East Longmeadow Police Department

04/14/2026

Yesterday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, our department handled 25 calls for service ; a reminder of just how quickly things can escalate in a short amount of time. These calls included two arrests, a brush fire, a motor vehicle crash, a person experiencing a seizure, a reported overdose, a reported suspicious activity, a past assault, a restraining order violation, and several other incidents requiring immediate attention.

Behind every one of these calls is a coordinated effort between officers on the road and the dedicated dispatchers at Westcomm. Their ability to prioritize, communicate, and manage multiple critical situations at once is what keeps everything moving safely and efficiently.

In recognition of Telecommunications Week, we want to take a moment to thank the men and women at Westcomm. Their work often goes unseen, but it is essential to everything we do.
Great job yesterday to Westcomm Regional Dispatch and to our patrol and supervisory staff.

04/13/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the East Longmeadow Police Department extends our sincere thanks to the dedicated professionals at Westcomm Regional Dispatch. Your calm voice, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment make a difference in every call for service and help keep our officers and community safe.

We appreciate all that you do—today and every day. Thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and service.

04/10/2026

Great information from our friends next door

We’ve seen a massive surge of e-bikes on our streets lately. Whether you’re a rider or a parent, it’s important to understand what’s legal and what’s not. Let’s clear up the confusion on what’s an "e-bike" and what’s actually a moped.

👮WHAT IS AN E-BIKE?
In Massachusetts, to be considered an e-bike, your sweet ride must:
▪️️Have operable pedals.
▪️Have a motor of 750 watts or less.
▪️Have a max assisted speed of 20 mph.

E-BIKE CLASSES (YES…THIS MATTERS)
• Class 1: Pedal-assist only (max 20 mph)
• Class 2: Throttle-assisted (max 20 mph)
• Massachusetts does NOT recognize Class 3 e-bikes.
🚨If it goes over 20 mph with motor assist, it is NOT an e-bike.

E-BIKE RULES:
🚩NO riding on sidewalks.
🚩Ride Safely - NO blowing through stop signs / Traffic lights
🚩WEAR A HELMET (Required if under 16!)

👮WHEN DO YOU NEED A LICENSE?
If your bike exceeds 20 mph or 750 watts, it's considered a motorized bicycle (moped) under Massachusetts law, meaning:
▪️Driver’s license and Registration REQUIRED
▪️Helmet REQUIRED
▪️Must follow moped laws

THE BOTTOM LINE: If your "e-bike" functions like a motorcycle or scooter, you must follow moped laws. Riding an unregistered, high-speed vehicle without a license puts you, and our community, at risk. RIDE SMART; RIDE SAFE.

04/09/2026

This morning at approximately 11:25 AM, members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrested Ezier Santiago, age 19, in Springfield on an arrest warrant obtained by the East Longmeadow Police Department.

The charges include:
• Kidnapping
• Assault & Battery on a Family or Household Member

These charges stem from an incident that occurred in East Longmeadow on Tuesday, April 7. Mr. Santiago was taken into custody, booked, and transported to court for arraignment this afternoon.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Massachusetts State Police, Longmeadow Police Department, and Westcomm Regional Dispatch for their assistance in both the response and investigation.

Chief Williams also recognizes the outstanding work of our responding patrol officers and detective bureau in what was a complex and challenging investigation.

Additionally, we thank the members of the public who called 911 to report suspicious activity and those who took action to assist the victim. Your efforts were instrumental in preventing further harm and helping police identify those involved.

04/08/2026

Thank you to Island Tech Services of New England for displaying one of our new cruisers at today’s Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association trade show. This cruiser will be the first hybrid-powered cruiser in our fleet. Pictured here with the cruiser are Officers Jeff Niznik and Dan Atwater

04/07/2026

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 4/8 at 6:30AM - Officers have identified and spoken with both parties involved in this incident and confirmed they are safe. We'd like to thank the many witnesses and concerned citizens who came forward and provided us with information. The incident remains under investigation.

Update 7:56 p.m- multiple witnesses reported the victim left the area on their own after fleeing from the suspect. As of yet the victim has not come forward.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., our department received multiple 911 calls regarding a possible kidnapping and assault near the area of East Longmeadow High School on Maple St.

Officers responded immediately and began investigating. At this time, the individual involved fled the area prior to officers arriving and has not yet been located.

Please be advised that there is no threat to our schools or the community, and this incident appears to be isolated and involving only two individuals. This matter remains an active investigation.

If you were in the area at the time or have any information related to this incident, please contact our department.

Thank you.

04/06/2026

Sharing this 911 educational information from our colleagues at Westcomm Regional Dispatch

Welcome to 911 Education Month! 🌟

For our first informational post this April, we're sharing a critical, life-saving skill for situations where it is unsafe or impossible to speak: The Silent Call Procedure.

If you are in an emergency and cannot talk, use your keypad after we answer:

Choose your service:
📞 Press #1 for Police
📞 Press #2 for Fire
📞 Press #3 for Ambulance

If our dispatcher asks questions:
📞 Press #4 for YES
📞 Press #5 for NO

Help us protect our communities—please SHARE this vital information with your family and neighbors!

REMEMBER. EDUCATE. PREPARE.

03/27/2026

We'd like to congratulate our newest Sergeant, Quinn O'Donnell, on his promotion to Sergeant! Sgt. O'Donnell has been working with us since 2019, and we're excited to see him in this new role with our department. Thank you to the O'Donnell family, Town Manager Tom Christensen, and all the others who joined us for the swearing in ceremony yesterday. Thank you also to Jaime Rooke from East Longmeadow Cable Access Television- ELCAT for covering the ceremony for us.

03/04/2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12:15pm, a resident from Speight Arden called Westcomm dispatch to report that they could see someone actively breaking into their home over their home surveillance camera system. Officers were dispatched to the area and Sergeant Jason Guinipero confirmed that there was evidence that the home had been broken into. Soon after, a resident from Elm Street called dispatch to report a suspicious looking male running through their backyard who looked like he was trying to hide. Officer Michael Calcasola arrived at that residence and spotted a suspect matching that description in the front yard, who then turned around and ran into the back yard. Officer Calcasola began chasing him on foot, and School Resource Officer Michael Healey joined in the chase. After a short foot pursuit the suspect was captured by Officers Healey and Calcasola. The resident from Speight Arden returned home and confirmed that property was missing. Officer Timothy Driscoll located the missing property in a yard on Elm Street Extension. The homeowner also confirmed that the suspect was someone who is known to them.

John Loranger, age 43, of Springfield, was arrested and charged with Breaking & Entering in the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Malicious Destruction of Property Over $1,200, and Larceny From a Building. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Palmer District Court today.

Sergeant Daniel Manley, Officer Eric Ainsworth, and Detective Anthony Dieni also assisted in the response and investigation of this incident. This remains an active investigation as we work to identify potential accomplices to this crime.

02/22/2026

The East Longmeadow Department of Public Works has issued an on-street parking ban beginning at 12:00 AM on Monday, February 23, through 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24.

This ban is necessary to allow for snow removal operations. Vehicles parked on the street during this time may be ticketed or towed.

Thank you for your cooperation!

02/22/2026

Thank you to Westcomm Regional Dispatch for sharing this information.

The East Longmeadow Department of Public Works has issued an on-street parking ban beginning at 12:00 AM on Monday, February 23, through 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24.

This ban is necessary to allow for snow removal operations. Vehicles parked on the street during this time may be ticketed or towed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

01/27/2026

The East Longmeadow Town Hall at 60 Center Square is closed to the public for the rest of today (Tuesday 1/27) due to a problem with the heating system. The problem is expected to be repaired soon, and the building should be open again tomorrow.