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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man charged for striking pole and heading home right after in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was charged after police say he struck a pole in Plainfield and headed home right after. Police said they were dispatched to a one-car crash around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday on River Street in the area of Pond Street. Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run in West Hartford According to police, a grey Toyota Rav4 was traveling south on River Street when it struck a Frontier pole. The driver allegedly left the scene and headed home. The vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage, police said. Andrew Keenan, 38, of Plainfield, was arrested at his home and charged with operating while under the influence, evasion of responsibility and failure to maintain lane. The passenger of the vehicle was taken to an area hospital for head and neck injuries, police said. Keenan was released on $500.00 non-surety bonds and is scheduled to appear at the Danielson Superior Court on June 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
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.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Boston Globe
Car crash damages JFK memorial in Holyoke, police seeking charges
The driver and passenger were inside the vehicle when officers arrived, Keenan said. First responders extricated the driver from the car and both individuals were administered Narcan and transported to a hospital to evaluate possible injuries. Police issued the driver, a 26-year-old man from Springfield, a citation and are seeking a complaint against him for OUI-Drugs and Wanton Destruction of Property, Keenan said. The Holyoke Department of Public Works has been contacted about the damage to the memorial, Keenan said. Advertisement Sabrina Lam can be reached at
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Sheriff makes decision on Paisley paramedic who crashed into taxi
Amanda Keenan, 35, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Glasgow's Calton on September 24 2023. Keenan and a crew were transporting a 71-year-old woman to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after her heart had stopped while at home. Keenan, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, failed to give way or slow down an appropriate amount at a red light. She continued to drive while the taxi - an orange Kia Niro - moved off a green light across from her. This resulted in the two vehicles colliding in the middle of the junction. Keenan pleaded guilty last week at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving without due care or attention. Sheriff Tony Kelly deferred conviction until this week to determine whether to grant an absolute discharge. This means that the first offender's criminal record would remain clean. The sheriff watched CCTV of the incident and heard submissions on similar cases from Keenan's lawyer Jacqueline White. The lawyer further stated: "Miss Keenan advises that she reduced her speed at the junction. "When she got to the red light, you have to reduce your speed or give way. "She was attempting to get a patient to hospital while colleagues were attending to the patient." Sheriff Kelly granted the absolute discharge and he said: "In all the circumstances of what happened and what was known to you it is inexpedient to inflict punishment. "I will not proceed to conviction and that is the end of the matter." The court earlier heard that the medics attended the woman's home as she had difficulties breathing. A decision was made to transfer her to hospital as the woman had went into cardiac with Keenan being the driver. Prosecutor Kirsty McKenzie said: "CPR was being carried out in the back of the ambulance." The blue lights and sirens were activated on the vehicle which drove up to London Road at its junction with Arcadia Street. Miss McKenzie said: "On approach to a red traffic signal, Keenan failed to slow down. "She proceeded the red light without checking for emerging traffic from the driver's side. "A taxi driver emerged from Arcadia Street and when his lights went green he emerged and collided with the driver's side of the ambulance." The hearing was told that the ambulance was unable to be moved after the collision. The fiscal depute stated that there was evidence of brakes being applied by Keenan at the time but she did not "give way." Neither Keenan or the taxi driver needed hospital treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. It was revealed that Keenan paid a speeding fine months before the incident which was unrelated to her employment.
The Journal
3 days ago
- Health
- The Journal
HSE warns of dangers of new 'designer drugs' in circulation ahead of festival season
THE HSE HAS warned of the dangers of new 'designer drugs' ahead of festival season, as over a quarter of ecstasy pills tested in 2024 had more than twice the typical adult dose of MDMA. The HSE said that new types of ketamine are also appearing in Ireland, and are a cause of concern; these are known as ketamine analogues, or designer drugs. 'Ketamine is a drug that can make you feel disconnected from your body and surroundings. It can cause feelings of detachment and hallucinations which could create extra risks at festivals. These new types of drugs pose significantly higher risks, especially if combined with other drugs,' a HSE spokesperson said. They added that these designer drugs are designed to 'mimic' ketamine but the effects they cause can be much stronger and unpredictable. 'You can't tell what is in a powder just by looking at it, and even a small amount could have serious health effects,' the spokesperson said. The HSE National Clinical Lead for Addiction Services, Professor Eamon Keenan, said that it is safer for people not to use drugs at all. 'It is a concerning time as risks are increasing as a result of drug market changes, with new drugs starting to appear across european markets which can have unpredictable effects,' he said. Advertisement Professor Keenan said people should be aware of the signs of an emergency and should not delay in getting help for themselves or others if it is needed. A club drug emergency can start as someone having a high temperature, a headache or migraine, a general feeling of being unwell, confusion, anxiety, or pains in your arms, legs, or shins. The HSE advises that when people are using drugs, they avoid doing more than one type of drug at a time – which includes mixing drugs with alcohol or prescription medications such as antidepressants that work on serotonin levels. The advice is to make sure you are with people you know and that no one is left alone, and to never assume that one pill equals one dose, as this may not be the case, and it could be too much for your body to handle. HSE advice states that you should 'start low and go very slow', which means taking a small test dose. 'Pace yourself by taking a small amount and leaving time between use, which can help you identify how you are reacting to the substance. If you don't react how you expected, avoid taking any more,' a spokesperson said. The main advice is that if you are in doubt about how you are feeling, get checked out. 'Chat with medics on site at events if you are concerned, don't delay in getting medical help if you are concerned about a reaction: medics are your mates, and your wellbeing is the main priority,' a spokesperson said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
