July 11, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – On Wednesday, July 9, Bobby Rivera, 34, of Springfield,was served with a murder warrant while in custody at the Hampden County Correctional Center, in connection with a double homicide that took place on Hebron Street on April 2. At approximately 5:40 a.m. on April 2, Springfield Police Officers responded to […]
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Grand Jury Indicts Poirier in Holland Murder; Co-Defendant Arraigned in Superior Court
July 2, 2025 – Holland, Massachusetts – On Wednesday June 25, 2025, Jonathan Poirier was indicted by a Hampden County Grand Jury and was charged with (1) count of first degree murder, (1) count of armed robbery with a firearm, (2) counts of conspiracy to commit trafficking in firearms, (1) count of larceny $1,200 or […]
Juvenile Arrested, Charged With Murder in January 2025 Oakland Street Homicide
June 30, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – A juvenile has been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred in January 2025. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit, under the direction of Captain Trent Duda, began investigating this shooting and were able to identify a suspect. Detectives applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for […]
Western Mass News: Hampden DA warning of increase of serious crashes
Hampden D.A. warning of increase of serious crashesHampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni issued a warning for drivers on Wednesday as the number of serious crashes continues to rise and we’re only at the halfway point of 2025.
DA’s Office Urges Caution as Serious Crashes in Hampden County Surge
June 25, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is sounding the alarm after a disturbing mid-year update: the number of serious motor vehicle incidents has reached 42 as of June 24, 2025, a staggering figure that puts this year on track to exceed previous annual totals. The Hampden District Attorney’s Motor Vehicle […]
Victim in Springfield Hit-And-Run Identified, Suspected Vehicle Located
June 24, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – On Monday, June 23 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Springfield Police Officers were notified of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Bay and Bowles Street. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with severe injuries. The victim was transported to Baystate Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. […]
Hampden County Addiction Taskforce Highlights Local Innovations in Addiction Recovery
June 23, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT), a regional collaborative dedicated to combating substance use disorder through coordinated prevention and treatment efforts founded by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, held its latest meeting on June 11 featuring two presentations from emerging leaders in recovery care. New […]
Supreme Judicial Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Commonwealth v. Lee Manuel Rios
June 18, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Lee Manuel Rios, affirming the jury’s original verdict of murder with deliberate premeditation and extreme atrocity or cruelty in the 2015 murder of Kenneth Lopez, 24, of Springfield. The Court’s decision also […]
Ahmed Ahmed Held On Pre-Trial Detention Following 58A Dangerousness Hearing
June 17, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Ahmed Ahmed, 53, of Springfield, Massachusetts was found to be a dangerous person after a 58A hearing in Springfield District Court. Ahmed will be held under pre-trial detention for 120 days. On May 30, 2025 at approximately 10:23 p.m., Springfield Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Fort […]
Youth-led Solutions, Community Collaboration at Forefront of Hampden County Addiction Taskforce Meeting
June 16, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT) convened at its May meeting to highlight innovative, youth-centered efforts to address substance use and promote mental wellness across the region. Leaders from local agencies, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations gathered to hear from guest speakers and youth advocates who are shaping safer, […]
