WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident log
Friday, Aug. 25, 2017
1:02 a.m.: accident, hit-and-run, West Silver Street and Pleasant Street. Police received a report that a vehicle had reportedly struck a traffic light and knocked it over. Police reported that the driver of the vehicle was later apprehended, see next incident.
1:02 a.m.: Accident, Maple Terrace. Police received a call from a party who said that they believed that they struck a pole. They reported no injuries. Police reported that Marco D. Trask, 28, of Granville, was the operator of the vehicle and he claimed he was unsure what caused the accident, according to police. Police reported that Trask failed field sobriety tests and was arrested and charged with negligent operation of motor vehicle and operating under influence of liquor.
2:59 a.m.: Suspicious (other) and arrest, Holyoke Road. Police reported that they found a person hitchhiking and entered their information into their computer system, which showed that they had an active warrant for their arrest. Police arrested Jesse M. Soto, 22, of Southwick, on the warrant.
6:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle theft, New Broadway. Police received a report of a vehicle that was reportedly missing. The vehicle reportedly had its keys left in the cupholder of the vehicle. Police are investigating.
8:08 a.m.: Breaking and entering motor vehicle, Woodsong Road. Police received a report of two vehicles that were reportedly entered at some point overnight. A laptop and other items reported missing.
8:26 a.m.: Breaking and entering motor vehicle, Victoria Circle. Police received a report that an unlocked vehicle was entered at some point overnight. A purse and money was reported missing.
10:28 a.m.: Accident, Ellsworth Street. Police received a report for a two-vehicle accident. A postal delivery vehicle and a 2014 Nissan Altima were involved. No injuries were reported and no tow trucks requested.
1:18 p.m.: Accident, Union Avenue and Pochassic Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2004 Toyota vehicle and a 2011 GMC Acadia were involved. Injuries were reported. Police reported three patients were transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield by Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel. Both vehicles towed.
6:41 p.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, Holyoke Road. Police received a report of a residence that was allegedly broken into while the person who lived there was away. A video game system was reportedly missing. Police are investigating.
9:03 p.m.: Accident, Union Street. Police received a report for a two-vehicle accident. A 2015 Toyota Prius and a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado were involved. Police reported one person transported to Baystate Noble Hospital by Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel. Both vehicles towed.
