September 28, 2017 -Springfield- On September 26, 2017 the Springfield Police Department responded to 24 Baldwin Street for a shots fired call and with a report of a shooting victim. Responding officers observed a scene consistent with what was reported. While officers were on scene, the victim arrived at Baystate Medical Center suffering from an […]
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Victim of Accident on Breckwood Blvd in Springfield Identified
September 25, 2017 -Springfield- On Sunday, September 24, 2017 the Springfield Police Department responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Breckwood Boulevard in Springfield. The victim of the crash has been identified as Mr. Nathaniel Acevedo, 13, of Springfield. The crash remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Department and the Motor Vehicle Homicide […]
Half Kilo of Cocaine, $19,000 and a Handgun Seized During Drug Trafficking Investigation
September 21, 2017 -West Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today several arrests made by the Hampden County Narcotics Taskforce. The suspects, arrested on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, are suspected to have been involved in the trafficking of cocaine. Arrested were: Publio Berrios, 39, Jesus Hernandez-Ortiz, 29, Tiana Matias, 32, all of West […]
Gary Schara Arrested in Connection with the Murder of Lisa Ziegert
September 18, 2017 –Springfield- On April 15, 1992, twenty-four year old Lisa Ziegert, who taught at a local middle school, was abducted during the early evening hours while working at her second job at a card shop in Agawam. She was reported missing to police the next morning, on April 16, 1992, by the store’s […]
Demetrius Moore Arraigned in Connection with Double Murder
September 14, 2017 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the arrest and arraignment of Demetrius Moore, 26, of Springfield, for his suspected role in the murders of Chauncy Marshall, 31, and Warren Payne, 27, both of Springfield. Moore was arrested in the early morning hours of Thursday morning by the Massachusetts State Police. […]
Investigation into Chicopee Homicide Continues
September 12, 2017 -Springfield- The investigation into the death of Mr. Jafet Robles, 33, of Springfield continues after the deceased’s remains were discovered early Monday morning by employees of the City of Chicopee. Investigators are asking for anyone who may have information regarding this investigation to anonymously utilize Text-A-Tip, text the word CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) and type the word SOLVE into […]
Victim of Chicopee Homicide Identified
September 11, 2017 -Springfield- On September 11, 2017 the Chicopee Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit Assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office responded to suspicious death in the vicinity of 229 Bemis Road in Chicopee. Responding officers observed that it appeared the deceased had been shot multiple times. The victim has been […]
Springfield man gets 5 years for heroin trafficking, forfeits $11,000
By Buffy Spencer, bspencer@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Moises Silva on Friday was sentenced to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to trafficking heroin in the amount of 36 to 100 grams. Silva, 36, of 10 Huntington St., Springfield, had been charged with trafficking heroin in the amount of over 200 grams, but the charge was lowered as part of […]
2010 First Degree Murder Convictions of Swinkels Laporte and Maxwell Wiggins Upheld by SJC
September 8, 2017 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the 2010 murder convictions of Swinkles Laporte and Maxwell Wiggins has been upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “I am pleased to announce the affirmation of these 2010 murder convictions. The dedicated and commendable work […]
Victim of Springfield Crash Identified
September 6, 2017 -Springfield- On Sunday, September 3, 2017 the Springfield Police Department responded to a crash involving a motor vehicle on Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. The victim of the crash has been identified as Mr. Brandon Robert, 25, of Westfield, MA. The crash remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Department and the Motor […]