June 19, 2026 – Holyoke, Massachusetts — The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Holyoke Police Department and Hartford Connecticut Police Department, investigated the death of a Connecticut man at a Holyoke motel on Thursday, June 18, 2026. At approximately 8 a.m., investigators were notified that a […]
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Defendant Arraigned in Connection with June 12 Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
June 17, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – A Springfield man was arraigned Monday, June 15, 2026, in Springfield District Court in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 12 in the area of 159 Massachusetts Ave. in Springfield. Donte Davidson, 26, of Springfield, was arraigned on charges of armed assault with intent to murder, […]
William Parker Sentenced to State Prison Following Rape Convictions
June 16, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – William Parker, 65, formerly of Agawam, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Hampden Superior Court after the Court found him guilty of three counts of aggravated rape of child, four counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under 14 years, one count of posing […]
District Attorney’s Office Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Springfield
June 13, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the Springfield Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, in the area of 159 Massachusetts Ave. in Springfield. Preliminary investigation indicates members […]
DA’s Office Shares ‘NetSmartz’ Presentation with Center School Students
June 10, 2026 – Chicopee, Massachusetts – Students in grades 1-5 at Center School in Chicopee received a lesson in “NetSmartz” on Tuesday, June 2, consisting of internet and real-world safety concepts. Staff from the Hampden District Attorney’s Community Safety & Outreach (CSO) Unit were joined by Youth Advisory Board (YAB) member Nava Berezin, a […]
Luis Rodriguez-Cruz Sentenced to State Prison for Manslaughter, Other Charges
June 8, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni has announced Luis Rodriguez-Cruz, 32, of Springfield, has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Efrain Cosme, of Springfield, in August 2024. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the defendant was sentenced to 16 to 18 years in […]
Alexander Theroux Sentenced to State Prison Following Rape Convictions
June 4, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Alexander Theroux, 36, of Holyoke, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Hampden Superior Court after the Court found him guilty of two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault and battery stemming from the sexual assault of a woman he had agreed to drive home […]
Hampden DA’s Office Shares ‘Stop the Swerve’ Presentation at Monson High School
May 29, 2026 – Monson, Massachusetts – With prom and graduation season right around the corner, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office is working to remind young, driving-age students about the importance of safe driving. Last month, staff from the Hampden District Attorney’s Office visited Monson High School to share the office’s “Stop the Swerve” presentation. […]
HERizon Concludes Inaugural Year with Reflection, Growth and Plans for the Future
May 28, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office recently concluded the inaugural year of HERizon, a young women’s empowerment program created to foster confidence, connection, leadership and self-growth among high school girls across Hampden County. The final meeting of the year centered around an open roundtable discussion, encouraging participants to reflect on […]
DA’s Office Visits White Oak School for Presentation on Dangers of Drug Experimentation
May 27, 2026 – Westfield, Massachusetts – Staff from the Hampden District Attorney’s Office recently visited White Oak School in Westfield to talk to 40 high school students about the dangers of experimenting with drugs and the risk of taking prescription medication. Through the office’s “Just Once” presentation, students’ watched a documentary that shows real stories […]
