March 8, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that a Hampden County Jury as found Benjamin Martinez guilty of First Degree Murder. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “My sympathy is with the victim’s family, as I hope this verdict brings them closure and a measure of justice for […]
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2017 Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative Winter League Basketball Championships
March 3, 2017 -Holyoke, Mass- The 2017 Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative Winter Basketball League sponsored by Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and the Holyoke Shannon Initiative heldits 2017 Championships Friday night. The Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Imitative is a partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement; city & state government; civic and human service […]
Western Mass. Dr. Frank Stirlacci denies charges over opioid prescriptions issued while he was imprisoned
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Frank Stirlacci, 55, of Ludlow, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges relating to opioid prescriptions which were issued when he was in jail. On February 9, 2016, Stirlacci surrendered his license to practice medicine by signing a voluntary agreement not to practice. He had offices in both Agawam and Springfield. A […]
Massachusetts State Police forces raid multiple locations in Springfield, seizing large caches of heroin, cocaine, and cash
SPRINGFIELD – Massachusetts State Police forces raided multiple drug houses in Springfield on Wednesday morning, seizing large amounts of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and cash, according to a statement released by State Police Thursday. Police said that search warrants were executed at two separate drug houses in the city on Wednesday, though the locations of […]
Trial date set for Jeffrey Lovell, charged in fatal Chicopee shooting of teen mistaken for burglar
SPRINGFIELD — A trial date of Sept. 8 has been set for for Jeffery Lovell, charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a teen he believed was trying to break into his home. Lovell, 43, was charged in connection with the July 16 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Dylan Francisco. He is now free on bail, which was set […]
Benjamin Rivera Guilty of Second Degree Murder
February 27, 2016 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the guilty verdict in the Benjamin Rivera murder case. Rivera has been found guilty of second degree murder following a jury trial involving the homicide of Angel Llorens. The incident took place in Springfield on May 22, 2013 over a dispute involving a […]
Two Indicted by a Grand Jury in Holyoke Homicide Investigation
February 23, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the indictments of Nashon Perez, 21 and Eric Carattini, 24, both of Holyoke, by a Hampden County Grand Jury in the homicide of Anthony Sirakowski, 55, of Holyoke. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “I thank the Grand Jury for their […]
Victim in Holyoke Assault and Battery Passes Away
February 14, 2017 -Holyoke, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the arrest of three brothers: Joseph Rivera, 22, of Holyoke, Mass, Roberto Rivera, 31, of Holyoke, Mass, and Edwin Rivera, 32, of Marshill N.C. All three were arrested for their alleged involvement in an assault and battery, unarmed robbery and murder of Mr. Adam Rei, […]
Victim in Holyoke Assault and Battery Passes Awa
February 14, 2017 -Holyoke, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the arrest of three brothers: Joseph Rivera, 22, of Holyoke, Mass, Roberto Rivera, 31, of Holyoke, Mass, and Edwin Rivera, 32, of Marshill N.C. All three were arrested for their alleged involvement in an assault and battery, unarmed robbery and murder of Mr. Adam Rei, […]
Three Arrests Made in Holyoke Unarmed Robbery
February 13, 2017 -Holyoke, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the arrest of three brothers: Joseph Rivera, 22, of Holyoke, Mass, Roberto Rivera, 31, of Holyoke, Mass, and Edwin Rivera, 32, of Marshill N.C. All three were arrested for their alleged involvement in an assault and battery, unarmed robbery. On February 8, 2017 at approximately […]