August 12, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced that Tyreese Amaro, 26 , of East Longmeadow, pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder in connection with the February 26, 2024, shooting death of Anthony Goss, 23, of Westfield, outside the El Fogon Restaurant on Bay Street in Springfield. On Monday, August […]
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District Attorney Issues Statement Following Release of Edward Wright
July 31, 2025 – Springfield, MA – Following the release of Edward Wright, who was previously convicted in the 1984 murder of Penny Anderson, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated the following: “The murder of Penny Anderson was a violent and cowardly act that devastated both her family and the community. A Hampden County jury […]
Hampden County Addiction Taskforce Highlights Life-Saving Progress and Data Innovation at July Forum
July 11, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – In 2024, Hampden County recorded 615 fatal and non-fatal overdose incidents, with 92% concentrated in just five cities and towns, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions in the region. For nine years, the Hampden County Addiction Taskforce (HCAT) has been working to combat this crisis through coordinated […]
Western Mass News: Hampden DA warning of increase of serious crashes
Hampden D.A. warning of increase of serious crashesHampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni issued a warning for drivers on Wednesday as the number of serious crashes continues to rise and we’re only at the halfway point of 2025.
DA’s Office Urges Caution as Serious Crashes in Hampden County Surge
June 25, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is sounding the alarm after a disturbing mid-year update: the number of serious motor vehicle incidents has reached 42 as of June 24, 2025, a staggering figure that puts this year on track to exceed previous annual totals. The Hampden District Attorney’s Motor Vehicle […]
Hampden DA addresses hurdles to fighting crime across the county
Hampden DA addresses hurdles to fighting crime across the countyAs he marks a decade in office, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni said changes in laws and public policy have made prosecutors’ jobs tougher than ever.
DA Gulluni Announces Results of Three Major Narcotics Investigations
May 27, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni today announced the results of three major drug trafficking investigations that have dismantled significant narcotics distribution networks operating in and around Springfield. “These operations reflect the power of collaboration between my office and our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners,” said District Attorney […]
Two Graduate from Hampden District Attorney’s EACH Program
May 23, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of two participants from its Emerging Adult Court of Hope (EACH) court, a program established to provide young adults aged 18-24 with an opportunity to break free from the cycles of adversity and incarceration. Hendrick Allende, 23, of Springfield, […]
Hampden County Prosecutor Max Bennett Honored with Prestigious William C. O’Malley Award
May 14, 2025 – Boston, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is proud to announce that longtime Assistant District Attorney Maximilian J. Bennett has been named the recipient of the 2025 William C. O’Malley Prosecutor of the Year Award, one of the highest honors a Massachusetts prosecutor can receive. This award, given annually by the Massachusetts District […]
District Attorney’s Office Highlights $285K Equipment Investment in Ongoing Counterdrug Partnership with Massachusetts National Guard
May 12, 2025 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni was joined today by key federal and state law enforcement leaders to highlight a renewed and growing partnership between the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts National Guard, focused on combating narcotics trafficking and organized drug activity across the region. The partnership, […]
