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Defendant Convicted on charges of Distribution of Fentanyl in Hampden Superior Court

May 13, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the conviction and sentencing of Christopher Anderson, 37, of Wales. A Hampden County jury found Anderson guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. On April 11, 2025,  the Court sentenced Anderson to three and […]

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District Attorney’s Office Highlights $285K Equipment Investment in Ongoing Counterdrug Partnership with Massachusetts National Guard

May 12, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni was joined today by key federal and state law enforcement leaders to highlight a renewed and growing partnership between the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts National Guard, focused on combating narcotics trafficking and organized drug activity across the region. The partnership, […]

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Brown Jr. Convicted in Connection with 2022 Holyoke Bar Shooting

May 9, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the conviction and sentencing of John Brown Jr., 37, of Springfield, Massachusetts. A Hampden County jury found Brown Jr. guilty of armed assault with intent to murder. On April 29, 2025, the Court sentenced him to 18 to 20 years for armed […]

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Hampden County Gun Buyback Set for May 17

May 8, 2025 – West Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Baystate Health are encouraging Western Massachusetts residents to safely dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition through their annual gun buyback event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the West Springfield Town Hall, 26 Central St. from 8:30-10 a.m. The initiative is part […]

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MassLive: Fake Adderall joins vapes as growing danger for high schoolers. These teens are fighting back

Fake Adderall joins vapes as growing danger for high schoolers. These teens are fighting backStudents told MassLive it’s not uncommon to see multiple people vaping in the school bathroom. But there’s another – more deadly – danger teens are facing.

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Hampden DA hosts Annual Youth Advisory Board Conference, Showcasing Leadership and Vision of Western Mass. Students

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May 2, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board held its annual conference on May 1 at the Basketball Hall of Fame, bringing together 55 exceptional students from 24 high schools across Western Massachusetts to present yearlong projects addressing critical issues facing today’s youth. Hosted by District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, the […]

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District Attorney Speaks at Holyoke Taxpayers Association Annual Meeting

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April 30, 2025 – Holyoke, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni addressed members of the Holyoke Taxpayers Association at the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday, April 17 at The Delaney House. The District Attorney spoke about the role of the DA’s office in the community, with a particular focus on the office’s prevention and […]

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Victor Oquendo Convicted for First Degree Murder in 2021 Homicide

April 29, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the conviction and sentencing of Victor Oquendo, 28, of Belchertown, Massachusetts. A Hampden County jury found Oquendo guilty of first degree murder in the death of Chad Alexander. He was found not guilty for the murder of Charleen Figueroa. On April 16, […]

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