Happy holidays from the Consumer Protection Division -- and Twelve Seasonal Tips on what to be aware of from money-wiring requests to getting a free credit report

Nov. 24 Orange shooting victim identified - Public is asked to contact State Police Detectives Unit with information

12.05.2011

Deceased veterans identified

12.01.2011

No foul play suspected in deaths of two "Soldier On" residents

11.30.2011

Children's Advocacy Center murals unveiled

11.20.2011

More than 1 ton of unwanted prescription drugs collected in Northwestern District at Oct. 29 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

11.15.2011

NWDA argues before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today

11.09.2011

Fatal collision in Bernardston Sunday

11.08.2011

NWDA Offices now open!

10.31.2011

As of 9am today, both the Northampton & Greenfield offices are open!

Murder defendant ordered held without bail

10.28.2011

3rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10.25.2011

Bail hearing in 2010 murder POSTPONED until FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 11 a.m.

10.24.2011

Murder suspect arraigned today; bail hearing scheduled Monday, OCT. 24, 2 p.m.

10.20.2011

Indictment and Arrest in March 29, 2010 Granby murder

10.19.2011

Motion to dismiss in Norwich Lake boating fatality denied

10.11.2011

NWDA issues statement on Sept. 11 fatal collision

10.06.2011

Driver sentenced in Aug. 28, 2010 motor vehicle homicide

09.22.2011

Charges for Amherst man in Aug. 10 burglary in Northampton

09.21.2011

NWDA Issues Statement about fatal Sept. 11 motor vehicle collision in Sunderland

09.19.2011

Students and professional artists to create art for the Children's Advocacy Center

09.15.2011

Accused Arsonist Anthony Baye's Trial Postponed

09.12.2011

NWDA Domestic Violence Unit presents findings on the institutionalized response to domestic violence

NWDA opposes accused arsonist Anthony Baye's pre-trial appeal to suppress evidence

09.08.2011

NWDA Consumer Protection Division Available to Help with Post-Flooding Disaster Consumer Questions

09.02.2011

NWDA video on dangers and consequences of underage drinking to be shown at UMass freshman orientation Sept. 3-4

09.01.2011

The video "Respect Your Neighbor, Respect Yourself," a collaboration of the NWDA, Greenfield Community Television and Everywoman's Center, will be shown to incoming UMass freshmen this weekend, but the message is timeless -- there are grave risks and consequences of underage drinking.

Appeals Court Upholds Denial of New Trial in 2007 South Hadley Case

08.29.2011

Motions to Suppress in Baye Case Denied

08.22.2011

Guilty plea in February armed stand-off with Northampton Police

08.17.2011

Jimmy Fund Thief Sentenced to a Year in House of Correction

08.16.2011

Georgia Man Sentenced to One Year in House of Corrections

08.16.2011

Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms 2008 Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle Conviction

08.11.2011

Suspects Arraigned in 2010 Beating Death of Kelly DeMarco of Belchertown

08.04.2011

Southampton Man Indicted on Attempted Arson Charge

08.02.2011

CONSUMER ADVISORY: Federal Communications Commission Issues Periodic "Truth About Wireless Phones and the National Do Not Call List" Advisory

08.01.2011

It has always been, and is still, illegal in most cases for telmarketers to place calls to your wireless phone -- despite emails you may have received warning of a coming barrage of marketing calls thanks to a (non-existing) wireless phone directory.

Assistant Northwestern District Attorney Cindy Pepyne argues case before Massachusetts Appeals Court July 20

07.25.2011

Orange man sentenced to 8-12 years in prison for 2007 vehicular manslaughter

06.23.2011

Franklin Superior Court Judge John Agostini sentenced the driver in a 2007 vehicular manslaughter case to 8-12 years in state prison, on June 23, describing the crash that claimed two young women’s lives as not only “tragic,” but also “manslaughter in every sense of the word.”

NWDA case featured on "America's Most Wanted" June 18

06.18.2011

The popular crime-solvers TV show, "America's Most Wanted," recently featured a Belchertown-based NWDA case, involving fugitive Jonah Fialkoff who is wanted in connection with a murder-for-hire scheme. Fialkoff, a martial arts expert, health food devotee and self-described indie music visionary planned to kidnap and murder one of his associates in a marijuana ring.

DA commemorates one of the longest trials in local history

05.30.2011

Jana McClure new Director of Community Outreach and Education

05.24.2011

DA Sullivan's Statement at May 5 Press Conference on Phoebe Prince Case

05.05.2011

"The era of turning a blind eye to bullying and harassment is over."

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