Driver sentenced to prison for causing 2019 fatal crash
GREENFIELD – A Franklin Superior Court judge on Wednesday sentenced an Athol man to 6-10 years in state prison in... more ››
After 10-day trial, jury convicts Belchertown man on rape, strangulation, other charges
NORTHAMPTON – After a 10-day trial, a jury on Monday found Erik L. Wheeler, 42, guilty of rape, strangulation,... more ››
Student critically injured by hit-and-run driver
HADLEY – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a white van that fled the scene after striking... more ››
Amherst man sentenced to prison on armed & masked robbery case
An Amherst man was sentenced to 7-8 years in prison Tuesday in connection with a 2019 armed robbery in which the victim recognized the... more ››
Pair sentenced to state prison for theft from elder suffering dementia
GREENFIELD – Franklin Superior Court Judge John Agostini today sentenced two people to 3-5 years in state prison in... more ››
Judge imposes suspended sentence on physical therapist convicted of assault
NORTHAMPTON – Northampton District Court Judge Jacklyn Connly today sentenced Edward Kostek to a suspended two year jail sentence while on... more ››
Judge imposes life sentence after jury convicts Keith Hamel of murder
A judge sentenced an Athol man to life in prison Wednesday, shortly after a jury convicted him of murder and numerous other criminal... more ››
Car cranking defendant sentenced to probation, ordered to get counseling
NORTHAMPTON – A judge sentenced a Winchendon man charged with incidents in 2021 in which he put substances into the gas... more ››
Two accidental deaths during car repairs prompt safety warning
Two fatal accidents involving car jacks within a week are prompting a reminder to the public to take precautions when making car repairs.
Judge sets 4th murder trial for Cara Rintala for September, 2023
NORTHAMPTON – A Hampshire Superior Court Judge today set a Sept. 6, 2023 trial date for Cara Rintala, who faces a charge... more ››
Amherst father arraigned in death of son
A former Amherst man today pleaded not guilty in Hampshire Superior Court to charges stemming from the 2019 death of his 4-month-old baby,... more ››
Former Amherst man charged in connection with 2019 death of infant son
A former Amherst man is facing Hampshire Superior Court charges connected to the 2019 death of his 4-month-old baby son who died after... more ››
Murder defendant denies murder charge in court
Devin R. Bryden of Northampton pleaded not guilty in Northampton District Court today to charges of murder and larceny of a vehicle in... more ››
DA Sullivan pledges office will not be party to abortion-related prosecutions
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe V. Wade, Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan joined 90 elected... more ››
Summer brings fun, and recommendations on steps to keep children safer
NORTHAMPTON – With summer officially here, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Child Fatality Review Team reminds... more ››
Northwestern ADA Michaels honored by state bar group
Northwestern Assistant District Attorney Becky Michaels was honored this week with the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Prosecutor Award... more ››
Trial judge in Conley case upholds jury’s verdict
NORTHAMPTON – A Hampshire Superior Court judge has denied Christopher Conley’s request for a new trial based on his... more ››
Judge denies bid for new trial in 1994 Greenfield homicide
GREENFIELD -- Superior Court Judge Michael K. Callan on Thursday issued a decision denying the request for a new trial by... more ››
Judge orders driver in Northfield crash held without bail
Greenfield District Court Judge William Mazanec ordered a Rhode Island man facing multiple criminal charges in connection with a crash... more ››
Crash involving SUV and 5 motorcycles injures 8 people
NORTHFIELD – Police arrested a Rhode Island man on multiple charges after he veered into the oncoming lane on Route 10 in... more ››