In Holyoke, police arrested 44-year-old Doris Valentin for alleged theft and outstanding warrants. Sgt. Dustin Summers noticed her acting suspiciously on Dwight and Monroe Streets on Monday evening, leading to her arrest, according to the Holyoke Police Department Facebook's post.
Valentin was riding a bicycle and was seen looking at a package on private property with "No Trespassing" signs. When Sgt. Summers spoke to her, It became clear that Valentin did not live there. She quickly tried to flee, first on her bike and then on foot, but officers Summers and Kennedy caught her, as reported by the Holyoke Police Department.
Police found several suspected stolen items in Valentin’s possession and learned she had two outstanding warrants. She now faces charges including trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, two counts of property damage, assault and battery on a police officer, and the two warrants. Her arrest shows a quick response by Holyoke Police to larceny concerns in the community, as noted by the Holyoke Police Department.
The Chief of Holyoke Police, Brian Keenan, also emphasized the diligence of the officers involved in apprehending a suspect believed to be a repeat offender. More details pertaining to this case will likely unfold as the investigation continues and Valentin's legal process advances in the judicial system, as per the Holyoke Police Department.
