By Patrick Johnson, pjohnson@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — A tip from Baystate Medical Center staff about a sudden spike in overdoses led local and state police to identify and stop a local distribution ring that is being blamed for three deaths, according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. Gulluni, flanked by local local enforcement and Baystate doctors during a press briefing, […]

By George Graham, ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — Authorities, touching on the recent rash of unfounded threats against area schools, warned those who make them face potentially serious consequences. Springfield officials and District Attorney joint press conference on school safety District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said Tuesday morning 16 threats have been made on social media against schools throughout […]

By Patrick Johnson, pjohnson@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – Rafael Martinez, a suspect in the 2016 shooting of a Florida man on Jardine Street, was released from custody Monday after posting $50,000 bail. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni issued a statement that faulted the release as “a dangerous step” by the courts. Martinez, 35, is awaiting trial for the murder […]

By The Republican Newsroom Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is once again challenging area high school students to participate in his Stop the Swerve Public Service Announcement and Billboard Challenge. “I am grateful to Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance and their administration of the Drunk Driving Trust Fund for the grant funding that will allow our office […]