As statewide network gets overloaded with body cam data, Mass. DAs want better techThe proliferation of body cam footage in Massachusetts has revealed that the network district attorneys offices rely on may need an upgrade. Accessing footage in one office has led to another office losing access to email, one DA said.
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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 redemption“I was just thinking, If I continue on this path that it will not be good.”
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 MaukeHampden District Attorney launched a dating violence prevention initiative at American International College, where Kathryn Mauke was set to attend before an estranged boyfriend murdered in her home in Springfield in 2015.
Hampden DA’s Office and Massachusets State Police held food drive at Big Y in Wilbraham
Police held food drive at Big Y in WilbrahamAs we approach the holidays and the price of groceries and other essentials continues to increase, local families might be in more need than usual. WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) — As we approach the holidays and the price of groceries and other essentials continues to increase, local families […]
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 programThe Massachusetts program is designed to address the revolving door of young people going into adult corrections. By Sarah Betancourt November 16, 2021 After a high-speed car chase landed Joel in jail awaiting trial on an extensive list of charges — including carrying a loaded […]
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 […]
Timothy Lockett guilty of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon; sentenced to 8-10 years in state prison
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 […]
Defrocked Catholic priest Richard Lavigne in deathbed tapes: ‘I assume I’m going to heaven’
Deathbed tapes helped close case of slain altar boyMassachusetts State Trooper Michael T. McNally drew detailed revelations from enigmatic defrocked priest Richard Lavigne as he lay dying, in pursuit of answers in the 1972 killing of altar boy Daniel “Danny” Croteau.
The long road from jail
For participants in this Mass. court program, the long road from jail isn’t easyLike with all the participants on the program, the district attorney needed to be sure Sedale wouldn’t squander this chance, should he be offered it.
District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s 2021 Youth Advisory Board Conference
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 […]