Palmer man accused of fatal fire poker stabbing held without bailThe victim had been stabbed multiple times with a fireplace poker, according to the arrest report.

Hampden man accused in overdose deathRyan Doyle of Hampden was indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the July 5 overdose death of Alex LaFleur in Tolland

Judge denies bail for carjacking suspect with extensive criminal recordSince 2012, Stefen Kervian has been arraigned on 14 charges, including arson, armed robbery, assault and battery and larceny, court records show.

3 admitted drug dealers will be home (temporarily) for the holidaysDaniel Santiago, Emiliano Santiago and Charles Pedroza pleaded guilty to drug charges from raids in Holyoke and Chicopee on Aug. 20, 2016.

Clerk accused of running down man with car indicted on attempted murderJeremy Caicoya faces eight charges after being accused of running down a man with his car on June 26 in Springfield.

Springfield man sentenced in fatal shooting; family describes lossSherad Therrien, 28, of Agawam, was sentenced to 10 to 11 years in state prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old John Alexander of Springfield in September of 2013.

Gun buyback to be held in Springfield by Hampden District AttorneyPeople will receive a $50 Big Y gift certificate in exchange for a gun. A $100 gift certificate will be given to those who turn in assault weapons.

Black Friday shopping trip costly for murder defendant; $50K bail revokedRafael Martinez, 36, of Springfield, is charged with murder for the Oct. 30, 2016, fatal shooting of 36-year-old Eddie Olivo in Springfield.

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Guilty plea ends Springfield gang rivalry murder caseSherad Therrien, 28, of Agawam, admitted fatally shooting John Alexander, 22, on Sept. 28, 2013, in Springfield.