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As statewide network gets overloaded with body cam data, Mass. DAs want better tech

As statewide network gets overloaded with body cam data, Mass. DAs want better techAs more police departments adopt officer-worn cameras and body cam footage becomes a more regular piece of evidence in court cases, district attorneys are finding that their statewide network that handles the footage is overloaded, leading to technology problems for prosecutors across […]

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First graduate of groundbreaking post-conviction program gets a chance at redemption

First graduate of groundbreaking post-conviction program gets a chance at redemptionIn September 2021, Carlton Ford was led into Springfield District Court in handcuffs. He had just spent 18 months in jail after police found him sleeping in his car with a loaded gun. He could have pleaded guilty and accepted the felony, walking out of […]

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Hampden DA launches ‘1 in 11’ dating violence prevention initiative with story of slain Springfield teen Kathyrn Mauke

Hampden DA launches ‘1 in 11’ dating violence prevention initiative with story of slain Springfield teen Kathyrn MaukeSPRINGFIELD – Kathryn Mauke’s younger sister has too many times relived the afternoon she found her sibling lying on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood. But on Tuesday, Mariah Mauke was featured along with other family, […]

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Hampden DA’s Office and Massachusets State Police held food drive at Big Y in Wilbraham

Police held food drive at Big Y in WilbrahamWILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – As we approach the holidays and the price of groceries and other essentials continues to increase, local families might be in more need than usual. Local officials gathered at the Big Y on Boston Road in Wilbraham for a food drive on Sunday. […]

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Young adults facing prison get a second chance through first-in-the-nation court program

Christine Judd, director of ROCA Springfield and Holyoke

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 […]

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Holyoke homicide under investigation

Holyoke homicide under investigation

August 10, 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 […]

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Timothy Lockett guilty of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon; sentenced to 8-10 years in state prison

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August 10, 2021 -Springfield- Recently, a Hampden County Superior Court Jury found Timothy Lockett guilty on the charge of: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury. He has been sentenced to 8-10 years in state prison. The charges stemmed from a March 2019 incident in which he stabbed a victim on […]

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The long road from jail

For participants in this Mass. court program, the long road from jail isn’t easy“I was scared. Like, I’m never getting out of here,” Sedale said of his stay at the Hampden County Jail. As he told MassLive about his experiences, he thought back to advice he was given during his time in incarceration. “He was […]

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District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s 2021 Youth Advisory Board Conference

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Hampden DA holds virtual conference for youthHampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s annual Youth Advisory Board conference was held virtually Wednesday night on Zoom. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s Youth Advisory Board had the extraordinary task of adapting to a full virtual environment. Despite this challenge, students completed projects on the topics of Education and the […]

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