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CHESTERFIELD – Edward Murray, who has been police chief since 2016, is retiring in June after a long career as a police officer.“It’s definitely bittersweet,” said Murray. “I just knew the time was right to be on my way.”Murray took over from Denise.
City seeks public comment on ‘Reimagine Policing’ report
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Published: 4/25/2021 11:31:47 AM
EASTHAMPTON The city’s Mayor’s Pledge Work Group will invite public comment on its final report to reimagine policing, which was submitted to the City Council earlier this month, at a Public Safety Subcommittee meeting on Monday at 6 p.m.
The work group was set up to review the Easthampton Police Department’s use of force policies last June, and in late March, issued its final report. The 105-page report outlines six recommendations focused on investing in non-police alternatives for safety and health concerns, and increasing transparency and community collaboration.
In early 2021 the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement (CINRET) West Team began a lengthy investigation into a Hampden County heroin distribution operation. During the course of the investigation CINRET West identified a Holyoke residence as the point of distribution.
Shortly before 10 a.m. yesterday CINRET West joined the Hampden County Narcotics Task Force, FBI Gang Task Force, HSI Springfield, DEA Springfield, Holyoke Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Easthampton Police Department, Westfield Police Department, Holyoke Police Department, and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department in executing a search warrant at that address.
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A search of the apartment revealed approximately 29 “half packs” of heroin with an approximate gross weight of 58 grams, powder and crack cocaine with an approximate gross weight of 26 grams, two loaded magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition. The search resulted in
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A lengthy investigation into heroin distribution in Western Massachusetts led to the arrest of a woman who was busted with drugs and illegal ammo, police said.
The Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement (CINRET) West Team launched an investigation into a Hampden County heroin distribution operation earlier this year, officials said, following complaints from the community about potential drug distribution.
During that investigation, police said that detectives identified a Holyoke residence where suspect Yaileen Santiago-Cosme lived, as a point of distribution.
Shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday, April 12, investigators executed a search warrant at Santiago-Cosme’s residence, which led to the seizure of 29 “half packs” of heroin with an approximate gross weight of 58 grams, powder, and 26 grams crack cocaine, two loaded magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition.