November 18, 2021 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni presented eight local non-profits with community support grants totaling $51,500. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, stated: “We are delighted and proud to provide resources to very worthy organizations doing important work to help people here in Hampden County. This money is ordered forfeited by […]
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Family of Karen Soucie Seeks Information on the 21st Anniversary of Her Death
November 3, 2021 marks the 21st anniversary of the discovery of Ms. Karen Soucie’s body. Karen’s family, along with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, are asking the public for their help in providing information that would assist law enforcement in bringing closure to her family and the perpetrator to justice. Karen was found in her […]
Young adults facing prison get a second chance through first-in-the-nation court program
Young adults facing prison get a second chance through first-in-the-nation court programAfter a high-speed car chase landed Joel in jail awaiting trial on an extensive list of charges – including carrying a loaded firearm without a license – the 22-year-old is working toward a new life. By Sarah Betancourt November 16, 2021 After a high-speed car […]
Almando Diaz arrested on murder charge in connection with Chicopee homicide
November 10, 2021 -Springfield- On Wednesday, March 11, 2021, at approximately 11:52 p.m., members of the Chicopee Police Department responded to calls of possible shots fired in the vicinity of Springfield Street and Walton Street in the City of Chicopee. A short time later, the Springfield Police Department responded to the area of Springfield Street […]
Eric Reyes arraigned in fatal State Street crash
November 5, 2021 -Springfield- On November 3, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Springfield Police Department responded to the 600 block of State Street for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. It appears, a vehicle operated by Eric Reyes, 26, of Springfield hit a pedestrian on State Street as the pedestrian was crossing. Eric […]
Johnny Acevedo arrested by SAFE Unit, currently held on dangerousness
October 28, 2021 -Springfield- On Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at approximately 4:15 p.m.Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s SAFE Unit, along with Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, arrested Jonathan Acevedo, AKA “Plainfield Johnny”, on charges of: possession of a firearm, and carrying a loaded firearm, both without a license to carry, possession of high capacity magazine, […]
Springfield homicide under investigation
September 14, 2021 -Springfield- Officers from the Springfield Police Department responded to a Shotspotter activation on Saturday, September 11, 2021 around 2:50 p.m. on Vermont Street. When officers arrived they discovered a gunshot victim, who was immediately transported to Baystate Medical Center. Later on in the evening she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced […]
Chicopee homicide under investigation; Suspect under arrest
September 13, 2021 -Chicopee- The Chicopee Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding a stabbing victim Friday, September 10, 2021 around 6:55 p.m. on Peloquin Drive. When officers arrived, they discovered a victim suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center where he later succumbed to his […]
Investigators seek public’s help in Jafet Robles homicide case on the anniversary of his passing
September 10, 2021 -Chicopee- The Hampden District Attorney, the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, and the Chicopee Police Department’s Detective Division are renewing their call for the public’s assistance into the investigation of the 2017 homicide of Mr. Jafet Robles on the four year anniversary of his passing […]
Tamon Byrd and Haliendrew Flores charged with murder in Holyoke homicide investigation
August 26, 2021 -Holyoke- The Holyoke Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting in the area of Walnut Street on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at approximately 9:24 p.m. When emergency response personnel arrived a male victim was located and appeared to be suffering from a gun shot wound. He was transported to Baystate […]