Westfield District Court
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Francis C. Cressotti Jr., 37, of 12 Parker Ave., Westfield, pleaded guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family or household member, breaking and entering building in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property valued at more than $250 and resisting arrest. He was sentenced to four concurrent six month terms in the house of correction with credit for time served awaiting trial. A charge of disorderly conduct was not prosecuted.
Ralph E. Dowers III, 40, of 114 Otis St., Westfield, saw a charge of violation of a harassment prevention order brought by Agawam police not prosecuted.
Leon C. Kendrick, 32, off 17 King St., Apt. 2, Westfield, saw a charge of assault and battery on a family or household member brought by Westfield police dismissed when the alleged victim asserted her Fifth Amendment rights and refused to testify.
Keith A. Lamontagne, 50, of 46 Washington St., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending an Aug. 28 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of assault and battery and assault and battery on a victim 60 years of age or older brought by Westfield police.
