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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Police Chief Christopher Redmond, who has served as chief in Gill since 2017 and has worked in the department for 33 years, has had his contract extended while also taking on a few new responsibilities.

By DOMENIC POLI

EAST FALMOUTH — Recently retired Franklin County Sheriff Christopher J. Donelan is one of two Cape Cod police academy leaders who have been suspended, pending an investigation into “inappropriate conduct” between staff and student officers.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A local attorney and business owner has launched an exploratory committee to evaluate a potential run for Franklin County sheriff.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Franklin County has a new sheriff, as Lori Streeter took the oath of office on Friday afternoon with staff members looking on.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Lori Streeter, the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction’s superintendent and special sheriff since 2014, has been chosen to serve as retiring Sheriff Christopher Donelan’s interim replacement starting at the beginning of February.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — There’s about to be a new sheriff in town.Christopher J. Donelan has announced he will retire at the end of the month, ending a 14-year tenure that saw the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction transform from a typical facility...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL – The Selectboard and Finance Committee met with Police Chief Christopher Redmond on Monday to continue to discuss the possible addition of a third, full-time police officer to the department. The meeting focused on examining data that Redmond...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — James Ruddock, an officer with the Montague Police Department, met his partner for the first time in 2014. The puppy named Artur, affectionately called “Artie,” would prove to live up to the meaning of his name during his years of service...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Amid difficulty filling two open patrol officer positions, the Police Department received unanimous approval from the Selectboard on Monday to offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus in hopes of attracting quality applicants.The first open position...

By SAM FERLAND

GREENFIELD — Young people across Franklin County who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can now join the Franklin County Police Cadet Program to learn everything from leadership skills to drone use.The program began in April...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — When Massachusetts State Trooper Hunter Ratelle smelled smoke from his home in Millers Falls on Nov. 8, 2022, he ran outside to find a neighboring two-family home ablaze. Joined by retired Montague Police Sgt. Lee Laster who lived next...

GREENFIELD — A free screening of the Frontline documentary “Sex Trafficking in America” will be offered at Garden Cinemas on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m.The screening is part of a community education initiative undertaken by the Northwestern District...