September 6, 2017 -Springfield- On Sunday, September 3, 2017 the Springfield Police Department responded to a crash involving a motor vehicle on Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. The victim of the crash has been identified as Mr. Brandon Robert, 25, of Westfield, MA. The crash remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Department and the Motor […]
September 6, 2017 -Springfield- On Monday, September 4, 2017 the Major Crimes Unit of the Springfield Police Department responded to a report of multiple gunshot victims who were privately transported to Baystate Medical Center. One of the shooting victims has passed away. He has been identified as Mr. David Correa, 28; his address has yet […]
September 5, 2017 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today his support for Governor Charlie Baker’s, “An Act Updating Laws Relating to Dangerous Drugs and Protecting Witnesses.” Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “Governor Baker’s bill looks to update our current laws to keep pace with an evolving society and the challenges […]
By Buffy Spencer, bspencer@repub.com Posted on August 31, 2017 SPRINGFIELD — Both the prosecutor and defense lawyer told jurors Thursday that cellphone video of a confrontation between David Guasp and Ricardo Valentin will help prove their arguments. Assistant District Attorney Matthew W. Green told jurors in his closing argument in Valentin’s murder trial that the video will show Valentin […]
Larry Green(Police Photo) By Buffy Spencer, bspencer@repub.com August 23, 2017 SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man denied a dozen violent crimes Tuesday in Hampden Superior Court. Larry Green, 24, of 12 Ranney St., was ordered held in lieu of $100,000 bail after denying charges that included the shooting of a man on June 1 causing “serious bodily injury.” Green […]
August 16, 2017 -Holyoke- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the arrest of Miguel Sanchez-Martinez, 26, of Holyoke on alleged charges of: Trafficking Heroin 36-100 grams, Possession of a Firearm without an FID, Improper Storage of a Firearm, and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. The investigation was carried out by the […]
August 10, 2017 -Holyoke- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today, Ivan Ramos, 19, of Holyoke, wanted in connection to two homicides that occurred in Holyoke on August 7, 2017 has turned himself to authorities at the Holyoke Police Department. On Monday, August 7, 2017 at approximately 1:06 a.m., officers from the Holyoke Police Department […]
By George Graham , The Republican SPRINGFIELD — City, state and federal law enforcement personnel raided four city locations early Monday, arresting 10 men and seizing enough raw heroin to fill more than 450,000 bags. The six-plus kilos of raw heroin, once milled or processed and packaged for resale, would have a “conservative” street value […]
August 8, 2017 -Holyoke- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that authorities are actively seeking a suspect, Ivan Ramos, 19, of Holyoke, in connection to two homicides that occurred in Holyoke on August 7, 2017. On Monday, August 7, 2017 at approximately 1:06 a.m., officers from the Holyoke Police Department responded to calls of […]
Derek Webb By Buffy Spencer, the Republican SPRINGFIELD — A Hampden Superior Court grand jury has indicted a 25-year-old Westfield resident on a manslaughter charge in connection with an April heroin overdose death. Derek Webb, of Southampton Road, was indicted Friday. He is also charged with heroin distribution. His superior court arraignment date has not been set. Webb is […]
