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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Suspected drunk driver pleads not guilty in Franklin crash that killed 5-year-old
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WPRI) — A Franklin man is being held on bail after he allegedly drove under the influence and caused a crash that killed a child Saturday night. James Blanchard, 21, was arraigned Tuesday on multiple charges in connection with the crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured two of her family members. BACKGROUND: Man accused of OUI in Franklin crash that killed child, injured 2 Prosecutors said he had open containers of alcohol in the car and a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. Blanchard faces the following charges: Motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently and under the influence of alcohol Operating under the influence of alcohol and causing serious bodily injury (three counts) Negligent operation of a motor vehicle Operating a motor vehicle with an open container of alcohol Marked lanes violation A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf, and he was ordered held on $250,000 bail. Officials said the girl's father has since been released from the hospital, while her mother and brother remain hospitalized with serious injuries. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 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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2 dead, 1 arrested in head-on Dartmouth crash
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Two people are dead and a man has been arrested after a head-on crash in Dartmouth Sunday morning, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn. Quinn said around 10:30 a.m., a vehicle driving on Old Westport Road was hit by another driver accused of crossing the double yellow line. The driver in the vehicle that was hit was Jeffrey Moniz, 76, and his wife, Diane Moniz, 76, both of Westport. Both were brought to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. According to Quinn, the other vehicle was driven by Philip Morris, who suffered minor injuries. Morris has been charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, and a marked lanes violation. NEXT: Man accused of OUI in Franklin crash that killed child, injured 2 Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 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
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OUI case against former Springfield cop Gregg Bigda dismissed
PALMER — After much ado, prosecutors have officially dismissed drunken driving charges against for Springfield Police Detective Gregg Bigda. According to records in Palmer District Court, three charges were dismissed on Tuesday. This, despite previous vows from the Hampden District Attorney's office that the charges would not be dismissed after a key witness failed to show up at a pretrial hearing last month. Bigda, who had his share of troubles before retiring from the police force last summer after years of being on paid leave, was charged with OUI and related counts on Oct. 1, 2023. He was poised to go to trial last month until the arresting officer, Palmer Det. Michael Ciofalo, was caught up in an investigation linked to his allegedly assaulting an intern with the police department, according to records obtained by The Republican. A spokesperson for Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni confirmed there was an ongoing investigation, as did Palmer Police Chief Christopher J. Burns. 'I conducted a preliminary interview with (the alleged victim) on Sept. 30 and she confirmed she reported the above allegations to Officer (Jacob) Marini and she believed she had no choice but to participate in the sexual activity, due to Det. Ciofalo's position of authority,' Burns' report says. Ciofalo could not be reached for comment, but Burns said he was placed on paid administrative leave pending the resolution of the investigation. Court records show 'I conducted a preliminary interview with (the alleged victim) on Sept. 30 and she confirmed she reported the above allegations to Officer (Jacob) Marini and she believed she had no choice but to participate in the sexual activity, due to Det. Ciofalo's position of authority,' Burns' report says. Ciofalo could not be reached for comment. Burns said he has been on paid administrative leave pending the resolution of the investigation. Publicly available court records show Ciofalo has not been charged. The OUI prosecution concluded years after Bigda also was charged and acquitted in a federal police brutality case. Bigda's lawyer, A.J. O'Donald III, said his client is pleased the case is behind him. 'He's looking forward to getting on with his life,' O'Donald said. Read the original article on MassLive.
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06-05-2025
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Mass. police supervisor on leave after driving retired officer facing OUI charge home, police say
Acton police have placed a supervisor on administrative leave in connection with an investigation of a retired police officer from another community who faces an OUI charge, the police department said. At around 12:41 a.m. on Saturday, two Acton police officers went to a liquor store parking lot on Main Street, the department said in a statement. The officers saw a 2024 Toyota Highlander with a severely flat passenger-side front tire running in the parking lot, with two people inside. The officers, who requested that a supervisor meet with them at the parking lot, approached and the driver stepped out of the SUV, police said. The officers noticed the driver, a 64-year-old retired police officer from another community, had the smell of alcohol on his breath and saw an open can of Twisted Tea sitting in the SUV's cup holder. When the supervisor arrived, he took the driver home in Acton, police said. Another officer took the Acton man's passenger, a 55-year-old Acton woman, also to her home. Acton police officials, including Chief James Cogan and Lt. Ed Lawton, decided to file two charges against the Acton man: operating under the influence and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, police said. He was expected to appear in Concord District Court. No criminal complaint was issued. The supervisor was then placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation to look into how the supervisor handled the incident, police said. Cogan said in the statement that the law applies to 'current and former members of law enforcement agencies.' 'Our public rightly demands that we enforce the law evenly, and we will conduct a full and thorough review of the handling of the situation that unfolded early Saturday morning,' Cogan said. More local crime stories Read the original article on MassLive.
