š± Police link Springfield traffic chase to several recent city shootings
Springfield, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Springfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Police link Springfield traffic chase to several recent city shootings
- What Springfield police are doing about dangerous dirt bikes and mopeds
- How a Springfield nonprofit is suiting up Americaās newest citizens
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun, breezy and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Springfield man rams occupied vehicle, flees on foot before arrest, police say (westernmassnews.com) ā Springfield police say a 20-year-old driver sped away from officers, allegedly ramming another occupied vehicle on Daviston Street before fleeing on foot, while a passenger was arrested after a gun and suspected marijuana for sale were found. Officers later arrested the driver on Island Pond Road, connecting the vehicle to several recent city shootings and filing multiple traffic and assault charges. 
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2. Springfield police arrest two, seize illegal OHVs in crackdown (wwlp.com) ā Springfield police recently arrested two people and seized three illegal off-highway vehicles during targeted enforcement on city streets, including St. James Avenue, Hampden Street in Indian Orchard, and Mason Square. Officers say these crackdowns aim to curb dangerous dirt bike and moped riding that has caused injuries, deaths, and risks to pedestrians and drivers across Springfield neighborhoods. Ā Ā Ā
3. Suit Up Springfield celebrates 250 years of American democracy (westernmassnews.com) ā A Springfield nonprofit, Suit Up Springfield, is leading Massachusettsā role in a new national āAmerica 250: United Suits of Americaā campaign, providing suits to new citizens, students, veterans, and frontline workers. Partnering with Buffalo-based St. Brian Clothiers, the group is collecting hundreds of suits so people can feel confident at naturalization ceremonies and other major life moments. Ā Ā Ā
4. Anchor/Reporter (mynbc5.com) ā A former WWLP-22News anchor and I-Team reporter who once worked in Springfield is now a weekend morning anchor at WMUR in New Hampshire. Her background includes investigative work on drug issues, hosting the lifestyle show āMass Appeal,ā and earlier reporting for MetroWest newspapers, along with a public relations stint in Greater Boston. Ā Ā Ā
5. Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed as potential heat wave arrives (boston25news.com) ā State officials report that dozens of Massachusetts beaches, including some tracked near Springfield on the stateās water-quality dashboard, are closed due to high bacteria levels just as a potential heat wave arrives. Before driving out for a swim, residents should check the stateās online beach status tool, which updates hourly and shows when closures are lifted after new test results. Ā Ā Ā
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- Missing Shiba Inu dog in East Springfield.
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