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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nearly 5,100 heroin bags seized during alleged gun call on St. James Ave in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield officers seized a trafficking weight of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and firearm accessories from a vehicle following an alleged gun assault. In a news release from the Springfield Police Department, at around 8 a.m. last Friday, officers were called to St. James Ave. for a report of someone allegedly pointing a firearm at a victim. During the investigation, officers received information from the Real-Time Analysis Center of a photo of the suspect and the suspected vehicle involved. Springfield man arrested after gun seized from cross-body bag The vehicle was found at around 10 a.m. on Page Blvd with the suspect in the driver's seat. Officers observed another person get into the passenger's side and drive away. Additional officers arrived to assist as the driver pulled into a nearby gas station. Officers could see cocaine inside the car, and arrested the driver, 31-year-old Kevin Martinez-Sanchez, and the passenger, 55-year-old Edgardo Vargas, both of Springfield. Police seized the following: Approximately 5,090 bags of heroin 28.2 grams of fentanyl Approximately 810 vials Small bag of powdered cocaine 900 vials of crack-cocaine Approximately 120 grams of crack cocaine 128 rounds of ammunition Four loaded firearm magazines Additional illegal narcotics Kevin Martinez-Sanchez is charged with the following: Carrying a Firearm without a License Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Assault with a Dangerous Weapon +60 Heroin/Fentanyl Trafficking 100-200 Grams Heroin/Fentanyl Trafficking 36-100 Grams Cocaine Trafficking 200 Grams or More Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Unregistered Motor Vehicle Number Plate Violation to Conceal ID Uninsured Motor Vehicle Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Edgardo Vargas is charged with the following: Heroin/Fentanyl Trafficking 36-100 Grams Cocaine Trafficking 200 Grams or More Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Northampton man arrested after police search reveals drugs, firearm in Springfield apartment on Belmont Ave
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Northampton was arrested during an investigation into illegal drug activity on Belmont Ave in Springfield. In a news release from the Springfield Police Department, for the past several months, the Firearms Investigation Unit were investigating complaints from residents about illegal drug activity in the area of Belmont Avenue. Detective identified the target as 44-year-old Rafael Aviles of Northampton. Mugshots released in Massachusetts 'Operation No Love' fentanyl takedown At around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement conducted a search warrant at an apartment on Belmont Ave. Aviles was inside and detained during the search. Detectives seized approximately 22 grams of powder and crack-cocaine, nearly $2,000, loose ammunition, 15 bags of heroin and a loaded firearm. Aviles was arrested and charged with the following: Carrying a Firearm without a License Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm Firearm Violation with 3 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (Two Counts) Improper Storage of a Firearm Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Trafficking Cocaine 18-36 Grams Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug – Subsequent Offense Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Machine gun found inside stolen vehicle, Chicopee man arrested
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Chicopee man was arrested after police found a machine gun inside a stolen vehicle that was tracked through city cameras in Springfield during a ShotSpotter activation investigation. The Springfield Police Department said at around 4:05 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to Oak Grove Avenue for a ShotSpotter activation. With the help of the Springfield Police Real-Time Analysis Center, officers were provided with a photo of a suspected vehicle. Wilbraham man arrested for alleged violent threats against officials online The vehicle, which was reported stolen, was tracked using city cameras and found in a parking lot on the 600 block of State Street. Two suspects were located, but one of them ran away from the police. A search inside the car revealed a firearm with a sear-selector switch, which turns a firearm into a fully automatic machine gun. Officers arrested 25-year-old Devin Garcia of Chicopee who was charged with the following: Possession of a Machine Gun Carrying a Firearm without a License Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Arrestee Furnishing a False Name – Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law– Distribution of a Class B Drug– Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug– Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug– Resisting Arrest 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
Three Springfield residents arrested after drug complaint on Heyward Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Three people were arrested on Tuesday after officers seized a stolen firearm and drugs after complaints of drug dealing in Springfield. ICE raid confirmed in Springfield, arrest made Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that at around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were sent to Heyward Street for a drug complaint. The officers were told that a subject, or subjects, in a pickup truck was allegedly selling drugs to people in recovery. When officers arrived, the truck was located with three people inside and two subjects hovering the outside of the truck. When the outside subjects saw the officers, they distanced themselves from the truck. A traffic stop was conducted, and the officers discovered that the truck was not properly registered. The driver, who was later identified as 48-year-old Orlando Navarro-Borges of Springfield, was trying to manipulate something in his lap and wouldn't immediately show the officers his hands. Navarro-Borges was trying to conceal cocaine from the officers, and was placed into custody. He also has a prior conviction on firearm charges out of Dudley District Court. Heroin was also recovered from the front seat passenger, 35-year-old Christine Hernandez of Springfield, and was also taken into custody. As officers were searching the truck, officers found crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin that was packaged for sale. Officers also seized a large-capacity firearm that was loaded with 18 rounds of ammunition and was reported stolen out of Indiana. In the back seat, multiple Massachusetts DTA cards and credit/debit cards that did not belong to anyone there. 48-year-old Orlando Navarro-Borges of Springfield is charged with: Carrying a Firearm without a License Carrying a Loaded Large Capacity Firearm without a License Firearm Violation with 1 Prior Violent/Drug Crime Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number in the Commission of a Felony Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug – Subsequent Offense Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug – Subsequent Offense (Two Counts) Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class E Drug – Subsequent Offense Receiving Stolen Property Less than $1200 Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Unregistered Motor Vehicle Uninsured Motor Vehicle Number Plate Violation to Conceal ID 49-year-old Francisco Semprit-Ramos of Springfield is charged with: Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug (Two Counts) Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class E Drug Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Default Warrant – Disorderly Conduct– Assault & Battery on a Police Officer– Resisting Arrest– Attempt to Commit a Crime (Two Counts) 35-year-old Christine Hernandez of Springfield is charged with: Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug (Three Counts) Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class E Drug Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Arrest Warrant– Assault & Battery on a +60/Disabled Person Arrest Warrant– Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon– Possession of a Class A Drug– Possession of a Class B Drug 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
