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

I take full responsibility for what happened this past Saturday,” said Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi. Cocchi’s comments about Saturday bring us to West Springfield. In

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.

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,”

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.

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,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi has been charged with OUI. Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Rob Rizzuto confirmed to 22News that Sheriff Cocchi was at MGM Springfield Saturday night when he was arrested for operating under the influence.