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Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Text Scams

The NWDA's Consumer Protection Unit urges residents to beware of COVID-19 scams, including texts from imposters pretending to be contact... more ››

Fatal motor vehicle-motorcycle crash in Leverett Saturday

A serious crash in Leverett late Saturday afternoon involving a motorcycle and car has claimed the life of Kevin Douville, 57, of ... more ››

Body of missing Whately woman found

The body of Katelyn Gralinski, 34, who was reported missing on March 27, 2020, has been located inside a house in Whately.  

Tips from the Federal Trade Commission on Avoiding Scams While Finding Help During Quarantine

Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that. If you or someone you know must stay at home and needs help... more ››

Resources for parents and professionals compiled by the Massachusetts Children's Trust

DA Sullivan recommends the list of resources for parents and children compiled by Children's Trust at the ... more ››

Challenges and resources for families with domestic violence in a public health crisis

Victims of domestic violence and their children live with the risk of emotional and physical abuse every day.

Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan Announces Proactive Measures to Protect Pretrial Detainees from COVID-19

In light of the increasing threat that COVID-19 presents to those in the criminal justice system, Northwestern District Attorney David E.... more ››

Emergency restraining and harassment order cases will be heard despite court closures

For immediate release: March 19, 2020The Office of Northwestern District Attorney wishes to inform residents that emergency restraining and... more ››

DA Sullivan signs Joint Statement from Elected Prosecutors on Covid-19 and Addressing the Rights and Needs of Those in Custody

March 17, 2020 Press Release from Fair and Just Prosecution (Read full statemebt at ... more ››

South Hadley man arraigned on child pornography charges

Thomas Horton, 38, of South Hadley, was arraigned in Hampshire Superior Court, today, on three counts of possession of child pornography –... more ››

Northampton man pleads guilty, sentenced in alleged cover-up of 2018 murder

Pedro Soto-Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Hampshire Superior Court, Friday, to charges of accessory after the fact to murder and other charges... more ››

Northampton man found guilty of attempted murder, assault and battery on a child by means of a dangerous weapon (opiates) and assault and battery on a child causing substantial bodily injury

A Hampshire Superior Court jury found Christopher Conley guilty, today, Feb. 21, 2020, of attempted murder, assault and battery on a child... more ››

South Hadley woman continues to be held as dangerous in connection with Dec. 23-24 incident in Leverett

Rie Hachiyanagi, 48, of South Hadley, will continue to be held in the Franklin County House of Correction without bail, following a... more ››

South Hadley woman arraigned on charges in connection with Dec. 23-24 incident in Leverett

Rie Hachiyanagi, 48, of South Hadley, was arraigned in Franklin County Superior Court, Feb. 12. 2020, on three counts of armed assault to... more ››

Former Greenfield Police Sergeant Found Guilty in 2017 Crash

A Greenfield District Court jury, on Jan. 27, 2020, found former Greenfield Police Sergeant James B. Rode guilty of motor vehicle homicide... more ››

Ware man sentenced to 9-13 ½ years in prison for 2009 rape

Arthur E. Salsbury, 43, of Ware, was sentenced in Hampshire Superior Court, on Jan. 24, to 9-13 ½ years in prison, after a Hampshire County... more ››

Holyoke woman arraigned on murder charge In Granby man's death

Yiana Torres, 28,  of Holyoke was arraigned in Eastern Hampshire District Court,  Jan. 21, 2020, on one charge of murder in connection with... more ››

Athol man arraigned on murder and other charges in November death

Keith Hamel, 23, of Athol was arraigned in Franklin Superior Court today, Jan. 15, 2020, on murder and other charges in connection with the... more ››

Athol man to be arraigned on murder and other charges in November death

Athol man to be arraigned on murder and other charges in November death of Kelsey Clifford of Leominster

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