July 2, 2025 – Holland, Massachusetts – On Wednesday June 25, 2025, Jonathan Poirier was indicted by a Hampden County Grand Jury and was charged with (1) count of first degree murder, (1) count of armed robbery with a firearm, (2) counts of conspiracy to commit trafficking in firearms, (1) count of larceny $1,200 or less, (1) count of larceny over $1,200, (1) count of unlawful possession of ammunition without FID card, and (1) count of unlawful possession of a firearm. Poirier’s next court date is July 14, 2025, for a pre-trial hearing.

The co-defendant in this case, Anthony Panaccione, 36, of Brimfield, Massachusetts, has turned himself in on a Superior Court arrest warrant. On Thursday June 26, 2025, Panaccione was arraigned in Hampden Superior Court and was charged with: (1) count of conspiracy to commit trafficking in firearms and (1) count of willful interference with a criminal investigation. Panaccione was granted bail set at $2,000 and his next court date is July 15, 2025, for a pre-trial hearing. 

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Jonathan Poirier of Holland, Massachusetts was arraigned in Palmer District Court on the charge of murder and held without the right to bail.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the afternoon hours, there was a heavy law enforcement presence in the 100-block area of Union Road in Holland. A body was later recovered in connection to a missing persons investigation being conducted by local and state police.

The victim was identified as Austin Schepper, 29, of Sturbridge. District Attorney Anthony Gulluni extended his condolences to the victim’s family.

Upon further investigation, members of the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office, Sturbridge Police and Holland Police were able to identify the defendant, Jonathan Poirier, in connection with the homicide.

Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “We stand with the family and community of Holland as we continue to mourn the loss of Austin Schepper. Now, our attention turns to this case and seeking justice for the victim and his loved ones. I appreciate the efforts of the investigators, with whom we will continue to collaborate through the prosecution of this case.”

Poirier was held without the right to bail. 

This remains an ongoing investigation by the Hampden District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office, Sturbridge Police and Holland Police.