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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Arrest made in July 23, 2022 Holyoke Homicide
July 26, 2022 -Holyoke- On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at approximately 12:05 a.m., Holyoke Police were dispatched to 35 North Bridge Street for a possible domestic altercation. Upon arrival, they encountered a female gunshot victim who had passed away as a result of her injuries. The victim has been identified as Desiree Rivera-Lopez, 36, of Holyoke. […]
Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni formally closes investigation into the homicide of Danny Croteau, citing new evidence against Richard Lavigne
May 24, 2021 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the investigation into the murder of Danny Croteau has been officially closed. The investigation began after Danny was found deceased on April 15, 1972, in the Connecticut River in Chicopee, still dressed in his clothes from his previous school day at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart […]
Victim in Holyoke Homicide Identified
November 3, 2020 -Holyoke- On Friday, October 30, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m. the Holyoke Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Main and Spring Streets for a two car accident. Officers located a victim who was unresponsive and trapped in one of the vehicles, he needed to be extricated in order for […]
Expungement and Record Sealing Forum Draws Large Crowd to the Holyoke Public Library
First Assistant Eduardo VelaquezHampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni February 27, 2020 -Holyoke- A forum on record sealing and expungement drew a larger than anticipated crowd to the Holyoke Public Library on Thursday morning. The forum, presented by Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, who was joined by First Assistant District Attorney Eduardo Velazquez, and members […]
Pedro Vazquez Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Pedro Vaquez February 19, 2020 -Springfield Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that a Hampden Superior Court Jury has found Pedro Vazquez, 45, of Springfield, guilty of second degree murder. The Defendant has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years, which is the maximum sentence for a […]
Third Suspect Apprehended in New York City in Connection With Holyoke Homicide on South Bridge Street
Brian Rivera-Vazquez January 22, 2020 -Holyoke- On Friday, January 10, 2020 members of the Holyoke Police Department responded to the area of 605 South Bridge Street for a report of an unresponsive male who appeared to have suffered a fatal gunshot wound. He was previously been identified as Mr. Jesus Otero Marrero, 21, of Holyoke. […]
115 Firearms Turned in at Hampden County Gun Buy-Back
The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Baystate Medical Center conducted a gun buyback in recognition of National Gun Buyback Day on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The effort was in coordination with the John C. Wood II Memorial Foundation. In total 115 firearms: 25 pistols, 39 shot guns, and 51 rifles, were turned in. Partnerin the […]
Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit to Conduct Food Drive This Saturday
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit Assigned to the Hampden D.A.’s Office Food Drive to Benefit Local Charities Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Big Y, 2035 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned […]
Victim of Springfield Homicide Identified
October 21, 2019 -Springfield- On Thursday, October 17, 2019 at approximately 2:20 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Department responded to the intersection of Main and Huntington Streets for a Shotspotter activation. Upon arrival officers were told a gunshot victim had been privately transported to Baystate Medical Center. The victim, identified as Mr. Israel […]
