April 26, 2017 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the arrest of Joshua Santiago, 22, of Springfield, Mass, who suspected of narcotics trafficking in the City of Springfield. In addition to sei zing 750 bags of heroin, officials confiscated a semi-automatic pistol and 44 rounds of ammunition. After a lengthy investigation into the trafficking […]
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Hampden County Narcotics Taskforce Arrests Twenty in Holyoke Narcotics Raids; Seize 24,000 Packets of Heroin, Over $100,000 and Multiple Firearms
April 14, 2017- Holyoke- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the arrests of twenty individuals suspected of narcotics trafficking in the City of Holyoke, as well as, the seizure of: several guns, a bullet proof vest, over 24,000 bags of heroin, over $100,000 of U.S. currency, and three luxury automobiles. Participating in yesterday’s raids were: The […]
Suspect Apprehended in West Springfield Homicide
April 11, 2017 -West Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the apprehension of a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in West Springfield. On Monday, April 10, 2017, at approximately 12:53 p.m., the West Springfield Police Department responded to a report of a woman shot at an apartment located […]
28th Annual Victims’ Rights Conference Held in Holyoke
April 7, 2016 -Holyoke- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni kicked off this year’s Victims’ Rights Conference with introductory remarks this morning at Baystate Health’s Education Center in Holyoke. This year’s focused on: Building Resiliency in Youth and Communities. The conference is co-sponsored by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Baystate Health. The conference […]
Hampden County Narcotics Taskforce Confiscates Multiple Firearms in Drug Arrest
April 6, 2017 -Holyoke- On Wednesday April 5, 2017, members of the Hampden County Narcotics Task Force, which includes the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Office, the Holyoke Police Department Narcotics Vice Division, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, along with the Western Massachusetts Gang Taskforce, […]
Benjamin Sanchez’s 2012 First Degree Murder Conviction Upheld by SJC
April 6, 2017 -Springfield- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court which upheld the conviction of Benjamin Sanchez for his role in the 2009 homicide of Ms. Ana Cruz. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “I am pleased to announce the affirmation of this 2012 […]
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni Hosts Impaired Driving Event: “Stop the Swerve”
March 28, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni will be hosting Stop the Swerve: An Event to Prevent Impaired Driving at the Basketball Hall of Fame, this Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni […]
Over $20,000 in Prizes to be Awarded to Area High Schools Through #StoptheSwerve PSA and Billboard Challenge
March 7, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- The PSA and billboard contest is open to all Hampden County high school students, organizations, clubs and athletic teams to highlight the dangers of drunk and/or impaired driving. The contest consist of high school, through a faculty representative, students submitting a 30 – 60 second video entry or billboard. Click […]
McMahon Elementary School Students Tour Hampden County Hall of Justice
March 21, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni hosted 8th grade students from Holyoke’s Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School who participated in the Adopt-a-Class Program. Every year the Hampden District Attorney’s Office adopts two classes at the beginning of the school year. The program includes the D.A.’s office donating school supplies, […]
Benjamin Martinez Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
March 8, 2017 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that a Hampden County Jury as found Benjamin Martinez guilty of First Degree Murder. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “My sympathy is with the victim’s family, as I hope this verdict brings them closure and a measure of justice for […]