DA’s Office warns public to be vigilant on latest scam Rahul Alam September 20, 2022 -Springfield- Rahul Alam, 35, of Voorhees, NJ, has plead guilty to a 21 count indictment: attempt to commit a crime (3 counts), larceny more than $1,200.00 (single scheme & false pretense, victim over 60 years or disabled (2 counts), larceny […]
August 18, 2022 -Chicopee- Ahead of the one year anniversary of the shooting that claimed the life of Mr. Luis Vazquez, investigators are seeking the public’s help in their investigation. On Saturday, August 21, 2021 at approximately 1:36 a.m. the Chicopee Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting shots fired in 500 block of Center […]
August 1, 2022 -Chicopee- On Friday, July 29, 2022 at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Chicopee Police Department were dispatched to area of Montgomery and Grattan Streets for a reported vehicle collision. It appears a Chevy Impala was struck by a Dodge Ram on Montgomery Street while attempting to exit a gas station. The operator […]
July 26, 2022 -Holyoke- On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at approximately 12:05 a.m., Holyoke Police were dispatched to 35 North Bridge Street for a possible domestic altercation. Upon arrival, they encountered a female gunshot victim who had passed away as a result of her injuries. The victim has been identified as Desiree Rivera-Lopez, 36, of Holyoke. […]
In order to meet the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office’s constitutional, procedural rule, and ethical obligations in this regard, the Office has created a policy for the disclosure of exculpatory and impeachment material concerning law enforcement agency employees. The relevance of the disclosedinformation may still be litigated if appropriate, but it is Hampden District Attorney’s […]
On Monday, July 18, 2022 at approximately 2:11 a.m. the Holyoke Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area of the 30-40 block of North Summer Street. When officers arrived on scene a male gunshot victim was located and treated by emergency medical personnel. He later succumbed to his injuries and passed away. […]
July 20, 2022 -Holyoke- On Monday, July 18, 2022 at approximately 2:11 a.m. the Holyoke Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area of the 30-40 block of North Summer Street. When officers arrived on scene a male gunshot victim was located and treated by emergency medical personnel. He later succumbed to his injuries and […]
July 12, 2022 -Springfield- On Sunday, July 3, 2022 at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Springfield Police Department responded to a call for shots fired, a shot spotter activation, and a report of a group of people fighting near the intersection of Terrence and State Streets. On scene, responding officers observed damage to several vehicles, which […]
June 30, 2022 -Springfield- On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the Springfield Police Department responded to the 100 block of Genesee Street for a reported gunshot victim. On scene, responding officers located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Baystate Medical Center where […]
June 30, 2022 -Springfield- Beginning July 1, 2022, the use of breath tests, commonly known as a breathalyzer, as evidence in criminal prosecutions will resume in Hampden County. Arrests occurring through local and state police departments will again involve the admission of breath test evidence in cases of individuals charged with the operation of a […]
