WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident log
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
12:40 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, North Road. Police reported that a 1996 Toyota Camry was fleeing from police, originating in Holyoke. The chase had crossed into Westfield and police pursued, but eventually stopped pursuit due to the location of the chase through Root Road. However, the vehicle was reportedly bailed out of by two suspects on Wyben Road following the termination of the pursuit. Police were able to stop one of the suspects after they reportedly injured themselves while exiting the vehicle, but the other suspect was able to get away in spite of a police canine attempting to find the suspect. Jeremy Noyes, 24, of Russell, was arrested and charged with trespassing and interfering with a police officer.
5:15 p.m.: Larceny, Mechanic Street. Police received a report from an alleged victim who claimed that their PlayStation 4 was reportedly stolen. Police had a suspect but no arrests were made.
10:19 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Union Street. Police stopped a vehicle after recognizing the driver, Cristina C. Fernandez, 28, of Westfield, to have no license to operate a vehicle. Police arrested Fernandez and charged her with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and no inspection/sticker.
10:57 p.m.: Assault, Franklin Street. Police received a report of a possible assault involving four assailants and one alleged victim. According to police, the incident occurred after the victim and one of the assailants allegedly “exchanged words” and became violent. One assailant reportedly punched the victim in the face, but that was the only reported suspect. Police were investigating.
