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 […]
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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 […]
As Teens Celebrate Graduation, Parents Reminded of Risks Tied to Underage Drinking Parties
May 26, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – As graduation season approaches and celebrations begin across Hampden County, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office is reminding parents, guardians and caregivers that allowing underage drinking or marijuana use at their homes can carry serious criminal and civil consequences under Massachusetts law. The District Attorney’s Office regularly presents on social […]
Kenneth Santana-Rodriguez Pleads Guilty to 2023 Holyoke Mall Shooting
May 22, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni has announced that Kenneth Santana-Rodriguez, 27, of Springfield, has pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred inside the Holyoke Mall on January 28, 2023. On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the defendant was sentenced to three to […]
DA’S Office Hosts Successful FIGG Collection Event at World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
May 20, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office hosted a Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) event at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in Springfield on Saturday, May 16, where all 37 DNA collection kits brought to the event were used by community members interested in assisting unresolved homicide investigations in Hampden […]
Juvenile Sentenced in Connection with 2025 Holyoke Mall Shooting
May 19, 2026 – Holyoke, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni has announced that a juvenile male indicted as a youthful offender has been sentenced in connection with a shooting incident that occurred inside the Holyoke Mall on July 25, 2025. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the defendant was sentenced to five years to […]
Janadiel Resto-Sepulveda Arraigned, Facing Charges for 2024 Homicide
May 15, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced that Janadiel Resto-Sepulveda, 18, of Springfield, has been arraigned on several charges in connection with the July 2024 murder of 19-year-old Damontey Williams of Springfield. On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation on […]
Two Arrested, Arraigned in Connection with Holyoke Suffolk Street Homicide
May 15, 2026 – Holyoke, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni has announced that Melquiades Cabrera, 36, of Holyoke, and Melissa Rosado, 39, of Holyoke, have been arrested and charged with murder, in connection with the May 6, 2026, fatal shooting of Caleb Rodriguez in Holyoke, Massachusetts. At approximately 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, May […]
