WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident report
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
9:04 a.m.: Accident, North Elm Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a 2014 Honda Odyssey and a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. An ambulance was requested to evaluate occupants according to the report, but no one was transported to the hospital. Also, one tow truck was requested.
11:09 a.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, walk-in. Police received a report from a walk-in party who claimed that their pocketbook was allegedly stolen sometime overnight. Entry was reportedly made through an unlocked door. Police are investigating.
1:14 p.m.: Shoplifting arrest, Walmart Springfield Road. Police received a report of a female who had allegedly shoplifted multiple items from the store and concealed them in a backpack. Police arrested Tasha Kendra Vachon, 24, of Montgomery, and charged her with shoplifting by asportation and trespassing.r
3:26 p.m.: Accident and arrest, East Main Street. Police received a repor of a two-vehicle accident involving a 2010 Honda Accord and a 2001 Toyota Corolla. No injuries were reported. However, police arrested Sarah M. Howland, 29, of West Springfield, for having an active warrant, according to police. In addition, police reported that during the booking process Howland was allegedly found to be in possession of a class B drug and was subsequently charged with possession of class B drug.
6:10 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Franklin Street and Connor Avenue. Police reported that they stopped a vehicle initially for alleged erratic operation. Following the stop, police found that the operator reportedly had a warrant out for his arrest. Police arrested Christopher Szczepanek, 29, of Westfield, on the warrant.
6:16 p.m.: Theft of motor vehicle plate, Southampton Road. Police received a report of a license plate that was allegedly stolen in a parking lot on Southampton Road.
