August 15, 2023 -Springfield- On Monday, August 14 at 2:40 p.m., Springfield Police Officers responded to 174 Berkshire Avenue for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and made entry into the first floor apartment. They immediately observed an adult male, later identified as Victor Nieves, 34, of Springfield, deceased on the floor. Officers also […]
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Victim in Springfield homicide on Hancock Street identified
August 11, 2023 -Springfield- The victim in Sunday’s, August 6, 2023, homicide on Hancock Street has been identified as Mr. Emmanuel Hernandez-Garcia, 29, of Springfield. At 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, Springfield Police Officers responded to the intersection of Hancock and Union Streets for a reported gunshot victim. When officers arrived they located Mr. […]
One suspect under arrest in Chicopee homicide; victim identified
August 11, 2023 -Chicopee- The victim in the homicide from Sunday, August 6, 2023 has been identified as Mr. Maurice Crump, 24, of Springfield. On August 6, 2023 the Chicopee Police Department responded to the 90 block of West Street at 3:00 p.m. for a reported stabbing. On scene, officers discovered a male victim suffering from […]
Massachusetts National Guard Counterdrug Program provides hand held drug analyzer to Hampden District Attorney’s Office
August 3, 2023 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, Major General Gary W. Keefe, have announced the donation of TruNarc, a hand held drug analyzer, to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office. Hampden District Attorney Gulluni stated, “The TruNarc device will allow members of my narcotics taskforce to field test suspected narcotics on site. […]
Adrian Perez held without the right to bail in Union Street double homicide
June 13, 2023 -Springfield- Adrian Perez, 19, of Springfield has been charged and arraigned in connection with a double homicide o Union Street in Springfield. He was arraigned in Springfield District Court and is currently held without the right to bail. His next scheduled court date is on July 14, 2023. The victims in theJune 7, 2023 […]
Hector Heredia-Alamo sentenced to 13-15 years in prison after being found guilty of rape of a child
June 12, 2023 -Springfield- On June 1, 2023 Hector Heredia-Alamo was sentenced by a Superior Court Judge to 13-15 years in state prison on charges of: rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 (two counts). The sentencing came after a Hampden Superior Court Jury found him guilty on […]
Local non-profits receive $62,000 from District Attorney’s Drug Forfeiture Community Support Grant Program
June 7, 2023 -Chicopee- In an award event at the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni presented eight local non-profits with community support grants totaling $62,000. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, stated: “We are delighted and proud to provide funding to very worthy organizations doing important work to help […]
Four men sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of Gabriel Irizarry
Keith Cotto Luis Cotto Isaiah Fraticelli Victor Espinosa May 24, 2023 -Springfield- Luis Cotto, Keith Cotto, Isaiah Fraticelli, all of Springfield, and Victor Espinosa, of Chicopee, were sentenced to life in prison today after a Hampden County Jury convicted them of murder in the first degree on May 19, 2023. All four defendants were also […]
James Carmenatty arrested in connection with Holyoke homicide
May 24, 2023 -Holyoke- James Carmenatty, 34, of Holyoke has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of Jasell Camacho. He was arrested, taken into custody, and transported to the Holyoke Police Department on May 19, 2023. He was arraigned in Holyoke District Court the same day and is currently held without the […]
Mihail Lujan sentenced to 10-12 years in prison for rape on elderly nursing home patient
April 27, 2023 -Springfield- After a trial before a Hampden County Superior Court judge, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Mihail Lujan, 37, of West Springfield, was sentenced to 10-12 years in state prison for a 2013 sexual assault at a nursing home in West Springfield. It is expected that the defendant will be detained by […]