Greta Jochem is the investigations editor at The Springfield Republican. She focuses on a diverse range of themes including law and legal affairs, energy policy, and health and wellness, often exploring topics such as lawsuits, public health, and consumer health. Greta's work has been featured in The Berkshire Eagle, Greenfield Recorder, and MassLive.
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Greta Jochem's coverage primarily focuses on local government, crime, and community-related issues in Massachusetts. She regularly covers evolving stories such as lawsuits, community initiatives, and political developments within the state.
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“Jesse’s Law" would require witnesses of life-threatening or other serious injuries to call 911 if it doesn’t put them in danger.
By: Greta Jochem
Last month, the state Office of the Medical Examiner ruled the death of Shacoby Kenny as a homicide.
By: Greta Jochem
Springfield police partner with BHN mental health clinicians to jointly respond to crisis-related 911 calls, aiming to de-escalate situations and connect residents with treatment.
By: Greta Jochem
Automated license plate readers are sparking privacy debates. Some see the cameras as an invasion of privacy while police say they are a vital crime-solving tool.
About 160,000 people in the state, including about 60,000 children, have lost food assistatnce benefits since last year.
By: Greta Jochem
The Governor’s Council, a lesser-known body, weighs in on pardons and commutations, approves treasury warrants, and votes on the governor’s nominations for judges, clerk-magistrates and members of the Parole Board.
A judge dismissed assault charges against a Massachusetts state trooper after finding the clerk-magistrate didn't establish probable cause.
By: Greta Jochem
The lawsuit says records about troopers’ use of force are important in public defense work.
Juan L. Cruz, a Springfield police officer with a prior disciplinary record, has been suspended by both the state POST Commission and the city's Board of Police Commissioners.
By: Greta Jochem, Hadley Barndollar
Since Kenny’s death, his mother and other political leaders have called for the officers involved to be suspended while the investigation is pending.
