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The Amherst Police Department regrets to inform citizens that this summer's Adventure Academy has been cancelled due to insufficient interest and lack of applications. We apologize for not being able to provide this service to our community. Please check back periodically for updates and possible future programs.

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This past weekend, Amherst Police Officers responded to 163 calls for service, and 3 individuals were either arrested or will be summonsed into court on criminal charges..The primary offenses for which these persons are charged include: .Operation of a MV with Suspended License - 1 Person Assault and Battery - 1 Person OUI Liquor (4th Offense) - 1 Person

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In an effort to combat crime, the Amherst Police Department has installed a new tip line. Most incidents are witnessed by someone, and citizens often do not realize that they are witnesses until after they've left the scene or until they hear that a crime has been reported to the police. Some people want to help but are hesitant to get involved. The Amherst Police Department is hoping that these

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911 is the number to call in the event of an emergency when you need the police, fire department, or an ambulance. Dispatchers in the Amherst Public Safety Communications Center, located on the third floor of the Amherst Police Department on Main Street, are here twenty-four hours a day to answer calls and to send help. We hope that you won’t ever have to call, but, in the event of an emergency,

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The Amherst Police Department took part in the annual Molly Bish Memorial Motorcycle Ride this past Sunday, June 29th, 2008. Officer Todd Lang and Officer Derick Lamoureux were among more than twenty uniformed officers from around the state who assisted in escorting hundreds of motorcycles on the 37.5 mile ride. The Amherst Police Department has a long-standing dedication to the Molly Bish

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Chief Scherpa is pleased to announce that Erika Vanderveldern was recently presented with the Amherst Police Department's Saved by the Belt Award. On May 16, 2008, Erika was involved in a significant motor vehicle accident on South East Street. Because she was wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident, her injuries were drastically reduced. Based on the investigation into the accident,

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The Amherst Police Department is joining with the Massachusetts State Police and local law enforcement agencies in a "Drunk Driving - Over the Limit - Under Arrest" mobilization from July 2nd through July 23rd, 2008. This mobilization combines extra state and local traffic enforcement with public information to reduce impaired driving and other traffic offenses. The mobilization is coordinated

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, the Amherst Police Department, in partnership with the Town of Amherst SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), will be hosting a presentation titled "Protect Yourself From Identity Theft." Officers Derick Lamoureux and Jamie Reardon will be presenting the one-hour talk and will offer tips and guidance to community members

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The Amherst Police Department is pleased to announce three recent additions to their Bicycle Patrol Unit. Officers Dominick Corsetti, Felipe Feliciano, and Derick Lamoureux attended a training session last week which was held at the Amherst Police Department. Other area departments were involved in the training as well including the Hampshire County Sheriff's Department and the Enfield CT Police

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This past weekend, Amherst Police Officers responded to 169 calls for service, and 5 individuals were either arrested or will be summonsed into court on criminal charges. The primary offenses for which these persons are charged include: Disorderly Conduct - 1 PersonDomestic Assault and Battery - 1 PersonDomestic A&B with a Dangerous Weapon - 1 PersonBreaking and Entering in the Nighttime - 2

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Amherst Animal Welfare Officer Carol Hepburn wants to remind citizens that wild animals we may encounter in the woods or that wander into our yards should not be fed - no matter how hungry they may appear. Feeding wild animals puts both the citizen and animal at risk! This is also a problem when people leave their trash or compost piles out and not properly secured. "People food" is not healthy

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The 2008 Amherst Police Young Adult Adventure Academy will be held Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th, 2008 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Hampshire County residents entering 8th, 9th, or 10th grade are eligible to attend the one-week academy. There is no fee to attend, but the academy size is limited to 20 young adults and preference will be given to Town of Amherst residents. Similar to a

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Chief Charles L. Scherpa is pleased to announce the promotion of two officers. Effective July 1, 2008, Sergeant Christopher G. Pronovost will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Officer Brian T. Johnson will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The promotions will fill the positions that were vacated with the promotion of Captain Scott P. Livingstone on February 11, 2008. Christopher G.

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The Amherst community is reminded that the Amherst Police Department does not conduct, or hire others to conduct, telephone fundraising on their behalf. Kathy Scherpa, wife of Police Chief Charles Scherpa, received a telephone call earlier today by a male who stated he was “fundraising for the Amherst Police Department.” Mrs. Scherpa had the keen sense to know that we don’t conduct telephone

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This past weekend, Amherst Police Officers responded to 156 calls for service, and 7 individuals were either arrested or will be summonsed into court on criminal charges. The primary offenses for which these persons are charged include: Shoplifting - 1 Person Larceny - 1 Person Town By-Law Noise Violation - 2 Persons Possession of Alcohol under 21 - 1 Person Disorderly Conduct - 1 Person

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The Amherst Police Department is requesting your help in stopping a recent rash of graffiti and tagging that has plagued the community. In the last two months, there have been close to 30 reports of graffiti vandalism. This graffiti is occurring throughout town, and it appears that several different persons are involved. Please immediately report any suspicious persons that you believe may be

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The Amherst Police Department's blog has been ranked #10 in the Top 100 Criminal Justice Blogs according to the web site http://www.criminaljusticedegreesguide.com/. To view the entire list click here. Those of us involved in the Department's blog are excited to see this recognition, even though we are still in the early stages of our existence.

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As a reminder to all community members, our annual Youth Fishing Derby is this Saturday, June 7th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will be held at Puffers Pond at the Mill Street entrance. The Youth Fishing Derby is open to children ages 12 and under who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Prizes will be given for the winners in various categories. The Amherst Police Department will be

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We are pleased to announce the dates for our Amherst Police Youth Adventure Academy. The 2008 Adventure Academy, geared toward high school students, is a one-week program that will be held Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 18th, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Academy is open to all Hampshire County residents entering 8th, 9th, or 10th grade. There is no cost to attend, but class size is

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This past weekend, Amherst Police Officers responded to 182 calls for service, and 5 individuals were either arrested or will be summonsed into court on criminal charges. The primary offenses for which these persons are charged include: Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol - 1 Person Operation of Motor Vehicle with Suspended License - 1 Person Assault with a Dangerous Weapon -

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The Amherst Police Department, in partnership with the Town of Amherst SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), will be hosting a presentation titled Protect Yourself From Identity Theft. Officers Derick Lamoureux and Jamie Reardon will be presenting the one-hour talk and will offer tips and guidance to community members on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. While the

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This past weekend, Amherst Police Officers responded to 195 calls for service, and 9 individuals were either arrested or will be summonsed into court on criminal charges. The primary offenses for which these persons are charged include: Operating MV Under the Influence of Alcohol - 1 Person Failure to Stop - 1 Person Operation of MV with Suspended License - 1 Person Unlicensed Operation of a MV -

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From now until June 5th, your Amherst Officers are part of the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau’s Click It or Ticket campaign. We are enforcing all motor vehicle laws - especially the seatbelt requirement for both adults and children. If you have a traffic problem on your street, let us know about it, and we will assign officers to address it. Please consider using our Online Incident Reporting

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The Amherst Police Department will be sponsoring a Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 7th, 2008, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The annual event will be held at Puffers Pond near the Mill Street entrance. The Fishing Derby has historically been a very successful event, bringing out dozens of our young fishers. It is also an excellent way for the youth of Amherst to meet their Amherst Police

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Chief of Police Charles L. Scherpa is pleased to announced the appointment of two new patrol officers to the Amherst Police Department. Hunter J. Guiles and Matthew R. Frydryk were chosen after an extensive selection process. Hunter J. Guiles is originally from Hopatcong, New Jersey. He is a member of the United States Marine Corps where he was assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Security Team. He

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