WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident log
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017
12:15 a.m.: Disturbance, Franklin Street. Police received a report of a college-aged male who was reportedly attempting to fight several people. In addition, police reported that following the confrontation a male had reportedly began to cause damage to his own vehicle. Police reported a person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel, but could not elaborate.
8:45 a.m.: Arson, Union Street. Police received a report of a fire in a dumpster that may have been started sometime overnight. Police reported that a refrigerator was reportedly on fire. The incident is under investigation.
1:26 p.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, North West Road. Police received a report of a storage container at a campground that was reportedly broken into and archery equipment allegedly stolen. The incident is under investigation.
3:34 p.m.: Disturbance, Elm Street. Police received a report of a person who reportedly witnessed a male party in a vehicle swerve into traffic, then stop their vehicle, get out, walk to another vehicle and reportedly struck another driver. Police reported that one person reportedly slapped the other, but the victim declined to press charges at the time of the incident.
5:52 p.m.: Disturbance and arrest, Morris Avenue. Police received a report of an altercation that was occurring on Morris Avenue. Police reported that two females had been in an altercation and the alleged victim was reportedly screaming and agitated when they got on scene. Police reported that the alleged victim reported that she was threatened with a bat and also allegedly punched by the defendant. Police reported that there was a bat on the lawn at the location, as well. Shirley M. Seymour, 49, of Westfield, was arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery.
10:30 p.m.: Violation of city ordinance, Washington Street. Police reported that they witnessed a male party reportedly urinating on the side of the road in front of their cruiser. Police reported that the party was placed into protective custody.
