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Two arrested in connection to March arson in Springfield

Two arrested in connection to March arson in Springfield

Yahoo23-05-2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a March arson that destroyed a shed and damaged a home on Kamuda Street in Springfield.
According to authorities, 51-year-old Nelson Martins, of Ludlow, and Wendy Champagne, 47, of Ware, were both arrested Wednesday on Canal Street in Ware.
The arrests followed a months-long investigation into a shed fire that occurred on March 1, 2025. On the night of the incident, Springfield firefighters were called to a property on the 0–100 block of Kamuda Street where a shed was on fire. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, which destroyed the shed and caused damage to the nearby home. No injuries were reported.
An investigation led by the Springfield Arson & Bomb Squad concluded the fire had been deliberately set. Detectives identified Martins and Champagne as suspects in the case. According to the landlord of the property, the two were being evicted at the time of the fire for nonpayment of rent.
A warrant for their arrest was obtained on May 14. Martins faces multiple charges, including:
Arrest warrant for arson (Springfield District Court)
Default warrant (Dudley District Court)
Default warrant (Ayer District Court)
Arrest warrant (Marlborough District Court)
Champagne is charged with:
Arrest warrant for arson (Springfield District Court)
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
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