Archive | April, 2022

Victim in Springfield homicide identified

Victim in Springfield homicide identified

April 22, 2022 -Springfield- On Friday, April 15, 2022 at approximately 10:05 p.m. the Springfield Police Department responded to 1000 block of Worthington Street for a report of a shots fired.  Responding officers located an adult male, who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center were he […]

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James Bennett sentenced to 6-7 years in prison for possession of a firearm

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April 20, 2022 -Springfield- James W. Bennett has been sentenced to 6-7 years in state prison after a Hampden County Superior Court Jury found him guilty of Carrying a firearm without a license, second offense. The sentencing came after a jury trial, which concluded on April 13, 2022 Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, […]

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Ali Ghaffar arrested and charged in connection with rape and assault of at least six women

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April 13, 2022 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “Investigators moved with urgency to identify and stop this alleged serial rapist before he victimized more women. We are asking our partners in the media and the public at large to share the picture we are releasing of the suspect, and ask that if you are a survivor of […]

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Edwin Hernandez pleads guilty to second degree murder

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April 4, 2022 -Springfield- Edwin Hernandez, 23, of Holyoke, plead guilty to second degree murder, at a hearing today in Hampden Superior Court. His trial was expected to begin tomorrow. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “The excellent investigation by Springfield Police Department’s Homicide Unit and my office’s Murder Unit led to a successful […]

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