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Yahoo
30-05-2025
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West Springfield Police seek help identifying shoplifting suspect
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman suspected of shoplifting from Kohl's in the Riverdale Shopping Plaza earlier this month. According to police, officers received a report of shoplifting at Kohl's on Monday, May 19. Surveillance footage and witness accounts indicate that the individual pictured selected multiple beauty products from the Sephora section of the store and concealed them before leaving without paying. The woman was last seen exiting the store with the unpaid merchandise. Police have released a still image of the suspect in hopes that someone in the community can help identify her. Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity is urged to contact Detective Latino at 413-263-3210 ext. 244. Callers may choose to remain anonymous. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
27-05-2025
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More details emerge from hazmat incident at Hayden Corp. on Monday morning
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The 'smoke' that emerged from valves at Hayden Corp. on Monday morning and caused first responders to set up a 300-feet perimeter around the business was cold liquid hydrogen meeting the warm spring air, according to the company. 'We have cryogenic hydrogen tanks on our facility that are designed to vent off excess hydrogen to avoid over-pressurizing the tank,' said Dan Hayden, president of Hayden Corp. 'That's what people driving by saw.' Passersby reported seeing clouds of smoke coming out of Hayden tanks at around 7 a.m. Monday, which caused the area around the facility to be shut down, he said. City officials called it a hazardous materials situation. By mid-morning, the area had reopened, according to a social media post from the West Springfield Police Department. The hydrogen is so cold — roughly minus 437 degrees Fahrenheit — that when it mixes with atmospheric air, it 'liquifies and chills the air around it,' Hayden explained. The hydrogen, while not hazardous to inhale, is explosive, which is why first responders set up the perimeter around the site, blocking off roads to Park, Baldwin and River streets. The West Springfield Fire Department said in a social media post that Eversource shut down power to the area shortly before 9 a.m., a move that affected 156 customers. The West Springfield Police and Fire departments did not respond to requests for comment Monday or Tuesday. Hayden said the company was back in business Tuesday. Policy changes at Hampden County jail policy changes precede new $600K settlement in inmate's death Three WMass drug investigations net 45 guns, 52 arrests, heroin, fentanyl Indian, Italian, Turkish? Dine Springfield Restaurant Week encourages you to try all 3, and more Crunch Fitness opens new location in East Longmeadow Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Warning: Schemers posing as West Springfield police chief demand money
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Police Department is warning the public of an ongoing phone scheme that has been taking place the last few days. Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross coming to The Big E to perform on opening weekend The scheme involves victims receiving phone calls from a cloaked number that appears as the West Springfield Police Department's business line of 413-263-3210. The schemer tells the victim that they are Chief Jay Gearing of the West Springfield Police Department and that they need to send $11,000 in cash to an address using UPS. The schemer then threatens to send officers to the victim's residence and have them arrested if they do not comply with the order. These phone calls are schemes. If you receive a call like this, call the West Springfield Police Department at 413-263-3210. 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
19-05-2025
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West Springfield police seek help identifying shoplifting suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two shoplifting suspects. West Springfield Middle School trail reopens following coyote sighting The two suspects were seen shoplifting at Stop & Shop in the Riverdale Shopping Plaza on May 3rd. They are suspected of being involved in multiple shoplifting incidents throughout West Springfield. If you have any information regarding the identities of the suspects, contact Detective Vickers at 413-263-3210, extension 245. 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
11-05-2025
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West Springfield Middle School trail closes after coyote sighting
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A trail behind West Springfield Middle School was closed on Saturday after a coyote was seen in its den. The town of West Springfield received reports Saturday evening. At around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, the West Springfield Police Department notified residents on social media that the coyote was protecting her new pups and was aggressive. What to know about last-minute shopping for Mother's Day flowers Massachusetts Environmental Police is asking the community to stay away from the animal and the area. It is not known at this time when the trail will reopen. The eastern coyote is a well-established species throughout the state, except on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. It is a medium sized predator and adaptable to a wide range of habitats, capable of thriving in suburban, urban, and rural areas. According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, coyotes will utilize whatever food is naturally available, such as small animals, birds, insects, and fruits, as well as garbage, pet food, and compost. Female coyotes typically weigh around 33 to 40 pounds, while males may weigh around 34 to 47 pounds. Their thick fur can often make them look larger and heavier. Breeding season peaks in mid-February, and coyotes will give birth to four to eight pups in April or May. The pups will typically stay with their parents until late autumn. Eastern coyotes are naturally afraid of people as long as they do not spend a lot of time around them or regularly feed on human-associated food. There are several simple steps residents can take to avoid conflict with coyotes and prevent coyote habituation. Remove bird feeders, as coyotes not only consume bird feed and suet, but they also prey upon birds and squirrels that are attracted to the feeders. Secure garbage and compost in tough plastic containers with tight-fitting lids in secure buildings. Take trash out when morning pick-up is scheduled, not the night before. Protect produce and livestock with fencing at least six feet high. Protect your pets by feeding them indoors and keeping them leashed while outdoors. Do not supervise them from a distance. Coyotes may view cats and small dogs as potential food sources and large dogs as competition. People are also encouraged by MassDEP to aggressively haze coyotes that are exhibiting bold behavior towards humans. This behavior teaches coyotes to avoid people and neighborhoods. You can haze a coyote by moving towards it while waving your arms and clapping, making loud noises, or spraying a hose or throwing small objects in the coyote's direction. 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.
