17-03-2025
Two Springfield residents arrested on firearm charges after police were called to Holyoke disturbance
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP)—Two Springfield residents were arrested on firearm charges last week after police were called to a disturbance on Chestnut Street in Holyoke.
The Holyoke Police Department said that on Wednesday at around 9 p.m., officers were called to 348 Chestnut Street for a disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, the person matching the description of the armed suspect, identified as 25-year-old Raygiovanni Serrano of Springfield, was standing at an open door of a vehicle.
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During the investigation, officers dispersed the crowd and learned that the disturbance allegedly began with two juveniles arguing over social media, and adults became involved. They say that Serrano allegedly threatened to shoot a firearm.
Serrano was arrested and charged with threat to commit a crime and assault with a dangerous weapon. He was arraigned in Holyoke District Court on Thursday and released with an electronic monitoring bracelet.
The vehicle was also towed from Chestnut Street and on Thursday officers applied for and were granted a search warrant. Detectives found a semi-automatic firearm and additional ammunition.
The owner of the car, 21-year-old Idaliamarie Orizal of Springfield, went to the Holyoke Police Department to get it back however, she was arrested on the following charges:
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Carrying a Firearm without a License
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Police located Serrano on Bartlett Street in Springfield and was arrested for a second time for the following:
Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Carrying a Firearm without a License
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Warrant – Probation Violation
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