“Shortly before 1 p.m. yesterday, Trooper Jonathan Blanchard, assigned to State Police-Springfield, responded to a motor vehicle crash at the Agawam Rotary on Route 57 in Agawam. Upon his arrival, several Agawam Police Officers were on scene, along with Trooper Timothy Fanion.

While attempting to assess the situation Troopers and Officers approached the operator of one of the vehicles, identified as CATHERINE HANSEN, 45, of Enfield, Conn., and immediately observed her attitude to be aggressive and belligerent. While engaging her in conversation, Troopers detected signs of impairment suspected to be caused from both alcohol and drugs. After a short time, HANSEN became combative and kicked Trooper Fanion, at which point Troopers and Officers escorted her to the ground. Once on the ground she was placed in handcuffs. While attempting to assist her to her feet, HANSEN began spitting in the direction of Officers and remained non-compliant.

Upon HANSEN becoming fully under the control of Officers on scene, she was escorted to a cruiser and secured for transport to the Springfield Barracks for booking on charges relating to intoxicated operation, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. Prior to her transport to the barracks, Troopers conducted a tow inventory of the contents inside her vehicle. During the inventory Troopers located a loaded .45 caliber pistol, firearm parts, numerous magazines, and hundreds of rounds of various style ammunition. HANSEN is not licensed to possess firearms.

Massachusetts State Police photo.

Later, during the investigation of the actual crash, it was discovered HANSEN was operating her vehicle at a high rate of speed into the rotary when she struck another vehicle. Several occupants in the unsuspecting vehicle were injured in the collision and transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Upon the completion of booking, HANSEN was scheduled to appear at Westfield District Court on the following charges:

1. Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor;
2. Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Intoxicating Drugs;
3. Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
4. Assault and Battery on a Police Officer;
5. Resisting Arrest;
6. Illegal Possession of a Firearm;
7. Carrying a Loaded Firearm;
8. Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device;
9. Possession of Ammunition without FID Card;
10. Improper Storage of a Firearm;
11. Refusal to Identify Self to Police;
12. Failure to Yield; and
13. Marked Lanes Violation.”-Massachusetts State Police.

“On Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at approximately 1:45 a.m., Officer Matthew DESROSIERS conducted a motor vehicle stop on a Lexus RX350 on State Road.

Subsequent to approaching the Lexus RX350, Officer DESROSIERS identified the operator as Fredrick James SMITH, Jr. Based on several factors associated with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, SMITH, Jr. was placed under arrest.

Upon conducting an inventory search of the Lexus, Officer DESROSIERS located a loaded 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver beneath SMITH, Jr.’s seat.

Based on the collective facts associated with this incident, SMITH, Jr. was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, speeding, carrying a loaded firearm without a license (second offense), possession of ammunition without a firearms identification card, carrying a firearm without a license (second offense), improper storage a firearm,

According to Chief Brian P. LEVESQUE, “Though the level of danger associated with this job continues to grow, the commitment to preserving the safety of this community by the members of the Dartmouth Police Department is unwavering.”-Dartmouth Police Department.

If you live in the New Bedford area you might have recently seen protesters with signs reading “Free Karen Read” on the corner of Route 6 and Highway 140. In recent weeks there have been a few organized protests setup by this group on that busy intersection.

They are protesting to free Karen Read, 42, of Mansfield, who was indicted on charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter and leaving the scene of a collision causing death. She is accused of hitting Boston Police Officer, John O’Keefe with her vehicle outside of a friend’s house in Canton after a night of drinking on Jan. 29, 2022.

Independent Journalist, Aiden Kearney, more famously known as “Turtleboy” has brought a ton of attention on this case claiming that Karen Read is innocent and being set up. His relentless work on this case has spread word across Massachusetts and the entire United States.

Since this case is rapidly gaining popularity, we decided to show up to the recent protest in New Bedford and interview the protesters, watch below!

“A Wakefield, Mass. man was indicted today for knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources that he intended to go to a foreign terrorist organization, namely the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Mateo Ventura, 18, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. Ventura will appear in federal court at a later date. Ventura was previously arrested and charged by criminal complaint in June 2023.

According to the charging documents, Ventura provided multiple gift cards to an individual he believed was an ISIS supporter, with the intention that the gift cards be sold on the dark web for a little less than face value and resulting profits be used to support ISIS. Ventura allegedly stated that he wanted the proceeds to go to ISIS “for war on kuffar,” (disbelievers). In total, it is alleged that between January and May 2023, Ventura donated $705 intended to support ISIS.

The charge of knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen for the Justice Department’s National Security Division; and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy H. Kistner and Laura J. Kaplan of the National Security Unit are prosecuting the case. Valuable assistance was provided by Trial Attorneys Charles Kovats and Andrea Broach of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.” -Massachusetts Department of Justice.

“Shortly before 7: 00 a.m. on October 16, 2023, a dog was struck and injured on City Depot Road. The vehicle that struck the dog did not stop and has not been identified yet. If anyone who was in the area of City Depot Road this morning, has any information regarding this incident they are asked to contact the Charlton Police Department at 508-248-2250 or the Charlton Animal Control Officer at 508-248-2398. So that we can follow up on the incident.

MOTORISTS are reminded that Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 80 H requires the operator of a motor vehicle that strikes and injures or kills a dog or cat shall forthwith report such an accident to the owner or custodian of said dog or cat or to a police officer in the town wherein such accident has occurred.

A violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for a first offense or not more 10 days in a house of corrections and a fine of $500 and the cost of medical expenses, not to exceed $2,500, imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 6 months or both such fine and cost and imprisonment for a second and subsequent offense. Nothing in this section shall preclude a civil cause of action including, but not limited to medical expenses, by the aggrieved party.

DOG OWNERS are reminded that Charlton has a 24-hour leash law that requires a dog to be on a leash or a substantial chain and under the control of a person competent to restrain it so that it shall not be a threat to public safety. Any dog which is permitted to wander on private property of others or on public ways without proper restraint is considered an “at large dog” that is not in compliance with this by-law.”-Charlton Police Department.

“A Lawrence man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to illegally reentering the United States after been deported.

Francisco Araujo Lara, 43, pleaded guilty on Oct. 11, 2023 to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for Jan. 25, 2024.

Araujo Lara, a citizen on the Dominican Republic, was deported from the United States in September 2019, after serving an 18–30-month state sentence for a cocaine distribution conviction. Sometime thereafter, Araujo Lara unlawfully reentered the United States. In 2022, he was arrested in Lawrence for heroin and cocaine distribution. Araujo Lara pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

The charge of unlawful reentry of a deported alien provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Todd M. Lyons, Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.”

Nathaniel Ojuri, 29, of New Bedford was arrested by Massachusetts State Police on several drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop on Route 24 near Taunton. State Police have released the following statement detailing the situation.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on October 9, Trooper Jorden Turner, a recent graduate of the 88th Recruit Training Troop, and his Field Training Officer, Trooper Mitchell Lamoureux, assigned to State Police-Middleboro, were patrolling Route 24 in Taunton.

At that time they conducted an electronic RMV inquiry on a gray Nissan Altima, the results of which revealed the operator of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. Trooper Turner activated his cruiser’s blue lights and stopped the Nissan on Route 24 southbound prior to Exit 17.

Upon the vehicle coming to a full stop, both Troopers approached it and confirmed the operator’s identity as NATHANIEL OJURI, 29, of New Bedford. Due to OJURI’s suspended driver’s license, he was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest, then seated in the rear of a cruiser. OJURI was the sole occupant of the vehicle, as such, a tow truck was dispatched to the scene in order to remove it.

Prior to loading the vehicle on to the tow truck, the Troopers conducted an inventory of its contents. During the inventory, Troopers located numerous packages and baggies of various substances suspected to be a combination of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and prescription pills. Additionally, the Troopers located a large amount of empty clear plastic bags, a digital scale, rubber bands, and numerous other items commonly used in the packaging and distribution of illegal narcotics.

OJURI was transported to the Middleboro Barracks for booking. A bail commissioner was contacted and set bail at $10,000. OJURI was eventually transported to the Ash Street Jail pending his arraignment at Taunton District Court on the following charges:

1. Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License;
2. Trafficking in Fentanyl;
3. Trafficking in Cocaine;
4. Trafficking in Methamphetamine;
5. Possession of a Class A Substance with Intent to Distribute, subsequent offense;
6. Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute, subsequent offense;
7. Possession of a Class D Substance with Intent to Distribute, subsequent offense;
8. Possession of a Class C Substance with Intent to Distribute; and,
9. Possession of a Class E Substance with Intent to Distribute.

According to the New Bedford Police Department, two juveniles have been arrested in connection to the stabbing of another juvenile on Sunday afternoon. Lt. Scott Corolla gave us the following statement regarding the incident.

On Sunday, October 15th, at around 4PM, patrol units responded to the area of Ruth St./Ashley St. regarding a male who had been stabbed. The victim, who is a juvenile, was located and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Further investigation led the officers to two juvenile suspects who were both placed under arrest and charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon.

“Earlier this week, two of our members assigned to SP Dartmouth, one Trooper from the 88th RTT as well as her FTO conducted a motor vehicle stop in the city of New Bedford for an expired inspection sticker.

The operator of the vehicle was found to have a suspended license due to a previous OUI, and was immediately placed under arrest. The suspect requested Troopers retrieve his bag that was in the vehicle and when our members located it, they also located an illegal 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun with a defaced serial number.

The suspect will face multiple firearm charges as well as the original motor vehicle charges. Great work by yet another new member on break-in and their FTO.”-State Police Association of Massachusetts.

“Police Chief Ryan Columbus reports that the Tewksbury Police Department is investigating an incident involving a dead animal found on a car.

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at approximately 4:09 a.m. Tewksbury Police received a report from a resident on Marshall Street that she discovered a dead animal on the windshield of her car.

Upon arrival, Tewksbury Police spoke with the resident and saw the dead raccoon, which appeared to have been run over by a car, on the windshield of the car.

Tewksbury Police reviewed surveillance camera footage from the residence and determined that an individual walked onto the Marshall Street property around 12:30 a.m., with a black plastic bag and proceeded to dump the animal’s body onto the windshield and run away.

The suspect was wearing light blue jeans, and a black watch cap with two strings that hang down on the sides.

Tewksbury Police removed the raccoon from the homeowner’s car and properly disposed of it.

Tewksbury Police are actively investigating this incident. Anyone who has information on the suspect is asked to call the Tewksbury Police Department at 978-640-4385.”-Tewksbury Police Depa