Fight over lottery ticket ends in felony charges for 2 Springfield men
At about 1:40 p.m. on July 14, Ludlow Police responded to Gamache Drive for reports of two men, both in their 40s, that appeared to be fighting over a lottery ticket. One of the men was armed with a knife, police said.
One of the men had a cut on his arm and was treated at the scene by Ludlow Fire Department Paramedics. There were no other injuries.
During a preliminary search of the two men, officers found crack cocaine. The two men were arrested without incident.
They were charged with disorderly conduct, assault with a dangerous weapon, which is a felony, and possession of a class B substance. One of the men was also charged with carrying of a dangerous weapon, which is also a felony.
One of the men was arraigned in Palmer District Court and pleaded not guilty. He was released on $250 cash bail on Tuesday. The other failed to appear for the arraignment scheduled for Wednesday.
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New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Music teacher accused of giving lap dance, kissing teen girl takes the stand as twisted emails are revealed
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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Newsweek
ICE Detains Singer of No. 1 Hit Songs After Decades in the US
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jane Eugene, vocalist of the chart-topping 1980s British R&B group Loose Ends, has been held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for over two months after being detained near the Canadian border for overstaying her visa for over two decades, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Newsweek. In a Thursday email statement McLaughlin said, "Jane Eugene Sendall Peters was denied an immigrant petition for alien workers in 1999 and had already overstayed her visa at the time of application." Newsweek has contacted organizers on behalf of Eugene via GoFundMe on Thursday. 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On May 3, she was "refused entry to Canada" at the Niagara Falls border crossing, McLaughlin told Newsweek. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) "arrested her and she is pending a hearing with the Executive Office for Immigration Review," McLaughlin noted. Newsweek has confirmed in the ICE detainee database that she is currently held in Kentucky's Campbell County Detention Center. Musician Steve Nichol, singers Jane Eugene and Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends poses for photos backstage at the Holiday Star Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana in November 1988. Musician Steve Nichol, singers Jane Eugene and Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends poses for photos backstage at the Holiday Star Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana in November 1988.A GoFundMe set up by one of Eugene's friends, Dena Crowder, stated that "the conditions are taking a huge toll. Jane's health is rapidly deteriorating." Several reports from human rights organizations and politicians have raised concerns about conditions in ICE detention centers. Crowder wrote in the GoFundMe, "Under Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) there's a provision that allows people who entered the country and applied for a green card before 2001 to re-apply for legal status while still in the US, even if they overstayed their visa. Jane meets the requirements for 245(i) and is 'grandfathered' in." In order to qualify for the provision, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) notes that "you must be the beneficiary of a labor certification application (Form ETA 750) or immigrant visa petition (Forms I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, or I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) filed on or before April 30, 2001." 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If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return." Dena Crowder said in the GoFundMe: "She loves America, has made her home here, and wants to fight using every legal remedy available. To those of us who know her personally, she's not just an R&B legend, she's one of the most caring and compassionate human beings you will ever meet. Aside from enriching the lives of millions through her performances through the years, and influencing numerous musical genres, including neo-soul, house, and hip-hop, she mentors aspiring artists and actively supports members of any community in need." What Happens Next Eugene is scheduled to have an immigration hearing this week. The Trump administration has pledged to continue its immigration policies and plans to expand capacity at detention centers.
