westfield police department Archives

Police lengthen beard fundraiser to benefit veterans

WESTFIELD — Police have extended “No-Shave November” into December to help raise money for military veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder The...

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Detectives shut down 2nd indoor marijuana farm

WESTFIELD — Days after city police raided and shut down a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in a house on Woodland Road, officers...

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Lockdown drills returning to schools after pandemic pause

WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools and the Westfield Police Department will conduct enhanced lockdown drills the week of Nov. 15-19 in all...

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Knife assault of store clerk leads to city man’s arrest

WESTFIELD — An apparently unprovoked and senseless assault on a convenience store clerk sent the clerk to hospital Monday morning and activated...

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Staffing shortage has crossing guards stretched thin

WESTFIELD — Police have barely enough crossing guards to staff the city’s busiest intersections, Chief Lawrence P. Valliere said this week. Valliere...

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Illegal dumping a persistent problem for police, DPW

WESTFIELD — The crime of illegal dumping may not be the most serious crime police must deal with, but Police Chief Lawrence...

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Police investigating Sept. 12 pedestrian death

WESTFIELD — Police are still investigating a motor vehicle accident on Sept. 12 in which an elderly man was apparently struck and...

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Appointments mark end of police reserve force

WESTFIELD — Seven reserves became full-time officers this week, as the state’s police reform laws prompted the end of the Westfield Police...

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Missing girl found safe after police search

WESTFIELD — A K-9 unit, police drone, a State Police helicopter and several officers were involved in a frantic search for a...

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Police lieutenant celebrates retirement after 32-year career

WESTFIELD — Former police lieutenant and Community Service Unit leader Kevin Bard celebrated his retirement July 31 at the Brass Rail after...

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Community Service Unit under new leadership following Bard’s retirement

WESTFIELD- The Westfield Police Community Service Unit is under new leadership following the retirement of Lt. Kevin Bard earlier this month. Police...