WESTFIELD
Major crime and incident report
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017
6:10 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, North Road. Police reported that they had stopped a vehicle after they reported that they saw the operator texting while driving. Police then found the operator, Alaina M. Gasque, 26, of Springfield, had a suspended license. Police arrested Gasque and charged her with operating motor vehicle with license suspended.
8:19 a.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, Church Street. Police received a report from a landlord that a contractor going to work on an apartment reported that someone was in an apartment that was supposed to be unoccupied. Police reported that the person left the scene prior to their arrival.
3:27 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Washington Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A 2012 Nissan Maxima and a 2006 Honda Civic were involved. No injuries were reported but one tow truck was requested.
3:49 p.m.: Fraud, walk-in. Police received a report from someone who claimed that they were “scammed into wiring funds for an apartment.” Police reported about $1,500 was wired out related to an ad for an apartment on Craigslist. Police are investigating.
5:25 p.m.: Shoplifting, Stop and Shop Main Street. Police received a report of a possible past shoplifting incident involving frozen shrimp. Police are investigating.
6:33 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Shaker Road. Police reported that they stopped a vehicle after they initially reported it to be speeding. Police reported that the operator, James F. Minor, 41, of Westfield, also reportedly had a suspended license and allegedly was in possession of a “white powdery substance believed to be cocaine,” according to Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe. Police arrested Minor and charged him with operating motor vehicle with license suspended, subsequent offense, and possession of class B drug, subsequent offense.
