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12 hours ago
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Can you help? Police looking for missing 24-year-old woman
Do you recognize this woman? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Springfield Police are looking for 24-year-old Hailey Travis, according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: Another Miami Valley city permanently bans adult-use marijuana sales Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday 19-year-old flown to hospital after area crash She was last seen in the area of Main and Florence Streets in the City of Springfield. Travis is a white woman listed as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. Springfield Police posted her photo on its Facebook page. Anyone with information on Hailey Travis can call Springfield Police at (937) 324-7716. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
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Springfield police warn public of recent Bitcoin schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Cryptocurrency schemes are on the rise, and the Springfield Police Department is asking residents not to fall for them. Law enforcement officials say it's simple: hang up the phone and don't send the money. Those who fall for the schemes could have a difficult time getting their money back. Springfield Police say that some have sent thousands to tens of thousands of dollars through these cryptocurrency schemes. Springfield Public Schools opens diploma requests for former students affected by past MCAS rules 'Since the beginning of 2024, here in the city alone there's probably been approximately $624,000 lost due to the scam, mainly involving cryptocurrency and Bitcoin,' said Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers. In the most recent scheme throughout the city of Springfield, callers have been impersonating local sheriff's department deputies. 'Victims are getting a call by a 'Deputy Ross,' which are real deputies at our department,' said Chief Deputy Frank Ott of the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. 'They're being told that there is an outstanding warrant or jury duty, and to clear up the warrant they would need to deposit money.' The Springfield Police Department said the victims of these schemes range from ages 20 to 90 years old, but the majority of them are elderly. According to law enforcement, people have traveled from New York to Springfield to send money to schemers. Data finds that money is instantly sent to another country, and schemers are often untraceable. Springfield Police said these are 'common sense crimes.' They're urging people not to be embarrassed if they are a victim, and to come forward and report it immediately, as they want to put a stop to crypto crimes. 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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6 days ago
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Man convicted in armed carjacking, murder of Chicopee woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Chicopee woman. Officer-involved crash in stolen vehicle leads to three arrests in Springfield Kaysone Walters was found guilty in the killing of 25-year-old Brianne Boiselle back in August of 2021. On August 11th, Boisselle was found on Baldwin Street in Springfield with several stab wounds and died from her injuries. An investigation led Springfield Police to apply for an arrest warrant for Walters, who was believed to be the suspect in the alleged murder and armed carjacking. Springfield police along with the U.S. Marshals Service, State Police and the Hampden County Sheriff's Department later learned that Walters left the state and was in Lakeland, Florida. On October 7th, the U.S. Marshals Florida Task Force went to Lakeland and spotted Walters attempting to run away. He was caught and arrested by the officers. Walter was charged with Fugitive from Justice Warrant and was brought back to Massachusetts to face murder charges. 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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29-05-2025
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Three Springfield police officers receive Life Saving Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department is recognizing three officers for their efforts that saved the life of a young man last month. Springfield Police officers Jolene Balog, Logan Coventry and Jack Clement each received the Life Saving Award for their recent response efforts. On April 12, officers were dispatched to 239 N. 6th Street in response to a 911 call from a 22-year-old man who was emotionally distressed and stated he was going to jump from a nearby bridge. Springfield Fire Dept., Crime Stoppers looking for tips in arson case Officer Balog located the man walking eastbound on the south side of the bridge. As Balog exited her squad car, the man climbed over the railing and held on with one arm. Through a calm and compassionate approach, Balog started speaking with the man and was able to reach him, securing his arm to prevent him from falling. Officer Coventry arrived on scene moments later and immediately assisted, grabbing the man's other arm. As the man's feet left the edge and he dangled from the bridge, the two officers worked together to keep him from falling. It wasn't until Officer Clement arrived and wrapped his arms around the man's chest that all three officers were able to lift him safely back over the rail. 300 people attend funeral of Springfield veteran with no known family Balog continued talking with the man and later transported him to a hospital to receive a mental health evaluation and care. 'These officers exemplified courage, professionalism, and humanity in a moment of extreme crisis,' said Ryan Leach, Commander of the Springfield Police Department. 'Their ability to remain calm under pressure and act selflessly reflects the highest standards of law enforcement.' 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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E-bike rider killed in Springfield car crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man riding an electric bike has died following a crash with a car in Springfield on Tuesday. DA Gulluni announces results of three major narcotics investigations in Springfield Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh states that at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were sent to Mill Street and Locust Street for a crash involving a car and an electric bike. The man on the electric bike died due to his injuries. The driver of the car involved remained as the Springfield Police conducted the investigation. The victim's name has not yet been released at this time. 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.
