February 10, 2016 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Task Force on Domestic Violence is sponsoring the event to raise awareness during Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month. The event will include a presentation by Mr. Malcolm Astley, father of Lauren Astley, of Wayland Massachusetts. Mr. Astley will present his story of losing his […]
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Westfield Man Arrested on Drug Distribution and Possession Charges
February 8, 2016 –Springfield MA- Seth Lombard-Hawthorne, 22, of 5 Meadow Street, Apartment 1, Westfield, MA has been arrested for the distribution and possession of heroin. Lombard-Hawthrone was arrested by the Westfield Police Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Office. On February 6, 2015, Massachusetts State Police detectives […]
Julio Leiva and Amadi Sosa Guilty of First Degree Murder, Will be Sentenced Tuesday Morning
February 2, 2016 -Springfield, Mass- Both Leiva and Sosa have been found guilty of murder in the first degree following a jury trial involving the homicide of William Serrano. The incident took place on the porch of 105 Grenada Terrace in Springfield on November 10, 2013. Leiva was socializing with his ex-girlfriend, her family and […]
District Attorney Gulluni Launches Public Service Announcement (PSA) Challenge for Area High School Students
January 7, 2016 -Springfield, Mass- The Hampden District Attorney’s Office launched a public service announcement (PSA) contest open to all Hampden County high school students, organizations, clubs and athletic teams to highlight the dangers of impaired driving. The 30 – 60 second entry must be original, note the risks associated with drunk or drugged driving, […]
Spike in Opiate Overdoses Reported
January 2, 2016 –Springfield MA- Based on a spike in the last 48 hours of suspected opiate-related medical emergencies and fatalities, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni is advising the public that there is an increased risk of overdose and death from the use of illicit opiates, including heroin. District Attorney Gulluni said: “Family and […]
Steven Gonzalez 2012 First Degree Murder Conviction Upheld by Supreme Judicial Court
December 30, 2015 -Springfield, MA- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today the 2012 murder conviction of Steven Gonzalez has been upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni stated, “I am pleased to announce the affirmation of the 2012 murder conviction. The dedicated and commendable work by the office’s […]
Victim of Fatal Westfield Fire Identified
December 26, 2015 -Springfield, Mass- Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, Westfield Fire Chief Mary Reagan, and Westfield Police Chief John Camerota today released the identity of the victim from the December 23, 2015 fire at 64 Mill Street, Westfield. The fire was caused by a portable space heater […]
Hampden District Attorney’s Office Adopts 64 Kids for Christmas
December 15, 2015 -Springfield, MA- Members of Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni’s Office are playing Santa Claus this holiday season by providing gifts for sixty-four needy children. In partnership with Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), members of the DA’s office adopt the children and shop for gifts that will […]
Wilbraham Police Department Thanks the Public in Apprehention of Bank Robbery Suspect
December 12, 2015 -Wilbraham, MA- The Wilbraham Police Department would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in providing information that has led to the arrest of a suspect in yesterday’s bank robbery. The robbery occurred at the Polish National Credit Union at 2002 Boston Road in Wilbraham. Arrested was Frank […]
Wilbraham Police Department Seeks Publics’ Assistance
December 11, 2015 -Wilbraham, Mass- The Wilbraham Police Department along with the Massachusetts State Police assigned to Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man authorities believe to be responsible for robbing the Polish National Credit Union at 2002 Boston Road Wilbraham. If anyone recognizes this individual please […]