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GREENFIELD — A Montague man who allegedly tried to hit a Greenfield Police cruiser on Tuesday afternoon was taken into custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase to Sunderland and back.The driver reportedly nearly struck a cruiser in...

By DOMENIC POLI

With their training complete in advance of this month’s deadline, local EMTs and paramedics now have the skills to provide medical treatment and transport of police K-9s injured in the line of duty under a new state law.Nero’s Law, which has been...

Monday, Jan. 22 2:10 p.m. — Tractor trailer with an oversized load needs help backing up and finding a new route. Officer to help guide the driver through Millers Falls.4:15 p.m. — Caller reports he just arrived home on Montague City Road and can hear...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

SHUTESBURY — On his first day at Shutesbury Town Hall, a week before officially being sworn in as the Police Department’s first K-9 officer, Charlie provided a calming distraction for a stressed and flustered resident who had come to the town...

By MICHAEL CASEY

BOSTON — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers were among six people charged Tuesday in a scheme to allegedly take bribes including a new snowblower and driveway in exchange for giving passing scores on commercial driving...

GREENFIELD — Two men were arrested on drug and firearm charges after the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force, the Greenfield Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police STOP Team executed a search warrant at 83 Hope St. on Friday...

Wednesday, Jan. 108:19 a.m. — Ronald Keith Bouchard, 38, of Wells Street in Greenfield, was arrested on a warrant at the Winslow building.12:04 p.m. — Hit and run reported on Graves Road. Services rendered.3:10 p.m. — Following a report of a...

Monday, Jan. 8 8:36 a.m. — Caller reports a ladder and roof rake in the middle of the road on Federal Street. Officer located the items and moved them to the side of the road.Tuesday, Jan. 9 7:47 p.m. — Caller from Federal Street reports a resident is...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — City councilors are calling the $33,000-plus raises negotiated late last year between the former mayor and top police officers as a “tone-deaf” attempt at a “cash grab.”“The idea that the leadership should be getting this kind of raise is...

Wednesday, Dec. 27 4:54 a.m. — Unwanted person reported at M&T Bank on Federal Street.9:39 a.m. — Suspicious activity reported on Osgood Street.1:27 p.m. — Forgery/fraud reported at The Weldon apartments on High Street.7:32 p.m. — Zachariah Butynski,...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — With the addition of education and physical fitness incentives, two of the highest-paid police officers have negotiated significant pay bumps in the final year of their three-year contract.As part of the memorandums of understanding,...

Wednesday, Dec. 27 5:44 p.m. — Caller from Cumberland Farms on Montague City Road states that while she was in the store, her granddaughter was approached by a man who asked her to roll down the car window but she refused. Caller asked the party what...

HADLEY — A 33-year-old Sunderland man died Saturday after he was struck by a car while walking along the edge of Route 116 in Hadley, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.Hadley Police, State Police assigned to the DA’s office and...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — One of the Police Department’s most popular officers recently retired from the force following a career that spanned roughly six decades … in dog years.K-9 Orka fulfilled her final shift on Dec. 29 after 7½ years on the job, having joined the...

Monday, Dec. 18 6:20 a.m. — Caller at Turners Falls Road and Hatchery Road reports a tree down across the roadway. No wires were involved. Caller states it is a hazard.7:24 p.m. — Caller from Wentworth Avenue stated he has received five calls from a...

Friday, Dec. 1 5:54 p.m. — Luana Demont, 46, homeless, was arrested on Wells Street on multiple warrants.11:05 p.m. — Kyle J. Dube, 33, of Saugus, was arrested on Chapman Street on a warrant.Sunday, Dec. 3 1:01 p.m — Troy H. Mackey, 52, of Eastern...

Friday, July 7 1:45 p.m. — False panic/hold-up alarm at Greenfield City Hall on Court Square.2:12 p.m. — Malicious destruction reported on Conway Street.2:24 p.m. — Following a reported disturbance, Ryan R. Adams, 39, of Alden Street in Greenfield,...

Monday, May 8 4:39 p.m. — Nancy Hankin, 68, homeless, was arrested on trespassing charges at Swift Cleaners on Main Street.9:53 p.m. — Jose Antonio Ramos, 44, of Springfield, was arrested on two counts each of vandalizing property and disorderly...

Sunday, April 30 3:02 p.m. — Troy A. Purcell, 52, of Federal Street in Greenfield, was arrested for shoplifting by concealing merchandise (second offense) at Big Y.Monday, May 1 9:36 a.m. — Disturbance reported at the Ford dealership on Main...

Thursday, April 13 12:54 a.m. — Christopher George Hewitt, 27, of South Street in Bernardston, was arrested on charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of property damage and OUI-liquor over .08% following a crash on Davis...