Erin Fitzsimonds
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Chicopee man accused of using knife to rob gas station arrested
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Chicopee man wanted for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a gas station last week was arrested over the weekend. → Read More
Local police departments warn of increase in scams during tax season
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Several police departments in western Massachusetts want to make sure you don't fall victim to the newest scam. → Read More
Scattered power outages reported in W.Mass
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Close to a thousand people are without power across western Massachusetts as a wintry mix moves through our area this evening. → Read More
Crews working to repair gas line struck by snow plow in Southwick
SOUTHWICK, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Columbia gas crews are working to repair a gas line that was struck by a snow plow in Southwick Tuesday night. → Read More
Crews working to repair water main break in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Crews are currently working to repair a water main break in Longmeadow. → Read More
Springfield Police seek to locate runaway teen
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Springfield Police are seeking the public's help in finding a teenager who ran away from home last month and could be in the Boston area. → Read More
Springfield man pleads guilty to collecting over $500K from fraud schemes
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Springfield man plead guilty in federal court on Tuesday in connection to fraud schemes where he collected over $500,000 from banks and credit card companies. → Read More
Over 600 bags of heroin recovered from West Springfield apartment
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A West Springfield man was arrested after police said they recovered over 600 bags of heroin inside his bedroom. → Read More
Baystate Health plans to add new behavioral hospital
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- More resources to help those battling behavioral health and substance use challenges will be coming soon to western Massachusetts. → Read More
12-year-old boy dies from flu-related illness in Milford
MILFORD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A 12-year-old boy from Milford has died from a flu-related illness. → Read More
Man running from police rescued from Mill River in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Emergency crews had to rescue a man who jumped into the frigid Mill River while running from police Thursday night. → Read More
PD: Man robbed Springfield Dunkin' after pointing needle at employee
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Springfield Police are investigating after they say a man robbed a Dunkin' on Belmont Avenue Tuesday night. → Read More
UMass Amherst students encouraged to move in early due to storm
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- UMass Amherst students are being encouraged to head back to campus early from winter break due to the impending snow storm this weekend. → Read More
Police: Man in Springfield ATV accident has died
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The driver of an ATV that collided with a car last week in Springfield has died, according to police. → Read More
Deep fryer fire forces Westfield Wendy's to close
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- If you were looking to grab a Dave's Double and a Frosty in Westfield, you're out of luck. → Read More
State Police investigate two serious accidents in Berkshire Co.
BERKSHIRE CO. (WGGB/WSHM) -- State Police are investigating two serious head-on accidents in Berkshire County this evening. → Read More
MA ranked as one of the most moved out of states in 2018
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A new year brings new change, and for some that means moving to a different state, but Massachusetts isn't one of them. → Read More
West Springfield PD seek to identify larceny suspect
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- West Springfield police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man accused of stealing power tools from a store on Riverdale Street. → Read More
PD: 15 cars broken into, 1 reported stolen in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Northampton Police are investigating after over a dozen cars were broken into and one was reported stolen throughout a single neighborhood. → Read More
3 arrested for heroin trafficking in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A months-long investigation into heroin trafficking in the city resulted in three arrests and over 200 grams of heroin being taken off the streets. → Read More