The Westfield News
Police/Fire
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Police investigating Sept. 12 pedestrian death
WESTFIELD — Police are still investigating a motor vehicle accident on Sept. 12 in which an elderly man was apparently struck and...
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3.6KShop pays $5K fine for untaxed cigarette sales
WESTFIELD — A city merchant, charged with possession and sale of untaxed cigarettes, has seen the charges dismissed after paying court costs...
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2.9KCity dispatch will take Southwick’s medical calls
WESTFIELD — Call 9-1-1 with a medical emergency in Southwick, and the voice on the other line may soon be in Westfield,...
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18.7KDad accused of sexual assault at sleepover
WESTFIELD — A city man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old friend of his daughter was arraigned Friday in Westfield District Court...
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3.5KAppointments mark end of police reserve force
WESTFIELD — Seven reserves became full-time officers this week, as the state’s police reform laws prompted the end of the Westfield Police...
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Suspect sought crack pipe, got arrested
WESTFIELD – An Otis man who allegedly asked a convenience store clerk for a pipe “to smoke crack out of” was arrested...
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2.9KParker Ave. house fire started with smoking materials
WESTFIELD — Westfield Fire Chief Patrick M. Egloff, Westfield Police Chief Lawrence Valliere, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey reported Wednesday...
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3.5KMissing girl found safe after police search
WESTFIELD — A K-9 unit, police drone, a State Police helicopter and several officers were involved in a frantic search for a...
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5.4KPolice lieutenant celebrates retirement after 32-year career
WESTFIELD — Former police lieutenant and Community Service Unit leader Kevin Bard celebrated his retirement July 31 at the Brass Rail after...
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3.3KSouthwick Fire grant could reduce resident insurance costs
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Fire Department this week received $8,475 in grant funding from the Commonwealth Security Trust Fund that could reduce...
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4.6KCommunity Service Unit under new leadership following Bard’s retirement
WESTFIELD- The Westfield Police Community Service Unit is under new leadership following the retirement of Lt. Kevin Bard earlier this month. Police...
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2.5KFire chiefs want to put a damper on sparkler bill
BOSTON – While fireworks are illegal in the Commonwealth unless fired by professionals, two bills before the Public Safety and Homeland Security...
