Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was driving a beat-up, state-owned SUV before he was arrested on a drunken-driving charge Saturday night outside MGM Springfield. In the casino’s parking garage, Massachusetts State Police troopers noticed a Ford Explorer with blue police plates was missing a front tire and had “extensive damage to the wheel rim.

News explains where and how the incident started that led to the arrest of Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi.

I’m sorry for not living up to the high standards I’ve set for myself, my staff, and the justice-involved population. I take full responsibility for what happened this past Saturday,”

State Rep. Angelo J. Puppolo Jr. changed his profile photo on social media Monday to a shot of him and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi together, arms around each other, at an event. It was meant as a sign of support,

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was arraigned Monday on charges of driving under the influence of liquor, according to court records. Cocchi was released on personal recognizance, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for Oct. 29. His attorney, Joseph D. Bernard, declined to comment.

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi pleaded not guilty in Worcester District Court on Monday for a charge of operating under the influence.

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi appeared before a judge on Monday morning after his arrest over the weekend.

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence on Saturday. During his arraignment Monday, the sheriff pleaded not guilty but told reporters he takes "complete responsibility for my actions.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re getting a better look at what happened the night that Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was arrested for drunk driving. Court documents obtained by Western Mass News provide new details into what led up to the arrest.

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