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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield man sentenced to prison for shooting cook after sandwich dispute at Holyoke bar
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Springfield was sentenced to prison for the 2022 shooting of a cook at a Holyoke bar. In December 2022, officers were called to a shooting at the Unicorn Bar on High Street around 8:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found 39-year-old Benito Agron, a cook at the bar, had been shot several times. Charges dropped against South Hadley driver in connection with deadly hit-and-run crash in Chicopee In a news release sent to 22News from the Hampden District Attorney's Office, security footage inside the bar revealed that the suspect, 37-year-old John Brown Jr. of Springfield, was sitting at the bar talking with Agron and later received a sandwich from Agron. A verbal interaction ensued when Brown Jr. saw bacon in his sandwich. This turned into a physical fight, and as it was broken up, the DA's office says, 'Brown Jr. yelled at Agron that if he was at the bar when he returned, he would kill him.' Approximately 30 to 40 minutes later, Brown Jr. returned to the bar and shot Agron with a handgun four times. Several witnesses identified the suspect as Brown Jr., and DNA evidence was recovered from Brown Jr.'s sunglasses, which were left at the bar during the fight. In January 2023, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Brown Jr. on the following charges: Murder, Attempted Firearm, Discharge within 500 ft. of a building Firearm in Felony, Possess A&B with Firearm Firearm, Carry without a License Ammunition without FID Card, Possess A week later, Brown Jr. was escorted into the Holyoke District Court by his father. During his trial, a Hampden County jury found him guilty of armed assault with intent to murder. On April 29th, he was sentenced to 18 to 20 years for armed assault with intent to murder, and three to five years for illegal possession of a firearm to be served after the first penalty. 'The defendant's actions were vicious and needless – an act of unadulterated violence over a disagreement about a sandwich. The victim still suffers debilitating injuries from the attack, but the fact that he survived is nothing short of a miracle. I want to thank Assistant District Attorney Tom Prendergast and Victim Witness Advocate Stacy Martel for their work on this case, as well as our law enforcement partners in Holyoke for their thorough investigation, which helped ensure justice was served,' said Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni. 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
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two arrested after gun shots reported near restricted area of Mt. Tom in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Two people were arrested for firearm charges following a report of shots fired on Mt. Tom Ski Road. Two dogs returned after being stolen in Holyoke, three arrested The Holyoke Police Department states that on March 15th at 11:30 p.m., officers were sent to Mt. Tom Ski Road for a report of shots fired. Mt. Tom Ski Road is a restricted-access road, and a gate between Mt. Park Road and Mt. Tom Ski Road is typically closed. Officers learned information about a suspected vehicle and found the car on Woods Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted, and officers detained the driver, who was identified as 24-year-old Orlando Olmeda of Springfield, and the passenger, 18-year-old Amalia Siciliano of Chicopee. Two other passengers were also detained but were later released. A 9mm ghost gun, a shell casing, ammunition, and a firearm laser attachment were found inside the car. Both Olmeda and Siciliano were arrested and charged with the following: Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Improper Storage of a Firearm 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
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Four arrested in Holyoke after over 100 crack-cocaine vials, heroin seized
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Four suspects were arrested in Holyoke after loaded firearms, heroin, and crack cocaine were seized on Sunday. The newly appointed Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan is working to improve the quality of life for residents in the Elm Street area. In an effort to help, officers were sent to an apartment building at 173 Elm Street on Sunday at around 9:15 p.m. for those who were trespassing. As the officers reached the second floor, four suspects attempted to run away. Five arrested in Holyoke during multi-agency drug investigation One of the officers located a woman, 43-year-old Sarah McLaughlin of Greenfield, hiding inside of an apartment. McLaughlin had an outstanding warrant and was placed under arrest. The other suspects were running down the stairs, and 36-year-old Emmanuel Rivera of West Springfield was seen tossing an object. That object was determined to be a loaded firearm. As Rivera was being detained, officers recovered 27 vials of crack-cocaine and the firearm he allegedly tossed. He was also placed under arrest. Officers detained 32-year-old Nelson Ramos of Springfield and arrested him for trespassing and resisting. Officers also detained 38-year-old Eugenio Rivera-Narvaez of Springfield and seized a large capacity firearm loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition, 91 vials of crack-cocaine, more than eight grams of heroin/fentanyl as well as Clonazepam and Gabapentin from him. He was placed under arrest. Emmanuel Rivera of West Springfield is charged with: Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug Possession of a Class B Drug Carrying a Firearm without a License Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Possession of Ammunition with an FID Card Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number During the Commission of a Felony Trespass Eugenio Rivera-Narvaez of Springfield is charged with: Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug Possession of a Class A Drug Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug Possession of a Class B Drug Possession of a Class E Drug Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class E Drug Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Possession of Ammunition with an FID Card Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number During the Commission of a Felony Trespass Nelson Ramos of Springfield is charged with: Trespass Resisting Arrest Sarah McLaughlin of Greenfield is charged with: Arrest Warrant 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
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Second suspect arrested for allegedly shooting at undercover detectives in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with firing at two undercover detectives on Fernald Street in Springfield. According to police, the initial incident occurred on Thursday, January 23rd, at around 7 p.m., when detectives conducting surveillance in the Fernald Street area where their unmarked cruisers were shot at more than a dozen times. Although no officers were injured, it remains unclear if the shooters were aware they were targeting law enforcement. On the morning of Thursday, Jan. 30, police arrested 22-year-old Dwayne Johnson and 48-year-old Derek Johnson Sr. at the La Quinta Hotel on Congress Street. Officers seized more than 100 grams of cocaine and marijuana inside the hotel room. Suspect arrested in connection with multi-agency search after Springfield police vehicle hit by gunfire Police identified Dwayne Johnson as one of the suspects who allegedly fired at the undercover detectives and was charged with the following: Two counts of firearm-armed assault to murder Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon Two counts of malicious destruction of property over $1,200 Two counts of malicious damage to a motor vehicle Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building Carrying a firearm without a license Carrying a loaded firearm without a license Cocaine trafficking (100-200 grams) Possession with intent to distribute a Class D drug Derek Johnson Sr. is being held at the Hampden County Correctional Center after being found dangerous at a hearing for the following charges from Jan. 30th: Cocaine Trafficking 100-200 Grams Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug Arrest Warrant– Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card– Receiving a Firearm without a Defaced Serial Number– Improper Storage of a Firearm– Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card In a news release on Thursday, Feb. 13th by the Springfield police, Derek Johnson Sr. is now a second suspect who allegedly fired at the undercover detectives and was charged with the following: Firearm-Armed Assault to Murder (Two Counts) Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Two Counts) Malicious Destruction of Property More than $1200 (Two Counts) Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle (Two Counts) Discharging a Firearm within 500 feet of a Building Carrying a Firearm without a License – 2nd Offense Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm Firearm Violation with 3 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes Christopher O'Bara, Damian Scott, and a 17-year-old boy were also arrested during the investigation and face numerous charges. Police say during a search of O'Bara's home they found more than 30 keys or key fobs and Scott is suspected of stealing numerous cars in the city. 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.
