The Westfield News
All posts tagged "heroin"
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2.5KPolice/FireCharges stem from shooting
WESTFIELD – While most consumers can feel free to complain to merchants about their merchandise — without being shot at – apparently...
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20.7KPolice/FireTwo arrested on drug trafficking, firearms charges
WESTFIELD- Two Westfield residents were arrested and arraigned this week for eight charges stemming from illegally owned firearms and an apparent drug...
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Health
Baystate Noble continues to fight opioid crisis with state funding
WESTFIELD – Baystate Noble Hospital is making strides in combatting the local opioid epidemic, with help from area organizations and earmarks from...
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4.6KPolice/FireMan found guilty on two drug distribution charges
WESTFIELD- A local man was found guilty Wednesday in Westfield District Court on two charges of possession of a controlled substance with...
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2.2KPolice/FirePolice say no repeat overdoses among those approached in new initiative
WESTFIELD – A new initiative by Westfield Police to follow-up on victims of opiate overdoses shows early signs of success. The initiative...
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1.7KPolice/FireOverdoses and drug-related deaths on the rise: Police using new data to try to mitigate repeat overdoses
WESTFIELD- In response to the ever-increasing number of overdoses and related deaths, the police department has recently begun a new initiative to...
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Scofflaw ends up in deeper trouble
WESTFIELD – A city man got a compelling reason to appear in court Monday when, after being arrested for failing appear for...
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Visitor brings narcotics to hospital patient
WESTFIELD – City police were notified Friday night that a visitor apparently attempted to deliver heroin to a patient in the Baystate...
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1.5KPolice/FireDrug charges filed after incident with fake gun
WESTFIELD- A Ludlow man was arrested on drug charges in Westfield Tuesday afternoon following an incident in West Springfield in which the...
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1.4KHealthNarcan awareness event successful
WESTFIELD- Tapestry Health hosted its’ ‘YOU narCAN SAVE LIVES’ event at the Westfield Athenaeum on Thursday. The 90-minute event was presented by...
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2.4KPolice/FireAn obvious mistake
WESTFIELD – Leaving your heroin at home when heading to court might seem like an obvious precaution but apparently a Springfield man...
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1.5KHealthOpiate bill is good ‘first step’ says Velis
BOSTON – The House passed a bill Wednesday regarding opiates and heroin that state Rep. John Velis (D-Westfield) said “is a step...
