Worcester Man Admits To Drug, Firearms, Money Laundering, Tax Fraud Charges Worcester Man Admits To Drug, Firearms, Money Laundering, Tax Fraud Charges
Worcester Man Admits To Drug, Firearms, Money Laundering, Tax Fraud Charges A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to charges related to cocaine trafficking, firearms, money laundering, and tax return fraud. According to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, William Hoey, age 41, of Worcester, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 7, to the following charges: Three counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaine Two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine One count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to, and possessing a firearm in furtherance…
Man From Springfield Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack Man From Springfield Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack
Man From Springfield Charged After Police Discover Loaded Firearm In Fanny Pack A Western Mass man has been charged after police discovered a loaded large-capacity firearm in a fanny pack during a traffic stop. Hampden County resident Anthony Gonzalez, age 19, of Springfield, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 23, by Springfield Police during a traffic stop. According to Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police, Gonzalez was arrested after detectives received information that he was in possession of a firearm.  The weapon seized.Springfield Police Department  Detectives located a car Gonzalez was traveling in and conducted a traffic stop on the 400 block of Bay …
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield
Man Charged After Cops Seize 1,500 Bags Of Heroin, $250K In Cash In Springfield A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with 1,500 bags of heroin and more than $250,000 in cash. Hampden County resident Alvaro Flores, age 61, of Holyoke was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26 following a multi-agency investigation that led to a search warrant of his home, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police. During the search agents seized more than 1500 bags of heroin and a loaded firearm, Walsh said. An additional search warrant led detectives to a safety deposit box where an additional $257,000 in cash was seized, Walsh said. Flores w…
16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired In Springfield 16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired In Springfield
16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired In Springfield A 16-year-old teen was arrested in Western Mass after he allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired two shots. The incident took place on Thursday, Jan. 20, near Meredith Street in Springfield. Officers of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit were conducting surveillance on Eldridge Street when several individuals walked out of a home, including the person officers were investigating, according to Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh. The group walked down the street towards Meredith Street when the teen pulled out a handgun and fired two shots, Walsh said. No one was hi…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics A 62-year-old Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for trafficking narcotics. Kevin Lucas, also known as "Dutch," of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 19, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, between May and August 2019, law enforcement made a series of controlled purchases of redistribution quantities of heroin from Lucas.   Lucas was arrested in August 2019, and a search of his residence on that date revealed additional distribution quantities of heroin,…
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 4.25 years in prison for narcotics distribution and firearms possession, and for violating the terms of his prior supervised release.  Ronnell Rogers, age 28, of New Haven, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to prison time, as well as three years of supervised release following his time in jail, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, Rogers was released from federal prison after serving approximately 17 months for unlawful possession of ammu…
Springfield Man With Invalid Temporary Plate Nabbed For Illegal Firearm Possession, Police Say Springfield Man With Invalid Temporary Plate Nabbed For Illegal Firearm Possession, Police Say
Springfield Man With Invalid Temporary Plate Nabbed For Illegal Firearm Possession, Police Say A man is facing charges after police said a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in Western Massachusetts. Troopers were patrolling Route 91 in Springfield at about midnight on Thursday, Dec. 23, when they saw a black BMW sedan near Exit 8 with a Vermont paper temporary license plate that wasn't valid, according to Massachusetts State Police. The troopers pulled the BMW over after exiting Route 91 and turning onto Noble Street, police said. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Fatiah Garland, of Springfield, exited the BMW because it was going to be towed fro…
CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison
CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison A Connecticut fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing the drug. Johnny Ortega, also known as "Clatcho," age 39, of Hartford was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 28, according to Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in 2018, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force began investigating Ricardo Reyes, also known as “Rick the Ruler,” a member of the Los Solidos street gang who was distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack in the area of Park Street and Hungerford Street…
Man Nabbed For Fleeing Police, Possession Of Handgun In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Nabbed For Fleeing Police, Possession Of Handgun In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Fleeing Police, Possession Of Handgun In Fairfield County, Police Say Police in Fairfield County nabbed a man wanted for fleeing from officers and possession of a handgun. Jaequann Gilbert, age 30, of East Hartford, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 21, by Norwalk Police for an incident that took place in May, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. According to Gulino, in May, Norwalk officers attempted to stop a speeding vehicle in the area of Main Avenue.  The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed attempting to elude the officer, and after a short distance the vehicle lost control and ended up driving onto a property on Ward Street, Gulino…
Defective Exhaust Leads To Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges For Duo In Massachusetts Defective Exhaust Leads To Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges For Duo In Massachusetts
Defective Exhaust Leads To Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges For Duo In Massachusetts Two men are facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm, ammunition, and various drugs.  Massachusetts State Police reported that a trooper was in his cruiser in Worcester County on Route 2 in Westminster at 12:20 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, when a Ford SUV with a defective exhaust passed him. Police said the defective exhaust caused excessive and unnecessary noise. The trooper followed the Ford and turned lights on to pull it over, and the Ford "sporadically swerved" before it came to a stop in Gardner, police said. Authorities said the trooper approached the …
Shooting Suspect Arrested For Drive-By Shooting That Prompted Lockdowns At Three CT Schools Shooting Suspect Arrested For Drive-By Shooting That Prompted Lockdowns At Three CT Schools
Shooting Suspect Arrested For Drive-By Shooting That Prompted Lockdowns At Three CT Schools A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested for an alleged drive-by shooting that led to lockdowns at three Connecticut schools, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Hartford County, the Rocky Hill School District placed three schools in “soft lockdowns” after there were reports of shots fired from one vehicle towards a second at approximately noon in the area of Orchard Street and Textbook Avenue. The shooting was in the general area of the Myrtle H. Stevens Elementary School, Albert D. Griswold Middle School, and Rock Hill High School, school officials said. Original story - Shots …
Man Charged For Fatal Shooting Outside Lounge In Fairfield County Man Charged For Fatal Shooting Outside Lounge In Fairfield County
Man Charged For Fatal Shooting Outside Lounge In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man has been charged with the murder of another man outside an area lounge. Robert Sorrells, age 27, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 21 for the murder of Jonathan DaSilva, according to Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport Emergency Management.  Bridgeport Police Det. Robert Winkler obtained an arrest warrant for Sorrells, charging him with fatally shooting DaSilva earlier this month outside of the VIP Lounge on Pembroke Street, Appleby said. "Great work by lead detective Robert Winkler, and all those who assisted in the case," Appleby said.  Sor…