Ashley Shook

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AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Community members in Amherst disposed of over a ton of unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day last month. Residents cleaned out their medicine cabinets and dropped off any old medications during the Drug Take Back Day event held on April 26th at Wildwood Elementary School. The national event is meant to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications and make sure they never end up in the wrong hands.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Ashley Shook

LYNN, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Lynn who was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking organization that distributed heart-shaped pills laced with methamphetamine and fentanyl was sentenced to prison. In July 2023, an investigation into an overdose death in Salem led detectives to uncover a large-scale drug trafficking organization led by the three suspects, Deiby Felix, Emilio Garcia, and Sebastien Bejin of Lynn.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Ashley Shook

REVERE, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Revere is a winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery after scratching the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” ticket. On Friday, the Lottery announced that Orley Espinosa is the winner of a $2 million grand prize. He chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $1,300,000 before taxes. What would you buy if you won over $1 million? Orley said that he plans on helping his family with the winnings.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Ashley Shook

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Springfield was arrested and charged with possession to distribute cocaine after officers found 20 individually packaged baggies during a search of a barber shop in West Springfield. In a news release from the West Springfield Police Department, at around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers conducted a search warrant at “West Side Cuts” barber shop located at 84 Westfield Street.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | Ashley Shook

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A 22News viewer sent a video of a fox and deer caught on camera in Easthampton. The viewer’s Ring camera shows the outside light on, with a deer standing in front of a tree in the back. A fox can then be seen scampering closer to the home. The deer looks like it noticed it, but seems unfazed. The viewer told 22News that this video was captured in the early morning on Thursday. If you have any pictures or videos of wildlife, email us at [email protected].