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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff visits Springfield school to discuss safe decision making ahead of prom
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi will talk to students at Duggan Academy in Springfield on Monday. Sheriff Cocchi's office says he'll share the lessons of his personal experience, urging students to stay safe through graduation season and the summertime. 'Stop The Swerve' puts spotlight on impaired driving 'I made a mistake, and I own that. But I also believe that leadership means being honest—even when it's uncomfortable—and using every opportunity to help others learn from your experience,' Sheriff Cocchi said. 'If sharing my story makes just one student stop and think before making a potentially dangerous decision, then it's worth it. These young people are on the edge of a bright future, and I want them to get there safely,' Sheriff Cocchi shared. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Stop The Swerve' puts spotlight on impaired driving
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Hampden DA's office is working to make sure new drivers are well aware of the dangers of driving under the influence. 'The Conjuring' house owner charged with DUI after police pursuit The initiative called 'Stop The Swerve' is working to show young students learning to drive just how easily they could cause harm. Students and parents heard powerful stories from individuals impacted by reckless driving. Plus, there was a simulation for students to experience impaired and distracted driving. Anthony Gulluni, Hampden District Attorney told 22News, 'Our objective is to get young people to think and talk about these issues as they are around that 16-17 year age and they are getting their license and understanding the privelege and the responsibility that it is to have a license and be on our roads.' Gulluni adds that they hold this program specifically before prom and graduation season in efforts to stop reckless driving during those milestone celebrations. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people a day die from drunk driving. 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
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sobriety checkpoint in Hampden County this weekend conducted by Massachusetts State Police
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday in Hampden County to help prevent under-the-influence driving. Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble states the checkpoint will be held somewhere in Hampden County between Friday, March 28th, into Saturday, March 29th. 'Stop The Swerve' puts spotlight on impaired driving The checkpoints are an effort to help educate drivers and bring awareness to detecting a motorist driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. State Police say they will be done during various hours and the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary. Signs will also inform drivers of an upcoming checkpoint to reduce fear and anxiety. The sobriety checkpoints are funded through a grant by the Office of Grants and Research of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. 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.
