WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident report
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017
12:18 a.m.: Accident, Russellville Road and Patriots Drive. Police received a report of a vehicle that struck a tree. One person was injured and was the only occupant. The person was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield by Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel. Police reported speed as a cause of the accident.
1:42 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Main Street. Police reported that they stopped a vehicle after inputting its license plate into their computer system, calling it a “routine check.” Police reported that the operator had a revoked license. Police arrested Thomas F. Bessette, 56, of Easthampton, and charged him with operate motor vehicle with license revoked as a habitual traffic offender, license not in possession and no inspection/sticker.
3:03 a.m.: Accident, Russell Road. Police received a report of a one-vehicle accident that was called in from a passerby. According to police, there were no injuries and the operator was out of their vehicle and walking around. The driver claimed that they fell asleep at the wheel.
3:14 p.m.: Vandalism, Elm Street. Police received a report of a window that was reportedly shot out with a BB gun.
5:07 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2015 Honda Civic and a 2006 Honda Civic were involved. No injuries were reported but no one vehicle was towed.
5:56 p.m.: Larceny-bicycle, Coleman Avenue. Police received a report of a bicycle that was allegedly taken off of a vehicle in the morning. There was video reported of the incident.
11:58 p.m.: Accident, South Maple Street. Police received a report of a vehicle that had hit a porch. According to police, the vehicle was put into reverse instead of drive and struck the porch. No structural damage was reported of the home but siding and an outlet was reported damage. Westfield Fire personnel responded and received a patient refusal.
