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Holyoke police seek 14-year-old girl missing since August
Police in Holyoke, Massachusetts, said Friday that they are looking for a teenage girl who has not been seen since the summer. Carmen Greene, 14, has been missing from the Holyoke area since Aug. 23, 2023, police said. Authorities did not release a physical description of Greene, but they shared a photo of her. Police noted that she could be…
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Ex-councilor in Holyoke fled US before trial on child pornography charge, authorities believe
A former city councilor in Holyoke, Massachusetts, has gone from a local public figure to a fugitive from justice facing serious charges. Wilmer Puello-Mota represented District 2 in Holyoke when he was arrested in 2020 in Warwick, Rhode Island, and charged with possession of child pornography. NBC affiliate WWLP reported that a 17-year-old girl told police that Puello-Mota, who was…
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Holyoke native who died during Pearl Harbor attack to be buried in Massachusetts
A Holyoke, Massachusetts native who died aboard the USS California during the attacks on Pearl Harbor will be buried in the Bay State with full military honors. Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle Hillman will have his remains buried at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Hillman enlisted in Springfield, Massachusetts on Feb. 17, 1937 and died on the attack on Dec. 7, 1941….
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Family of Mass. cannabis worker who died at job from asthma attack files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died last year at a licensed marijuana facility in Massachusetts, the country’s first reported occupational asthma death at a cannabis production facility, has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, recklessness and misconduct against the facility and the people who worked on its HVAC system. Lorna McMurrey’s family filed the wrongful death suit in Hampden...
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Third suspect in deadly Holyoke shooting captured, authorities say
Authorities say the third suspect in a deadly shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts, that killed a baby last month has been captured. Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, surrendered to authorities on Friday, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office announced. He had been on the run since the Oct. 4 shooting and had been placed on the Massachusetts State Police “10 most wanted”…
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Two people charged in ongoing search for Holyoke fatal shooting suspect
Two more people have been charged in the Holyoke, Massachusetts, shooting earlier this month that killed a pregnant woman’s child, as police search for a third man wanted for murder in the case. The Hampden District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that Jose Galarza, 31, and Jay Marie Rosado-Rosario, 29, both of Holyoke, are being charged with accessory after the…
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Police search for third suspect in Holyoke shooting
Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, is wanted for murder.
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Police seek third suspect in Holyoke shooting that killed pregnant woman's baby
Authorities have identified the third suspect from last week’s shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts, that killed a pregnant woman’s baby, and they say the 28-year-old man should be considered armed and dangerous as he hides from police. Massachusetts State Police are searching for Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, and anyone with information about where he is has been urged to...
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‘We weren't ready for this': Woman speaks after Holyoke shooting killed unborn child
A week after being critically injured in a Massachusetts shooting that killed her unborn child, a woman is speaking about the loss. Selena Santana, 29, was riding a bus in Holyoke last Wednesday when she was wounded by gunfire. After she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, doctors delivered her baby and tried to save his life, but…
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Second Holyoke shooting suspect due in court
A third suspect is still being sought by police.
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2nd suspect in Holyoke shooting that killed pregnant woman's baby held without bail
A second suspect was arraigned on murder charges Friday after a pregnant woman who was hit by gunfire on a bus in Holyoke, Massachusetts, delivered a baby that later died. Johnluis Sanchez, 30, of Holyoke, appeared in court via Zoom for his alleged involvement in Wednesday’s shooting, investigators said. Other charges are expected to follow. Sanchez was shot during the incident...
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Video shows fight before Holyoke shooting that injured pregnant woman, leading to baby's death
A pregnant woman lost her baby when she was caught in the crossfire during a fight that turned into a shooting in Holyoke Wednesday.
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Pregnant woman severely injured, baby dies in shooting
The woman was caught in the crossfire while she was just riding a bus.
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Pregnant woman severely injured; baby dies during shooting
The DA’s office said the three males involved in the gunfight have been identified and were transported to nearby hospitals to be treated for their injuries. They are in police custody, it’s just unclear when they’ll be officially charged.
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After shooting leaves unborn baby dead in Holyoke, 1 suspect still at large
An expectant mother wounded by gunfire while riding a bus in Holyoke, Massachusetts, leading to the death of her unborn child, remained in critical condition on Thursday, while one of three suspects was still on the loose, officials said. The woman, who hasn’t been publicly identified, was one of the people caught in the crossfire of the shooting that...
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Pregnant woman critically injured in shooting; baby dies after delivery
A woman was riding a bus in Holyoke when she was shot and critically injured; her infant died after having to be delivered.
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Pregnant woman critically injured in shooting; baby dies after being delivered
A shooting in Holyoke critically hurt a pregnant woman who was riding a bus, forcing the delivery of her baby, who died at a hospital.
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Baby dies after pregnant woman shot and critically hurt on bus, forcing delivery
An infant who was delivered after a pregnant woman was shot while riding on a bus in Holyoke, Massachusetts, has died, according to authorities. The shooting happened before 1 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Maple Street and Sargeant Street. Police said at the time that multiple people were injured and asked the public to avoid the area. The Hampden…
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State trooper dragged and struck by car he tried to stop, suspect caught after manhunt
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was struck and dragged by a car on Friday afternoon, and authorities say a suspect is in custody after a manhunt. State police said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Interstate 91 north when the trooper tried to stop a vehicle at the Holyoke rest area. The trooper was struck and dragged, but was…
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‘Better days are ahead': Groundbreaking held for new $482M Holyoke Veterans' Home
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday for the new Holyoke Veterans’ Home, which will replace the existing long-term care facility built over seven decades ago. Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Congressman Richard Neal, Secretary of Veterans Services Jon Santiago and local state and city officials attended the event. The $482 million facility will house 234 long-term care…