Hampden DA addresses hurdles to fighting crime across the countyAs he marks a decade in office, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni said changes in laws and public policy have made prosecutors’ jobs tougher than ever.
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Luis Kidanny Colon Held On Pre-Trial Detention Following 58A Dangerousness Hearing
May 29, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Luis Kidanny-Colon, 38, of Springfield, Massachusetts was found to be a dangerous person after a 58A hearing in Hampden Superior Court. Colon will be held under pre-trial detention for 180 days. On December 14, 2024 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Springfield Police Officers were dispatched to Mercy Medical Center for a […]
Chicopee High School Students Participate in “1 in 11: Preventing Dating Violence” Program
May 28, 2025 – Chicopee, Massachusetts – Over 1,100 students at Chicopee High School attended a unique presentation by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office on Monday, May 19 – a 30-minute documentary created in memory of Kathryn Mauke, a Springfield teen who was tragically killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. The presentation is part of the […]
DA Gulluni Announces Results of Three Major Narcotics Investigations
May 27, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni today announced the results of three major drug trafficking investigations that have dismantled significant narcotics distribution networks operating in and around Springfield. “These operations reflect the power of collaboration between my office and our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners,” said District Attorney […]
Two Graduate from Hampden District Attorney’s EACH Program
May 23, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of two participants from its Emerging Adult Court of Hope (EACH) court, a program established to provide young adults aged 18-24 with an opportunity to break free from the cycles of adversity and incarceration. Hendrick Allende, 23, of Springfield, […]
Anthony Potito Pleads Guilty to 2019 Murder of Shanike “Nikki” Roldan
May 21, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that Anthony Potito, 56, of Springfield, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2019 murder of 28-year-old Shanike “Nikki” Roldan. Potito was sentenced on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Hampden Superior Court. On Count 1, Murder in the Second Degree, the […]
34 Firearms Turned in at Hampden County Gun Buyback Event
May 19, 2025 – West Springfield, Massachusetts – Thirty-four firearms and a significant quantity of ammunition were safely and anonymously collected during Hampden County’s annual gun buyback event, hosted by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Baystate Health, and the West Springfield Police Department on Saturday, May 17. Held at West Springfield Town Hall, the event offered residents […]
Hampden District Attorney Concludes Investigation into November 2024 Shooting Death of Devin Lewis
May 16, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni today released the findings of his office’s investigation into the November 21, 2024, shooting death of Devin Lewis on Lyman Street in Springfield. After a comprehensive review of all available evidence – including body-worn camera footage, witness statements, 911 recordings, and autopsy results – […]
Supreme Judicial Court Reinstates First Degree Murder Conviction in Luis Gomez Case
May 15, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has affirmed the jury’s original verdict in Commonwealth vs. Luis Gomez, ruling that the defendant stands convicted of first-degree murder by deliberate premeditation. The decision reverses a post-trial order issued by Superior Court Judge Douglas H. Wilkins, who presided over the trial and later […]
Hampden County Prosecutor Max Bennett Honored with Prestigious William C. O’Malley Award
May 14, 2025 – Boston, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is proud to announce that longtime Assistant District Attorney Maximilian J. Bennett has been named the recipient of the 2025 William C. O’Malley Prosecutor of the Year Award, one of the highest honors a Massachusetts prosecutor can receive. This award, given annually by the Massachusetts District […]
