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Men Attempt To Carjack Western Mass Police Detective, Get Free Ride To Jail Instead: Police
Two men who attempted to steal a car from a plainclothes Springfield police detective left empty-handed, but did end up getting a free lift to jail.
Dannie Abrew, 20, and Devin Abrew, 19, both of Springfield, face multiple felonies following the incident on Friday, March 29, Springfield police say.
A plainclothes detective was sitting in his car in the area on Reed Street around 8:15 p.m. when he heard a metallic tap on his driver's side window. He turned to see Danne Abrew pointing a gun at his head while Devin circled the unmarked police car, authorities said.
The detective s…
11,000 Bags Of Heroin, Coke: Trio Busted Dealing From Springfield Apartment, Police Say
Three men were arrested with a large amount of heroin and cocaine on Thursday, Feb. 1, following a raid on an apartment in Springfield.
Helpy Montero-Martinez, age 49, Justin Ramos, 23, and Luis Valentin, 49, all of Springfield, were busted as part of the sting, Springfield police said.
Detectives were watching the apartment at 150 White Street as a potential drug den and had identified Martinez and Ramos as potential suspects.
Officers were watching the apartment Thursday morning and followed Martinez and Ramos as they drove to Hancock Street to meet Valentine, who …
Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Handgun In Springfield
A routine traffic stop in Springfield spiraled into a much larger bust earlier this week.
Leonard Naylor, 44, of Springfield, faces several felonies stemming from that traffic stop on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, authorities said.
Officers pulled Naylor over around 10 p.m. after they noticed his car had a missing headlight, but when they walked up to speak with him, police saw an open beer bottle in the floorboard, officials said.
When they reached under the driver's seat, police found a loaded pistol and later found crack cocaine stashed inside the vehicle as well, authorit…
Springfield Police Officer Busted On Drugs, Gun Charges
A Springfield police officer was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after an early morning raid on a home in the city, authorities said.
Miranda Caldwell, 26, who has been with the department since 2021, was charged with several felonies following the bust, Springfield police said. Anthony Tavernier, 24, was also arrested.
Officers raided the home in the 300 block of Nottingham St. just before 7 a.m. and seized an illegal firearm, 10 bags of heroin, 10 grams of cocaine, and 100 grams of marijuana, police said.
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood plan…
(Watch) Body Cam Videos Show Teen Running Over Springfield Officer, Crashing Stolen Car: Cops
Springfield police released several body-worn camera videos taken the day that a teenager ran over an officer's foot, crashed into multiple police cars, and wrecked a stolen Hyundai, causing it to burst into flames with two children inside.
Daniel Walker, 19, who was out on bail on three open cases when the chase happened, faces 15 felonies from the violent, failed getaway, Springfield police said.
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The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hyundai reported stolen earlier that day and pulled it over on Broad Street, Springfield po…
License Plate Leads To 2 Teens In Cuffs On Drug Charges In Springfield: Police
A routine traffic stop in Springfield nearly turned ugly on Sunday, Aug. 20, when a teenager refused to remove his hand from inside a bag with a loaded gun, police said.
Officers pulled over a car on Armory Street just before 7:30 p.m. after they noticed the vehicle didn't have a front license plate. When they approached, they could smell marijuana and saw several burnt roaches, scales, cash, and more than the legal amount of pot inside, Springfield police said.
Zaddiel Aponte-Perez, 18, of Springfield, was placed under arrest, authorities said.
His 17-year-old passenger …
2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Western Mass; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA
Two men with lengthy criminal histories were convicted this week of stabbing a man in 2020 during a fight in Springfield, officials said.
Carlos Cuba, 33, of West Springfield, and Khair Abdul-Raheem, 34, of East Longmeadow, were found guilty of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on Monday, Aug. 14, the Hampden County District Attorney announced Thursday. Abdul-Raheem was also found guilty of breaking and entering a vehicle in the daytime.
The crime-causing duo was accused of stabbing a 22-year-old on July 26, 2020. Springfield officers were called to Mercy Med…
Man Out On Bail With History Of Stalking Busted With Silencer, Drugs In Springfield: Cops
A Springfield man out on bail for heroin and cocaine offenses was arrested again Wednesday, Aug. 10, on drug, robbery, and stalking charges, authorities said.
Paul Vargas, 29, was busted after police recognized his car as one that had been spotted for months in a stalking investigation in Indian Orchard, Springfield police said.
Officers pulled over Vargas's car in the 100 block of Seymour Street just after 6:30 p.m.
They found more than 11 grams of cocaine, a firearm magazine, a firearm silencer, more than $1600 in cash, more than 330 bags of heroin, and more than 11 grams of black ta…
