriage and that he feels bad for his children. 'I never do nothing against my child.' Judge D'Apolito said that because there was no trial, no one may ever know what happened. 'If you did do it, then five years is not enough,' the judge said. Colon was not arrested until October, when he was found in Puerto Rico. He initially refused extradition back to Mahoning County, but he was eventually returned Dec. 6. Colon has been held without bond since his return from Puerto Rico. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
- Health
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Breakfast brings awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month
May 14—LIMA — Green was a prominent color at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties' annual breakfast honoring Mental Health Awareness Month on Wednesday in Lima. The green T-shirts provided to attendees had a message of "Be seen" on the front and "Courage starts with showing up & letting ourselves be seen," a quote from Brené Brown, on the back. According to data provided during the presentation, overdose deaths decreased by 35 percent in Allen County and 9 percent in Ohio from 2022 to 2023. Tammie Colon, executive director of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board for Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties, expressed pride in the ongoing collaboration that continues to play a prominent role in the community. "We could never accomplish that work in our community independently. It is the work of not only our providers, but it's the community embracing the challenge they had in front of them in all venues," Colon said. Russ Thomas, executive director of We Care Regional Quality Recovery Housing and an independent contractor with the mental health board, labeled his former addiction battle as experience and training to assist those who battle today. "I know firsthand how these things can spiral out of control, and they can eventually lead to many issues but the folks we serve suffer from," Thomas said. "The training I have doesn't come from a textbook, it comes from years of torment and destruction that addiction can cause." Twenty-seven clients are on the recent Access to Wellness grant, Thomas said. "Out of those 27, only two have returned to crisis services, and the remaining 25 are living self-sustained lives," he said. Over the same time period, suicide rates were up 30 percent in Allen County. Colon assured attendees the board will remain focused on the issue. "We're very aware that we did not continue to hold this statistic down, and we will be working very hard to show a difference next year," Colon said. "That's not acceptable for our community. It hurts my heart to know we've experienced those losses." Tyler Smith, a volunteer board member and community health director at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, shared the support Mercy Health has for the mental health and recovery services board. "By doing so, they allow me to attend our monthly board meetings (and) be involved in initiatives like this, all while representing Allen County," Smith said. The board has seven employees helping in three counties. "In my world, that means you have three sets of county commissioners that you have to address, three sets of sheriffs, multiple police departments, three superintendents," Colon said. The board strives to meet its goal of being a local organization making sure those with mental health illness live successfully in the community. "It's our job to plan for services and invest in services to ensure we're capitalizing on all of our resources," Colon said. In 2024, the board had an operating budget of $13 million, $6 million of which came from levies, according to data provided by Colon. Allen County Commissioner Brian Winegardner read a proclamation in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Anyone in crisis can call the 24/7 local Hopeline at 1-800-567-HOPE (4673) or 988. For local resources, contact 211. Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351 Featured Local Savings
